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Puzzle Parasite

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75%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
97% User Score Based on 29 reviews

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Puzzle Parasite is a single player and multiplayer platformer game with mystery and science fiction themes. It was developed by Wrenfall and was released on December 3, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Puzzle Parasite is a sci-fi puzzle adventure where you wield telekinetic powers and a cricket bat. You send energy cores flying, power alien tech, and avoid deadly lasers, as you go deeper to uncover the hidden secrets. A handcrafted tribute to the classics that made us think in new ways.

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97%Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews
gameplay5 positive mentions
grinding1 negative mentions
  • Clever and satisfying puzzle mechanics with progressive difficulty and strong Portal vibes.
  • Cooperative mode adds fun and laughter, providing a different and enjoyable experience.
  • Cozy, chill atmosphere with good voice acting, music, and a uniquely satisfying mechanic of hitting orbs with a cricket bat.
  • Single-player campaign is relatively short and somewhat easy, with some puzzles feeling too simple or easily cheesed.
  • Some issues with the aiming mechanic where the ball does not align with the crosshair, causing frustration.
  • Coop campaign has limited content and may not justify the price for those primarily interested in multiplayer.

  • gameplay

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is engaging and addictive, featuring a solid core mechanic with progressively introduced new elements that keep challenges fresh. Cooperative levels add extra fun and replay value, while innovative yet intuitive puzzle mechanics and excellent level design make for a satisfying experience.

    • “There is a dedicated set of levels specifically for co-op, which adds an hour or two to the gameplay, especially if you play with a slower-thinking friend. Plus, you can smack a cute giant alien spider with a cricket bat, which is a unique experience.”
    • “The mechanics are very satisfying, and few things feel better than sinking an orb right into the middle of a goal after figuring out a solution.”
    • “New mechanics are progressively introduced as you get deeper into the game, keeping things fresh and steadily increasing the challenge.”
    • “There is a dedicated set of levels specifically for co-op, which adds an hour or two to the gameplay, especially if you play with a slower-thinking friend. Plus, you can smack a giant alien spider with a cricket bat, which is a unique experience.”
    • “New mechanics are progressively introduced as you advance deeper into the game, keeping the gameplay fresh and steadily increasing the challenge.”

  • story

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is generally considered well-written and enhanced by good voice acting and music, making the single-player experience enjoyable. However, it may feel mediocre or unengaging to some, particularly since the cooperative mode lacks any story content and features fewer puzzles. Overall, the story is decent but not the main highlight compared to the gameplay and design.

    • “The music ties in really nicely with the story of the single player mode and it was super fun playing through :)”
    • “The story as far as I've played it is very well written and I'm very much looking forward to how it's gonna turn out.”
    • “I think the voice acting was really good and the story was alright.”
    • “Don't get me wrong, the puzzles are good and all, and looking at other reviews it seems like maybe there's a decent single-player story to get through, but if you're buying this for the coop like I did then it's not worth it at all for the 25 puzzles that are coop.”
    • “Later puzzles can be tedious and story is a bit meh in my opinion.”
    • “The coop part doesn't contain any of the story which is the right decision.”

  • music

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music is praised for complementing the story and creating a relaxing, low-key atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. It ties in well with the gameplay, making the single-player mode enjoyable and perfect for casual, chilled-out sessions.

    • “The music ties in really nicely with the story of the single player mode and it was super fun playing through :)”
    • “Perfect game to sit down on the couch, at the PC, or really anywhere to just chill for a while, listen to the great music and solve some puzzles.”
    • “I love the lowkey feeling of the game, the mood and the music.”

  • humor

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users find the humor arises naturally from playful interactions with game elements, such as using an overpowered rock to solve puzzles in amusing ways. The unexpected and lighthearted mechanics contribute to a fun and entertaining experience.

  • grinding

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding in the game is seen as tedious, especially during later puzzles, and is compounded by a storyline that some players find unengaging.

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Puzzle Parasite is a platformer game with mystery and science fiction themes.

Puzzle Parasite is available on PC and Windows.

Puzzle Parasite was released on December 3, 2025.

Puzzle Parasite was developed by Wrenfall.

Puzzle Parasite has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Puzzle Parasite for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Puzzle Parasite is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Viewfinder, Escape Simulator, Escape First Alchemist Prologue, Escape Academy, COCOON and others.