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Games like Grindstone

Grindstone is a puzzle game where epic adventures are just your 9-to-5. It’s your job to mine grindstones from the Creeps that lurk on the mountain in over 600 levels of intricate puzzles and hazards, all in the hopes of saving up enough grindstones to take your family on a much needed vacation.

2022StrategyIndieCasual19.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindowsby Capybara Games
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Frequently asked about Grindstone

Is Grindstone verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Grindstone is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Grindstone cost?
Grindstone is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Grindstone?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Grindstone are Alchemistry, Hidden Capybaras with Orange, Mango's Fisharium.
Who developed Grindstone?
Grindstone was developed by Capybara Games.

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