- April 26, 2020
- Lucas Le Slo
Inner Tao
Platforms
About
"Inner Tao" is a meditative puzzle game that features hand-crafted stylized puzzles, where players must learn symmetry and master opposites to the rhythm of a relaxing soundtrack. The game's world is a complete reflection of the sky, with the Black Moon and White Sun representing shadow and light. The goal is to flow through the levels and grow in understanding of the duality within. Note: This summary is based on the game's description and is not an official statement from the developer or publisher.






- Inner Tao features expertly designed puzzles that require logical reasoning and deep thinking, making for a satisfying challenge.
- The minimalist presentation and unique mechanics create an engaging and beautiful puzzle experience.
- The game offers a high level of difficulty that will appeal to hardcore puzzle lovers, with no unnecessary fluff in its 36 levels.
- The game's complexity can be overwhelming, with some levels feeling tedious and solvable only through trial and error.
- Performance issues have been reported, with the game using excessive resources on both Steam Deck and PC despite its simplistic design.
- The difficulty may be too high for newcomers to the genre, potentially making it frustrating rather than enjoyable.
- gameplay4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The gameplay is characterized as a Sokoban-like experience featuring a simple yet innovative mechanic that is effectively explored throughout the game, providing a satisfying challenge without excessive repetition. Players appreciate the fresh and interesting mechanics that enhance the unique push block puzzle experience.
“Sokoban-like with fresh, interesting mechanics.”
“If you like unique push block puzzles, this game has some nice mechanics.”
“It is simple and has one mechanic that made it very hard for me to beat this one.”
“Sokoban-like with a simple, novel mechanic that is explored without too much repetition and often with great satisfaction.”