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Lines X Free

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux • 2017

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Quick resume

Beautiful & relaxing Numberlink puzzles.

Global score

93/100

Genres

Casual, Free To Play, Indie, Strategy

Similar games

    Pros

    • Free to play
    • Relaxing music and minimalistic design
    • Easy to learn puzzles
    • Many achievements
    • Short and accessible

    Cons

    • Achievement spam can be annoying
    • Limited replay value
    • Some levels too easy or unbalanced difficulty
    • Lack of colorblind options
    • No save progress in free version

    Analysis

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

    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
      4

      "Players freely draw lines connecting dots in any order and experiment with solutions, no forced routines."

    • Competence
      3

      "Puzzles require logical thinking and problem solving with increasing difficulty, though mostly easy to moderate."

    • Competition
      -4

      "No multiplayer or leaderboards; focus is on personal puzzle solving at own pace."

    • Continuation
      1

      "Short game (~1 hour), some players completed quickly; some habitual play but limited replay value."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Entirely single-player puzzle experience with no cooperative elements."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Players can experiment with different line paths and solutions; no building but some freedom in approach."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No player versus player or dominance mechanics; purely individual puzzle solving."

    • Escapism
      3

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

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and relaxation, no obligation or pressure reported."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players try different line configurations and solutions; some levels allow multiple approaches."

    • Exploration
      -3

      "Limited exploration; levels are fixed puzzles with no new areas or secrets to discover."

    • Expression
      -4

      "Minimalistic visuals with no character or environment customization."

    • Fantasy
      -5

      "Realistic puzzle mechanics without fictional or imaginative elements."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "No social or community gameplay; strictly solo experience."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop logical thinking and puzzle-solving skills through gameplay."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles; not suited for background or idle play."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No social or emotional interaction features."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements."

    • Progression
      2

      "Progression through levels and achievements, but no item collection or upgrades."

    • Relaxation
      4

      "Relaxing music and calm gameplay provide a soothing experience."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Pleasant minimalistic visuals and ambient music offer mild sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      1

      "Achievement spam allows for profile recognition but achievements are mostly meaningless."

    • Story
      -5

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

    • Strategy
      3

      "Requires logical planning and problem solving to complete puzzles."

    • Thrill
      -3

      "Low suspense or risk; calm and predictable puzzle solving."

    • Value
      5

      "Free game with polished features and many achievements offers excellent value."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No violence; gameplay is constructive and peaceful."

    • Survival
      -5

      "No survival or threat elements; stable and safe puzzle environment."

    Where to buy

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    Last update: 29/04/2026