Gridiculous, my homebrew Game Boy Advance logic puzzle collection

Name: Gridiculous, my homebrew Game Boy Advance logic puzzle collection
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Author: goache

by goache·Jun 1, 2026·4 points·0 comments

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AI Analysis

●●SolidCozyWizardry

Procedurally generated GBA puzzles that guarantee solvability without guessing.

Strengths

•Procedural generation with solvability guarantees is genuine constraint engineering
•Butano engine enables real hardware deployment, not just emulator testing
•Four distinct puzzle types in one cartridge shows scope beyond a tech demo

Weaknesses

•GBA homebrew is inherently niche—audience is retro enthusiasts only
•No novel puzzle mechanics, just solid execution of existing genres

Post Description

I'm a huge fan of logic puzzles and retro gaming, so I decided to merge those two and take a shot at building a Game Boy Advance game using Butano.

My collection includes games inspired by four puzzle games: Picross, Slitherlink, Akari, and Binario. Every puzzle is procedurally generated, and I made sure to exclude any that aren't solvable through step-by-step forward logic. (guessing is never required)

If you enjoy logic puzzles, be sure to check it out! Any feedback or advice would be amazing too.