Cognizer

A recognition puzzle game built around symbols and colors

Maniac Games · Released May 30, 2018

Reviews: Very Positive; 93% of 71
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 2 weeks ago; Oct 13, 2026
Minimum PC: with DX10 (shader model 4…; 1 GB RAM · 0.1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Cognizer?

You solve recognition challenges in this free single-player puzzle game. Modes let you play with or without time limits, all content is unlocked, and colorblindness options are available.

For you if...

+you enjoy testing your attention with straightforward rules
+you like solving puzzles to dub techno music

Not for you if...

−you prefer puzzles that require little mental effort

What players say

93% of 71 reviews are positive

Players praise the clean presentation and the challenge beneath the simple rules. Several say it is easier to play on a touchscreen than on a desktop.

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Cognizer system requirements

Minimum: with DX10 (shader model 4…, 1 GB RAM, 0.1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows Vista SP1+
Processor: SSE2 instruction set support.
Graphics: Graphics card with DX10 (shader model 4.0) capabilities.
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 140 MB available space
DirectX: Version 10

Does Cognizer have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Cognizer run on Steam Deck?

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

Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
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: 21
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Cognizer 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 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam