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Tezzel: The Tilemaker's Tale

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60%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

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Tezzel: The Tilemaker's Tale is a single player casual puzzle game with a historical theme. It was developed by Old Mayor Studios and was released on April 10, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Tezzel is a cozy, colorful, and crafty puzzle game where every move helps make a masterpiece. Discover mind-bending mechanics across 100 handcrafted levels.

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews
story1 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • Brilliant variety of puzzle mechanics that progressively build on each other, keeping gameplay fresh and engaging.
  • Beautiful retro 8-bit style visuals inspired by Barcelona's modernism, complemented by excellent art, music, and sound effects.
  • Well-designed levels with a satisfying difficulty curve that offers a rewarding challenge for puzzle enthusiasts.
  • Lacks a hint or clue system, which can make some puzzles frustrating and challenging to progress through.
  • Difficulty ramps up quickly, potentially alienating less experienced players or those looking for a more casual experience.
  • The story is present but not very engaging or compelling, which may not appeal to players seeking narrative depth.

  • gameplay

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features simple, retro-style mechanics with 100 progressively challenging levels, each introducing new tools that build upon previously unlocked mechanics, creating a dynamic and evolving puzzle experience. The variety and gradual complexity of mechanics keep the gameplay fresh and satisfying, appealing especially to fans of tile-based and multiagent puzzles.

    • “It presents 100 levels of increasing difficulty, divided into 10 series of 10 levels, each introducing a new mechanic that builds on the previously unlocked ones.”
    • “As mentioned, every series of 10 levels focuses on a new tool or mechanic, but this new way of playing doesn't just replace the previous gameplay; the new mechanic is added to the existing ones, creating an evolving and varied experience.”
    • “The variety of mechanics is brilliant, constantly introducing new rules and tile interactions that keep the experience fresh.”
    • “With each new mechanic, the puzzles grow more intricate, gradually turning that once empty wall into a mosaic, but it could go with a lower price since not many will get far.”
    • “You do not need to solve every puzzle in strict order, except when a new mechanic is being introduced.”
    • “ part of the fun is unlocking and discovering each tool and what they do, so I won't go into specifics, but you can expect the usual sliding, portals, sokoban and multi-agent mechanics, among others.”

  • graphics

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics feature a stunning Barcelona modernism aesthetic, beautifully resembling a mosaic artwork that grows with each level. The visuals are both stylish and engaging, effectively complementing the unique mechanics represented by workshop tools, though added guidance could enhance the experience.

    • “Not only the visuals are a reference to that; the many mechanics also are represented by workshop tools, and it's a joy to discover and experiment with them.”
    • “It is also gorgeous looking with Barcelona's modernism aesthetic.”
    • “The idea is really unique, and the visuals are what kept me going, but I think a bit more guidance would make the experience smoother.”
    • “Don't let the stylish visuals fool you, though; the later levels offer a genuine challenge that will really test your brain.”
    • “The game feels like you’re slowly building a mosaic artwork, and each level is like adding a small piece to a bigger picture.”

  • story

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in Tezzel is modest and not particularly engaging, but it provides a unique premise by putting players in the role of a tile maker facing a personal crisis. Despite this, the narrative is secondary to the game's strong level design, art, music, and difficulty progression.

    • “Although puzzles usually don’t come with a story, this one places you in the shoes of a tile maker whose life takes a disastrous turn.”

  • music

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in Tezzel is praised as excellent, contributing positively to the overall immersive experience alongside level design, art, and sound effects.

    • “Despite having a story that didn't hook me, everything in Tezzel is excellent: level design, art, music, sound effects, and difficulty curve.”
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Tezzel: The Tilemaker's Tale is a casual puzzle game with historical theme.

Tezzel: The Tilemaker's Tale is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Tezzel: The Tilemaker's Tale was released on April 10, 2026.

Tezzel: The Tilemaker's Tale was developed by Old Mayor Studios.

Tezzel: The Tilemaker's Tale has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Tezzel: The Tilemaker's Tale for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Tezzel: The Tilemaker's Tale is a single player game.

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