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Captain Backwater

Captain Backwater is a fun puzzle game.

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Developer
Jochen Heizmann, Emmanuel Henné, Intermediaware
Publisher
Asylum Square
Release
September 12, 2017
8 years and 326 days ago
Steam Reviews
Positive36 reviews83.3%

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About the Game

Captain Backwater is a puzzle game that was first released over 15 years ago. Since that was quite a while ago, I decided to offer the game for free to everyone.

Gameplay

You need to slide items around the playfield. If they collide with similar ones they magically disappear. This is getting more and more challenging as new items are introduced.

Features

  • Fresh & challenging gameplay
  • Many extras & special items
  • Clear 100 treasure caves
  • Complete the cursed amulet
  • Become the most feared pirate in the Caribbean
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