72%Strong matchIsle of Arrows
81%89381% positive reviews, Very Positive across 893 reviews·Tower Defense · Roguelike
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A tactical puzzle adventure where directional arrows control movement. Place planks, outsmart opponents, and uncover secrets in the story mode—or take on friends in strategic, competitive matches.
Planks and Arrows
SteamPlanks and Arrows is a charming puzzle adventure where movement is governed by directional arrows on the ground—each one showing which direction you're allowed to move. Think of them like triangle-shaped signs pointing your way forward.
Need a new path? Place planks to extend or change your route and reach areas once out of reach. Every move matters in a world built on strategy and clever thinking.
Meet quirky characters, take on challenging quests, and uncover strange mysteries—but above all… find your beloved pet bird, Henry! 🐦
Originally designed as a physical board game, Planks and Arrows began as a two-player match where players drew planks from a bag and built the playfield as they played—racing to reach each other’s base three times.
The video game brings that concept to life with expanded gameplay, a world full of stories, and puzzles that challenge your spatial reasoning.
Explore a whimsical world where everyone has a story—and sometimes a challenge. Some characters will test your skills in a match, while others need your help completing tasks that require smart use of a limited number of planks.
And in the middle of it all? A mystery: your bird Henry has gone missing. It's up to you to find out what happened.
In the mood for pure strategy?
Make it your own:
Whether you're exploring the story or climbing the leaderboard, Planks and arrows will offer you countless hours of strategic play.
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