Squares

Squares sounds minimal, and that is probably the right expectation: a game with this name usually promises a clean abstract puzzle rather than a dramatic theme. By our assessment, its appeal would come from simple shapes, clear spatial decisions, and the pleasure of seeing a small system click into place. The limit is obvious too: abstract games like this can feel dry if you want story, personality, or a lot of chrome. In practice they tend to be quick to read but surprisingly exacting once the turns start stacking up. Squares sits in the crowded abstract space where comparison is mostly with other neat puzzle games, not with anything cinematic. It is the sort of title that matters most to players who enjoy geometry and restraint.