Puzzle games are usually solo — I’m testing one where you play with a real person
Hey everyone — I’m working on an iOS app called Pax Meet and would love feedback from people who actually like puzzle games.
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/pax-meet/id6759842965
The idea is simple: you get matched with another person over video chat and play quick casual puzzle games together — tic-tac-toe, sudoku, minesweeper, and more.
Most puzzle games are solo. I wanted to test whether they become more fun when there’s another real person there with you — not necessarily competing hard, but reacting, chatting, helping, laughing at mistakes, or just making the game feel less isolated.
The game also acts as an icebreaker. Instead of joining a random video chat and having nothing to say, both people have a puzzle in front of them.
I’m curious what puzzle game players think:
- Does social puzzle gameplay sound interesting or distracting?
- Which game would work best for this format: sudoku, minesweeper, tic-tac-toe, word games, something else?
- Would you prefer competitive, co-op, or both?
- Would video chat make the experience better or worse?
Free on iOS if anyone wants to try it:
Full disclosure: I built it, so honest feedback is very welcome.