We also make puzzle games.

Symbolic Software also develops and publishes puzzle games for Nintendo Switch™, Mac, iOS, Android, and PC.

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We also make puzzle games.

Our games

Our games are available on Nintendo Switch™, Mac, iOS and PC.

Dr. Kobushi's Labyrinthine Laboratory®

Players guide Ayla on a mission to rescue her dog from a mysterious lab. Over 100 puzzles mixing strategy and problem-solving, with a storyline, characters, and humor throughout. Now available on Nintendo Switch™ and Steam. Our flagship game!

Dr. Kobushi's Labyrinthine Laboratory®
  • A storyline featuring Ayla's rescue mission across a sprawling laboratory.
  • A blend of puzzle and strategy gameplay.
  • Over 100 puzzles.
  • “Do you like your puzzle games hard? How about 'PhD in cryptography' hard?” — IGN
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Drain Brain

Drain Brain is a fast-paced pipe puzzle game where you place pipes before liquid catches up to you. Build paths, score points, and stay ahead of the flow in this addictive puzzler featuring a charming Neo-3310 aesthetic inspired by the LCD handhelds of the late 90s. Free, ad-free, and tracker-free. Our newest game!

Drain Brain
  • Classic pipe-placement gameplay with a modern twist.
  • Retro Neo-3310 visual style with four-color palette.
  • Game Center leaderboards and achievements.
  • Original soundtrack by Nobonoko.
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Runes of Ardun

Embark on a journey to the forgotten lands of Ardun, where ancient runes hold the power of animals long revered and feared. Runes of Ardun reimagines the ancient Japanese strategy game Mini Shogi, transforming it into a strategic duel of wits and cunning on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Android. Each piece, an ancient rune, represents a mighty animal spirit. Your mission is to outmaneuver your opponent and capture their Lion. There can only be one king!

Runes of Ardun
  • Unique gameplay based on an ancient Japanese strategy game.
  • Available on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Android.
  • Stunning graphics and sound effects.
  • Strong AI written in Rust.
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Piccolo®: Othello

Piccolo is an Othello app for iPhone®, iPad® and Mac® with a fast AI engine written in Rust, online play, and no ads or tracking. Available in 20 languages.

Piccolo®: Othello
  • Custom Othello AI engine, written in the Rust programming language, and designed to be fast, challenging and customizable.
  • Native user experience designed for iOS and macOS.
  • Supports automatic matchmaking to play games with random opponents worldwide.
  • Featured by Apple on the App Store more than ten times.
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