Baba Is You

A rule-bending puzzle game where the words on the grid define the logic of the world, letting you rewrite the rules to solve mind-bending problems in surprising ways.

  • Developer: Hempuli Oy (Arvi Teikari)
  • Year/Platforms: 2019; PC, Switch (later Linux, macOS)
  • Genre: Puzzle
  • Core mechanics: Pushable word tiles that form rules (e.g., BABA IS YOU, ROCK IS PUSH), systemic interactions, undo/rewind for experimentation, handcrafted level design
  • Reception: Acclaimed for originality and depth; praised for teaching complex logic through play and enabling delightful "aha" moments

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