Class of '09: Puzzle Showdown

A competitive block-swapping puzzle game with character-focused comedy campaigns

SBN3 · Released Jul 17, 2026

Reviews: Mixed; 57% of 344
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 2; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 3 months ago; Jul 25, 2026
Minimum PC: Integrated; 8 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Class of '09: Puzzle Showdown?

This 2D puzzle spin-off follows the girls from the Class of '09 visual novels in a late-2000s setting. You swap blocks into lines of three or more and build chains to overwhelm opponents. Five campaigns follow different characters, alongside a Kelly side quest.

For you if...

+you want local or online head-to-head puzzle matches
+you like campaigns with multiple endings to pursue

Not for you if...

−you want a visual novel rather than a puzzle-focused spin-off
−you prefer relaxed puzzles without demanding speed requirements

What players say

57% of 344 reviews are positive

Players praise the humor, but criticize the sparse storytelling and limited puzzle depth. Other recurring complaints include inadequate instructions and sharp difficulty spikes in later stages.

Screenshots and trailer

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Class of '09: Puzzle Showdown system requirements

Minimum: Integrated, 8 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Quad Core 2.8ghz
Graphics: Integrated Graphics
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does Class of '09: Puzzle Showdown have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online and split-screen. It also has a single-player mode.

Does Class of '09: Puzzle Showdown run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 17
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Class of '09: Puzzle Showdown use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam