Hey, friends — time for another look at the previous month's thinky releases! We're a little later than usual, since, as I'm sure you're aware, we've been very preoccupied with the Thinkathon and all the amazing games that came out last week. However, we certainly shouldn't forget all the neat games that released throughout February too!
This time we've got quite a variety of games, including a rhythm puzzler based on the classic game of Snake, a chess-themed roguelike, a mildly creepy hand-drawn adventure game, and more.
Madorica Real Estate 2
Released: 8th February Developer: Gift10 IndustryAvailable on: Steam (Windows, MacOS) — $19.99, Switch — $18.99
The note-taking, floor-plan based real estate mystery game is back and bigger than ever, with even more puzzles to solve! In this game, visit properties and solve puzzles by noting down information and clues on a printed floor plan.
Sokoban... in 3D!
Released: 12th February Developer: BeekieAvailable on: itch.io (Web) — free
A one-ish screen, one-ish level puzzle game!
Temple of Snek
Released: 15th February Developer: Aetheric GamesAvailable on: Steam (Windows) — $11.99, itch.io (Windows) — $11.99
A snaky tile-based puzzle dungeon adventure. Defend the temple, monch the infidels, and grow and grow and grow...
Note
: This release marks Temple of Snek coming out of early access.
Birth
Released: 17th February Developer: Madison KarrhAvailable on: Steam (Windows, MacOS) — $10.99
Birth is an adventure puzzle game about constructing a creature from spare bones & organs found around the city in order to quell your loneliness. Solve physics-based puzzles & discover secrets in lovingly hand-drawn museums, bakeries, bookstores and more.
Make New Way
Released: 19th February Developer: yujiAvailable on: itch.io (Web) — free
Multiple sokoban puzzle! After reaching the goal, a new puzzle begins using the stage as it is!
The Ouroboros King
Released: 27th February Developer: Oriol CospAvailable on: Steam (Windows, MacOS) — $9.99
The Ouroboros King combines the tactical depth of chess with the build variety and replayability of roguelikes. Build a formidable army, discover powerful relics, and buy surprising gadgets to defeat the Covenant.
Phantom Brigade
Released: 28th February Developer: Brace Yourself GamesAvailable on: Steam (Windows) — $29.99
Phantom Brigade is a hybrid turn-based & real-time tactical RPG with an innovative timeline-based command system. See the future, predict enemy actions, and plot your counterattack on the timeline! Outnumbered and out-gunned, lead the Brigade's campaign to retake their war-torn homeland.
Rytmos
Released: 28th February Developer: Floppy ClubAvailable on: Steam (Windows, MacOS) — $14.99, Switch — $15
A relaxing puzzle game where you create music by solving mazes. Travel from planet to planet and discover new music. Jam on top of the music from the planet with a great selection of 20+ fun unlock-able musical toys.