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34 Great Games Like Press X to Puzzle

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Press X to Puzzle is a one button puzzle game. You press or hold a single button in order to progress to the next screen. Sounds simple, but it's actually more cryptic as you have to decipher the instruction. For some screens the solution is obvious, and for others it is more devious. There are also secret achievements to collect which you may discover by accident.

If you enjoyed Press X to Puzzle, there are other games in the Dreams collection you should try. Unfortunately, Press X to Puzzle is not available on Android, Mac, PC, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S or iOS. However, we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme:

Press X to Puzzle

Game Details

Release Date: 26/07/2020, updated in 2021

Price: Free

Platforms: PS4 and PS5

Expected Content Rating: PEGI 7

Skill Rating: 7+ year-olds

Players: 1

Genres: Action, Traversal (Puzzle and Simulation)

Accessibility: 19 features

Components: 2D Side-On

Developer: 800 Pixel Gorilla (@800PixelGorilla)

Costs: Free

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OCO

PEGI 3 Video Game Age Rating for OCO in UK and Europe

OCO

Release Date: 11/08/2021

Platforms: Android, Mac, PC and iOS

Skill Rating: 7+ year-olds

Components: 2D Side-On

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The Jump Yard

The Jump Yard (Dreams)

Release Date: 19/03/2021, updated in 2021

Platforms: PS4 and PS5

Skill Rating: 6+ year-olds

Components: 2D Side-On

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Release Date: 14/10/2021

Platforms: PC and Switch

Skill Rating: 11+ year-olds

Components: 2D Side-On and Pixels

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140

PEGI 3 Video Game Age Rating for 140 in UK and Europe

140

Release Date: 16/10/2013, updated in 2020

Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, Wii U and Xbox One

Skill Rating: 9+ year-olds

Components: 2D Side-On

140 is a sliding, rolling and jumping game where you control a changing geometric shape to traverse a minimalist world. It's challenging for the timed jumps and reactions but keeps distractions to a minimum with its abstract colorful graphics.

One Person Story

Release Date: 23/08/2018

Platforms: PC and Switch

Skill Rating: 7+ year-olds

Components: 2D Side-On and Pixels

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Release Date: 26/02/2021

Platforms: PC

Components: 2D Side-On and Pixels

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Agent A: A Puzzle In Disguise

Release Date: 28/10/2015, updated in 2019

Platforms: Android, PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One and iOS

Skill Rating: 8+ year-olds

Components: 3D Third-Person

Agent A: A Puzzle In Disguise is a puzzle game where you infiltrate a spy hideaway to stop an evil plan. Each location is full of retro futuristic contraptions, hidden gizmos, gadgets and clever logic based puzzles.

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Release Date: 13/03/2019

Platforms: Mac, PC and Switch

Skill Rating: 8+ year-olds

Components: 2D Side-On and Pixels

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Release Date: 10/10/2007, updated in 2011

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Components: 3D First-Person

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Components: 2D Side-On and Pixels

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Release Date: 01/10/1990

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Skill Rating: 8+ year-olds

Components: 2D Side-On and Pixels

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Release Date: 14/03/2017

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Doodle Jump

Doodle Jump (Series)

Release Date: 06/04/2009, updated in 2020

Platforms: 3DS and 2DS, Amazon Fire, Android, DS, Xbox 360 and iOS

Skill Rating: 6+ year-olds

Components: 2D Side-On and Hand-Made

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Jumpy Wall

Release Date: 03/09/2015

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Skill Rating: 9+ year-olds

Components: 2D Side-On

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Skill Rating: 9+ year-olds

Components: 3D First-Person

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Release Date: 01/12/2013

Platforms: Android, Wii U and iOS

Skill Rating: 7+ year-olds

Components: 2D Side-On

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13 Younger Content Rating than Press X to Puzzle

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3 Easier Skill Rating than Press X to Puzzle

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7 Video Games With More Documented Accessibility Features than Press X to Puzzle

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Button Combinations:	Holding Down Buttons Optional Rapid Repeated Pressing Optional No Simultaneous Buttons
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Assistance Getting Starting:	Tutorials Practice Area View Control Mapping Assistance With Controls Reaction-Time Not Critical Low Pressure Adjust Speed No Jump Scares
Assistance For Progressing:	Guaranteed Progress With God Mode Bank Progress With Frequent Checkpoints Assisted Progress With Boosts Assisted Progress With Hints Assisted Recall for Characters Assisted Recall for Narrative and Dialogue Save Progress Anytime

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Difficulty Options:	Simple and Full Version No Memorisation Advantage No Hidden Information No Deceit Advantage No Colour Advantage No Mathematics Advantage No Weighing Decisions

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Assistance Getting Started:	Clear Manual Electronic Version of Manual Electronic Version of Manual for Screen Readers Getting Started Video Digital Version Reference Aid
Assistance Progressing:	Play Order Tokens (Or play order doesn’t change) Reaction-Time Not Critical Low Pressure Low Impact Catch Up Rule

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Necessary Text Visibility:	Large Clear Text on Board (Or no text required) Large Clear Text on Cards (Or no text required) High Contrast Text (Or no text required) QR Code For Text (Or no text required) Primary and Secondary Text Distinguishable (Or no text required) Information Orientation Clear Icons

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Pieces:	Components are Distinguishable by Touch Components are Replaceable No Non-Standard Dice (Or No Dice) No Tiny Pieces No Paper Money No Sprawl
Cards:	Large Card Size Standard Card Shape Limited Hand Management No Excessive Card Shuffling No Right-Handed Advantage
Placement:	No Unbound Placement Player Components Not Shared No Fiddly Placement Easily Verbalised Actions

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Printed Visibility:	Colour Blind Friendly Design Double-Coding Colour High Contrast Colours
Component Identifiability:	Outline Key Elements No Busy Backgrounds Easily Verbalised Game State No Close Inspection Disadvantage Playable Without Sight

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Communication:	Audio Cues Mirrored Visually (Or no critical audio signals) No Pressured Reveals No Pressured Communication Playable Without Hearing

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34 Great Games Like Press X to Puzzle

Game Details

6 Similar Games Short List

13 Similar Games Long List

13 Younger Content Rating than Press X to Puzzle

3 Easier Skill Rating than Press X to Puzzle

16 Video Games Like Press X to Puzzle Based on Genre

7 Video Games With More Documented Accessibility Features than Press X to Puzzle

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