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Clear matching stones from the bottom of each board in the right order, then race friends or tackle a puzzle campaign.
Released 12 Jul 2016
Clear Three Stones
Solve From Below
Race Four Players
Tumblestone is the first original action-puzzle game of the past fifteen years -- completely reinventing the genre into a deep and cerebral puzzle solving experience that you won't forget.
Developed by Ty Taylor, Spotted Zebra, Justin Nafziger, Vega Castañeda · Published by The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild
Tumblestone is an action-puzzle game with a story about helping a sausage make friends and finding out what happened to the Tumblecrown. Play solo or compete with friends.
Instead of matching falling blocks, remove groups of three same-colored stones from the bottom of the board. Choose the right sequence to clear it; a wrong move can leave the puzzle unsolvable.
The story campaign adds increasingly difficult puzzles, gameplay modifiers, challenge puzzles, and boss battles. Arcade modes include Marathon, Infinipuzzle, and Heartbeat, while multiplayer supports up to four players locally as well as online matches.
Many reviewers enjoy the game’s demanding, think-ahead puzzles and the satisfaction of finding a solution, with several noting that the challenge grows over time. Local competitive play is a recurring highlight, described as lively and especially fun with friends. Some also appreciate the campaign’s volume and variety, though others find the puzzles too difficult or repetitive.
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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| Achievements | 28 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
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| Metacritic | 91/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
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