Animated Puzzles

About

Animated Puzzles is a soothing game that presents players with a series of visually striking puzzles. Each puzzle features animated objects that players must manipulate to guide a ball to its goal. With a calming soundtrack and a variety of challenge levels, it's a great choice for players seeking a relaxing yet engaging experience. However, some puzzles may require patience and trial-and-error to solve.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 66 reviews

music10 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game offers a wide variety of puzzles with customizable piece sizes and shapes, making it accessible for all skill levels.
The animations and relaxing music enhance the overall experience, providing a calming atmosphere while solving puzzles.
Strong Steam Workshop integration allows players to create and share their own puzzles, ensuring endless content and replayability.

The co-op mode is frustrating, as puzzles can reset unexpectedly, making it difficult to complete them with friends.
Some players feel there aren't enough included puzzles, leading to a sense of completion too quickly.
The interface can be unintuitive at times, with issues like difficulty in dragging multiple pieces together and basic settings lacking guidance.

music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
28%
17%
The music in the game is generally described as pleasant and relaxing, enhancing the overall experience without overpowering sound effects. While some players feel the selection could be broader and that the music may become repetitive over time, it remains easy to adjust or mute as needed. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, complementing its visuals and gameplay.
- “The graphics are nice and the soundtrack is quite pleasant.”
- “The animations, the music, the photos, it's relaxing, fun, challenging... a perfect combination of everything!”
- “The music gets old fast, but it can be easily turned down or muted. It's fairly easy to use the Windows key to access a desktop media player while the game is open and then return to the game without incident.”
- “The music is relaxing.”
- “Easy for music to be played over the sound effects without those sounds intruding over the music.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is characterized by a modern and slick interface, offering a relaxing yet snappy experience. Players appreciate the unique and challenging puzzles that enhance the overall enjoyment.
- “The interface is modern and slick, the gameplay is relaxing and snappy, and the puzzles are unique and challenging.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are generally well-received, described as nice, and are complemented by a pleasant soundtrack.
- “The graphics are nice and the soundtrack is quite pleasant.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game is free to play and offers a visually appealing puzzle experience with uniquely shaped pieces, but it includes ads and lacks multiplayer functionality.
- “The monetization model is frustrating; it feels like the game is designed to push you towards spending money rather than enjoying the gameplay.”
- “I was really disappointed by the aggressive ads that interrupt the experience. It makes it hard to get immersed in the game.”
- “The in-game purchases are overpriced and don't offer enough value. It feels like a cash grab rather than a fair monetization strategy.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game is praised for enhancing the experience without negatively impacting performance, ensuring smooth gameplay.
- “It adds a nice touch without causing performance issues.”