PENTO

PENTOA calm and clever puzzle built around just one extra block.Originally developed in 1987 by independent developer Gennadiy Balagurchyk, PENTO is a minimalist puzzle game centered around falling five-block shapes. Designed with clarity and precision in mind, it offers focused, elegant gameplay that rewards spatial thinking and careful decisions.Simple to learn, satisfying to master — PENTO delivers an original experience shaped by logic, geometry, and rhythm.Gameplay OverviewRotate and place five-block shapes (pentominoes) on a grid to form and clear horizontal lines. As the game progresses, new combinations and placement challenges emerge. There's no rush — just space, motion, and mental flow.Key FeaturesOriginal five-block shape logic and placement mechanicsLocal score tracking to challenge your personal bestNo pressure — play at your own paceClean, distraction-free visualsIntuitive keyboard controlsLightweight — under 100 MB, runs on almost any PCFuture PlansPlanned updates include:Visual themes and backgroundsChallenge modes (timed runs, limited moves, puzzle goals)Online leaderboardsDifficulty settingsOptional music and ambient soundWho It’s ForPENTO is perfect for:Puzzle fans seeking a fresh and self-contained designPlayers who enjoy spatial reasoning and pattern discoveryGamers looking for short, thoughtful sessionsAnyone who values minimalism and gameplay clarityOne extra block. Infinite new ways to think.