Key takeaways
The Benchmark at a glance
- Not out yet on Steam — wishlist it to get notified at launch.
- Developed by Prephyx.
- 7-day popularity peak on Oct 18, 2026; heat score 28/100.
- Genre: co-op puzzle game (Casual, Indie).
What is The Benchmark?
The Benchmark is a co-op puzzle game for PC (Steam) by Prephyx. The store page pitches it like this: “Twenty games of aim, memory, timing and puzzles. Stack platforms, match pairs, solve Sudoku, chase apples and draw a perfect circle.”
The Benchmark brings twenty games into one collection: play, see your result, beat your best, and give your friends a new score to chase. Twenty games to master React and aim: Wait for green in Reaction Time, race through targets in Aim Speed, shoot for the center in Aim Accuracy, and stop the marker inside narrowing zones in Orbit Timing. Remember the details: Recall longer numbers in Number Memory, repeat ordered flashes in Sequence Memory, uncover pairs in Memory Match, and recreate a color from memory in Color Guesser.
The Benchmark is made by Prephyx. It has not launched yet and no firm release date has been announced. It is listed on Steam for Windows. Modes on record: single-player and co-op with friends.
Player activity peaked on Oct 18, 2026.
The Benchmark screenshots & media
3 official screenshots. Select an image to enlarge it.
Gameplay mechanics & features
Core loop
Solve Sudoku → climb the leaderboards → race through targets → shoot for the center. That cycle, taken from the developer's own description, is what a typical session of The Benchmark looks like.
Modes
Single-player and co-op with friends.
Controls & platforms
Runs on Windows.
Standout features
Find your next move: Solve Sudoku and Color Sudoku, build cascades in Match Three, and collect apples while avoiding your tail in Snake.
Store & community tags: Casual, Indie, Co-op, Puzzle, Rhythm, Arcade
Latest news, release & update tracker
- Release status
- Coming soon
- Release window
- Coming soon
- Access
- Wishlist / follow for launch
- Added
- Oct 23, 2026
- AddedThe Benchmark added to gee.wiki
Coverage opened with official store links, gameplay breakdown and beginner tips.
- Popularity peakPopularity index peaked at 98/100
Player activity peaked on Oct 18, 2026.
Dates are UTC. We add patch notes here as soon as the developer publishes them.
Where to play
The Benchmark is listed on Steam for Windows but is not released yet. Wishlisting is the reliable way to hear about the launch date and any demo.
Community & official links
Official channels
Creator videos
No creator video numbers on record yet for The Benchmark — new games usually pick up coverage within days of breaking out.
How to play: beginner tips
- Split roles with friends — one scout, one builder, one fighter — instead of all doing the same job.
- If stuck, step away — fresh eyes solve more puzzles than brute force.
- Read the latest patch notes — new games change quickly in their first weeks.
- Play a short session first to learn the controls before diving into longer runs.
Genres, platforms & tags
- Platform
- Steam
- Status & momentum
- New & notableComing soonComing soon
- Play modes
- Single-playerCo-op with friends
- Store tags
- CasualIndieCo-opPuzzleRhythmArcade
7-day popularity & player activity
Over the past seven days, the popularity index for The Benchmark moved from 64 to 63 on a 0–100 scale, peaking on Oct 18, 2026. Week over week that is a -5% shift in momentum. Added to gee.wiki on Oct 23, 2026.
View daily values as a table
| Day | Popularity index (0–100) |
|---|---|
| Sat Oct 17 | 64 |
| Sun Oct 18 | 54 |
| Mon Oct 19 | 71 |
| Tue Oct 20 | 67 |
| Wed Oct 21 | 68 |
| Thu Oct 22 | 72 |
| Fri Oct 23 | 63 |
The Benchmark FAQ
What is The Benchmark?
The Benchmark is a co-op puzzle game for PC (Steam) by Prephyx. It has not launched yet and no firm release date has been announced. It is tagged Casual, Indie and Co-op.
When does The Benchmark come out?
No firm release date has been announced yet. Wishlisting it on the store page is the reliable way to get notified.
Can I play The Benchmark with friends?
Yes. The modes on record are single-player and co-op with friends. Party size and cross-play details are on the official store page.
Who made The Benchmark?
The Benchmark is developed by Prephyx. Follow the official site for announcements.
Where can I play The Benchmark?
The Benchmark is available on Steam. On Steam it supports Windows. Use the official link on this page to avoid look-alike listings.
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