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SiNKR

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox One, Linux • 2017

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Quick resume

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

Global score

94/100

Genres

Casual, Indie, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Well-designed and intuitive puzzles
    • Relaxing and minimalist aesthetic
    • Progressive introduction of mechanics
    • Soothing music and sound effects
    • Good value for price

    Cons

    • Short game length
    • Limited replayability
    • Minimalist graphics may feel sparse
    • Some difficulty curve inconsistencies
    • No multiplayer or social features

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      4

      "Players freely explore and experiment with puzzle mechanics without explicit instructions, figuring out rules themselves."

      Capsule for PUSH PUSH

      "Players freely experiment with puzzle mechanics and decide their own approach to solving levels without explicit instructions."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "Puzzles provide moderate challenge and rewarding problem solving, suitable for a range of skill levels."

      Capsule for Escape First Alchemist ⚗️ Escape First Alchemist ⚗️

      "Increasingly challenging puzzles provide skill tests and rewarding problem solving, though difficulty remains accessible."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -4

      "Focus is on individual puzzle solving at personal pace without leaderboards or direct player comparison."

      Capsule for Viewfinder Viewfinder

      "Focus is on individual puzzle solving at personal pace without leaderboards or direct player comparison."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      2

      "Players enjoy replaying levels for achievements and exploration, but game is short and can be completed quickly."

      Capsule for Flower Flower

      "Some players report wanting more levels and replay, but overall game length is short and completion is relatively quick."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

      "Entirely single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

      Capsule for MiSide MiSide

      "Entirely single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Players experiment with different approaches to puzzles and discover unique solutions within fixed mechanics."

      Capsule for Snakebird Snakebird

      "Players creatively combine introduced mechanics and experiment with multiple solutions to puzzles."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No elements of exerting control over others; purely individual puzzle solving."

      Capsule for Leap Year Leap Year

      "No elements of exerting control over others; purely individual puzzle solving."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game as a relaxing, meditative escape from real-life stress."

      Capsule for Cash Cleaner Simulator Cash Cleaner Simulator

      "Many players use the game as a relaxing, meditative escape from real-life stress."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

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

      Capsule for Q.U.B.E: Director's Cut Q.U.B.E: Director's Cut

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

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      4

      "Game encourages trial and error, learning mechanics through experimentation and discovery."

      Capsule for Kingdom: Classic Kingdom: Classic

      "Game encourages trial and error and testing new mechanics to discover solutions."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      2

      "Players explore new puzzle mechanics and increasingly complex levels, though within a fixed set of environments."

      Capsule for The Bridge The Bridge

      "Players explore new puzzle mechanics and combinations, though within a fixed set of levels."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      -4

      "Minimalist visuals with no character or environment customization."

      Capsule for Hexcells Hexcells

      "Minimalist design with no character or environment customization options."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      -5

      "Abstract, realistic puzzle mechanics without fictional or imaginative narrative elements."

      Capsule for Hexologic Hexologic

      "Realistic, abstract puzzle mechanics without fictional or imaginative narrative elements."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -5

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

      Capsule for Gravity Field Gravity Field

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

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players develop problem-solving skills and learn new mechanics progressively."

      Capsule for Thomas Was Alone Thomas Was Alone

      "Players develop problem-solving skills and learn new mechanics progressively."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

      Capsule for THE ENIGMA MACHINE THE ENIGMA MACHINE

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention and thoughtful planning; not designed for passive or background play."

      Capsule for Golf Peaks Golf Peaks

      "Requires focused attention and thoughtful planning; not suitable for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No social interactions or relationship-building elements."

      Capsule for LIMBO LIMBO

      "No social interactions or relationship-building elements."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; single-player puzzle solving only."

      Capsule for Logic Bombs Logic Bombs

      "No leadership or group management roles; single-player puzzle solving only."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      2

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

      Capsule for See No Evil See No Evil

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

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      5

      "Highly relaxing atmosphere with soothing music and gentle puzzle challenges."

      Capsule for LEGO® Builder's Journey LEGO® Builder's Journey

      "Strongly relaxing atmosphere with soothing music and calm puzzle pacing."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      2

      "Minimalist visuals and soothing music provide moderate sensory stimulation."

      Capsule for 6180 the moon 6180 the moon

      "Pleasant minimalist visuals and piano sounds provide moderate sensory stimulation."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -5

      "No social recognition or ranking systems."

      Capsule for Trover Saves the Universe Trover Saves the Universe

      "No social recognition or ranking systems."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      -5

      "No narrative or story elements; purely abstract puzzles."

      Capsule for Hexcells Hexcells

      "No narrative or story elements; purely abstract puzzles."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      3

      "Requires planning and problem solving to sequence actions and solve puzzles efficiently."

      Capsule for Grunn Grunn

      "Requires logical planning and problem solving to sequence moves and use mechanics effectively."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      -3

      "Low risk and tension; gameplay is calm and predictable rather than suspenseful."

      Capsule for Digseum Digseum

      "Low risk and tension; gameplay is calm and predictable rather than suspenseful."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      3

      "Players generally feel the game offers good value for its price and content."

      Capsule for Whisper of the House Whisper of the House

      "Players generally feel the game offers good value for its low price and quality puzzle content."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      -5

      "No violent or destructive gameplay elements."

      Capsule for The White Door The White Door

      "No violent or destructive gameplay elements."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      -5

      "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable puzzle environment."

      Capsule for Baba Is You Baba Is You

      "No threat or failure avoidance mechanics; stable puzzle environment."

    Analysis

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

    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.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026