June 20, 2025 — If you’re a fan of relaxing, brain-teasing games with a touch of charm, you’ll want to keep your eye on this one. Indie developer NINES has officially announced their next title, Pipeworks Puzzle, a delightful tile-sliding puzzle game set to launch on PC via Steam later this year.
Following the success of their debut game Pluto Lost Its Colors, NINES is back with a cozy, cleverly designed puzzler that brings a fresh take to classic pipe-connecting gameplay. The official reveal dropped alongside a new trailer on YouTube, showcasing the game’s colorful visuals and soothing soundtrack.
A New Kind of Puzzle Flow
In Pipeworks Puzzle, you step into the steel-toed boots of a rookie plumber on a bustling construction site. Your task? Slide and rotate pipe tiles on a grid to match a given blueprint and connect the flow—simple in theory, but deeply satisfying to solve. Movement is limited to cardinal directions (up, down, left, right), adding a strategic twist to every move.
The puzzles ramp up across four difficulty levels, promising both casual fun and challenging sessions for puzzle enthusiasts.
Guiding you through the journey is a charming support character known only as “Boss”, a friendly mentor created by PokuriMio, a popular Twitch illustrator known for cozy art streams. Boss will coach players from novice to master plumber with a bit of humor and heart along the way.
Wishlist Goals and Upcoming Features
Pipeworks Puzzle is available to wishlist now on Steam, and doing so might unlock bonus features as more players show interest. The current wishlist goals include:
- Endless Mode – Infinite puzzles to keep your plumbing skills sharp
- Speedrun Mode – Race the clock for the fastest fixes
- Multiplayer Battles – Challenge friends in real-time
- A CAT – Yes, a cuddly companion may be added if wishlist targets are hit
A demo version is also on the way, offering players an early chance to try out the mechanics and visuals before launch.
A Soothing Puzzle Experience for All Ages
Combining a cute cartoon aesthetic, relaxing lo-fi-inspired soundtrack, and satisfying tactile gameplay, Pipeworks Puzzle aims to be both accessible and rewarding. Whether you’re looking for a chill evening game or a tactical brain workout, this is one indie gem that’s shaping up to be well worth your time.
Pipeworks Puzzle is set to release on Steam later in 2025. Add it to your wishlist to support the development and be the first to know when the demo drops.
🔗 Links & More Info:
- Steam Store Page: Wishlist Now
- PokuriMio Twitch: View Artist Streams
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