CHUCHEL
CHUCHEL
Game
Game2020
Creaks
Developer Amanita Design
Creaks is a puzzle-platform game developed and published by Amanita Design. It was announced on 9 October 2018. The game was released on 10 July 2020 for iOS, macOS, and tvOS through Apple Arcade, followed by releases for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows on 22 July 2020. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
264 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon, Lemmy) · newest Nov 5, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
97
LovedLoved
206 positive · 7 negative
95% range 93–98%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 206 | 7 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 15 | 0 | 32 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 1 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Overwhelmingly Positive
2,354 of 2,465 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
98% recommend · 196 yes, 4 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 200 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Overwhelmingly Positive (5,902 of 6,211 positive).
Players praise the beautiful hand-drawn art and unique atmosphere. [1][2][3] Many find the puzzles clever and challenging but not frustrating. [4][5][6] Some reviewers note the game's story is simple or unclear. [7][8][1]
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Representative posts
- [4]
A Commuter's Best Friend (and Brainiest Foe) Look, my brain is fried by 5 PM. As a dad in my 40s, the train ride home is my only 'me time'. I dont want chaos or explosions, I just want something smart. Creaks is that game. Its my go-to for the commute. It's a puzle game, pure and simple. And it starts off so nice! The hand-drawn art is amazing, really beautiful stuff. The first few levels are like "oh, just shine a …
- [1]
I adore the art style and sound direction in this game. Knowing that all those amazing interiors were done by hand warms my heart - and when you look out at the distant background, it really is beautiful and atmospheric. The puzzles are also great, quite original, and indeed challenging at times. Not quite sure that I got the underlying meaning of the story, but I think it is a tale of an imaginative person …
- [7]
This is a beautiful game. The puzzles are a bit on a casual side but they still present a moderate challenge. The opening hour of the game is very boring but it gets much better after opening section. I will not pretend I understand the story, I can say that the atmosphere and visuals are stunning and are the main reason you will want to play Creaks. The sound design and OST are also top quality. Puzzle design is …
- [3]
A beautiful hand-drawn game with moderately challenging puzzles and a really interesting story. I didn't expect it to be such an engaging experience. The atmosphere is unique and the art style is absolutely wonderful. The puzzles are clever but not frustrating. I also really liked the mysterious world and the way the story slowly unfolds as you progress.
- [2]
new favorite puzzle game, perfect balance between engaging gameplay and challenging puzzles! also dope atmospheric art, drawn by human hands (f*ck AI)
Summarised from 34 of the 245 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 10, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
98% of the 200 Steam reviewers we collected recommend Creaks. The complaint that keeps coming up: some puzzles rely on precise timing. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
Critics, per Wikipedia
The game has received very positive reviews following its release. Nathan Birch, in his review for Wccftech, gave the game 9.5 points out of 10. He stated that "Creaks renovates a well-worn genre, delivering one of the most satisfying indie puzzle-platformers in some time. Between its stunning visual and audio design, absorbing world, and perfectly-balanced puzzles, it's hard to find serious fault with any part of this game's construction." Noelle Adams of Critical Hit gave the game 8 points out of 10. She called it a "wonderfully weird puzzle platformer." She primarily praised the visuals, atmosphere and gameplay. She also praised the game's soundtrack. Kieron Verbugge of Well-Played also…
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 264 · most liked firstHi folks! We're Amanita Design, an indie game studio based in Prague. The games we've made: 🤖 Machinarium 🚀 Samorost 1/2/3 🌳 Botanicula 🍒 CHUCHEL 💡 Creaks 🏕️ Pilgrims 👻 Happy Game The games we're making: 📣 Phonopolis ❓ ????? ❓ ????? ❓ ?????
neutral · AI labelView post →NEW GAME ANNOUNCEMENT! Our first-ever board game, Pilgrims: Curious Adventures, created in collaboration with Pink Troubadour, is coming to your table this fall! Designed and illustrated by Radim Jurda, the mastermind behind Creaks. Learn more on BoardGameGeek: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/44...
neutral · AI labelView post →The review consists not only of a look at the game played, but also of personal experience and opinion. This is just the author's opinion. The game has been completed with 100% achievements. Creaks is an arcade-style puzzle platformer from Amanita Design. Brief and to the point. The studio remained true to itself and once again created a beautiful, but strange game, just like all the game series in its collection. But the game is different in many ways... Let's start with the plot. A…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Phonopolis - a puzzle-adventure game with hand-painted 3D cardboard visuals, from the devs behind Machinarium, Creaks, and Happy Game - is launching on May 20. (Read more at Gematsu)
neutral · AI labelView post →Bunch of game keys to giveaway. I just realized I had a bunch of game keys (for Steam) that I hadn't redeemed, and my backlog's long enough as it is. Message me with whichever game you want. First come first served. ~~Tekken 7~~ ~~Monument Valley~~ ~~Monument Valley 2~~ ~~Creaks~~ ~~DARQ~~ Well that's it, folks, enjoy your new games.
neutral · AI labelView post →A Commuter's Best Friend (and Brainiest Foe) Look, my brain is fried by 5 PM. As a dad in my 40s, the train ride home is my only 'me time'. I dont want chaos or explosions, I just want something smart. Creaks is that game. Its my go-to for the commute. It's a puzle game, pure and simple. And it starts off so nice! The hand-drawn art is amazing, really beautiful stuff. The first few levels are like "oh, just shine a light on teh monster, it turns into a chair. Easy." You feel pretty smart.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →hey #gamedev This is our Steam store capsule for upcoming puzzle game Hope Timbre. Huge thanks to Jan Chlup artist of Creaks from @amanita-design.net for drawing this! #digitalart Demo and wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/2873610/...
neutral · AI labelView post →new favorite puzzle game, perfect balance between engaging gameplay and challenging puzzles! also dope atmospheric art, drawn by human hands (f*ck AI)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I adore the art style and sound direction in this game. Knowing that all those amazing interiors were done by hand warms my heart - and when you look out at the distant background, it really is beautiful and atmospheric. The puzzles are also great, quite original, and indeed challenging at times. Not quite sure that I got the underlying meaning of the story, but I think it is a tale of an imaginative person defeating their own fears and nightmares. Very nice and self-contained experience, would…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I want to like the game. The artwork is interesting and creative, and I like puzzle games in general. But what I don't like is as I progressed in the game the puzzles became less about figuring out what you have to do and more about getting the timing exactly right to do it. So you end up repeating some puzzles over and over again even though you can clearly see what you are supposed to do. This would be less of an issue if there was an option to skip a scene (puzzle) but I don't see one.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A very beautiful game in the typical style of Amanita design: Somewhat unsettling look-and-feel, a wordless story, and so much creativity. Creaks was not what I initially expected, but I came to immediately like its puzzle design. I particularly liked that even complex looking puzzles were designed in a way that hinted at the solution, even if the solution might not be the first idea that springs to mind. Thanks, awesome work, and I would love to see more of this type of game!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Treated myself today. The game is called "Creaks". I think that @amanita-design.net never misses with the quality.
positive · AI labelView post →It's been a while since I recommended some games Games Mentioned: 1000XRESIST, Creaks, Gentoo Rescue, Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
neutral · AI labelView post →A great game for puzzle lovers, with beautiful graphics, a unique atmosphere, and a charming, metaphorical story. Simple, relaxing, and worth experiencing
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My very first game from Amanita Design. A beautiful visual style, lovely music, and very smooth, accessible gameplay. Although I'm not exactly the target audience for puzzle games, I’ve wanted to try this little title from the Czech studio for a long time. Personally, I can recommend it with a clear conscience. The story pulls you forward and is full of mystery that you just want to uncover. The mystery of the underground world, which lures you in one evening through the wallpaper, is…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Creaks 9.5/10 [ only HL2 Is real 10/10 ] [ Positive points + ] : + Unique atmosphere + Has attractive pints + Challenging and very beautiful stages + Environmental diversity [ Negative points - ] : - I think nothing [ Performance and technical problems * ] * Nothing for this game Overall: I think Creaks is a game with an amazing visual design and environment, with a deep story without even a word of speech, and interesting puzzles and mini-games that attracted me and I devoted so much time…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a beautiful game. The puzzles are a bit on a casual side but they still present a moderate challenge. The opening hour of the game is very boring but it gets much better after opening section. I will not pretend I understand the story, I can say that the atmosphere and visuals are stunning and are the main reason you will want to play Creaks. The sound design and OST are also top quality. Puzzle design is solid but they are not the reason to play this game. This is not a puzzle…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This was just an amazing experience. The visuals are beautiful, game is challenging and rewarding, difficulty of logical puzzles is well-balanced. Each time you get to the point where you're about look for a walkthrough,you suddenly find a way and figure the level out. A true masterpiece from Amanita comparable so far only to Machinarium.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This review is based on completing the game to 100%. It is an absolute masterpiece of art direction and intuitive mind games within the puzzles that do not require excessive brain activity and are not overly simple. Every scene is a work of art, and the collectible paintings, drawn in the 18th-century style, are equally stunning. Also the mini-games are fun and a little bit challenging your intuition. And the story is simple, with no narrative or text, just silent acting that is easy…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Been playing through the game Creaks (by @amanita-design.net) and my goodness, what a game – coolest art style I've seen in ages, and I especially LOVE the way the music builds as you slowly piece together each puzzle! Grinned like an idiot when the drums kicked in at the first "light bulb" moment 🔥
positive · AI labelView post →OK Dinner? EATEN RAM? INSTALLED Computer? STABLE (for now) Internet Connection? ONLY GOD KNOWS Stream? 8PM SGT (GMT+8) We'll be heading into the world of Creaks, a 2020 puzzle game from Amanita Design, creators of Machinarium and Samorost!
neutral · AI labelView post →Now plating: "Creaks" Great so far. The game smartly combines dark whimsy with puzzles and mystery. Amanita design simply never misses.
positive · AI labelView post →Genius level design, beautiful art, fascinating music and SFX. All together with a good story it creates journey than gonna echo in your head for long time.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Its a good puzzle game. I really liked the artstyle and music. The story was...there.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →All about the vibes. A point and click adventure with some light puzzles and a story told through context and the environment. Exactly my type of game, just like Samorost and Machinarium.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A beautiful hand-drawn game with moderately challenging puzzles and a really interesting story. I didn't expect it to be such an engaging experience. The atmosphere is unique and the art style is absolutely wonderful. The puzzles are clever but not frustrating. I also really liked the mysterious world and the way the story slowly unfolds as you progress.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i'm such a big fan of any game Amanita design puts out!! while it's not the point-and-click adventure like Samorost or Machinarium, it has charm and a lot to offer if you're a puzzle-lover! the careful attention to detail in the hand-drawn art-style is to die for, i absolutely loved the way the map was illustrated to access the previous chapters. i also appreciated how challenging the puzzles are and how rewarding it was to hear the little tune play when solved correctly!! the art-collecting…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Satisfying and challenging puzzles, unbelievable beautiful art, an innovative and captivating soundtrack, a sweet story and a charming world. I should have played this game five years ago!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Played a spooky vintage game Squeaks and Creaks. And a spooky modern pinball game Boxtop Pinball Haunted House. #boardgames #1980s #spooky #halloween
neutral · AI labelView post →My SFX libraries are a little on the older side, but they are still useful, and are 20% off til the end of the month! - Wood Creaks - Porcelain Breaks - Old engines (steampunk) - buttons + mono ambiences for game audio objects www.asoundeffect.com/sounddesigne... #sounddesign #gameaudio
neutral · AI labelView post →Random Game from the Collection #335 Creaks for Switch This is one of those games that I picked up because it looks like something I'll enjoy, but I know very little about it. I probably would not have bought a regular retail release. Anyone played this?
neutral · AI labelView post →🎮 GAMEPLAY ☑ Fun and enjoyable ☑ Satisfying puzzles ☑ Responsive controls ☑ Good puzzle mechanics ☑ Not too repetitive ☑ Balanced difficulty ☑ Good puzzle variety 📖 STORY & WORLD ☑ Interesting story ☑ Minimal but effective storytelling ☑ Mysterious world ☑ Memorable encounters ☑ Good environmental storytelling ☑ Satisfying ending 🎨 GRAPHICS & ATMOSPHERE ☑ Good graphics ☑ Beautiful hand-drawn environments ☑ Unique art style ☑ Immersive atmosphere ☑ Good animations ☑ Creative creature…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Creaks is still my favorite of theirs, where I think all aspects of game-making shine brightest
positive · AI labelView post →Odd, the stuff that gives us nightmares, no? I had nightmares from this one board game I had, Shrieks and Creaks.
neutral · AI labelView post →Honestly I didn’t expect to like Creaks this much. The art is beautiful and the whole world has this weird but cozy feeling to it. I also really liked the puzzles. Most of them made me stop and think for a bit, but never in an annoying way. I enjoyed pretty much every minute of it. Definitely one of those small games I’m really glad I gave a chance.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →So many puzzles, a mystery unwinding with every solution, and so many little secrets to unravel. At no point did the puzzles become predictable, and the mechanics are all discoverable through play. So lovely.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →not the best puzzle game out there, but still a really damn good game. the graphics are absolutely gorgeous, packed with so much character, and they create exactly the kind of atmosphere I love. the audio is also insanely good and complements the game’s overall vibe perfectly. It really matches my personal taste, both in terms of gameplay and art style. honestly, I think I enjoyed this more than its sister game Machinarium. definitely worth playing if you’re into atmospheric puzzle games with…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →THIS COMPANY MAKES AWESOME PUZZLE GAMES!!! LEMONEY SNICKETT MEETS INSIDE!!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Quirky style, EXCELLENT puzzles.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A nice and short puzzle game, with pleasant music and a nice story. Some of the stages can really challenge you, but that's where your creativity comes into play. There are some hidden rooms, so always be on the lookout for things that don't look out of place. Would recommend, 8/10.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really love this hand-drawn games. It reminds me of how wonderful it is to be a kid again, tho being an adult has its perks. Definitely recommended, especially if you use an external game controller. Update: After I finished this series, I seriously wanted more of the story above, but then again, it's time to say farewell. I really love how short but so story rich and puzzle-rich this game is... I played Afterimage, but it can't even get to touch how amazing this game called Creaks is. P.S.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hey folks! We proudly announce that we were able to obtain support from two wonderful people: Zdenek Mezihorak, designer of Creaks Games Over Qualia, youtube channel specialing in free support of indies. They both reached out to us to in order to make the game better 🧩✌️
neutral · AI labelView post →Russian aggression my ass ask the people who send their children to die by the nazi recruters your media games will not win on the battlefield and if you want want to win hearts deep six the big Z man this is not a puzzle game its a timining game while you juggle poor control mechanics
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Creaks is a fun puzzle game with a cute story. It took about 6 hours to beat. Got it on sale for $4 so can't complain. If you played Machinarium, it's definitely different from that, but it has its own charm.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As a czech, this is an everyday reality. The avians are pretty damn chill though, I use their beaks as bottle openers. 10/10 would happily die to a tall black man with spiky hair who turns into a coat stand again
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Get isekai'd to the anthro bird underworld and escape by solving logical puzzles. The game was made by a Chech studio known for it's excellent point-and-click adventure games. the good + Wonderful art direction. The world looks and feels like some cult classic 2D animated movie or a beautifuly detailed children's book. + Every room has personality. + Every collectible painting has a different handpainted frame. + Delightful music! Adaptive soundtrack reminded me of Valve's Portal games.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Puzzles are decent, but the fantastic music and sound design are what really carries the game along.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Joked a few times about this being a mobile game and me being the ad guy for failing to solve a few and having to resort to watching a walkthrough (some of these jellyfish and mimic puzzles are diabolical), but despite the vibe the gameplay might give off, it's pretty good, and the game itself is really charming. Once you get past the introductory dog puzzles, it picks up in the fun department. The graphics are definitely the game's main selling point. Everything is super detailed, some of the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →For sure! I've had lot of "there's a huge, mysterious passage in my house/apartment/etc. that I never noticed before, full of rooms to nowhere" dreams. Sometimes, though, they look more like the backrooms from the game Creaks - made of wood, and full of dense visual texture (if that makes sense)
neutral · AI labelView post →Yes on a sale PROS + nice graphical style + clever puzzles CONS - underwhelming story (it starts after 2/3 of the game, and still meh) - short
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Currently playing Creaks when I should be reading 🤣
neutral · AI labelView post →SOOOOOOO HEAR THAT. I can kinda relate, because - in terms of another gateway - we got this cool boardgame called Shrieks & Creaks. Yeah, I was NOT prepared for the series of nightmares that that game gave whippersnapper me.
neutral · AI labelView post →I continue to play "Creaks". It is a difficult puzzle game, but it is wonderful that the music changes as the action is moving toward the correct answer.
positive · AI labelView post →not my cup of tea but gave it shot a sold 3/5 its like playing in storybook art is gorgeous mini games are fun and the paintings are cool it should only take 6 or 7 hours but i got stuck in some areas soo it took me that long
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A puzzle game with amazing vibes and atmosphere. The puzzles never failed to make me feel satisfied instead of stupid.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ah! You got Creaks! Played that one first on XBox, have it on Steam but have to go back and start it again and finish it again. If you want a silly game- Chuchel! Great puzzles, and tons of absolute silliness.
positive · AI labelView post →I originally bought Creaks for its art style, and for once, judging a game by its appearance turned out to be an excellent decision. (Gori flashbacks incoming) There's so much love in the little details. The animations are simple, yet wonderfully charming, and I occasionally found myself just standing around, admiring the scenery instead of actually progressing. Another thing I absolutely adored was the way the characters communicate in their own strange little language. It immediately…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Do you play chess? There's a very cheap game called Creaks which is nicely drawn which is a puzzle game. But the developers added some annoying little monster things, you have to avoid, which means you have to time things just right. So I always end up looking for the solution on youtube.
neutral · AI labelView post →It's the October Steam Sale! If you don't have much money but want a new game and want to support smaller devs, try some of these: Kingdom Two Crowns: £1.50 Creaks: £5 (Amanita's other games are on sale too!) Shelldiver: £2 Any @tngineers.bsky.social game: Apico £3, Mudborne £5, Snacktorio £5
neutral · AI labelView post →Absolutely a delighful lil puzzle game!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
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