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Lines X

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Mac, Linux • 2017

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Quick resume

Beautiful & relaxing Numberlink puzzles.

Global score

82/100

Genres

Casual, Indie, Strategy, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Relaxing and simple puzzles
    • Pleasant ambient music
    • Low price
    • Large number of achievements for collectors
    • Customizable background colors

    Cons

    • Excessive achievement spam with offensive names
    • Very easy puzzles with low challenge
    • Short game length and low replayability
    • Lack of variety or new mechanics
    • Minor technical issues and ui quirks

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Strategy, Survival, Competence, Violence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Story.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

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

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players can freely choose how to connect dots and solve puzzles at their own pace without timers or pressure."

    • Competence
      -2

      "Most puzzles are easy with multiple solutions; limited challenge reduces feeling of skill mastery."

    • Competition
      -5

      "No competitive elements or comparison to others; purely single-player puzzle experience."

    • Continuation
      -3

      "Short game length and low replay value lead to quick completion and disengagement."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Entirely single-player with no cooperative or multiplayer features."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Players can create their own line patterns to solve puzzles, though within fixed puzzle constraints."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No social dominance or power dynamics present."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Relaxing music and simple gameplay provide a casual escape from real life stress."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun or achievement hunting, no external pressure noted."

    • Experimenting
      -1

      "Some freedom in solving puzzles but limited novelty or new mechanics introduced."

    • Exploration
      -4

      "Fixed levels with no new areas or secrets; no exploration beyond puzzle solving."

    • Expression
      1

      "Some customization of background colors and themes, minor self-expression."

    • Fantasy
      -5

      "Purely abstract and realistic puzzle gameplay with no fictional or imaginative elements."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "No community or social interaction features; strictly solo play."

    • Growth
      1

      "Some mental stimulation and brain training, but limited learning curve."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      2

      "Can be played in short bursts or background sessions; casual engagement."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No social or emotional relationship building."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles."

    • Progression
      3

      "Progression through levels and achievement collection provides a sense of advancement."

    • Relaxation
      4

      "Calm music, simple puzzles, and no time pressure create a relaxing experience."

    • Sensation
      1

      "Pleasant visuals and ambient music provide mild sensory enjoyment."

    • Status
      4

      "Heavy emphasis on achievements designed for profile showcasing and social recognition."

    • Story
      -5

      "No narrative or story elements; purely puzzle-based gameplay."

    • Strategy
      -2

      "Limited strategic depth; puzzles mostly solved by simple line connections."

    • Thrill
      -4

      "No suspense or risk; calm and predictable gameplay."

    • Value
      3

      "Low price and short playtime offer reasonable value for casual players and achievement hunters."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No violence or destructive gameplay elements."

    • Survival
      -5

      "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026