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Looking for games like Lonely Chess? Here are top turn-based strategy recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Chess Knights: Shinobi, Chessaria: The Tactical Adventure or KNIGHTS.

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  1. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    85% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    Chess Knights: Shinobi is an original turn-based puzzle game inspired by Chess. Become a Ninja in feudal Japan and prove your skills in the art of infiltration, sabotage and assassination. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess Knights: Shinobi.

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  2. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    71% User Score Based on 84 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Chessaria delivers for the first time ever, classic Chess combat backed with an epic fantasy quest. Challenge your tactical skills as you battle for Chessaria's destiny. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chessaria: The Tactical Adventure.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 736 reviews

    Knights is a minimalist puzzle game based on a single chess piece, the titular knight. A simple enough to pick up and relaxing experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KNIGHTS.

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  4. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    66% User Score Based on 202 reviews

    Commanders, assemble your armies! CHECK vs. MATE calls for an interactive feather duster, chartering the successful chess game principle into the present day multimedia world. Animated fantasy figurines assemble in magical worlds and await your command! As a Commander, execute skillful maneuvers on the game board and catapult yourself directly into the battle with devastating attacks, chessman vs.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Check vs. Mate.

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  5. please notice: to start you have to click once on the game screen Welcome to Checkmate Tactics, a unique chess-based puzzle game! Strategically eliminate all chess pieces on the game board until only a single piece remains. Grind your way through 5 Ranks and 40 challenging levels to achieve victory. Remember the core rules: pieces can only move by capturing another chess piece, and each capture r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Checkmate Tactics.

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  6. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    65% User Score Based on 492 reviews

    Commanders, assemble your armies! BATTLE vs. CHESS calls for an interactive feather duster, chartering the successful chess game principle into the present day multimedia world. Animated fantasy figurines assemble in magical worlds and await your command! As a Commander, execute skillful maneuvers on the game board and catapult yourself directly into the battle with devastating attacks, chessman v… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle vs Chess.

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  7. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    100% User Score Based on 206 reviews

    Chessformer is a grid-based puzzle platformer with Chess pieces. The goal in each level is to capture the opposing king, who is lazy and never moves, so don't worry about losing any pieces. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chessformer.

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  8. This game was created over a few days in July of 2022 for the Portland Indie Game Squad (PIGSquad) July Summer Slow Jam. The technical theme was "stealth" and the creative theme was "critters"; I implemented the stealth prompt by allowing player pieces to color-shift and hide within their own color squares, and I implemented critters by reconsidering the word as a portmanteau of "critical hitters"… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Critical Chess.

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  9. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    95% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Buy the game on Steam! 4th Place Winner of Mini Jam 118! Overview V-Hunter Puzzler Dx is a grid turn-based action puzzler game where you need to slay all the monsters in a level to progress. Each monster has different attack and movement patterns to do its best to stop V-Hunter. Help V-Hunter rid the world of monsters and vampires! Controls Use the arrow keys or WASD to move V-Hunter.  Press … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to V-Hunter Puzzler Dx.

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  10. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    88% User Score Based on 114 reviews

    A game about walking/jumping between plane surfaces to collect all red squares If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Puzzlement.

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  11. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    59% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Take all hero’s pieces to the exit of the dungeon, avoiding enemies and traps present on your way. game feature: 60 challenging levels faces carefully designed; 3 hero’s pieces with differents movements; relaxing atmosphere with colorful and bright aspects; With new elements as it progresses through the levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Solver.

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  12. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 504 reviews

    The Ouroboros King combines the strategic tactical depth of chess with the build variety and replayability of roguelikes. Build a formidable army, discover powerful relics, and buy surprising gadgets to defeat the three evil witches. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ouroboros King.

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    28%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    28% User Score Based on 87 reviews

    Sector is a simple hardcore classic shooter game that you play the role of Dimitri, he and ​​another scientists made fail biological tests and the infected enemies took possession of technology evolution. Survive at this severe place, fighting against creatures and solving problems, now you need to place the order. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SECTOR.

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  14. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics
    57% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    The continuation of the successful Unlock The King, now in a tridimensional board. A originally designed puzzle game inspired by Chess. Move the pieces and create a path to Unlock the King. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unlock The King 2.

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  15. In The Steps as we know them, you use the moves of chess to find your way through different worlds. It is a puzzle game with a relaxing atmosphere. The game has simple mechanics, but is challenging at the same time. Different situations Every world you come across uses a different chess piece and brings a different tactic with it. The levels build up from the easy moves of a pawn to the difficult… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Steps as we know them.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    85% User Score Based on 647 reviews

    The crisp winter air fills your lungs, but you can feel the earth underneath calling for you. The warmth from the sun melts the snow away and flowers bloom. Spring is here. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kinoko.

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  17. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 3,098 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 24 reviews

    FAR: Changing Tides is an atmospheric vehicle adventure driven by an emotional story. When floods ravage your world, captain a ship like no other and search for a new home. Sail stormy waters, dive unknown depths, and explore forgotten ruins on your voyage. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FAR: Changing Tides.

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  18. A pirate themed chess puzzle game where strategically placing a limited number of pieces is key to breaking open all treasure chests and completing each level. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pirate Chest Chess.

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  19. Laser Chess This is a game developed in Unity using C# as a test challenge for 8 days. All the 3D models, UI sprites and Particle Effects are Free assets downloaded from the Unity Asset Store. All of those are described in the Credits section of the game. Most of those assets were edited in Photoshop to fit the requirements of the project. The game is played on an 8x8 grid.   It is a 2 player game… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Laser Chess.

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  20. Sokorun it's a minimalist game with mechanics of sokoban. With a dungeon theme, where a rottweiler puppy it's trapped and need to scape. Be careful with the traps around, any touch will reset the level. Features: - 70 levels. - 3 different types of traps. - Minimalist pixel art. - Some levels have multiple ways of winning. - Discover a new way of playing sokoban. - Avoid the traps to win. - Rela… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sokorun: One Box.

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  21. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Warning: After killing all enemies in a level, don't press Z or use an hourglass. Doing either of these things after killing all enemies will cause the game to softlock and you will have to restart. Also Note: Fullscreen was causing problems, so there is no fullscreen, sorry (I think it's still possible to go in fullscreen on the itch app, in which case I recommend small screen for the optimal exp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess Dungeon.

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  22. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    Embark on an epic bite-sized DnD-inspired journey in Time Glitch, where your knowledge of the past shapes the future. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Time Glitch.

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  23. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    84% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    Gigachess is a hero defense puzzler on a chess board. Command your party of Knights, Rooks & Bishops against the relentless Pawn onslaught! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gigachess.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    65% User Score Based on 626 reviews

    Color Symphony is basically a side scrolling game. But it has the added element of color and gives you something different. You can be a main character in the game and fight the enemy, eliminate the obstacles or find a new route by using color. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Color Symphony.

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  25. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    96% User Score Based on 316 reviews

    A originally designed puzzle game inspired by Chess. Move the pieces and create a path to Unlock the King. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unlock The King.

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  27. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 386 reviews

    ZenChess: Mate in One is a minimalist chess puzzle game. Solve mate-in-one problems in a beautifully designed chess board. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zen Chess: Mate in One.

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  28. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 124 reviews

    One chess piece, the mighty knight. One simple concept: exchange the knights from one colored square to another. One hundred hand-crafted levels in a beautiful minimalist set. Can you swap the knights? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knight Swap.

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  29. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    Stones Keeper uses a turn-based combat system, which lets you use environmental objects as protection against your enemies. As well as the ability to break some of the environmental objects down to move faster, which, in turn, opens up a lot of strategic possibilities. You can customize your squad by recruiting new companions with multiple specializations, skills and weapon preferences. Missions … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stones Keeper: King Aurelius.

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  30. 19%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    19% User Score Based on 139 reviews

    Razor2: Hidden Skies Razor2: Hidden Skies is a top view shooter. The game has the style of successful classic arcade games, while using the latest technology to create great visuals and effects. An old-school game with all new technology. Razor2 has easy gameplay, while challenging your skills with hundreds of enemies and bullets threatening you all the time. The soundtrack is another great featur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Razor2: Hidden Skies.

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    46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    46% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    The king is deceitful, the queen is wicked, and the bishop unholy. In every land it’s the same. Corrupted knights and power hungry pawns. It’s time for change. You've waited long enough. Be brave. Be daring. Be the last one standing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Urja.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    61% User Score Based on 1,039 reviews

    Minimalism - platformer with a lot of levels, made in minimalist style - which is a cube protogonist. The game is a kind of labyrinth consisting of levels, to go between them you need to open the doors with collected keys. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Minimalism.

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  33. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    67% User Score Based on 650 reviews
    Critic Score 59%Based on 2 reviews

    'We Are the Dwarves!' Is a story-driven real-time tactical action game about the three dwarven astronauts in the Stone Universe looking for the warm and bright Stars. An accident with the drill-like Starship brought them to an unknown part of the Universe, pushing into dangerous circumstances, but that's where the adventure begins! The dwarves will meet ancient races and giant monsters on their mi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to We Are The Dwarves.

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    41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    The Little Brave is a 2D action-adventure immersive metroidvania about a little boy Keely. Get ready for an exciting adventure. Uncover the secrets of an old tale, gain bravery and strength on the path! Keely lives in a world in which a long time ago there was magic. But one day a terrible curse distorted the magical places. Keely dreams of embarking on a journey to discover the mystery of fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Little Brave.

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  35. Examgry Birds 1.0 The aim of the game is to use your slingshot to launch projectiles at the enemies hiding in their towers! The more efficient you are with your shots and the more damage you casue, the higher the score. Controls: Click and drag the projectile in the slingshot to aim. Release the mouse button to fire. Some projectiles have special abilities that can be activated by pressing the spa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Examgry Birds.

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  36. Kill as many as the angry faces as possible, destroying as much white walls while using as few balls. Controls: Use the mouse to click on the area you want to shoot. The ball cannot be shot if you click behind or below it. Use keys 0-9 to skip to a level. L turns on Lindsay Mode (rocks will fall down). All art is made by me in paint.net. Some scripts have been altered from the tutorials, as well a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KIT 109 Exam Game 2023.

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  37. 36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    57% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    EORMOR: Shattered Lands is a hand-drawn empire building game set in a fictional medieval world. The Kingdom of Eormor has collapsed. Chaos spreads throughout the lands as the old order tries to retain control and new noble houses try to claim their piece of the world. Will your house succeed in these shattered lands? A turn-based strategy sandbox game Explore a unique fictional medieval world t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eormor: Shattered Lands.

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  38. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    100% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    Relaxing puzzle game for chess lovers and beginners using a combination of sokoban and chess mechanics. Capture enemy bishops to complete levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chesskoban Bishop.

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  40. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    81% User Score Based on 257 reviews

    Chess meets Fighting games. Crush your opponents in the arena and on the chessboard in this online multiplayer competitive tactical fighting game that mixes the strategical elegance of Chess with the fast-paced execution of fighting games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Checkmate Showdown.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    60% User Score Based on 142 reviews

    Mona, a young butterfly, is disguised in the hood of a moth’s design for her own protection. But from what, Mona does not yet know. There are many things about the world Mona has been purposefully kept from knowing. Holed up in her nestroom, she looks out of her window and gazes upon the distant, glittering, twinkling lights of an alluring place which lies near the heart of this unknown world of b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sect-Machina.

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  43. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    72% User Score Based on 324 reviews

    A new chapter of charming 3D platformer about the little rusty robot C4N who unwittingly finds himself in the midst of momentous events in Robo Land. In order to solve the new riddle, Canny will once again need to run and jump a lot, solve puzzles, and fight against enemies who are much bigger and stronger than he is. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scrap Garden: The Day Before.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    92% User Score Based on 185 reviews

    Qop 2 is a minimalistic puzzle which goal is to get the cube to finish using 4 directions in space. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to qop 2.

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  45. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    82% User Score Based on 122 reviews

    Dark Chess is a game of chess with fog of war. Fast paced PvP battler based on classic rules. Whether you are a die-hard chess-lover or an amateur board game admirer, Dark Chess will appeal to anyone who likes the thrill of battle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Chess.

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    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    49% User Score Based on 69 reviews

    A WONDER is a 3rd person stealth/puzzle game set in a sunken city. Stuck in the depths of the sea, Alana will have to explore this dormant world in order to reactivate it. In doing so, she must remain hidden from lurking creatures, hostile to any outsider who dares to venture in this derelict place. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Wonder.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    82% User Score Based on 532 reviews

    Maze is a straight-forward and surprisingly-difficult celebration of the simple beauty of the maze. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to aMAZE.

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  48. 24%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    18% User Score Based on 60 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Masquerade is an action-adventure set in the fantasy world of The Realm, centered around a battle for the mythical Druid Orbs, the most powerful pair of balls in all the land. For it was said that whomever possessed the Orbs, possessed the power to rule all. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Masquerade: The Baubles of Doom.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    96% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Syzygy is an enigmatic game focused on the ability of morphing at will a square world into triangles and hexagons If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Syzygy.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    95% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    Sinkr 3 is the culmination of the award winning minimalist puzzler series. SiNKR 3 offers a new slant on the familiar contraptions with new diagonal layouts and billiards-style physics. BY PLAYER DEMAND: multi-step undo. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SiNKR 3.

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