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20 Small Mazes

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99%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
story, grinding
99% User Score Based on 5,805 reviews

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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.

"20 Small Mazes" is a free, compact puzzle game featuring twenty challenging mazes. Playable with a keyboard and mouse, it caters to both PC and Steam Deck users. The game, an IGF awards' excellence in design honorable mention, offers about 1-2 hours of gameplay, with some puzzles needing English knowledge. Recent updates enhance stability and fix issues, ensuring a smoother experience.

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99%
Audience ScoreBased on 5,805 reviews
gameplay74 positive mentions
story6 negative mentions
  • The game delivers exactly what it promises with 20 unique and creative mazes, each with its own twist.
  • It's free, making it an easy recommendation for anyone who enjoys puzzle games.
  • The puzzles are engaging and provide a satisfying sense of accomplishment without being overly difficult.
  • Some puzzles, like the sliding puzzle, can be frustrating and may require external help to solve.
  • The game is quite short, which may leave players wanting more content.
  • The user interface can feel cluttered and overwhelming at first, making it difficult to focus on individual mazes.
  • gameplay
    215 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "20 Small Mazes" is characterized by its innovative and diverse mechanics, with each of the 20 mazes offering a unique twist that keeps the experience fresh and engaging. Players appreciate the clever design and smooth integration of various puzzle elements, which provide a satisfying challenge without becoming overly complex. Overall, the game delivers a delightful hour of brain-teasing fun, making it a standout free puzzle experience.

    • “The variety of unique mechanics made each maze feel fresh and interesting.”
    • “Each maze has a distinct gimmick or ruleset, combining different puzzle mechanics into the backdrop of mazes.”
    • “Each maze introduces a unique mechanic, a twist that keeps you on your toes.”
    • “Gameplay involves navigating through the mazes using a keyboard and mouse; the game specifically requires typing at one point.”
    • “For gameplay purposes, because the user interface for this game is mostly just 2D static text/images... it might as well be a web page.”
    • “Some have rather straightforward gimmicks that make for deceptively linear puzzles, but others require trial and error just to figure out their mechanics, and a few will even demand some literal out-of-the-box thinking by making you explore beyond the bounds of the maze itself to find the solution.”
  • graphics
    88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their clean, minimalist aesthetic, featuring soft pastel colors and charming designs that enhance the overall experience. Many players appreciate the cute and cozy visuals, which complement the puzzle-solving mechanics without being distracting. However, some critiques mention that the graphics can be overly simplistic or lack contemporary flair, yet they still contribute to a relaxing and enjoyable gameplay atmosphere.

    • “Nice clean graphics and pleasant animation.”
    • “The graphics are a delightful blend of whimsical art and polished design, all presented in charming two-dimensional pixel art.”
    • “The visuals are comfy and pastel, which fit the type of game where you need to spend time thinking with a relaxed mind.”
    • “This game features very lackluster minimalist 'art' for graphics instead of anything remotely contemporary.”
    • “On the downside, the visuals are eye-searingly bright with no option to tone it down, most puzzles lean on the easy side, and the whole adventure can be wrapped up in just over an hour.”
    • “This game is graphically pretty simple.”
  • humor
    43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in "20 Small Mazes" is widely praised for its cleverness and creativity, with players enjoying the witty comments, adorable visuals, and unique puzzle mechanics that elicit laughter throughout the gameplay. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to blend humor with challenging puzzles, making it a delightful experience that appeals to fans of both humor and brain teasers. Overall, the game is described as a charming and funny adventure that consistently entertains.

    • “Had me laughing the whole way through.”
    • “The mazes have adorable, funny comments and pictures, and enjoyable puns.”
    • “What truly sets '20 small mazes' apart is its sense of humor and heart.”
  • emotional
    31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a blend of heartwarming nostalgia and frustration, with players expressing feelings of cleverness and accomplishment alongside moments of confusion and self-doubt. Many reviews highlight the game's wholesome design and creativity, evoking a range of emotions from joy and nostalgia to frustration, particularly with challenging puzzles. Overall, it is celebrated for its ability to engage players emotionally, providing a cozy and enjoyable experience.

    • “In short, '20 small mazes' is like a stress-ball/fidget toy for the mind, wrapped in a layer of wholesomeness!”
    • “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.”
  • music
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews highlight a mixed reception regarding the music in the game. While some players appreciate the relaxing ambient sounds and sound effects, many express a desire for a musical soundtrack, suggesting that the game would benefit from additional music to enhance the experience. Overall, the absence of music is noted as a missed opportunity, with several users indicating that a little background music could elevate the game's enjoyment.

    • “The puzzles are diverse and original, and the background music helps relaxing.”
    • “It has some really cool ideas and is perfect for just relaxing with some music or a podcast!”
    • “A hot drink, some nice music and this little gem was a lovely treat.”
    • “The game does not feature a soundtrack, but instead uses ambient white noise and interactive sound effects to set the mood.”
    • “Very little sound effects (in fact, the end credits is basically just a thank you to people who make free sound effects to use in things like this), and no music at all.”
    • “There is no music in this game.”
  • story
    29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players finding it captivating and emotionally engaging, particularly through unique mazes that convey a narrative. However, others criticize the lack of a coherent story or background, with some even noting that the plot can feel meandering or confusing. Overall, while some appreciate the storytelling elements, others feel it falls short, leading to a varied reception.

    • “No bugs, no bad graphics, no bad story, this right here, is the perfect video game; it transcends art.”
    • “Plus their story is amazing as well.”
    • “There is no story, background, or setup to the game.”
    • “Each maze tells a little story, and by the time you reach the end, you’ll find yourself genuinely moved by the journey.”
    • “There's not much replayability to be had with mazes, yes... but to give a maze a personality or character is another story.”
  • grinding
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews on the grinding aspect highlight a mixed experience, with many players noting that while some puzzles can feel tedious, they are generally short enough to avoid overstaying their welcome. The game features a variety of unique and creative puzzles that challenge players without becoming overly frustrating, though some users express a need for patience and occasional reliance on walkthroughs. Overall, the grinding is described as demanding yet rewarding, with a balance of fun and challenge.

    • “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.”
    • “Most of these are more tedious than fun.”
    • “Only tedious parts are the gravity maze and jigsaw one because the animations are so slow.”
  • replayability
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it enjoyable enough to revisit for speed runs or personal challenges, many note that the short duration and puzzle-solving nature limit its replay value. A few users appreciate the experience as a fun, one-time engagement, but several agree that it lacks significant replayability.

    • “This is a very replayable 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
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is completely free with no ads, gacha mechanics, or in-game purchases, offering a refreshing experience in a market often dominated by monetization strategies. Players appreciate its straightforward approach, allowing them to enjoy the game without the pressure of premium content or microtransactions. Overall, it stands out as a rare gem that prioritizes player experience over profit.

    • “It's free, there's no ads or gacha, and it takes maybe 1 or 2 hours to complete based on how well you solve the riddle-like maze puzzles.”
    • “No premium battle passes, no in-game purchases, no paid DLCs!”
    • “It is built like that the mazes are pop-up ads and you try to remove them by solving them.”
    • “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.”
  • stability
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while some players report no glitches or bugs, others have encountered issues, particularly with certain puzzles. The developers have been proactive in addressing minor glitches with timely hotfixes, but some users still experience frustrating bugs during gameplay.

    • “Shame, it's supposed to be a little 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.”
    • “Some mazes are a bit buggy, but it's literally free, so I can't complain.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is widely criticized, with reports of severe input lag, instability, and frequent crashes, suggesting poor performance overall. While some users found certain aspects smooth and enjoyable, the general consensus indicates significant optimization issues that detract from the experience.

    • “The game has excellent price/performance, and that is perfect.”
    • “All 20 puzzles have their own charm, and everything felt smooth and optimized. After about an hour of gameplay, if you get bored or frustrated, I recommend just quitting and finishing later.”
    • “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.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is praised for being calm and thoughtful, effectively enhancing the puzzle experience. Excellent sound design contributes to a relaxing environment, while the interesting mazes further enrich the overall ambiance.

    • “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.”
    • “I like the atmosphere, and the mazes are actually interesting.”
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20 Small Mazes is a casual puzzle game.

20 Small Mazes is available on PC, 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 this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

20 Small Mazes is a single player game.

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