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Games Like Inline

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Relaxing, Puzzle, Casual, Minimalist.

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Inline is an atmospheric, relaxing and minimalist experience reminiscent of classic puzzle games. Arrange the shapes you are given on a grid to form and clear as many lines as possible in this simple yet challenging game.

Reviews: Very Positive — 95% — of 120 reviews
Released: 2018-06-01
Developer: Light Bringer Games inc.
Genres: Casual, Indie, Strategy
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 2.6 hrs
Mean playtime: 4.8 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 61%

Overview

Inline is a minimalist, grid-based puzzle game that emphasizes a relaxing atmosphere and simple, intuitive mechanics. These recommendations focus on titles that share this 'less is more' philosophy, prioritizing clean aesthetics, meditative gameplay loops, and satisfying logic-based challenges.

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  1. #1 klocki
    97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,670 reviews2016
    Dev: Maciej Targoni
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Minimal puzzle game.

    Why similar: Minimalist 22.3%, Puzzle 19.7%, Relaxing 19.3%, Abstract 13.3%, Casual 10.8%

    Why You'll Like It: It shares the same minimalist aesthetic and relaxing, grid-based puzzle mechanics as Inline.

  2. #2 Hook
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,911 reviews2015
    Dev: Maciej Targoni
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    HOOK is a short minimal, puzzle game.

    Why similar: Abstract 20.8%, Puzzle 17.4%, Relaxing 16.8%, Minimalist 14.7%, Casual 11.2%

    Why You'll Like It: This game features a very similar minimalist style and intuitive, relaxing puzzle-solving experience.

  3. #3 SiNKR
    96% matchVery Positive94% of 545 reviews2017
    Dev: Robert WahlerPub: Wahler Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    SiNKR is a minimalist puzzler using various contraptions to sink pucks. Responsive ambient music. No holes left behind.

    Why similar: Abstract 20.2%, Minimalist 19.3%, Strategy 18%, Puzzle 15.8%, Relaxing 10.8%

    Why You'll Like It: It provides a clean, minimalist approach to grid-based logic puzzles that feels very similar to the core loop of Inline.

  4. #4 LYNE
    95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 8,222 reviews2014
    Dev: Thomas Bowker
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Deceptively simple. Infinitely complex. LYNE is a minimalist puzzle game that will knot your brain as it calms your soul. Connect the shapes. Fill the board. Lose yourself in the interflowing paths of LYNE.

    Why similar: Abstract 23.5%, Puzzle 22.3%, Minimalist 18%, Relaxing 12.7%, Casual 7.8%

    Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on connecting paths on a grid, matching the minimalist and logic-heavy nature of the seed game.

  5. #5 Hexcells Infinite
    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,629 reviews2014
    Dev: Matthew Brown
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 36.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Hexcells Infinite is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux.

    Why similar: Puzzle 38.1%, Minimalist 18.6%, Relaxing 12.6%, Casual 12.5%, Strategy 8%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers a highly polished, minimalist logic puzzle experience that appeals to fans of grid-based challenges.

  6. #6 Ouros
    94% matchVery Positive96% of 235 reviews2024
    Dev: Michael Kamm
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Ouros is a calming puzzle game about forming beautiful curves in a serene space. Find your flow as you nudge, bend, and stretch curves into pleasing shapes, and discover the inherent mathematical beauty of Ouros.

    Why similar: Abstract 24.4%, Puzzle 19%, Relaxing 16.1%, Casual 14.7%, Minimalist 13.4%

    Why You'll Like It: It is an atmospheric and abstract puzzle game that prioritizes a relaxing flow state similar to Inline.

  7. #7 Lines Infinite
    93% matchVery Positive92% of 580 reviews2017
    Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Beautiful & relaxing Numberlink puzzles.

    Why similar: Abstract 18.6%, Casual 16.4%, Puzzle 15.8%, Minimalist 14.5%, Strategy 14.3%

    Why You'll Like It: As part of the Lines series, it directly mirrors the line-clearing and grid-based focus of the seed game.

  8. #8 NABOKI
    92% matchVery Positive93% of 376 reviews2019
    Dev: Maciej Targoni
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    Relaxing disassemble puzzle.

    Why similar: Abstract 23.8%, Minimalist 18.4%, Puzzle 14.3%, Relaxing 12.4%, Family Friendly 10.7%

    Why You'll Like It: This title strips away complexity to focus on pure, minimalist puzzle mechanics that are easy to pick up and play.

  9. #9 Unitied
    91% matchVery Positive98% of 53 reviews2019
    Dev: Peter Hijma
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Unitied is a minimalistic & relaxing puzzle game

    Why similar: Strategy 18.9%, Casual 14.9%, Abstract 14.9%, Minimalist 13%, Puzzle 11.7%

    Why You'll Like It: It utilizes a clean, minimalist grid system that requires careful planning, much like the gameplay in Inline.

  10. #10 Zenge
    91% matchVery Positive95% of 3,075 reviews2016
    Dev: Hamster On Coke Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Relaxing puzzle game, telling the story of Eon through gorgeous art and music.

    Why similar: Puzzle 33.4%, Minimalist 23.5%, Casual 17.6%, Relaxing 12.6%, Indie 11.9%

    Why You'll Like It: This game features a beautiful, minimalist art style and relaxing, non-punishing puzzle mechanics.

  11. #11 Polimines
    90% matchMostly Positive78% of 201 reviews2022
    Dev: Molter
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Polimines is a challenging logic game that brings together mechanics from Nonograms and Minesweeper. Solve increasingly difficult hand-designed levels in this puzzle game where guessing is never required.

    Why similar: Abstract 20.6%, Minimalist 19.5%, Puzzle 16.7%, Strategy 13.6%, Relaxing 10.9%

    Why You'll Like It: This game offers a deep logic puzzle experience within a minimalist framework that fans of Inline will appreciate.

  12. #12 Strata
    89% matchVery Positive87% of 360 reviews2014
    Dev: GraveckPub: GLITCH
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Simple. Elegant. Challenging.

    Why similar: Strategy 32.4%, Puzzle 28.1%, Casual 25.7%, Indie 13.8%

    Why You'll Like It: It combines a relaxing atmosphere with a unique, grid-based puzzle mechanic that feels both simple and challenging.

  13. #13 Railbound
    86% matchVery Positive95% of 1,856 reviews2022
    Dev: Afterburn
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    A relaxing puzzle game about fixing train connections and travelling the world - now with a level editor!

    Why similar: Puzzle 28.4%, Strategy 26%, Relaxing 24.6%, Casual 15.4%, Singleplayer 5.7%

    Why You'll Like It: It features charming, minimalist visuals and satisfying path-building puzzles that fit the relaxing vibe of Inline.

  14. #14 Kombine
    89% matchMostly Positive76% of 148 reviews2016
    Dev: Robert Alvarez
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Kombine is a minimalist puzzle game played on a grid. The goal is to remove all of the blocks that have borders by matching three or more of the same blocks together.

    Why similar: Minimalist 18.5%, Abstract 17.8%, Puzzle 14.6%, Family Friendly 10.9%, Relaxing 9.8%

    Why You'll Like It: This 2D puzzle game uses minimalist mechanics to create a simple yet engaging experience on a grid.

  15. #15 LineWay
    87% matchVery Positive93% of 558 reviews2017
    Dev: PONY
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Can you draw a line?

    Why similar: Casual 26%, Puzzle 26%, Minimalist 21.6%, Relaxing 14.6%, Indie 8.5%

    Why You'll Like It: This game is built around minimalist path-finding puzzles that mirror the core mechanics of Inline.

  16. #16 Entangle
    88% matchVery Positive91% of 53 reviews2017
    Dev: Blake Garner
    Windows

    Entangle takes the simple premise of maneuvering line segments along intersecting paths and combines this with an array of clever mechanics to create a unique and challenging puzzle experience.

    Why similar: Minimalist 32.3%, Puzzle 28.6%, Casual 15.1%, Relaxing 12.1%, Indie 9.3%

    Why You'll Like It: It provides a colorful, minimalist puzzle experience that is easy to learn and relaxing to play.

  17. #17 A Monster's Expedition
    86% matchVery Positive95% of 1,579 reviews2020
    Dev: Draknek & Friends
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    An adorable and relaxing open world puzzle adventure for monsters who love to learn about humans!

    Why similar: Puzzle 23.8%, Family Friendly 20.5%, Relaxing 16.3%, Strategy 16.1%, Casual 11.3%

    Why You'll Like It: This game provides a cozy, grid-based puzzle experience that is both relaxing and intellectually satisfying.

  18. #18 PEG
    85% matchVery Positive92% of 242 reviews2017
    Dev: Arzola's
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Blue eats blue. Red eats red. Until one of each remains. A puzzler that is deceptively simple but hard to master.

    Why similar: Minimalist 17.4%, Casual 17.3%, Strategy 17.2%, Puzzle 16.6%, Relaxing 11%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers a straightforward, minimalist strategy puzzle experience that is perfect for short, relaxing sessions.

  19. #19 Cosmic Express
    84% matchVery Positive91% of 608 reviews2017
    Dev: Cosmic EngineersPub: Draknek & Friends
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Plan the train route for the universe's most awkward space colony!

    Why similar: Abstract 23%, Puzzle 15.2%, Minimalist 14.2%, Relaxing 12.9%, Strategy 12.1%

    Why You'll Like It: This title offers a challenging, grid-based logic experience that maintains a clean and approachable aesthetic.

  20. #20 Bars and Balance
    84% matchVery Positive88% of 81 reviews2017
    Dev: Mykhail Konokh
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 28%

    Relaxing physics puzzle game with minimalist design.

    Why similar: Abstract 20%, Casual 16.9%, Minimalist 14.8%, Puzzle 11.7%, Indie 10.4%

    Why You'll Like It: This title uses physics and minimalist design to create a relaxing, grid-based puzzle challenge.

  21. #21 Wayout
    83% matchVery Positive88% of 1,173 reviews2016
    Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Relax, clear your mind and find the way out.

    Why similar: Puzzle 20.9%, Minimalist 16%, Casual 12.9%, Strategy 9.5%, Indie 9.3%

    Why You'll Like It: It features a minimalist, singleplayer puzzle experience that relies on logic and grid manipulation.

  22. #22 A Good Snowman Is Hard To Build
    82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,148 reviews2015
    Dev: Alan HazeldenPub: Draknek & Friends
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    An adorable puzzle game about being a monster and making snowmen.

    Why similar: Abstract 22%, Puzzle 15.4%, Relaxing 14.6%, Minimalist 14.3%, Strategy 12.6%

    Why You'll Like It: It is a quintessential relaxing, grid-based puzzle game that shares the family-friendly and minimalist appeal of Inline.

  23. #23 Art Of Gravity
    82% matchVery Positive91% of 682 reviews2017
    Dev: Hamster On Coke Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Art Of Gravity is a voxel/physics based puzzle game, revolving around the theme of destroying abstract figures, which results in mesmerizing displays of dance of gravity.

    Why similar: Puzzle 23.7%, Casual 20.9%, Strategy 20.8%, Minimalist 19.8%, Indie 14.8%

    Why You'll Like It: This game uses minimalist physics and grid-based destruction to create a satisfying and relaxing puzzle experience.

  24. #24 Linked
    81% matchVery Positive91% of 583 reviews2017
    Dev: ThinkOfGamesPub: Conglomerate 5
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Relaxing, minimalistic 2d-puzzle game.

    Why similar: Puzzle 18%, Relaxing 14.1%, Casual 13.9%, Minimalist 12.8%, Indie 11.9%

    Why You'll Like It: It is a simple, 2D puzzle game that emphasizes a relaxing and minimalist approach to grid-based gameplay.

  25. #25 Square Logic
    79% matchVery Positive97% of 76 reviews2023
    Dev: Climbing Goat Games
    Windows · Linux

    Square Logic is a minimalist puzzle game about coloring the grid with squares and rectangles, respecting the number of each cell.

    Why similar: Abstract 18%, Minimalist 17.4%, Puzzle 13.6%, Relaxing 11.8%, Family Friendly 10.3%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers a clean, experimental approach to grid-based logic puzzles that appeals to fans of minimalist design.

  26. #26 Isotiles - Isometric Puzzle Game
    81% matchVery Positive89% of 231 reviews2017
    Dev: Robert Alvarez
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    Isotiles is an isometric puzzle game played on a grid. The goal of the game is to turn all of the blue tiles red and then reach the exit tile. There are 50 levels to play through with increasing difficulty and added obstacles.

    Why similar: Abstract 20.2%, Minimalist 18.3%, Puzzle 14.5%, Relaxing 11.9%, Strategy 10.2%

    Why You'll Like It: This game uses an isometric grid to create simple, logic-based puzzles that feel right at home with the seed game.

  27. #27 Sandmade
    80% matchVery Positive91% of 236 reviews2018
    Dev: Manic Hyena
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    Look closely and imagine, do those structures fit together? Sandmade is a beautiful puzzle game that starts simple and relaxing but will soon challenge your brain and test your spatial skills. How good are you at visualising objects in your mind? Immerse yourself in the world of sand shapes and find out.

    Why similar: Abstract 21.8%, Minimalist 14.5%, Puzzle 12.9%, Strategy 11.8%, Relaxing 11.7%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers a relaxing, strategy-based puzzle experience with a minimalist aesthetic that fits the seed game's vibe.

  28. #28 Puzzle Car
    78% matchVery Positive95% of 102 reviews2021
    Dev: Rising Moon Games
    Windows · Linux

    A minimalist and relaxing experience. Challenge yourself to move pieces to assemble a safe path for your car and collect all the items on the way, while listening to a relaxing soundtrack in a totally minimalist environment.

    Why similar: Minimalist 20.3%, Puzzle 18%, Relaxing 15.7%, Family Friendly 13.4%, Casual 10.1%

    Why You'll Like It: This cozy, minimalist puzzle game uses an isometric grid to create a relaxing experience similar to Inline.

  29. #29 Blokker
    78% matchVery Positive93% of 60 reviews2021
    Dev: LM Games Studio
    Windows

    Move the blocks strategically until the balls find the targets. Simple yet challenging! This is Blokker.

    Why similar: Minimalist 22.7%, Puzzle 14.5%, Relaxing 12.9%, Strategy 12.8%, Abstract 11.5%

    Why You'll Like It: This game provides a minimalist, logic-heavy puzzle experience that is both challenging and focused.

  30. #30 Lines X Free
    77% matchVery Positive93% of 1,935 reviews2017
    Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 48 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 38%

    Beautiful & relaxing Numberlink puzzles.

    Why similar: Puzzle 21.6%, Minimalist 16.1%, Strategy 13.2%, Abstract 13%, Casual 11.8%

  31. #31 Pattern
    79% matchMostly Positive76% of 33 reviews2020
    Dev: Galen DrewPub: Ice Water Games
    Windows · Mac

    Sometimes art isn't the product of a grand vision but rather the process. It's hard to know what you are trying to say until you've already said it.

    Why similar: Relaxing 52%, Atmospheric 27.6%, Indie 10.2%, Singleplayer 10.2%

    Why You'll Like It: It focuses on simple, abstract geometric puzzles that align perfectly with the minimalist design of the seed game.

  32. #32 Hexcells
    76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 5,865 reviews2014
    Dev: Matthew Brown
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Hexcells is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux.

    Why similar: Puzzle 40.2%, Minimalist 14.8%, Casual 13%, Relaxing 8.5%, Strategy 8.4%

  33. #33 Lines X
    77% matchVery Positive82% of 972 reviews2017
    Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 28.9 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    Beautiful & relaxing Numberlink puzzles.

    Why similar: Abstract 17.8%, Minimalist 15.1%, Casual 14.2%, Strategy 14%, Puzzle 14%

  34. #34 Hexcells Plus
    76% matchVery Positive95% of 2,789 reviews2014
    Dev: Matthew Brown
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Hexcells Plus is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux.

    Why similar: Puzzle 43.3%, Minimalist 14.5%, Casual 13%, Strategy 10.7%, Indie 9.2%

  35. #35 Zerko
    73% matchVery Positive95% of 156 reviews2024
    Dev: Maciej Targoni
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A puzzle game filled with shapes, numbers, and a straightforward goal: make every number zero.

    Why similar: Abstract 28.3%, Puzzle 19.3%, Minimalist 17.3%, Casual 15.2%, 2D 6.9%

  36. #36 One Line
    75% matchVery Positive97% of 69 reviews2021
    Dev: Climbing Goat Games
    Windows

    One Line is a minimalist puzzle game where the objective is to draw a single line filling the entire board. Different mechanics will challenge your mind in this game that is easy to learn but hard to solve. Can you find the correct path?

    Why similar: Abstract 33.3%, Minimalist 22.3%, Puzzle 17.6%, Relaxing 9.6%, Family Friendly 7.2%

  37. #37 Mini Pipes - A Logic Puzzle Pipes Game
    74% matchVery Positive98% of 91 reviews2022
    Dev: Sprovieri Games
    Windows

    A Logic Puzzle Pipes Game with a beautiful minimalist design and a uniquely prepared soundscape. Rotate the pipes until all the pipes are filled with water.

    Why similar: Minimalist 20.1%, Puzzle 15.9%, Relaxing 13.4%, Strategy 13.4%, Abstract 9.2%

  38. #38 My Sudoku
    74% matchMostly Positive76% of 85 reviews2024
    Dev: Dr. Cyril Splutterworth
    Windows

    Beginners, casual players and experts will find an enjoyable challenge in My Sudoku. Solve puzzles at your own pace in a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere.

    Why similar: Strategy 23%, Puzzle 19.8%, Casual 16.3%, Minimalist 14%, Family Friendly 8.6%

  39. #39 CrossCells
    75% matchVery Positive83% of 887 reviews2017
    Dev: Matthew Brown
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    CrossCells is an ambient logic puzzle game.

    Why similar: Puzzle 29.9%, Strategy 20.8%, Casual 19.7%, Minimalist 17.6%, Indie 12.1%

  40. #40 Up Left Out
    73% matchVery Positive93% of 448 reviews2018
    Dev: Maciej TargoniPub: Maciej Targoni
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    A puzzle game about unlocking stuff.

    Why similar: Minimalist 21.7%, Abstract 21.1%, Puzzle 17.6%, Relaxing 15.1%, Casual 9.1%

  41. #41 Linelith
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 1,194 reviews2022
    Dev: Patrick Traynor
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 1.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    Solve puzzles embedded in rocks and crystals as you explore a colorful, serene alien asteroid. Discover a few clever twists as you progress in this short and sweet puzzle experience.

    Why similar: Puzzle 19.6%, Abstract 16.4%, Strategy 15.8%, Relaxing 14.7%, Casual 14.3%

  42. #42 Scalak
    72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,081 reviews2018
    Dev: Hamster On Coke Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Fulfilling puzzle game.

    Why similar: Minimalist 30.5%, Casual 29.3%, Puzzle 27%, Indie 13.2%

  43. #43 Delete
    71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,648 reviews2018
    Dev: PONY
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 63.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Let the number tell you what to do

    Why similar: Puzzle 25.2%, Minimalist 22.4%, Casual 21.6%, Relaxing 14.6%, Indie 12.4%

  44. #44 SiNKR 2
    72% matchVery Positive95% of 263 reviews2019
    Dev: Robert WahlerPub: Wahler Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    SiNKR 2 is a minimalist puzzle game evolved from the award winning SiNKR. There is just you, hooks, pucks, and various contraptions. Subtle differences within level themes drive different solutions to superficially similar scenarios.

    Why similar: Abstract 23.6%, Minimalist 16.9%, Strategy 15.4%, Puzzle 15.4%, Relaxing 12.6%

  45. #45 cityglitch
    73% matchVery Positive100% of 52 reviews2018
    Dev: mindfungus
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Fly across haunted cities, solve rooftop puzzles and light magical runes. Cityglitch is a shimmery pixel puzzler with simple movement and deep challenge.

    Why similar: Casual 21.3%, Strategy 19.6%, Puzzle 17.7%, Indie 13.1%, Family Friendly 12.7%

  46. #46 hexceed
    70% matchVery Positive90% of 2,727 reviews2021
    Dev: ToastieLabs
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 20.6 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    A relaxing, hexagon based, puzzle game. An exciting new twist on a classic game without the element of guesswork! Use your critical thinking and our stimulating game mechanics to progress through hundreds of levels!

    Why similar: Puzzle 27.2%, Relaxing 23.8%, Minimalist 19.4%, Casual 18.7%, Singleplayer 5.1%

  47. #47 OxU
    69% matchVery Positive99% of 235 reviews2022
    Dev: Quiet River
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Minimalistic 3d puzzle with portals, cubes and lasers.

    Why similar: Abstract 23.4%, Minimalist 18.9%, Puzzle 15.6%, Relaxing 14.3%, Casual 9.2%

  48. #48 🔴 Circles
    71% matchVery Positive90% of 262 reviews2017
    Dev: Jeroen Wimmers
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    Circles is an abstract puzzle game that takes your mind off things. No words, no distractions: an invitation to experiment. Relax, let your mind wander and discover the puzzling possibilities of circles.

    Why similar: Abstract 32.5%, Minimalist 24.1%, Relaxing 15.9%, Puzzle 15.7%, Atmospheric 6.3%

  49. #49 Cubicolor
    70% matchVery Positive94% of 203 reviews2016
    Dev: Moltenplay
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 56%

    Cubicolor is a minimalist puzzle game. The rules are simple: Match the color patches on the board and reach the exit, all on one single path. The game gets harder as the levels progress, always accompanying you with soothing piano tunes.

    Why similar: Casual 33.3%, Puzzle 25.4%, Indie 20%, Strategy 17%, Singleplayer 4.2%

  50. #50 Nonograms
    68% matchVery Positive81% of 86 reviews2024
    Dev: Oleg Sereda
    Windows

    Nonograms is a relaxing puzzle game where you use logic and creativity. Your goal is to reveal hidden pictures by filling in specific grid cells, based on numerical clues provided for each row and column. The games in this genre are also known as Picross, Griddlers, Pic-a-Pix, Hanjie, etc.

    Why similar: Puzzle 20.8%, Relaxing 17.8%, Abstract 16.1%, Strategy 10.9%, Family Friendly 10%

  51. #51 Flat Path
    71% matchVery Positive87% of 90 reviews2016
    Dev: GooDCrafter
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Relaxing puzzle game in a minimal style.

    Why similar: Casual 23.7%, Puzzle 21.5%, Indie 17.4%, Minimalist 16.8%, Relaxing 13.2%

  52. #52 SquareCells
    69% matchVery Positive90% of 1,236 reviews2015
    Dev: Matthew Brown
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    SquareCells is an ambient logic puzzle game.

    Why similar: Puzzle 43%, Minimalist 24.8%, Casual 18.1%, Indie 14.1%

  53. #53 Quell Reflect
    69% matchVery Positive95% of 188 reviews2015
    Dev: Fallen Tree Games LtdPub: Green Man Gaming Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    An enchanting puzzle game of logic and relaxation.

    Why similar: Abstract 23.2%, Puzzle 20%, Minimalist 19.7%, Relaxing 16.9%, Indie 10.3%

  54. #54 Quell
    68% matchVery Positive98% of 448 reviews2015
    Dev: Fallen Tree Games LtdPub: Green Man Gaming Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    An enchanting game of logic and relaxation.

    Why similar: Puzzle 23.8%, Abstract 19.8%, Minimalist 19.5%, Relaxing 15.4%, Casual 11%

  55. #55 Puzzle - LINES AND KNOTS
    68% matchVery Positive87% of 260 reviews2020
    Dev: PlayToday
    Windows

    Logical puzzle game for meditation. The goal of the player is to assemble a puzzle consisting of nodes. Easy to understand mechanics, swap hexagons with lines.

    Why similar: Minimalist 27.6%, Puzzle 22.7%, Relaxing 20.9%, Casual 16.5%, Indie 8.7%

  56. #56 Sorting Inc
    64% matchVery Positive97% of 62 reviews2025
    Dev: AstroTechnician
    Windows · Linux

    A casual and relaxing game about sorting various items. Join Sorting Inc and climb up through the departments to become the absolute expert in the field of sorting.

    Why similar: Relaxing 25.4%, Family Friendly 19.9%, Casual 17.9%, Puzzle 12.5%, Indie 12.2%

  57. #57 Linelight
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,094 reviews2017
    Dev: My Dog Zorro
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 62%

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

    Why similar: Puzzle 32.9%, Casual 24.1%, Minimalist 19.4%, Indie 15.4%, Relaxing 8.2%

  58. #58 Shoot. Push. Repeat.
    67% matchVery Positive85% of 72 reviews2020
    Dev: CrewLab
    Windows

    A dynamic clicker puzzle simulating real physics.

    Why similar: Casual 23%, Minimalist 17.8%, Indie 14.2%, Puzzle 13.1%, Family Friendly 12%

  59. #59 Lines
    67% matchVery Positive88% of 142 reviews2017
    Dev: Gamious
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Lines is an abstract ‘zen’ game experience where form is just as important as function. Place or remove Dots to initiate a colourful race that fills a drawing. The colour that dominates the race wins.

    Why similar: Casual 40.8%, Puzzle 37.6%, Indie 21.5%

  60. #60 Zen Chess: Mate in One
    66% matchVery Positive88% of 451 reviews2018
    Dev: Minimol Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    Zen Chess: Mate in One is a minimalist chess puzzle game. Solve mate-in-one problems in a beautifully designed chess board.

    Why similar: Minimalist 19.2%, Abstract 18.4%, Puzzle 13.5%, Relaxing 13.4%, Strategy 11.3%

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