Games That Interested Me During Thinky Direct 2025

Interesting upcoming puzzle games!

A direct focusing all on puzzles? Don’t mind if I do. As always, I linked to the Direct so you can check it out too as just because I may like or not like something, doesn’t mean you’ll have the same thoughts.

Thinky Direct

Shape Sender Deluxe

Demo Available

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.

The Button Effect

Demo Available

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.

Parallel Experiment

Coming June 5, 2025 | Demo Available

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.

Now if only I had someone to play these co-op games with =,)

Strange Antiquities

Demo Available

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!

He Who Watches

Demo Available

Manipulate gravity, walk on walls, and uncover secrets in this atmospheric dungeon puzzler where every room offers a completely unique idea.

Birdigo

Demo Available

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.

Is This Seat Taken?

Demo Available

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.

Spooky Express

Demo Available

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.