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93% positive from 2,606 reviewsReleased 201942% finish itSteam Deck Playable$1.99

What it is

A retro pixel art puzzle game where each level introduces a new mechanic. Players solve over 100 levels using the environment and interface to escape a computer.

What players liked

Players praise its unique, unconventional puzzles that challenge expectations, reminiscent of games that defy traditional formulas.

The catch

Several puzzles are solved by visiting websites or changing PC settings, not thinking.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 93% positive, but with 2,606 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Yuppie Psycho: Executive Edition

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Survival horror adventure game where you investigate a haunted corporation. Survive your first day by managing office tasks and escaping supernatural threats.

What players likedPlayers praise its clever corporate horror, engaging story, and exceptional art/audio, often comparing its save system to Resident Evil.

Both are tagged 2D, Pixel Graphics and Puzzle.

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DEADBOLT

95% positive from 3,223 reviews201661% finish itDeck Playable

This is a challenging stealth-action game where you play as a one-shot-kill reaper. Its core loop involves completing diverse missions with varied approaches and a dynamic gore system.

What players likedPlayers praise feeling like the grim reaper, dashing around in a cool game with powerful guns.

The catchOne mistake sends you back to the level start, since there are no checkpoints.

Both are tagged Great Soundtrack, 2D and Pixel Graphics.

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Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

93% positive from 3,055 reviews2015Deck Verified

Action-platformer where Shantae uses pirate gear to explore islands, fight monsters, and solve puzzles. It features a humorous tone and Metroidvania-style progression.

What players likedPlayers praise its Metroidvania platforming, comparing it to Mario, for its fantastic game feel, level design, and engaging pirate gear mechanics.

The catchConstant backtracking through the same areas, with navigation that often leaves you lost.

Both are tagged Great Soundtrack, 2D and Pixel Graphics.

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Dropsy

93% positive from 2,140 reviews201521% finish itDeck Verified

This is an open-world point-and-click adventure game where players solve puzzles and hug characters. It features a text-free experience and the ability to communicate with animals.

What players likedPlayers praise Dropsy as a unique, cozy, and sweet point-and-click adventure with beautiful art and music, despite its lack of conventional dialogue.

The catchPuzzles and objectives are unclear because hints come only as vague wordless pictures.

Both are tagged Great Soundtrack, 2D and Pixel Graphics.

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Spark the Electric Jester

92% positive from 1,482 reviews201738% finish itDeck Playable

16-bit action-platformer where you play as an electric jester seeking revenge against robots. Core loop involves high-speed platforming and combat.

What players likedPlayers praise Spark as a fun throwback to classic Sonic and Kirby games, especially for its open levels and boss fights.

The catchLater levels drag on for ten to fifteen minutes each and start to feel repetitive.

Both are tagged Great Soundtrack, 2D and Pixel Graphics.

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My Brother Rabbit

96% positive from 1,694 reviews201854% finish it

A point-and-click adventure game with puzzle-solving and hidden object mechanics, featuring a surreal, imaginative feel.

What players likedPlayers praise its beautiful art, engaging puzzles, and creative story, often comparing it to Artifex Mundi titles and Alice in Wonderland.

The catchObjects are buried in the scenery with no hint system to help you progress.

Both are tagged Great Soundtrack, 2D and Puzzle.

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