Linea, the Game similar games & best alternatives

Linea, the Game

PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Mac • 2016

Should you play it?

The goal of the game is to survive for more than 60 seconds on each level, dodging platforms and objects, listening to bitpop soundtracks. Four levels, online-records, achievements and trading cards are waiting for you.

What works
  • Challenging and addictive gameplay
  • Low price with good value
  • Minimalistic and clear graphics
  • Good electronic/chiptune soundtrack
  • Leaderboards and achievements add replayability
Things to keep in mind
  • Very short with limited levels
  • High difficulty may frustrate some players
  • Lack of content variety and customization
  • Some ui issues (restart menu)
  • Music can become repetitive

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Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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Linea, the Game: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Creativity, Experimenting.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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  • Competence

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  • Creativity

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  • Domination

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  • Escapism

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  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and challenge, with no indication of obligation or external pressure."

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  • Experimenting

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    "Levels and enemy patterns are fixed; players mainly learn and repeat known strategies rather than exploring new mechanics."

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  • Exploration

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  • Expression

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  • Intimacy

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