10 new thinky releases from October 2023

Joseph Mansfield, 1 November 2023

Hope you had a great and sufficiently spooky October, folks!

Of course, we all know Talos Principle 2 releases tomorrow (can't wait!), but make sure not to miss these neat thinky games that came out last month! It's quite an eclectic bunch, including a physics puzzler in which you're given random tools, a cozy sticker-collecting adventure, and a puzzle construction game from one of the designers of Plants vs Zombies. Have a look through the list for something that intrigues you!

Bilkins' Folly

Developed by Webbysoft, published by Armor Games Studios

Percy’s on a quest to find his missing relatives, and he needs your help! Join him and his beloved dog Drayton as they adventure through a series of unusual islands, solve puzzles to uncover valuable treasure, and bring to light the foreboding family secret buried beneath it all.

Hexarchy

Developed by Main Tank Software, published by Yogscast Games

A fast-paced strategy game, which takes the weighty decisions of a 4X and stuffs them into an action-packed 60 minutes. Build a deck capable of founding civilizations which can develop economies, research new technologies and conquer all before you. Single-player and online multiplayer.

Station to Station

Developed by Galaxy Grove, published by Prismatika

‘Station to Station’ is a minimalist & relaxing game about building railway connections. Grab your conductor’s hat and bring the voxel-art world to life through the magic of trains!

Lumins and Shades

Developed by TheOnlyOne

Lumins and Shades is a cute puzzle game about turning on lights and making memories.

REMORE: INFESTED KINGDOM (Early Access)

Developed by Black Anchor, published by WEBZEN

A challenging turn-based tactical RPG that transports you into a medieval apocalyptic infestation. Your survivors are fragile, and every step you take could be your last.

A Tiny Sticker Tale

Developed by Ogre Pixel

A Tiny Sticker Tale is a cozy miniature adventure about changing the world, using the power of stickers!

Sandy's Great Escape

Developed by Mocha Moose Games

A crabby twist on the sokoban (box-pushing) genre, where you use deaths to create shells and solve puzzles.

Hardhat Wombat

Developed by All Yes Good

Hardhat Wombat is a cute puzzle-platformer construction game where deftly stacking blocks of poo can make you number one at number two.

Mosa Lina

Developed by Stuffed Wombat

a hostile interpretation of the immersive sim, where nothing is planned, and everything works

Plungeroo

Developed by Little Crown Games

Plungeroo is a colorful puzzle game about tinkering with mini pinball cabinets, no quick reflexes or quarters required! Maneuver your ball through Pop Bumpers, Flippers, and more until you become a pinball wizard!