As always, we've kept an eye out for all the thinky games you might have missed throughout May — everything from scrappy little Ludum Dare entries to colossal AAA games! Have a scroll through the list and I'm sure you'll find something fun to set your mind to.
Mobile Crime Lab
Released: 1st May Developer: SoBad, PortponkyAvailable on: Itch.io (Windows, Linux, MacOS) — $3.00
A puzzle party game for two or more players (as many as you'd like)! Other players join the investigation as Forensic Analysts to help process evidence, find clues, identify suspects, and catch the perpetrator!
The Pigeon Post Principle
Released: 1st May Developer: cassowaryAvailable on: Itch.io (Web) — free
Anne-Marie is a postal pigeon who delivers letters by flying around in the sky. Help her complete her mail route by flying between curiously-shaped rooftops and pushing giant fans around!.
(created for Ludum Dare 53)
Sorting Center Savant
Released: 1st May Developer: ZungrysoftAvailable on: zungrysoft.github.io (Web) — free
A puzzle game about sorting shipping crates. Has twelve challenging levels to play and support for custom levels!
(created for Ludum Dare 53)
A$AP Boxy
Released: 1st May Developer: maxflavAvailable on: itch.io (Web) — free
A$AP Boxy is a puzzle game where you strategically redirect boxes to be delivered to the correct houses. Take advantage of the unique shape of each box so that they'll automatically go the right way. Each level has many solutions, so it's up to you how convoluted or efficient you want to be.
(created for Ludum Dare 53)
Deliver To Whence You Came
Released: 2nd May Developer: JUSTCAMHAvailable on: itch.io (Web) — free
Deliver the meal. Don't become one yourself. An open-ended puzzle platformer based around physics and AI
(created for Ludum Dare 53)
Little Postman
Released: 3rd May Developer: Atlas ImaginalAvailable on: Steam (Windows) — free
Puzzle game where you rotate islands to find your way around different archipelagos.
Golden Idol Mysteries: The Spider of Lanka
Released: 4th May Developer: Color Gray GamesAvailable on: Steam (Windows) — $5.99
The Spider of Lanka begins in 1741, one year before the first scenario in The Case of the Golden Idol, and uncovers the awful origins of this five-decade tale of betrayal, greed, ambition and death.
(this is a DLC for the
)
Lotte
Released: 9th May Developer: mathismeilbyAvailable on: Steam (Windows) — $0.99, Itch.io (Windows) — $1.00
A minimalistic five-minute puzzle platformer, where you become a fly when you die. Immerse yourself in a soothing forest and use your ability to become a fly to solve puzzles.
Obsidian Sentinels
Released: 11th May Developer: HempuliAvailable on: Itch.io (PDF) — free
This is a 2-player abstract boardgame about Cursing enough of your opponent's Sentinels before they do the same to yours. The gameplay centers around the Sentinels having a line of sight, used both for controlling the board for Cursing the opposing pieces.
Logicats
Released: 12th May Developer: INKEYEAvailable on: Steam (Windows) — $1.99
Logicats is a beginner-friendly programming game. Learn programming concepts through reading code in a fun and effective way. Perfect for classrooms or at home. Start your programming journey today!
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Released: 13th May Developer: NintendoAvailable on: Nintendo Store (Switch) — $69.99
In this sequel to the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild game, you’ll decide your own path through the sprawling landscapes of Hyrule and the mysterious islands floating in the vast skies above. Can you harness the power of Link’s new abilities to fight back against the malevolent forces that threaten the kingdom?
V-Hunter Puzzler Dx
Released: 15th May Developer: Yatch StudiosAvailable on: Steam (Windows, MacOS) — $2.99
Hunt a plethora of monsters using unique items in a dynamic turn-based grid puzzler! Complete the bite-sized levels in as few turns as possible and help V-Hunter defeat the evil vampire Alric!
Humanity
Released: 16th May Developer: EnhanceAvailable on: Steam (Windows) — $29.99, PlayStation Store (PS4, PS5) — $29.99
A unique blend of puzzle-solving and action-platforming. Play a lone Shiba Inu charged with commanding massive, marching crowds to the goal in Story Mode, or browse a wide array of user-made levels crafted via the in-game Stage Creator!
It Is Ticking
Released: 17th May Developer: YenThe Studio Available on: Steam (Windows) — $6.99
Play a bomb defuse simulation based on logic gates. The world is being attacked by terrorists, they use highly dangerous explosive devices to cause massive destruction in urban zones. You, A bomb-defusing expert, must take action to protect our nation's lives.
Malsymmetric
Released: 18th May Developer: HempuliAvailable on: Itch.io (PDF) — free
Malsymmetric is an abstract boardgame for 2 players. It features two boards; all movement on one board causes also movement on the other, and as such players must be careful to keep an eye on the game state on both.
Firmament
Released: 18th May Developer: CyanAvailable on: Steam (Windows, MacOS) — $34.99, GOG.com (Windows, MacOS) — $34.99
Firmament is a new puzzle-adventure game by the legendary game studio behind the best-selling games Myst and Riven. Featuring deep storytelling and world-building, discover the story of this seemingly abandoned world as you explore and unlock the mysteries of 3 unique Realms… and beyond!
Trans Neuronica (Early Access)
Released: 22nd May Developer: Evidently CubeAvailable on: Steam (Windows) — $9.99
LINK nodes; UNTANGLE paths; REBUILD memory; ASSESS humans; A puzzle where logic goes hand in hand with surgical precision and humans ask artificial intelligence for help. But only if you trust them enough.
Shape Theory
Released: 22nd May Developer: Neotoma Games Available on: Steam (Windows) — $4.99
Simple to learn, difficult to master. SHAPE THEORY is a minimalist puzzle game that will challenge your mind and soothe your senses. Link your movement. Find the path. Nothing is what it seems.
Agriculture
Released: 24th May Developer: Brum Brum GamesAvailable on: Itch.io (Web) — free
Agriculture is a challenging logic puzzle for you to... understand. plow fields, learn the rules of play, and carefully place your animals to overcome the trickery of farming.
Puzzle Compound
Released: 25th May Developer: Noble Phantom GamesAvailable on: Steam (Windows) — $11.99
Puzzle Compound is an online cooperative multiplayer, puzzle solving game where 2-4 friends gather clues, work together and explore multiple locations with the goal of escaping.
Poly Bridge 3
Released: 30th May Developer: Dry CactusAvailable on: Steam (Windows, MacOS, Linux, SteamOS) — $19.99
The best just got better! Rediscover your engineering creativity in this genre-defining bridge engineering and puzzle solving masterpiece.
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