Overview
You Are Newton is a unique puzzle game developed and published by SAJI, released on September 25, 2026. This title challenges players with a minimalist 2D top-down perspective, focusing on a core mechanic that revolves around manipulating gravity. While the controls are simple, the puzzles themselves demand careful planning and foresight, as every action has a cascading effect on the game world.
Highlights
- Gravity Manipulation: Players can choose one of four gravity directions, influencing how apples and rocks fall and interact with the environment. Rocks act as movable stoppers, and can even be assigned individual gravity directions.
- Environmental Puzzles: Navigate through stages featuring spikes, gates activated by buttons, and warp entrances and exits that require careful observation. Gravity cells can also be used to create landing points without the need for walls.
- Strategic Depth: The game emphasizes reading the board and predicting outcomes before making a move, as a single action can drastically alter the layout and available paths. Clearing stages is just the beginning, with the potential for shorter, more efficient solutions.
Who It's For
This game is ideal for players who enjoy Sokoban-style puzzles, casual brain teasers, and minimalist 2D experiences. Those who appreciate games that require strategic thinking and a bit of scientific curiosity will find You Are Newton particularly engaging. Its tutorial-like progression also makes it accessible for newcomers to the genre.
Game Info
- Developer: SAJI
- Publisher: SAJI
- Release Date: September 25, 2026
- Genre: Sokoban, Casual, Puzzle, Tutorial, 2D, Top-Down
- Features: Multi-player, Steam Workshop, Family Sharing
- Languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean
