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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 X|S or iOS. However, we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme:
Release Date: 26/07/2020, updated in 2021
Price: Free
Out Now: PS4 and PS5
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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If you like the sound of Press X to Puzzle but it doesn’t offer the accessibility you require, the games in this section offer a similar experience but with more Accessibility Features. You can view a full breakdown in our Press X to Puzzle Accessibility Report.
In addition to the similar games listed above, which have been linked to this game specifically in the database, you may find games with a similar theme to Press X to Puzzle in the following lists: