LineWay similar games & best alternatives

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LineWay

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2017

Should you play it?

Can you draw a line?

What works
  • Minimalist and relaxing design
  • Gradual introduction of new puzzle mechanics
  • Low price and good value
  • Pleasant music and sound effects
  • Intuitive and accessible gameplay
Things to keep in mind
  • Very short game length
  • Limited replayability
  • Some puzzles rely on trial and error
  • Lack of menu and exit options
  • No competitive or social features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Zen Bound 2

  • ReThink

  • SquareCells

  • Optika

  • PUSH

  • klocki

  • Two Digits

  • A Little to the Left

  • Scalak
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • ReThink

  • Two Digits

  • Wayout 2: Hex
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

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  • Relaxation

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  • Value

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Similarity map

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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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LineWay: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fantasy, Violence, Story, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation, Fantasy, Exploration.

Why this game works

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

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  • Escapism

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  • Expectation

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  • Progression

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