Desperatea Launches on Android

Desperatea is a fresh and distinctive puzzle challenge now available on Android. Developed by kr0tyara, a studio from Russia, the game centers entirely around tea—just as its name implies. And the levels of 'desperation' it serves up? Remarkably steep!

Desperatea brews a puzzle experience like no other.

You're invited to a most unconventional tea party. Assume the role of a unique tea master, tasked with preparing tables for peculiar guests and serving them cups of radiant green tea. It's called matcha, but its curious glow hints at a touch of magic.

Gameplay follows the logic of Sokoban-style puzzles. You'll slide cups, pour tea, and chart clever routes through 27 uniquely crafted levels. These include bizarre objectives like launching tea trains, outsmarting a platypus, and surfing across tables on a rat's tray. One level even demands a shocking sacrifice in the name of tea!

Beyond the core 27 puzzles, the game offers over 50 levels in total, including hidden bonus challenges. Each new area introduces fresh mechanics. You might need to manage your tea supply carefully to avoid running dry, or uncover secret shortcuts.

Special items add strategic depth. Red teacups transfer tea, tall glasses slide only vertically, and square cups move horizontally. Sugar cubes dissolve upon contact with tea, while rat-carried trays let you hop between tables. Later, you'll encounter candy bowls and other new elements.

Take a look at the game in action below.

Care for a cup?

Desperatea rewards efficient movement, time management, and close attention to each guest's strange demands. It's a witty puzzle game that offers hints if you find yourself stuck. Download it for free from the Google Play Store; it contains no advertisements or in-app purchases.

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