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About Solvimus
Solvimus is a two-player co-op puzzle game from Iocus, released in 2025 for PC. It throws you and a partner into 30 levels where teamwork is non-negotiable. The puzzles mix physics-based mechanics with environmental challenges, think shifting platforms, pressure plates, and timed switches. The catch? You’re often relying on your teammate to solve their half of the puzzle while you stare at yours, waiting for them to crack the code. It’s a test of patience and collaboration, leaning into the awkward but rewarding dynamic of problem-solving with someone else. The game’s charm comes from its simplicity and the way it forces communication. If you’ve ever played with a friend who’s got a different brain, you know exactly what to expect.
Gameplay
Each level in Solvimus gives you two screens, each controlled by a separate player. You’ll push blocks, trigger switches, and navigate mazes that require both halves of the team to act in sync. Some puzzles demand precise timing, like opening a door while the other player avoids a laser. Others hinge on trial and error, where your partner’s blind guesses might leave you fuming. The controls are straightforward, but the real challenge is in the coordination. You’ll spend as much time arguing over strategies as you do solving them. Sessions last around 15, 30 minutes, making it a good pick for casual co-op or long evenings with a patient friend. The lack of save points and permadeath on some levels add tension, but the satisfaction of cracking a tough puzzle together is real.
What Players Think
Community ratings average 4.3/5, with 68% of players completing all 30 levels. Average playtime is 4.5 hours, though some report 10+ hours due to repeated failures. Moods are split: 55% call it “Satisfying,” 32% “Frustrating,” and 13% “Amusing.” Critics gave it 82/100, praising the co-op design but noting repetitive level structures. Achievements include 12 total, with players averaging 75% completion. One review called it “a masterclass in patience-testing,” while another wrote, “Best with someone who doesn’t quit after 30 minutes.” The game’s divisive nature shows in its mood breakdown, some love the bonding, others loathe the back-and-forth.
PlayPile's Take
Solvimus is $19.99, a reasonable price for its co-op focus. It’s ideal for players who enjoy teamwork and don’t mind a steep learning curve. The 12 achievements are straightforward but require full co-op play. If you’re patient and have a friend who’s up for a challenge, this is a solid pick. But if solo games or instant gratification are your thing, skip it. The game’s strength is its shared experience, good or bad, it’s a memorable way to test your problem-solving with another person.
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Co-operative
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