The Cerebral Puzzle Showcase is now underway on Steam! From now to August 7th you can get great deals on many puzzle game classics as well as a plethora of curated hidden gems. But sales aren't the only exciting part of the event... in addition to some upcoming titles showing off new demos, there are many thinky games releasing during the showcase!
In no particular order, here's the list of new puzzly experiences you can get your hands on right now for the first time. (If you decide you want a bunch of these games, for the best discount possible you can get all 9 of them in a bundle for 33% off during the event!)
Betty & Earl
Developer: Giant Light Studios Buy on Steam: Windows/MacOS — $7.99 (20% off)
Betty & Earl is a relaxing and thoughtful puzzle game where you control everything at the same time in order to reunite the two main characters. The world is connected, and whenever you move, everything follows. Find a way to reconnect Betty & Earl in a world that constantly gets in the way.
Neon Noodles
Developer: Vivid Helix Buy on Steam: Windows/MacOS/SteamOS — $14.99 (25% off)
Neon Noodles is inspired by the open-ended, machine-building puzzle games of Zachtronics such as Opus Magnum and Infinifactory. Take on challenging assignments from a cast of intriguing clients, design complex and beautiful automations to uncover the truth behind Neon Noodles.
Paquerette Down the Bunburrows
Developer: Bunstack Buy on Steam: Windows — $9.95 (17% off)
Pâquerette Down the Bunburrows is a pathfinding-based bunny-catching puzzle game. The bunnies flee when Pâquerette gets too close: they dash through tunnels carefully avoiding dead ends. Will you let the lil buns outsmart you?
Word Factori
Developer: Star Garden Games Buy on Steam: Windows — $5.39 (10% off)
Word Factori is a word-building game where your only resource is the letter "i". Build a chain of factories to bend, rotate, reflect, and merge "i" into more complex letters. Discover secret letter recipes, unlock hidden word art, and optimize your factory chains for high scores.
Sushi for Robots
Developer: Ludipe & Friends Buy on Steam: Windows/SteamOS — $4.49 (10% off)
It's a game about Robots obsessed with sushi. And you’re the one serving it to them. Robots are picky (and kinda goofy). Make sure they get their food in time! It's actually a pretty chill game. You can always press reset and try a different solution.
A Slug's Dream
Developer: Marcos Donnantuoni Buy on Steam: Windows/MacOS/SteamOS — $8.99 (10% off)
A Slug’s Dream is a challenging yet accessible puzzle game about guiding an adorable slug dreaming about scrumptious flowers after skipping dinner through increasingly complex puzzles.
SokoSolitaire
Developer: Daisy Games Buy on Steam: Windows/MacOS/SteamOS — $4.49 (10% off)
SokoSolitaire is a unique game combining the block-pushing Sokoban formula with Solitaire elements. Use your wits to navigate each level by pushing cards to their destination while stacking or flipping them along the way if necessary.
Golden Record Retriever
Developer: Hoochoo Game Studios Buy on Steam: Windows — $14.39 Early Access (10% off)
In Golden Record Retriever, you become a golden retriever named River. You are captured by aliens after your owner sends his Golden Records across the universe. As the records continue to fly in and endanger innocent planets, a space organization called the CSO (Cosmic Security Organization) brings you into space to give you missions to retrieve the records. So you start building your team.
Nova: Cloudwalker's Tale
Developer: Racoon & Sheep Buy on Steam: Windows/MacOS — $8.49 (15% off)
Nova: Cloudwalker's Tale is a charming puzzle game where you move, combine and walk on clouds to gather star shards and make your way through the skies.
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