Metanoia

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Metanoia is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Meteoric Works and was released on February 27, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Metanoia is a short narrative-puzzle game about pushing and pulling shapes. Shapes interact in ways that reveal patterns, and those patterns will weave together as the puzzles become more complex. Along the way, you will learn that not all shapes are treated the same. If you are able, you will find out why, and perhaps help a shape along the way. Features: 24 levels designed for a 5-7 hour exp…

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

The game features a unique and thought-provoking puzzle design that starts simple but quickly becomes complex and rewarding.
It has an entertaining and well-integrated narrative that enhances the puzzle-solving experience.
The game runs smoothly on multiple platforms and offers well-designed visuals and a clean aesthetic.

The difficulty escalates rapidly, which can be intimidating and frustrating for some players.
The story can be confusing or hard to follow at times.
Some players may feel challenged to finish the game without using hints due to the high difficulty.

gameplay
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The gameplay is smooth and visually appealing, combining simple geometric mechanics with increasing complexity and depth. It effectively introduces new mechanics through trial and error, offering a fun and challenging experience that evolves significantly in later stages. Overall, it is easy to learn but provides substantial depth and difficulty as the game progresses.
- “They do a great job teaching and introducing new mechanics through trial and error.”
- “With regards to the gameplay, there's a surprising amount of depth and difficulty that comes from the basic simple concept, especially after a certain 'evolution' of the concept that occurs in the third act.”
- “Really simple to pick up but the gameplay has a surprising amount of depth.”
story
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The story is unique and unconventional, contributing to an entertaining narrative experience, though some players find it confusing or hard to follow.
- “Puzzle was 10/10, story was something I haven't seen before.”
- “I have no idea what is happening story-wise, but the narrative is entertaining.”
graphics
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The game features well-designed visuals and a clean, smooth aesthetic that enhances the puzzle manipulation experience without sacrificing gameplay enjoyment.
- “Game has well designed visuals and smooth gameplay without compromising on the actual fun.”
- “The feel of manipulating the puzzles is super clean, as is the overall aesthetic.”