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Puzzle Dimension

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, PlayStation 3, Linux • 2010

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Quick resume

Find solutions to 100 unique puzzles and experience the satisfaction of "Aha" moments!

Global score

90/100

Genres

Casual, Indie, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Challenging and well-designed puzzles
    • Engaging 3d spatial mechanics
    • Relaxing music and visuals
    • Good value for price
    • Controller support and smooth gameplay

    Cons

    • Camera control can be frustrating
    • No undo function leading to restarts
    • Some difficulty spikes
    • Limited customization and no story
    • Controls may be unintuitive for some

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fantasy, Violence, Story, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Survival, Strategy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have full control over their moves and decisions, planning routes and strategies to solve puzzles."

    • Competence
      5

      "The game offers challenging puzzles that require skill, spatial reasoning, and problem solving, with increasing difficulty."

    • Competition
      -3

      "Focus is on personal puzzle solving without direct competition, though leaderboards exist for scores."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Players report habitual play and long sessions due to engaging puzzles and desire to improve scores."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single-player puzzle game with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Players experiment with different paths and strategies, but within fixed puzzle structures."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No elements of exerting control over others; purely individual puzzle solving."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Players use the game as a relaxing and mentally engaging distraction from real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment of puzzles."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players try new solutions and routes to solve puzzles and optimize scores."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Exploration of puzzle layouts and spatial environments is part of gameplay, though within designed levels."

    • Expression
      -2

      "Limited customization with some visual themes, but no deep self-expression features."

    • Fantasy
      -3

      "Realistic puzzle setting with abstract ball and platforms, no strong fantasy elements."

    • Fellowship
      -4

      "Minimal social interaction; primarily solo play with some community leaderboards."

    • Growth
      4

      "Players develop spatial reasoning and problem-solving skills through progressively harder puzzles."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention and planning; not suitable for idle or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No social or emotional relationship building; purely individual experience."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements present."

    • Progression
      3

      "Progression through levels and unlocking visual themes, achievements, and score improvements."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Many players find the game relaxing and mentally stimulating without undue stress."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Pleasant visual and audio design provides moderate sensory enjoyment."

    • Status
      -3

      "Some leaderboard recognition exists but social status is not a major motivator."

    • Story
      -4

      "No narrative or story elements; gameplay is context-free puzzle solving."

    • Strategy
      5

      "Strong emphasis on planning, spatial reasoning, and problem solving to complete puzzles."

    • Thrill
      -2

      "Low risk and suspense; challenge comes from puzzle complexity rather than thrill."

    • Value
      4

      "Players perceive excellent value for money given the amount and quality of content."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No violent content; gameplay focuses on puzzle solving and navigation."

    • Survival
      1

      "Some risk of failure by falling or hitting traps, requiring careful planning to survive levels."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026