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About 20 Small Mazes

20 Small Mazes is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by FLEB and was released on February 16, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

This is a puzzle game with twenty small mazes. They're good mazes, though.

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99%Audience ScoreBased on 6,546 reviews
gameplay86 positive mentions
story7 negative mentions

  • Creative and unique mazes with clever mechanics and twists
  • Fun and engaging puzzles that make you think outside the box
  • Free, short, well-designed, and polished with charming visuals and relaxing atmosphere
  • Limited length; game is short and some players wish for more content
  • Some mazes (like sliding puzzle and certain others) can be frustrating or difficult to solve
  • The interface with many overlapping mazes can feel cluttered or overwhelming initially
  • gameplay

    251 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    34% positive mentions, 65% neutral mentions, 1% negative mentions

    The gameplay of "20 Small Mazes" offers a diverse and innovative collection of 20 short puzzles, each featuring unique and creative mechanics that refresh the maze concept and engage players through experimentation and problem-solving. While generally intuitive and smooth, some puzzles vary in difficulty and may require trial and error or out-of-the-box thinking, making the experience both satisfying and occasionally challenging. Overall, it provides a clever, well-designed, and enjoyable puzzle experience lasting about an hour, especially impressive for a free, bite-sized game.

    • “A diverse array of fun little puzzle mechanics explored just enough to occupy you for ~an hour without getting bored or even really frustrated.”
    • “Each maze has its own unique mechanic and some are pretty cool!”
    • “20 small mazes, each with a different mechanics, and the thoughtful designs make use of the mechanics to their fullest.”
    • “While the framing is close to perfect, it's a little unfortunate that the actual puzzle gameplay itself is so hit or miss, with most puzzles having cool ideas behind them, but the inherent nature of mazes leading to brute force being able to solve a solid 80% of these.”
    • “The sliding puzzle mechanics may feel as getting in the way of the main UI but it is not glitchy, buggy or anything that would render it impossible, if anything a bit annoying.”
    • “The no escape suffers from the same problem because it's also solved in a bizarre way and uses a new mechanic that is only for that one puzzle with no hints to it.”
  • graphics

    103 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    42% positive mentions, 55% neutral mentions, 3% negative mentions

    The game's graphics feature a minimalist, clean, and charming art style with pastel colors that create a cozy and visually pleasing experience. While simple and unflashy, the visuals effectively focus attention on puzzle design without distractions, enhancing gameplay and relaxation. Some critiques note the graphics as basic but overall they are well-crafted, polished, and complement the game's unique and creative puzzles.

    • “The game has a very clean and colourful aesthetic, making it so that each individual maze is clearly readable and does not blend in with the others, a vital feature when all the mazes are present on the screen at once, although you’re free to move them around.”
    • “The visuals are simple and clean, with a refreshing pastel color palette that gives the game a cozy vibe.”
    • “The graphics are nice and simplistic, with a soft, rounded aesthetic and soft pastel colors to match.”
    • “This game features very lacklustre minimalist "art" for graphics instead of anything remotely contemporary.”
    • “Graphics: neat and minimalist though I wouldn't call them exactly good.”
    • “Title sets up the story, game delivers, six year old graphics pull it together.”
  • humor

    54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    94% positive mentions, 2% neutral mentions, 4% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised for being clever, lighthearted, and genuinely funny, often eliciting chuckles or laughter through creative puzzle designs and witty commentary. Many players appreciate its charm, originality, and the playful tone that complements the puzzle-solving experience, making it an enjoyable and amusing game overall. Even occasional bugs or glitches add to its accidental comedy, enhancing its quirky appeal.

    • “What truly sets "20 small mazes" apart is its sense of humor and heart.”
    • “The game takes the humble maze concept and flips it on its head, turning each puzzle into a unique challenge that demands creativity, wit, and a pinch of humor.”
    • “This is a good demo that shows off the humor and puzzle design style for the dev's more substantial followup "strange jigsaws".”
    • “Not a funny game at all.”
    • “Accidentally funny – bugs and glitches made me laugh.”
  • emotional

    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    97% positive mentions, 3% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game evokes a range of strong emotions, from wholesome joy and nostalgia to frustration and feeling mentally challenged, with some puzzles inducing tears and deep contemplation. Players appreciate its heartfelt, clever design that balances fun with emotional engagement, making it both comforting and intellectually stimulating. Despite occasional difficulty-induced stress, it is widely described as a delightful, emotionally rewarding experience.

    • “Fun game.... made me cry.”
    • “It's a celebration of creativity and clever design, wrapped in a package that’s as heartwarming as it is challenging.”
    • “I laughed, I cried, I contemplated my place in the universe.”
  • story

    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    11% positive mentions, 71% neutral mentions, 18% negative mentions

    The game features little to no traditional story, which suits its puzzle-focused design and does not detract from the experience. While some users note unique mission narratives or implied story elements, most agree that the lack of a strong plot is intentional and fitting for this type of gameplay.

    • “Each maze tells a little story, and by the time you reach the end, you’ll find yourself genuinely moved by the journey.”
    • “In a clever string of various kinds of puzzles, you will find yourself captivated by the mission.”
    • “(Big spoiler: I have to admit the plot meandered for a while but when it was revealed that maze 6 was actually a figment of maze 18's imagination the entire time implanted by the Neptunian Pharaoh to keep mazes 11 & 12 from discovering the time scepter, I was shook.)”
    • “No story, background, or setup to the game.”
    • “Bad story – confusing and pointless.”
    • “The story actually made it worse.”
  • music

    35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    23% positive mentions, 68% neutral mentions, 9% negative mentions

    The game mostly lacks background music, relying instead on ambient sounds or silence, which some players find relaxing while others feel the experience would be enhanced by a subtle soundtrack. A few reviewers suggest adding music could improve immersion and polish, though the sound effects are generally well-received. Overall, music is seen as a missed opportunity rather than a detractor.

    • “A very simple and fun time killer if you want to do it solo with some Professor Layton OST music or get a friend to help you out and solve them together.”
    • “The puzzles are diverse and original, and the background music helps relaxing.”
    • “A hot drink, some nice music and this little gem was a lovely treat.”
    • “No music in the background but otherwise excellent game.”
    • “I wish there was music.”
    • “Very cute and small game, though maybe a little bit of music is missing.”
  • grinding

    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    4% positive mentions, 24% neutral mentions, 72% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game is generally described as manageable and rarely tedious due to the bite-sized, creative puzzles that maintain player interest. While some puzzles and controls can feel slightly tedious or slow, most users find the challenge rewarding without requiring excessive repetition or grinding. Overall, the game's balance keeps the experience engaging without becoming boring.

    • “Rewarding, catching, simple in the design yet complex in the resolution, while at the same time not tedious or too hard.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “If you find such things frustrating or tedious, there is no hidden secret to make it worth your time.”
    • “Hardcore grinding but you can also get there with enough dedication.”
  • replayability

    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    31% positive mentions, 46% neutral mentions, 23% negative mentions

    The game offers a brief but enjoyable experience, typically lasting about an hour, with some users noting limited to no replayability after completion. However, a few players appreciate the challenge of improving speed or find ongoing value in its solid puzzle design, making it moderately replayable for those seeking quick brain teasers. Overall, replay value is seen as minimal but consistent with the game's short, puzzle-focused nature.

    • “This is a very re-playable game.”
    • “It's a nice, hour-long experience that looks like it contains a good amount of replayability as you try and beat the game as quickly as possible.”
    • “I really love this one, and it is rare to find free games that have the value of replayability mixed with solid fun like this game.”
    • “Very good short puzzle game, no replayability but that's to be expected.”
    • “Relatively short and has little replayability, but this is a really good puzzle game that is very enjoyable and I'd easily pay a few bucks for this if the developer had chosen to put a price on it.”
    • “It sure is a fun little game, it's unfortunate there is no replayability though.”
  • monetization

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    30% positive mentions, 10% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions

    The game offers a fully free experience with no ads, microtransactions, or DLCs, focusing instead on straightforward gameplay. Its clever design uses pop-up ad-like mazes as puzzles, providing about 1-2 hours of content without any monetization pressure. This honest and ad-free approach is highly praised as a refreshing change from typical free-to-play models.

    • “No premium battle passes, no in-game purchases, no paid DLCs!”
    • “In an age where games often come with hefty price tags or microtransactions, this gem of a game is available to everyone at no cost.”
    • “It's fun, creative, short, and (a rare feature for free games) doesn't try to suck you into a vicious cycle of dopamine hits that can only be prolonged with microtransactions.”
    • “Basically, there are 20 small mazes that all act as their own little puzzle and behave like pop-up ads as you move the mazes around to access the other mazes to solve.”
    • “It is built like that the mazes are pop-up ads and you try to remove them by solving them.”
    • “True advertising!”
  • stability

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    14% positive mentions, 29% neutral mentions, 57% negative mentions

    The game experiences several minor glitches and occasional bugs, sometimes causing funny or frustrating moments, particularly in fast-paced puzzle sections. While these issues don't render the game unplayable, they do affect the overall experience. However, the developer is responsive, releasing hotfixes promptly to address reported stability problems.

    • “Minor glitches present, but nothing game-breaking.”
    • “Unplayable – constant crashes and freezes.”
    • “Shame, it's supposed to be a fun and creative puzzle game, but it's just too buggy.”
    • “Fun game, except when you go too fast on the slide puzzle and it glitches out.”
  • optimization

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    Optimization initially suffered from severe input lag, instability, and frequent crashes, resulting in poor performance and a frustrating experience. However, after updates, performance significantly improved, with smooth and stable gameplay enhancing overall enjoyment.

    • “Edit (2026): changing to positive, since the performance issues do not occur anymore.”
    • “The game has perfect price/performance.”
    • “The performance is poor; the game suffers from severe input delay (lag) and is highly unstable, leading to frequent, unprompted shutdowns.”
    • “Either it is very poorly optimized, or the devs are pushing this out for free to do GPU mining under the hood.”
    • “All 20 puzzles have their own charm and everything felt smooth and optimized, about an hour of game-time and if you get bored or frustrated I'd recommend just quitting and finishing later.”
  • atmosphere

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 17% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is consistently praised for its calm, relaxing, and thoughtful tone, enhanced by excellent sound design that complements the engaging maze puzzles. Overall, it creates a soothing environment ideal for focused gameplay.

    • “The sound design is well done too, creating a relaxing atmosphere as you work your way through the 20 mazes.”
    • “Short but sweet, a fun and surprisingly clever little puzzler that nails the calm and thoughtful atmosphere you'd want in such a game.”
    • “The sound design of the game is excellent, and creates a calm and relaxing atmosphere.”
    • “No atmosphere at all.”
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Play Times

2h Median play time
2h Average play time
1-2h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 22 analyzed playthroughs
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20 Small Mazes is a casual puzzle game. Common tags for 20 Small Mazes include free to play, indie, 2d, family friendly, relaxing and others.

20 Small Mazes is available on PC, Mac OS, Steam Deck and Windows.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing 20 Small Mazes.

20 Small Mazes was released on February 16, 2024.

20 Small Mazes was developed by FLEB.

20 Small Mazes has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked 20 Small Mazes for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

20 Small Mazes is a single player game.

Similar games include Strange Jigsaws, Handshakes, klocki, Linelith, The Pedestrian and others.