environmental puzzles Archives

BetaBeacon

December 28, 2025

Atmospheric Diver Game SILT Coming to iOS & Android Devices

- SILT is a 2D platformer game with a creepy horror theme and excellent graphics. - The game features hand-drawn eerie visuals and immersive sound design. - The core gameplay feature is the "Possession Mechanic" which allows players to solve puzzles using sea creatures. - SILT is perfect for mobile devices due to its short length and pick-up-and-play nature. - The game can be played using touchscreen controls or mobile gamepads, such as the Backbone Pro controller. - SILT will be available for free on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, with a full game unlock available for .99.

AppWizard

December 15, 2025

Inspired by classic RPGs like Undertale and Zelda, this new Steam Deck game is my latest obsession

Tactical Breach Wizards begins with defenestration, combining strategy and whimsy. Scrabdackle features a defenestrative attack as part of its charming, hand-drawn RPG, reminiscent of classic 2D Zelda games. The game includes screen-by-screen exploration, environmental puzzles, and various items to discover. Its aesthetic reflects the dedication of its developer, jakefriend, and incorporates clever mechanics and surprises. The first chapter of Scrabdackle offers a complete experience, blending narrative and exploration with an old-school vibe and modern mechanics, making it particularly enjoyable on the Steam Deck.

AppWizard

September 14, 2025

Review: Cronos: The New Dawn is just shy of being a Dead Space successor

Cronos: The New Dawn is a AAA survival-horror game developed by Bloober Team, set in an eerie '80s Polish town named New Dawn. The game features straightforward exploration with a linear progression, environmental puzzles, and a focus on inventory management. Combat involves facing grotesque enemies called Orphans, with a risk-reward system for resource management. The narrative follows The Traveler as they navigate time rifts and uncover secrets about a mysterious organization called The Collective. The game is available on multiple platforms, including PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Linux, and macOS, in Standard and Deluxe editions.

AppWizard

August 10, 2025

Semi-open World Puzzler ‘Rhell: Warped Worlds & Troubled Times’ Hits PC & Consoles Early 2026

Developer SlugGlove and publisher Yogscast Games announced their upcoming semi-open world puzzle adventure game, Rhell: Warped Worlds & Troubled Times, set to launch on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation in early 2026. Players will craft spells by combining magical runes to solve environmental puzzles across 14 main areas, with over 102 million possible spell combinations. The game features a narrative-driven experience where players guide Rhell, a mage, and her companion Beesle, as they uncover clues and interact with various characters. Rhell will be showcased at the Tiny Teams festival from August 7-14, and a demo is available on Steam.

AppWizard

August 7, 2025

Herdling Launches August 21 For Consoles And PC, Joins Game Pass At Release

Okomotive, known for FAR: Lone Sails and FAR: Changing Tides, has partnered with publisher Panic to release a new game called Herdling on August 21, 2025. The game will be available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, and will also be accessible through Game Pass. In Herdling, players explore a decaying city and interact with Calicorns, antlered creatures central to the story, using visual storytelling instead of dialogue. Players guide the Calicorns through environmental puzzles and face natural threats, with the game featuring cinematic stampede moments that combine action with exploration.