There were some heavy hitters released this November: GMTK's big debut magnet game, the much anticipated Golden Idol sequel, Sudoku happening on 3D surfaces, sticky hedgehog puzzles, a Zachtronics-like logic programming game... and the list goes on!
FILLSNAKE
Fill, snake!
A somewhat relaxing puzzle game. Fill up all the empty space on all 20 levels.
itch.io (Web) — Free
The Rise of the Golden Idol
The Award-winning detective saga returns in this standalone sequel to The Case of the Golden Idol. Uncover the truth behind 20 strange cases of crime, death and depravity in the 1970s. The world has changed dramatically - the sins of humanity have not.
Steam (Windows, MacOS) — $19.99, Playstation, Xbox, iOS, Android
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Sudoku Topology
Sudoku topology is a collection of sudoku puzzles set on various 3D boards, coupled with a 3D sudoku editor. Different sudoku boards present novel challenges and allow for beautiful logic deductions you've never made before. Relaxing music, beautiful visuals, and an extensive hint system will help you focus and beat even the most difficult puzzles.
Steam (Windows, Linux) — $9.99
Mind Over Magnet
Escape a dangerous factory using the power of magnetism. You must team up with three different magnet friends and use their unique abilities to solve more than 60 tricky single-screen puzzles.
Steam (Windows, MacOS) — $9.99
Robot Detour
Wrap your head (and cable) around Robot Detour’s numerous puzzles!
Deliver batteries to your robot friends, avoid enemies and gain a deeper understanding of the intricate rules and mechanisms of the game’s world.
Steam (Windows, Linux), itch.io (Windows, MacOS, Linux) — $5.99
49 Keys
49 Keys is a narrative-focused game that will test your wits and nerves. Peruse the pages of a Lovecraftian tale, interact with maps and solve the puzzles encountered along the way. Trace your master's footsteps to uncover the deepest secrets of the arcane, on a quest brimming with horror and magic.
Steam (Windows) — $9.99
ABI-DOS
In ABI-DOS, you build circuits to manipulate and guide UBITS (colored digital blocks) toward specific goals based on the given documentation. By strategically placing wires and instruction blocks on a microchip, you manipulate inputs to achieve desired outputs—whether it’s fixing corrupted files, recovering damaged .png images, or simulating particle trajectories. ABI-DOS challenges you to meet strict specifications through inventive problem-solving.
Steam (Windows) — $7.99
Domino Grove
Domino Grove is a delightful puzzle game about finding just the right spot to plant your trees.
itch.io (Web) — Free
Cellmount: Automata
We believe that these puzzles portray the nature of fundamental physics with high accuracy!
(Yet another wacky block-pushing game from the mind of Hempuli)
itch.io (Web) — Free
Mister Antonio
A puzzle adventure game about a quirky cat with rather curious demands.
Featuring surprising encounters, lovingly-crafted puzzles and satisfying sounds.
Navigate around the different worlds and fetch the right ball combinations for your cat in increasingly challenging levels.
Steam (Windows) — $1.99
Google Play (Android) — Free (watch ads for hints)
App Store (iPhone, iPad) — Free (watch ads for hints)
STIG
Stig is a single-player puzzle game about finding a path through colors. The objective of the game is to walk on colored tiles in an order that matches a given pattern. As you progress through the levels, more and more mechanics are introduced, keeping the puzzle solving experience varied and fresh.
Steam (Windows, Linux) — $4.99
Electrological
This is a puzzle game that combines jigsaw puzzles with arithmetic operations, such as adding or subtracting by 1. Your goal is to arrange the puzzle pieces provided with arithmetic operations to match the target number for each stage.
Steam (Early Access) (Windows) — $6.99
Prickle
Play father hedgehog on a quest to bring his prickly children back home, in this wholesome grid-based puzzle.
Steam (Windows, MacOS, Linux) — $6.99
Follow the meaning
Follow the meaning is a surreal point-and-click puzzle adventure. Join detective Paul Trilby as he works to unravel the mysteries of a peculiar town, seemingly ruled by the local Hospital. Over the wall and behind tightly shut gates, a dark secret lies in wait…
Steam (Windows, MacOS) — $4.99
Solitomb
Use your solitaire skills to assemble powerful combos and defeat the dungeon's monsters. Grab treasure and spend it to build a set of powerful, synergistic abilities to help you. Manage both your own resources and the demon's patience to hopefully survive the ordeal.
itch.io (Web) — Free
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