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Use logic to clear tiles while avoiding mines. Choose from tiny one minute globes to colossal hour long marathons. With hexagonal, square and triangle game modes this unforgiving puzzle game will keep you coming back for more.

Globesweeper is a casual, indie and puzzle game developed and published by Incandescent Games.
Released on February 12th 2019 is available in English on Windows, MacOS and Linux.

It has received 318 reviews of which 287 were positive and 31 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 2.99€ on Steam.

The Steam community has classified Globesweeper into these genres:

Casual Indie Puzzle

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System requirements

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Windows
  • OS *: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
  • Processor: SSE2 instruction set support
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DX9 (shader model 3.0) or DX11 with feature level 9.3 capabilities
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
MacOS
  • OS: macOS 10.11+
  • Processor: SSE2 instruction set support
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Storage: 700 MB available space
Linux
  • OS: Ubuntu 12.04+, SteamOS+
  • Processor: SSE2 instruction set support
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Storage: 500 MB available space

User reviews & Ratings

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Dec. 2025
Never thought I'd play a minesweeper on a gamepad. Never felt this close to being a real combat engineer before trying a colossal globe in this game. Not recommended for people with heart conditions. 10/10!
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Sept. 2025
Globesweeper, developed and published by Incandescent Games, takes the familiar mechanics of Minesweeper and reinvents them in a way that feels both fresh and challenging. Instead of simple flat boards, players are presented with spherical puzzles made up of hundreds or even thousands of tiles. The core objective remains the same—avoid triggering hidden mines by using numerical clues to logically deduce their locations—but the move into three-dimensional globes adds an entirely new layer of complexity and visual appeal. The concept is simple to grasp but proves surprisingly deep, rewarding patience, precision, and sharp reasoning. The game offers a wide range of customization in its puzzles, which greatly enhances its replay value. Players can select from different globe sizes, ranging from small, quick challenges to massive structures with tens of thousands of tiles that can take hours to fully complete. The variety doesn’t stop there; the tiles themselves can be arranged in multiple geometries, such as squares, hexagons, or triangles, each of which changes how adjacency is calculated and how players must approach deduction. A hexagonal grid feels more uniform and intuitive, while triangular tiling creates dense webs of connections that can make even straightforward clues far more complex to untangle. This variety ensures that no two sessions feel quite the same, and it allows players to find the style of challenge that best fits their preferences. One of the most welcome features in Globesweeper is its “Guaranteed Solvable” mode. Traditional Minesweeper often forces players into situations where luck becomes the deciding factor, with no logical way to determine the correct tile. This can be deeply frustrating, especially in larger and longer games where a single unlucky guess can waste hours of effort. By enabling this mode, players are assured that every puzzle has a purely logical solution, eliminating unnecessary guesswork. For purists who value deduction above all else, this feature significantly improves the experience. However, those seeking the raw tension of risk-taking can still play without it, making the system flexible for different playstyles. The presentation of the game is simple yet effective. The rotating 3D globes give each puzzle a sense of scale and tangibility, making the act of sweeping mines feel more dynamic than on a flat board. Unlockable themes such as Earth, Moon, Mars, and gem-like materials add visual variety, ensuring that long sessions don’t feel visually repetitive. While the graphics are not flashy, they suit the minimalist style of the game and maintain clarity even when players are working with enormous globes. The sound design, however, is functional rather than memorable. The clicking and flagging effects are satisfying enough, but extended sessions would benefit from a wider range of music or ambient sounds to help sustain focus and engagement. Globesweeper does come with its challenges, particularly in pacing. Smaller puzzles are great for quick bursts of logical problem-solving, but the colossal globes can feel like marathons. It is not uncommon for players to spend several hours methodically working through a single massive puzzle, carefully flagging tiles and cross-referencing numerical clues. This can be immensely satisfying for those who enjoy long, meditative problem-solving experiences, but it can also feel overwhelming or monotonous for those expecting shorter bursts of play. The user interface is clean and easy to navigate, but managing thousands of tiles does occasionally become tedious, especially when a single misclick can unravel hours of careful work. Despite these drawbacks, Globesweeper excels at what it sets out to do. It takes a classic logic puzzle concept and pushes it further, offering both bite-sized challenges and expansive undertakings. The freedom to choose difficulty levels, globe sizes, tile types, and solvability modes gives players an impressive level of control over their experience, and the achievements and unlockable themes provide additional incentives to keep coming back. It is a game that asks for focus and patience but rewards them with the satisfaction of completing intricate puzzles that feel uniquely its own. In the end, Globesweeper is a thoughtful and engaging reimagining of a timeless puzzle formula. It may not appeal to those looking for fast-paced or visually extravagant gameplay, but for puzzle enthusiasts who enjoy slow, deliberate, and logical problem-solving, it offers remarkable depth. Its combination of flexible customization, clever mechanics, and the novelty of playing Minesweeper on globes makes it stand out in the genre. It is a game that proves a decades-old formula can still feel new, provided it is approached with creativity and care. Rating: 9/10
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May 2025
Purest form of minesweeper a 3D game could be. I do wish there was a more a la carte way of customizing the style instead of just picking presets, but it's not terrible. Gotta say though, I absolutely hated triangle-shaped levels. I also know the dev has answered this question in various posts, but the method used to show where an error was made after tripping a mine is awful. That should be revised I think. +1 perfect games!
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March 2025
The hexagon globe is pretty easy, but the triangle one is a completely new beast that makes you think almost completely differently about Minesweeper. Incredible
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March 2025
Well made puzzle with some twists in classic minesweeper. Achievements are hard to get, which is good since you can come back to the game from time to time. If you enjoy minesweeper, get this one, really fun.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Globesweeper is currently priced at 2.99€ on Steam.

Globesweeper is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 2.99€ on Steam.

Globesweeper received 287 positive votes out of a total of 318 achieving a rating of 8.32.
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Globesweeper was developed and published by Incandescent Games.

Globesweeper is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Globesweeper is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

Globesweeper is playable and fully supported on Linux.

Globesweeper is a single-player game.

Globesweeper does not currently offer any DLC.

Globesweeper does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Globesweeper does not support Steam Remote Play.

Globesweeper is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Globesweeper.

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Globesweeper
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Rating
8.3
287
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Developer
Incandescent Games
Publisher
Incandescent Games
Release 12 Feb 2019
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