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Linelight

Mac, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Nintendo Switch, Android, Oculus Quest, iOS • 2017

Should you play it?

Linelight is an elegant puzzle game set in a world of lines.

What works
  • Innovative and elegant puzzle mechanics
  • Soothing and well-integrated soundtrack
  • Minimalist and beautiful visual design
  • Gradual difficulty curve with hidden challenges
  • Emotional and abstract narrative conveyed without words
Things to keep in mind
  • Some puzzles require precise timing which may frustrate
  • Limited replayability beyond puzzles
  • Lack of controller button support reported by some
  • Minimalist style may not appeal to all
  • Price considered high by some for puzzle length

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

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  • CHUCHEL

  • Lots of Cats in Every Moment

  • Cats Love Boxes

  • Home Sheep Home: Farmageddon Party Edition
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Cats Love Boxes

  • Ahnayro: The Dream World

  • Last Will
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Autonomy

    Lowglow
  • Competence

    Slayaway Camp
  • Creativity

    Supraland

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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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Linelight: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Fellowship. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy.

Why this game works

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

  • Autonomy

    Game with the same Autonomy vibe

    4

    "Players freely place and adjust lines to solve puzzles with no time constraints, allowing personal control over actions and strategies."

    Capsule for Lowglow Lowglow

    "Players freely control a line moving along paths, solving puzzles with emergent mechanics and no direct instructions."

  • Competence

    Game with the same Competence vibe

    4

    "Puzzles increase in difficulty and complexity, requiring skillful planning and problem solving."

    Capsule for Slayaway Camp Slayaway Camp

    "Puzzles progressively increase in difficulty, requiring skillful timing, planning, and problem solving."

  • Competition

    Game with the same Competition vibe

    -4

    "Focus is on personal puzzle solving and exploration without competitive elements or leaderboards."

    Capsule for Qbeh-1: The Atlas Cube Qbeh-1: The Atlas Cube

    "Focus is on personal puzzle solving and exploration without competitive elements or leaderboards."

  • Continuation

    Game with the same Continuation vibe

    3

    "Players engage in long sessions with hundreds of puzzles and optional content encouraging extended play."

    Capsule for Taiji Taiji

    "Players engage in long sessions with many puzzles and hidden challenges encouraging extended play."

  • Cooperation

    Game with the same Cooperation vibe

    3

    "Players coordinate actions between multiple characters to solve puzzles, requiring internal cooperation."

    Capsule for Fish Fillets 2 Fish Fillets 2

    "Game features cooperative puzzle elements where players coordinate multiple lines to solve puzzles."

  • Creativity

    Game with the same Creativity vibe

    4

    "Players experiment with various tools and abilities to solve puzzles in multiple ways, encouraged to find creative solutions and explore hidden areas."

    Capsule for Supraland Supraland

    "Players experiment with combining simple mechanics in novel ways to solve puzzles and find secrets."

  • Domination

    Game with the same Domination vibe

    -5

    "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; gameplay is solitary and cooperative elements absent."

    Capsule for Mushroom 11 Mushroom 11

    "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; gameplay is solitary and cooperative."

  • Escapism

    Game with the same Escapism vibe

    4

    "Relaxing music and minimalistic design provide a calming escape from real life stress."

    Capsule for klocki klocki

    "Minimalist visuals and soothing music provide a relaxing escape and emotional experience."

  • Expectation

    Game with the same Expectation vibe

    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and appreciation for puzzles and art."

    Capsule for Creaks Creaks

    "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and appreciation for puzzles and aesthetics."

  • Experimenting

    Game with the same Experimenting vibe

    4

    "Encourages trying new approaches to puzzles, exploring mechanics, and discovering alternative solutions."

    Capsule for I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine

    "Encourages trying new solutions and exploring hidden puzzles and mechanics."

  • Exploration

    Game with the same Exploration vibe

    3

    "Includes hidden secrets and optional areas that reward curiosity and exploration beyond the main path."

    Capsule for ElecHead ElecHead

    "Includes hidden paths and secret puzzles rewarding curiosity and thorough exploration."

  • Expression

    Game with the same Expression vibe

    -3

    "Minimalist art style with no character customization or player expression features."

    Capsule for 6180 the moon 6180 the moon

    "Minimalist art style with limited customization; expression conveyed through gameplay and music."

  • Fantasy

    Game with the same Fantasy vibe

    -4

    "Abstract, minimalistic puzzle game with no narrative or fictional setting."

    Capsule for Cubot Cubot

    "Abstract, minimalist setting with no narrative fiction; focuses on logical puzzle solving."

  • Fellowship

    Game with the same Fellowship vibe

    2

    "Players feel connected to a community of characters and share emotional experiences, though solo play."

    Capsule for Coffee Talk Coffee Talk

    "Some emotional connection to in-game lines and cooperative puzzle elements, but mostly solo play."

  • Growth

    Game with the same Growth vibe

    4

    "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and learn new mechanics progressively."

    Capsule for Poke ALL Toads Poke ALL Toads

    "Players learn new mechanics and improve puzzle-solving skills progressively."

  • Health

    Game with the same Health vibe

    -5

    "Sedentary puzzle gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    Capsule for Railbound Railbound

    "Sedentary puzzle gameplay with no physical activity involved."

  • Idle

    Game with the same Idle vibe

    -4

    "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement to solve puzzles."

    Capsule for Antichamber Antichamber

    "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement to solve puzzles."

  • Intimacy

    Game with the same Intimacy vibe

    1

    "Players form emotional attachment to characters but limited social interaction."

    Capsule for Illusion Carnival Illusion Carnival

    "Emotional attachment to game elements is subtle and abstract, not involving social relationships."

  • Leadership

    Game with the same Leadership vibe

    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements present."

    Capsule for Trover Saves the Universe Trover Saves the Universe

    "No leadership or group management elements present."

  • Progression

    Game with the same Progression vibe

    4

    "Players progress by completing puzzles and unlocking bonus content such as starfish and new characters."

    Capsule for Fish Fillets 2 Fish Fillets 2

    "Players progress by unlocking new puzzles, mechanics, and collecting stars."

  • Relaxation

    Game with the same Relaxation vibe

    4

    "Calm music and gentle pacing create a relaxing and soothing experience."

    Capsule for Elisa: The Innkeeper - Prequel Elisa: The Innkeeper - Prequel

    "Soothing music and gentle pacing create a relaxing and calming experience."

  • Sensation

    Game with the same Sensation vibe

    3

    "Bright colors, flashy visuals, and satisfying sound effects provide enjoyable sensory stimulation."

    Capsule for Piñata Go Boom Piñata Go Boom

    "Visual glow effects and musical cues provide pleasant sensory stimulation."

  • Status

    Game with the same Status vibe

    -5

    "No social recognition or status systems; focus is on individual experience."

    Capsule for System Shock System Shock

    "No social recognition or status systems; focus is on individual experience."

  • Story

    Game with the same Story vibe

    3

    "Narrative told through visual and audio cues without text; story is simple but emotionally engaging and integral to gameplay."

    Capsule for Bulb Boy Bulb Boy

    "Minimalist, abstract narrative conveyed through gameplay and music without text or dialogue."

  • Strategy

    Game with the same Strategy vibe

    4

    "Puzzles require logical reasoning, planning, and problem solving with evolving mechanics."

    Capsule for The Talos Principle 2 The Talos Principle 2

    "Puzzles require logical thinking, planning, and problem solving with evolving mechanics."

  • Thrill

    Game with the same Thrill vibe

    -3

    "Generally calm and contemplative; lacks suspense or high-risk thrills."

    Capsule for The Pedestrian The Pedestrian

    "Generally calm and relaxing with few tense moments; some timing challenges add mild thrill."

  • Value

    Game with the same Value vibe

    3

    "Offers many hours of challenging puzzles and content, providing good value for puzzle fans."

    Capsule for Taiji Taiji

    "Offers many hours of content with puzzles and hidden challenges, considered worth the price."

  • Violence

    Game with the same Violence vibe

    -5

    "No violent content; gameplay focuses on constructive puzzle solving."

    Capsule for Boxes: Lost Fragments Boxes: Lost Fragments

    "No violent content; gameplay focuses on constructive puzzle solving."

  • Survival

    Game with the same Survival vibe

    -4

    "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable puzzle environment."

    Capsule for Braid, Anniversary Edition Braid, Anniversary Edition

    "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable puzzle environment."

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