Puzznic C64 box art

Commodore 64 · Puzzle

Puzznic

SystemCommodore 64
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperTaito
PublisherOcean Software
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 3

Released for the Commodore 64, Puzznic is a puzzle game developed by Taito and published by Ocean Software.

Among the 48 C64 puzzle games in our database, it ranks #14 by legacy score.

Taito also made Space Invaders, Bubble Bobble and Arkanoid for the C64.

Puzznic is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Puzznic is like

Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.

Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.

Puzznic walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Puzznic.

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Playing C64 games today

C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.

Puzznic FAQ

Who made Puzznic?

It was developed by Taito and published by Ocean Software.

Is Puzznic multiplayer?

No. Puzznic is a single-player game.

How long does Puzznic take to play?

As a puzzle game, Puzznic typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Puzznic on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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