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Linked

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2017

Should you play it?

Relaxing, minimalistic 2d-puzzle game.

What works
  • Relaxing and minimalist design
  • Intellectually engaging puzzles
  • Progressive difficulty
  • Calm soundtrack
  • Low price
Things to keep in mind
  • Repetitive gameplay
  • Lack of variety or new mechanics
  • No windowed mode or advanced settings
  • Limited sensory stimulation
  • No social or multiplayer features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Hook

  • Scalak

  • Wayout

  • Zen Bound 2

  • Two Digits

  • Zen of Sudoku

  • Cogs

  • Sudoku Jigsaw / 拼图数独

  • Wayout 2: Hex
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Two Digits

  • Sudoku Jigsaw / 拼图数独

  • Wayout 2: Hex
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Autonomy

    HER TREES : PUZZLE DREAM
  • Relaxation

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  • Competence

    The Dweller

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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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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 (hidden on purpose).

Linked: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Story, Fantasy, Exploration, Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Survival, Thrill, Fantasy.

Why this game works

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

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    "Players freely explore puzzles and decide how to approach solutions without pressure or forced routines."

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  • Competence

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    "Puzzles require logical reasoning and planning, with increasing difficulty and some challenging levels."

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  • Creativity

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    "Players can experiment with different paths and solutions, but within a fixed puzzle structure."

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  • Domination

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  • Escapism

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    "Relaxing and calming gameplay helps players escape stress and unwind"

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  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and mental exercise without external pressure or obligation."

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  • Experimenting

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    "Trial and error and exploration of puzzle mechanics are encouraged to discover solutions."

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  • Exploration

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  • Expression

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  • Fantasy

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    "No social or emotional connections formed through gameplay."

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  • Progression

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  • Relaxation

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