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Games like DeadLock

2021PC, Steam Deck playable2.39 €

A small indie logic game about linking processors with the resources they need in the right order to avoid deadlocks. As tasks pile up and new resource types appear, efficient scheduling becomes a real brain-teaser.

  • Puzzles and brain teasers
  • Tactical depth

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In short: Games like DeadLock

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes DeadLock special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Best match

2048

97 %Match

2014PEGI 3PC86 % positive7.99 €

Brings what grabs you about DeadLock: puzzles to figure out, gameplay over story and a bright tone.

A minimalist sliding-tile puzzle where you merge matching numbered tiles on a 4x4 grid until you reach 2048. The rules are instantly clear, but careful planning makes it addictive and surprisingly deep.

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Hexcells Infinite

Puzzles and brain teasers

A minimalist, calm logic puzzle on hex grids where you uncover cells purely through deduction. With 36 handcrafted puzzles plus a random generator, it offers nearly endless puzzling.

WayOut

Puzzles and brain teasers

A minimalist Lights Out-style puzzle game where you switch off every tile in as few moves as possible. With no timers or distractions, you can calmly focus on tricky levels with varied shapes and mechanics.

Triple Town

Tactical depth

A charming match-three puzzler where you merge grass into bushes, trees and eventually castles while outwitting roaming bears. It pairs relaxed city-building with surprisingly deep planning for high scores.

Delete

Puzzles and brain teasers

A minimalist logic puzzle inspired by Minesweeper that extends the idea into three dimensions. You use number clues to deduce which squares are dangerous, at a calm and relaxed pace.

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