PENTO
A 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 Overview
Rotate 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 Features
Original five-block shape logic and placement mechanics
Local score tracking to challenge your personal best
No pressure ? play at your own pace
Clean, distraction-free visuals
Intuitive keyboard controls
Lightweight ? under 100 MB, runs on almost any PC
Future Plans
Planned updates include:
Visual themes and backgrounds
Challenge modes (timed runs, limited moves, puzzle goals)
Online leaderboards
Difficulty settings
Optional music and ambient sound
Who It?s For
PENTO is perfect for:
Puzzle fans seeking a fresh and self-contained design
Players who enjoy spatial reasoning and pattern discovery
Gamers looking for short, thoughtful sessions
Anyone who values minimalism and gameplay clarity
One extra block. Infinite new ways to think.