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A Good Snowman Is Hard To Build

An adorable puzzle game about being a monster and making snowmen.

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Developer
Alan Hazelden, Benjamin Davis
Publisher
Draknek & Friends
Release
February 25, 2015
11 years and 161 days ago
Steam Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive1,184 reviews95.5%

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About the Game

A Good Snowman Is Hard To Build is an adorable puzzle game about being a monster and making snowmen.

  • Adorable graphics by Benjamin Davis
  • Featuring an enchanting original soundtrack by Priscilla Snow
  • Lovingly-crafted puzzle design from Alan Hazelden, one of the creators of Sokobond

Awards:

  • Top 10 apps of 2016 - TIME magazine
  • Best Character Design - Intel Level Up 2014
  • Official Selection - Develop Indie Showcase 2014
  • Official Selection - Screenshake 2015
  • Official Selection - BAFTA Inside Games Arcade 2015
  • Official Selection - Different Games Arcade 2015
  • Official Selection - Fantastic Arcade 2015
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