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2009

You solve small puzzles by writing nearly any word and watching the matching object appear. The huge vocabulary and freedom to find creative solutions make it special.

Sandbox with your own goals
Puzzles and brain teasers
Lots of humour
Cosy, great for unwinding

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Scribblenauts Unlimited

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2012PEGI 12PC, Steam Deck playable94 % positive19.99 €

As Maxwell, you solve puzzles by writing words into a magic notebook that summons almost any object you can imagine, tweaked further with adjectives. It rewards creativity over reflexes, with countless and often hilariously absurd solutions to every problem.

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Lots of humour

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Poly Bridge

Sandbox with your own goals

A physics-based bridge-building puzzler where you design structures on a budget so vehicles can cross safely. The sandbox and Steam Workshop support offer nearly endless levels and room to experiment.

Poly Bridge 3

Bright, upbeat tone

A physics-based puzzle game where you engineer bridges to carry vehicles safely across gaps. The campaign, sandbox mode and mod support encourage plenty of tinkering and creative, often hilarious solutions.

Contraption Maker

Lots of humour

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Doodle God

Bright, upbeat tone

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