If you’ve been keeping an eye on the Xbox Store over the past year or three, you’ll know Afil Games rarely stays quiet for long. The publisher has carved out a niche with affordable puzzle games that are easy to pick up but surprisingly satisfying to solve, and now it’s back with another cosy challenge.
Damways arrives today on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows PC, asking players to think like a beaver rather than simply move like one.
Available in three Xbox versions for £4.19 each, this latest puzzler swaps crates and switches for lakes, logs and carefully placed dams, delivering another bite-sized brain workout.
At A Glance
- Game: Damways
- Developer: Afil Games
- Publisher: Afil Games
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC
- Price: £4.19 (three versions available)
- Genre: Puzzle
Every Slide Counts
The central idea behind Damways is simple, as is the case for many Afil Games titles, but it quickly becomes more involved than it first appears.
Rather than moving one square at a time, your beaver slides across the water until something stops the journey. That could be the edge of the lake, a wall, a piece of timber – or a dam you’ve built yourself. Suddenly, every move becomes less about where you want to go, and more about where you’ll end up.
Build The Lake Around You
The real twist though? Well, that comes from the ability to reshape the environment.
Bundles of wood are scattered across each level, but you can only carry one at a time. Those logs become dams that alter your routes across the lake, opening new paths while potentially blocking old ones if you’re not paying attention.
Thankfully, there’s no punishment for trying different ideas. Unlimited undo and restart options make it easy to rethink your strategy until everything clicks into place.
Ready To Start Building?
Whether you’re a fan of Sokoban-inspired puzzlers or simply looking for something relaxing to enjoy between bigger releases, Damways offers another thoughtful challenge at an equally approachable price.
It’s available now through the Xbox Store, fully optimised for Xbox Series X|S, playable on Xbox One and for Windows PC, with each version priced at £4.19.
