PENTO

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.