Thinky Direct Aired Today
Trailers, demos, updates, and more for awesome puzzle games abound in the Thinky Direct showcase.
Thinky Direct is a new showcase dedicated to puzzle games that aired today. There were a ton of exciting announcements, including new trailers and world premieres. Here’s a rundown of what was included.
The Mermaid Mask (SFB Games)
From the developers of Crow Country.
Magnus Mortuga has been killed. The captain of the world's strangest submarine, he was found in a locked room with an ancient stone cauldron - unsealed and opened for the first time. How did he die? Was it a curse? Perhaps one of his eccentric crew? Or does the bizarre truth run even deeper...
Echo Weaver (Moonlight Kids and Akupara Games)
A time loop metroidBRAINia where time is your best resource and secrets are your only upgrades. You're the last of the Weavers, a remnant of a ruined society trapped in a glitching time loop. Explore what remains. Uncover the mystery. Perfect the loop.
Parallel Experiment (Eleven Puzzles)
Two detectives, one deadly experiment, a race against time. Each player only has one half of the puzzle. In this 2-player co-op puzzle game you can survive the parallel experiment only by working together.
Launches on June 5, 2025.
Sunken Stones (Spritewrench)
A turn based Puzzle-Strategy game about pirates and cursed treasure. Choose a captain, gather your crew and defeat monsters by strategically placing units on a 5x5 grid.
He Who Watches (Danga Games)
Manipulate gravity, walk on walls, and uncover secrets in this atmospheric dungeon puzzler where every room offers a completely unique idea.
EMUUROM (borbware)
Document an ancient paradise before it's lost forever. Study the behaviour of the EMUUROM creatures and use the gained knowledge to create new paths forward. Slowly, the machinations of the mythic forest sprites begin to unfold.
Strange Antiquities (Bad Viking and Iceberg Interactive)
Sequel to Strange Horticulture.
Become the custodian of a store dealing in occult antiquities. Explore the quaint and gloomy town of Undermere, where strange goings-on and dark mysteries abound. Find and identify arcane artefacts, use your collection to aid the townsfolk with their unusual problems — and remember to pet your cat!
Wishlist on Steam! Demo available on June 5.
868-BACK (Michael Brough)
868-BACK is a computer-hacking strategy game. Sneak into servers, steal glittering data, fight hostile tasks, expose the megacorps, and find the Mainframe.
Is This Seat Taken (Poti Poti Studio and Wholesome Games Presents)
Is This Seat Taken? is a logic puzzle game where you play matchmaker for groups of hilariously particular people. Each character has pet peeves that make seating them a delightful challenge. Find the perfect spot for each person to unlock new levels in this cozy, silly, and relatable experience.
Kiko's Apple Adventure (Paw Paw Games)
An adorable puzzle game about a curious bear who loves tasty apples. Explore islands, move the finish line, and outsmart your enemies.
Bonfire Peaks - Lost Memories Parts 2+3 (Corey Martin and Draknek & Friends)
Get ready to fan those embers and rekindle the campfires in Bonfire Peaks: Lost Memories, a 3-part DLC for the critically beloved puzzle game.
City of Voices (Kini Games)
From one of the writers and designers of The Rise of the Golden Idol, a new demo launches today for City of Voices.
A short Golden Idol-like deduction game about a young girl who is catapulted from her suburban life into the mysterious world of the ancient Maya. Investigate a series of moments frozen in time. Examine clues and solve puzzles to uncover a story full of twists and turns.
Shape Sender Deluxe (Dead Teapot)
Solve physics puzzles with magnets, springs, portals, fans, and more while your new best friend Sendy helps you along the way! But maybe keep an eye on him, he’s been acting a little … strange, lately.
Wishlist on Steam! A demo is available for a limited time.
The Button Effect (Frycandle)
Every button has a purpose. In this short, minimalist first-person puzzler you explore a dense, interwoven architecture – a museum, full of hidden connections and spatial insights.
Railbound (Afterburn)
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A relaxing puzzle game about fixing train connections and travelling the world! A content update arrives for Railbound with a new level editor, which allows players to make and share their own levels!
Available now on Steam! Try the new level editor!
Pup Champs (Afterburn)
Lead a team of puppy soccer players, solve 130+ challenges and score goals in this cozy tactical puzzle game! To celebrate the Thinky Direct, Pup Champs has released new FREE extra difficult puzzles for goal-getter players.
Isles of Sea and Sky (Cicada Games)
A fantastic, oceanic, open world puzzle adventure. Solve innovative block puzzles while unearthing a mystifying story, gaining new friends that change the puzzle landscape, and unlocking powers that provide more options for how you choose to progress through the enigmatic Isles of Sea and Sky.
New content is confirmed with new areas, puzzles, and secrets set to arrive in the new Mysterious Update, coming this July!
This will make an amazing game even better!
Birdigo (John August, Corey Martin, and GameTeam 6)
Build words and deploy game-changing cards in this roguelike deckbuilder from the creators of AlphaBirds™. Use savvy and strategy to guide your flock on their epic migration.
NONOLITH (JUSTCAMH)
Discover the countless secrets of the NONOLITH. Copy and paste blocks to reach new areas, and master hidden mechanics that let you do the seemingly impossible. You are very powerful, you just don't know it yet. Launches in 2026.
CIPHER ZERO (Zapdot)
A minimalist logic game. Over 300 hand-crafted puzzles to solve at your own pace. Can you solve for 𝒙?
Spooky Express (Draknek & Friends)
Plan the train route for the world’s spookiest theme park! Transport monsters to their destinations — but don’t let them bite the passengers or you’ll have a grave problem. The spooky successor to Cosmic Express revealed a new trailer, with a demo available now on Steam.
