CasualBest Casual Games of 2021, page 12
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CasualNeon Bricks
William AlvesFor:Arcade players who want short brick-breaking stagesSkip if:Players looking for an expansive game structure beyond brick-clearing stages
CasualBlock City: Bus Edition
Coffee StudioFor:Sokoban fans who want puzzles involving blocks and enemiesSkip if:Players who want action to take priority over puzzle-solving may find the block-pushing structure restrictive.
CasualLotus Bloom
Bloomside StudiosFor:Puzzle fans who prefer calm, compact challengesSkip if:Players looking for combat, action, or character-driven progression
CasualPipeline VR
Everwake GamesFor:Virtual reality players who enjoy puzzle games with a plumbing themeSkip if:Players seeking a slow pace in the main mode, where water rapidly fills the room
CasualGloam
CordylusFor:Groups of friends seeking online party games with private multiplayerSkip if:Players seeking a long-form campaign or character progression
CasualHexiHashi
Devonian InteractiveFor:Hashiwokakero fans who want boards with six connection directionsSkip if:Players seeking deduction-led puzzles, since the vendor says pure deduction normally solves less than 10% of a puzzle
CasualSoobmarinno
HandMade GamesFor:Players who prefer relaxed gameplay over fast-paced actionSkip if:Players seeking fast-paced action may bounce off the game's relaxed and chill pacing
CasualAnimal Drop Safari
HH-GamesFor:Casual players who enjoy match-3 challenges with animal themesSkip if:Players seeking gameplay beyond swapping and matching animal pieces
CasualBuild Molecules for Vick - Chemistry Puzzle
Sprovieri GamesFor:Casual puzzle players who want chemistry-themed molecule assemblySkip if:Players seeking action, combat, or fast-paced gameplay may find the molecule-assembly format too restrained.
CasualLeaf on Wind
RouemFor:Players drawn to reflective themes about writing and life, rather than action-focused storiesSkip if:Players who require precise directional control may hit a wall when the wind pushes the leaf along its own path.
CasualPill Puzzle 2
Coffee StudioFor:Casual puzzle players who prefer organizing objects over timed challengesSkip if:Players seeking fast, clock-based rounds may find the untimed structure too slow
CasualFantasy Sliding Puzzle
EGC GamesFor:Casual puzzle players who want short tile-sliding challengesSkip if:Players seeking story progression, combat, or role-playing systems
CasualBlock Collide
NanningsGamesFor:Puzzle fans who want movement-order and timing challengesSkip if:Players seeking puzzle mechanics beyond moving cubes toward goals without collisions
CasualMaze Art: Black
My Label Game StudioFor:Players who prefer short, simple maze challenges over complex puzzle systemsSkip if:Players seeking deep strategy, varied mechanics, or complex maze systems
CasualThe Last Act
Snowhaven StudiosFor:Visual novel readers who want supernatural theater mysteriesSkip if:Players seeking action, combat, or other hands-on gameplay rather than narrative choices
CasualAssimilate! (A Party Game)
Friendship is Fun, LLCFor:Groups of 5-10 friends who want short social deduction sessionsSkip if:Players seeking a long-form game with progression beyond repeated short deduction rounds
CasualPoker Squadrons
Purple Island LLCFor:Solo players who want a poker-based combat campaignSkip if:Players seeking direct aircraft controls or an action-focused aerial combat system
CasualTwo Brain Sides
Container StudioFor:Platformer players who enjoy coordinating two characters at the same timeSkip if:Players who find simultaneous control of two shapes difficult may hit a wall when both routes demand attention at once.
CasualFono
Fono LabsFor:Puzzle-platformer fans who want mechanics built around particle interactionsSkip if:Players seeking combat, character progression, or a broad narrative campaign
CasualClutter IX: Clutter IXtreme
Grey Alien GamesFor:Casual puzzle fans who want a large collection of short challengesSkip if:Players seeking a story-driven adventure may hit a wall because the structure centers on standalone puzzles and a Quest.
CasualJetpack astronaut
Piece Of VoxelFor:Casual players who prefer calm arcade gamesSkip if:Players seeking deep strategy or complex decision-making
CasualAcademy of Magic - Lair of the Beast
HH-GamesFor:Casual players who want match-3 puzzles with a magical rescue storySkip if:Players seeking combat-focused action instead of match-3 puzzle play
CasualThe Game For Skippers
Octillion EntertainmentFor:Visual novel readers who want a story that takes less than an hourSkip if:Players seeking a long visual novel with an extensive reading timeNothing matches. Loosen a filter.