Balls vs Spelunky
Balls
Balls is a fun 5-games-in-1 type of puzzle game where you can not only enjoy the fun brick-breaking action like in Ballz, but also a range of other fun games like the Lineup game mode which is basically Tetris but with a really innovative twist. There is also a CatchCup mode where you'll need to "level up" the cups by catching as many marbles as you can. The interesting thing about this mode is that you have a set number of marbles and every marble you dropped onto the table will not be restored to you. So, as you play, you'll slowly and literally lose your marbles!The Occupy mode is another game mode that's pretty unique but can be quite challenging to score high in. In this mode, you'll basically be creating your own "bricks" to break via a bubble shooter-styled gameplay, but the trick here is to make sure the ball never touches the bottom line. The "bricks" you make and break will also balloon up if you shoot them towards an area with lots of space and thus, taking up vital space that you'll need to shoot your balls.
In many ways, I personally enjoy playing this game more than Ketchapp's Ballz mainly because it has other equally interesting game modes for me to enjoy. So, if you love puzzle games, Balls is a game you should definitely try.
Spelunky
Spelunky , developed by indie company Mossmouth Games, is a fun arcade puzzle platformer that puts you in the shoes of an adorable explorer with a bright red nose. In this game, you'll be running through plenty of platform-based mazes where you will not only need to collect as many treasures as you can, but also to defeat any enemies that stand in your way. The mazes are also puzzly in nature since you'll need to circumvent obstacles as well as figure out a way to maximize your profits and collect all the gold you can carry. There is even a damsel in distress that you can choose to rescue or kill, and a shop that you can buy useful tools at or steal from.With randomized levels, Spelunky is a pretty hardcore platformer that contains a wide variety of ways in which your character can die... some of which can be gruesome while others, hilarious! The game combines lighthearted fun with challenging puzzles in a very unique way and this will definitely appeal to fans of platform games like Mario.