Description

Sokomatch : Sokoban thinking with match-style satisfaction Sokomatch feels like a puzzle hybrid: it borrows the careful planning of Sokoban-style movement and mixes it with the quick clarity of matching goals. You’re not just swiping mindlessly—you’re setting up moves so the board stays solvable. The fun comes from solving a messy situation with one clean sequence. What you’re trying to achieve Most levels give you a clear target: match certain items, clear specific tiles, or reach a goal count within a move limit. The difficulty comes from the constraint—limited moves, locked spaces, and the need to plan two or three actions ahead. Why random moves fail fast In this kind of puzzle, every move changes the future. If you play randomly, you’ll burn moves before creating any useful structure. The game starts to click when you begin choosing moves that open space, create future matches, or align pieces for a bigger clear instead of taking the first small match you see. Space management is the real resource Like Sokoban, position matters. If you trap a needed piece behind blockers or fill your board with junk you can’t clear, the level collapses. Prioritize moves that free up movement lanes and avoid locking important tiles into corners unless you’re sure you can clear them later. Planning for chains and clears If the game includes combo clears or special pieces, aim to build them deliberately. It’s often better to spend one move setting up a bigger clear than to take three small clears that don’t change the board. The earlier you create a “board reset” move, the easier the endgame becomes. The “two-move check” rule (unique) Before you commit to a move, ask two questions: 1) What does this unlock next turn? 2) Does it reduce blockers or increase options? If the move answers “no” to both, it’s usually just noise. This habit prevents the common mistake of clearing a tiny match that feels productive but actually makes the board worse. Controls Controls can vary by host/version. Use the in-game help/settings if yours differs. Most versions use mouse/touch input to select tiles or directions, and some builds use drag/swipe gestures for moves. If there are undo or hint options, they may appear as on-screen buttons. Mistakes that cause dead boards Clearing only near the top while ignoring locked areas is common. Another mistake is saving special clears too long—if you die with a power move unused, it wasn’t saved, it was wasted. Also watch for corner traps: once key pieces are stuck, you may lose without realizing it until the final moves. Why it stays highly replayable Sokomatch rewards learning. The first attempt teaches you the board’s traps, and the next attempt feels smarter. When you complete a level with moves to spare, it feels earned because you planned, not because you got lucky.

Instruction

Desktop Arrow Keys or WASD - Move player R - Restart current level Q E - Rotate camera view Space - Continue to next level Start game Mouse - Click UI buttons Mobile Touch Swipe - Move player swipe in direction you want to move Tap buttons - Use on-

Specifications

• Easy to play