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Dark Fantasy: Jigsaw Puzzle

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Nintendo Switch • 2018

Should you play it?

Jigsaw puzzles have never been this atmospheric! Dark Fantasy will take you on a journey through gloomy portraits.

What works
  • Relaxing and calming gameplay
  • Strong dark fantasy artwork
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Achievement system with stacking unlocks
  • Affordable price with good content length
Things to keep in mind
  • Repetitive gameplay with limited variety
  • Dark visuals can make puzzles hard to see
  • No autosave or cloud save features
  • Limited music variety and sound options
  • No multiplayer or social features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Diorama Builder

  • CATGIRL LOVER 2

  • Miss Neko

  • Cats Huddled Together 挤在一起的猫猫们

  • Moe Jigsaw

  • Island Farmer - Jigsaw Puzzle

  • Pixel Puzzles 2: Space

  • LOLLIPOP!

  • Picross Fairytale - nonogram: Red Riding Hood secret
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Diorama Builder

  • Cats Huddled Together 挤在一起的猫猫们

  • Moe Jigsaw
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Dark Fantasy: Jigsaw Puzzle: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Strategy, Experimenting, Competence, Survival. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Strategy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story, Intimacy.

Why this game works

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