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Sudoku RPG

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2021

Should you play it?

Sudoku RPG is a new style of game that combines Sudoku Puzzle and RPG genres. The only thing that can help a miner who has been named a hero by God's mistake is your excellent brain and concentration.

What works

  • Innovative blend of sudoku and rpg elements
  • Engaging time-attack puzzle combat
  • Incremental upgrades and artifacts add variety
  • Good value for price with replayability
  • Light humorous story and pixel art style

Things to keep in mind

  • Time pressure can cause stress and frustration
  • Artifacts cannot be unequipped, complicating achievements
  • Some puzzles have multiple solutions causing guesswork
  • Limited rpg depth and story development
  • Annoying fairy companion and poor translation

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Sudoku RPG: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Value. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Relaxation.

Last update: 02/09/2026