Deal | "Chill gameplay at its finest" – meditative cozy game drops to a new all-time low of around $2.50 for a limited time

If you are looking for a slower pace in puzzle games, Pan’orama offers a calm alternative to traditional score-driven titles. Instead of time limits or complex rules, the focus is on gradually building landscapes one tile at a time. Hills, forests, lakes, and towns naturally come together to form small, harmonious worlds.

At its core, Pan’orama revolves around placing and combining different types of terrain. Specific arrangements unlock biomes, which in turn open access to new buildings. These structures serve various purposes and influence how the landscape develops. While quests provide some loose guidance, they are entirely optional. Pan’orama encourages free experimentation and allows players to progress at their own pace.

At Pure Nintendo, the Switch version of Pan’orama earned a strong 9/10. The reviewers praised its relaxing atmosphere and low-poly art style, describing the experience as “relaxed gameplay at its best.” Some criticism was directed at the limited depth, along with long loading times on the Switch. On Steam, where more than 1,300 players have shared their impressions, loading issues are rarely mentioned. Instead, the game is widely appreciated for its calm, meditative mood. That said, some users point to shortcomings in the progression system as well as occasional UI or control quirks. The average user rating currently sits at 88%. On the Steam Deck (available on Amazon for 530), Pan’orama is listed as “Playable,” indicating solid performance on handheld PCs.

Now cheaper than ever on Steam

Pan’orama comes from the developers at Chicken Launcher and was published by Awaken Realms in May 2023. Normally priced at around $14 on Steam, the game is now available for $2.51 thanks to an 82% discount – the lowest price so far, according to SteamDB. Previously, the largest discount reached 77%. Interested players should act quickly, as the offer ends on January 19.

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