Five Puzzle Games My Partner Asked Me To Play In 2022

No matter how much I hate recalling these memories, it’s a special day so I’ll let it pass.

I absolutely and wholeheartedly HATE Puzzle games.

In an older post, I wrote about how I disliked grinding in video games and working with others. What I want to do when playing is to turn off my brain and be immersed or entertained by what is in front of me.

But for some reason; despite my partner, Chari, knowing this, she still asks me to play Co-Op Puzzle games with her.

Not that there is anything inherently wrong with that, but oftentimes her suggestions require a certain level of cooperation that I do not have the brain cells to supply with.

I hate cooperating with people, and I hate thinking: those are two things I hate the most.

However, while it pains me to say it, I agreed to play them with her.

I won’t spoil anything about the experience as I talk about them further in the article, but let’s just say that some tears were shed.

However, I would like to make it clear that none of those tears were my fault.

I promise.

I first thought it would be fun and cute to write and recall the games we played, I am actually starting to get pissed off just thinking about it.

But, I find that sometimes the pain of others entertains me. Maybe, just maybe, the same goes for you.

Anyway, here are five co-op games my partner ~~forced~~ asked me to play with her in 2022.

We Were Here Too (March 2022)

Excluding Unrailed, We Were Here Too was the first coop game Chari and I played with the goal of actually completing it.

We Were Here Too really tested our patience, wit, and communication. For the most part, we failed on all three.

Different stages composed We Were Here Too, from pattern recognition and sign memorization to abstract puzzles and mazes.

Speaking of mazes, I think that was her favorite part.

Just kidding, I got really frustrated at her since she always got confused between left and right. I probably reacted too harshly, though, so I probably also owe her an apology.

Anyway, We Were Here Too gave us a lot to be entertained and irritated with. The puzzles were all varied and I was always mildly looking forward to the next stage.

I definitely recommend this to friends or partners as a test of patience and communication.

I tried asking Chari to play the sequel, but I think she’s had enough enjoyment from this one. Disappointing.

Unravel Two (March 2022)

Unravel Two - Play as Two Yarnys On Your Own or With a Friend - EA Official

While Chari and I didn’t play the first Unravel game, Unravel Two still got us excited to continue our cooperative experience and storytelling journey.

The cute duo of characters and stunning graphics immediately caught our eye.

The gameplay was straightforward, with our characters tied together by a single thread and tasked with overcoming obstacles in a side-scrolling adventure.

The visuals were just the beginning of the sensory experience, as small pieces of stories, such as the tale of a runaway child or a couple of misfit teenagers, were woven into the gameplay.

Unlike We Were Here Too, Unravel Two offered a more relaxed and enjoyable experience without challenging our brains too much with complicated puzzles.

Unravel Two offers casual enjoyment for hours on end for those who enjoy side-scrolling adventures without combat.

A Way Out (June 2022)

If you want something with a straightforward story and more realistic graphics, A Way Out delivers them well.

A Way Out introduces you to Vincent Moretti and Leonard “Leo” Caruso, who attempts to break out of prison and find a certain fugitive.

For around three-fourths of the playthrough, everything is going well. The escapee duo always figure out things to get them out of trouble.

However, things aren’t what they seem and the truth is soon revealed.

I won’t spoil the twist, but Chari was pretty heartbroken with the situation we found ourselves in.

If you’re into tear-jerker stories, A Way Out is one of those games.

Degrees of Separation (September 2022)

Degrees of Separation (Switch) - The Game Hoard

Degrees of Separation tries to separate itself boldly from its puzzle competitors.

Chari and I found Degrees of Separation as a very unique puzzle game, using the seasons of Winter and Summer to interact with the environment and get over obstacles.

It’s a bit hard to explain so best watch the trailer or gameplay demo.

Its story is pretty generic so aside from the hot and cold gameplay mechanic, you will find it to be a very typical puzzle game.

Phasmophobia

This entry was supposed to be for Unrailed, but apparently, we last played that in 2021.

Phasmophobia isn’t really a puzzle game, but all the piecing together of clues and trial-and-error should suffice as reasons for its existence in this list. Right?

Anyway, it has puzzle elements, therefore it is a puzzle game. Deal with it.

It was actually pretty fun playing Phasmophobia with Chari. We actually met and bonded with new friends during our playthroughs.

At one point, two of our friends fell asleep while playing the game. Thankfully, I was always there to keep her from being part of that group.