Pushmania

About Pushmania

Pushmania is a single player and multiplayer puzzle game. It was developed by Kind of Games and was released on April 18, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Pushmania is a well-crafted puzzle game that is designed as an experience to be played together. You can play the entire game on your own, unlocking all map collections to solve, exploring the story and conquering each logical challenge by yourself. However, you can also play with a friend in local co-op style. Pushmania also includes a full-featured editor so you can design complex challenges, …

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Challenging and enjoyable puzzles with multiple solutions and original mechanics enhance gameplay variety.
Engaging story mode with nostalgic references to classic games boosts the overall experience.
Perfect performance and accessibility on Steam Deck, combined with a great soundtrack and charming pixel art.

The perspective and controls took some time to get accustomed to initially.
Not suitable for casual gamers due to increasing difficulty and puzzle complexity.
Some players may find the solo play challenging compared to cooperative mode.

story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18% positive mentions, 55% neutral mentions, 27% negative mentions
The story mode skillfully blends the histories of main characters, NPCs, and real people, offering a gradual and engaging narrative centered on two brothers. It features a returnable house location that unveils more plot details and includes numerous references to classic games, books, and movies. Overall, the story provides rich content alongside extensive levels, appealing to fans of nostalgic gaming and immersive storytelling.
- “There is also a story mode, smoothly mixing the (hi)story of the game's main characters, NPCs, and even real persons.”
- “Every time I finish 10 maps I run into the story mode to get more information about the golden thing every NPC keeps talking about.”
- “Every time I finish 10 maps, I run into the story mode to get more information about the golden thing every NPC keeps talking about.”
- “By playing, a player is unlocking more and more parts of the story mode, which pays tribute to other games you will probably recognize.”
- “You get to gradually uncover a story about the characters you play (two brothers), which is a nice touch.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43% positive mentions, 57% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The gameplay of Pushmania builds on the classic sokoban concept with over 300 levels organized into thematic collections, each introducing unique mechanics, visuals, and puzzles that enhance variety and challenge. The minimalist pixel art and clever design create a captivating and fresh puzzling experience rooted in simplicity and creativity.
- “Building on the classical sokoban idea of 'pushing the box to the goal', Pushmania adds a great variety to the gameplay.”
- “Levels are neatly arranged into 'collections' differing in difficulty, visuals, and mechanics.”
- “Each thematic collection brings new mechanics that make the gameplay even more interesting.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The music is praised for being fantastic, enhancing the overall experience with a fresh and varied soundtrack that evolves throughout gameplay. Its simplicity and precision contribute to a unique and enjoyable atmosphere.
- “The music is fantastic and adds to the experience.”
- “As a music fan, I also enjoy the soundtrack each collection brings to the table.”
- “The buildout throughout the maps in the same collection keeps the music quite fresh as you progress and it does not feel like listening to the same song on repeat all the time.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their charming and neatly organized design, with visually distinct "collections" that enhance the gameplay experience. They effectively pay tribute to classical games through detailed visuals, mechanics, and in-game texts, adding depth to the puzzles.
- “I also find the graphics very charming.”
- “Levels are neatly arranged into 'collections' differing in difficulty, visuals, and mechanics.”
- “While playing 'thematic' collections, I'm enjoying the puzzles as well as the masterfully done tribute to classical games carried by visuals, specific mechanics, and even side-texts within the game.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, delivering smooth performance and excellent accessibility, particularly on the Steam Deck.
- “It's also a perfect fit for the Steam Deck, where its accessibility and smooth performance really shine.”