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Interview Hira, 08 April 2024

Interview: How mind-bending puzzle book LOK made the jump from pen-and-paper to PC

Blaž Urban Gracar tells us about charming puzzler LOK’s journey, from its pen-and-paper beginnings to new exciting digital realms.

A photo of game designer Mathias Wiggle stands in front of a group of animals

Interview Hira, 03 April 2024

An interview with Mathias Wigge, designer of Ark Nova & Ark Nova: Marine Worlds

We sat down with Ark Nova designer Mathias Wigge to learn more about the zookeeping game’s new expansion — Ark Nova: Marine Worlds.

Feature Alan Hazelden, 21 March 2024

Alan Hazelden’s Thinky Third Thursday – March 2024

Welcome to Thinky Third Thursday, curated by Alan Hazelden of Draknek & Friends – a monthly roundup of thinky puzzle games that have caught my eye.

Interview Hira, 19 March 2024

An interview with José Hernández, creator of Sokobond Express

We sat down with José Hernández to get a glimpse into the making of his chemistry-on-rails puzzle game, Sokobond Express.

Feature Corey Hardt, 23 February 2024

Video showcase: Joel’s “Twelve Games I Love” series

Thinky streamer Joel Goodwin recently uploaded a series of videos playing and discussing 12 thinky games that have stuck with him.

Feature Alan Hazelden, 15 February 2024

Alan Hazelden’s Thinky Third Thursday – February 2024

In this month’s Thinky Third Thursday, puzzle designer Alan Hazelden shares some of his highlights from Steam Next Fest and some upcoming games he’s looking forward to.

Our Picks Team Thinky, 31 January 2024

Our picks from The Case of the Thinky Game Jam

Last month we ran The Case of the Thinky Game Jam, a 17 day game jam to encourage more thinky developers to experiment with making detective games – here’s some of our highlights from all the amazing submissions!

Feature Alan Hazelden, 19 January 2024

Alan Hazelden’s Thinky Third Thursday – January 2024

In this month’s Thinky Third Thursday, puzzle designer Alan Hazelden looks back at all the great thinky games he played throughout 2023 (and a few games he didn’t get around to!).

Year-in-Review Team Thinky, 01 January 2024

Our thinky highlights of 2023

To round out the year, we each talk a little about some thinky experiences we enjoyed in 2023.

Feature Alan Hazelden, 22 December 2023

Alan Hazelden’s Thinky Third Thursday – December 2023

Welcome to the latest edition of Thinky Third Thursday, curated by puzzle game designer Alan Hazelden — a monthly roundup of thinky puzzle games that have caught his eye.

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