Puzzle

Splice

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

3.3

Users · RAWG

2012

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateJune 13, 2012

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

PuzzleIndieActionAdventureSimulationCasual

Playable on

PCPlayStationMobile

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LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)MacPCmacOSPlayStation 3PlayStation 4AndroidiOS

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Splice is a puzzler where you are microbes that you "splice" to create a specific strand structure in a few amount of moves.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Original cell-splicing and branching puzzle mechanics.
Rules are introduced gradually, with later solutions requiring experimentation.
Arrangements can be tested and refined without harsh penalties.
Abstract visuals and restrained interface frame the puzzles.
Ambient soundtrack and organic visuals create a calm atmosphere.

Cons

Brief campaign length relative to the asking price.
Later puzzles include abrupt increases in difficulty.
Few reasons to return after solving the puzzles.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

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Gameplay & themes

Puzzle

Splice

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

3.3

Users · RAWG

2012

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateJune 13, 2012

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

PuzzleIndieActionAdventureSimulationCasual

Playable on

PCPlayStationMobile

Show all 9 versions ▾

LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)MacPCmacOSPlayStation 3PlayStation 4AndroidiOS

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Splice is a puzzler where you are microbes that you "splice" to create a specific strand structure in a few amount of moves.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Original cell-splicing and branching puzzle mechanics.
Rules are introduced gradually, with later solutions requiring experimentation.
Arrangements can be tested and refined without harsh penalties.
Abstract visuals and restrained interface frame the puzzles.
Ambient soundtrack and organic visuals create a calm atmosphere.

Cons

Brief campaign length relative to the asking price.
Later puzzles include abrupt increases in difficulty.
Few reasons to return after solving the puzzles.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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