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Windosill

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, iOS, Nintendo Switch, Web browser, Linux • 2009

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Quick resume

A short, surprising, toy-like puzzle game.

Global score

92/100

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Indie, Point-and-click, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Unique artistic style
    • Creative and imaginative puzzles
    • Relaxing and charming atmosphere
    • Intuitive and accessible gameplay
    • Suitable for all ages

    Cons

    • Very short playtime
    • Limited replay value
    • Lack of narrative depth
    • No multiplayer or social features
    • Some puzzles can be too simple or unintuitive

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      4

      "Players freely explore scenes, find hidden objects, and solve puzzles at their own pace without forced paths or scripted sequences."

      Capsule for The Tiny Bang Story The Tiny Bang Story

      "Players freely explore and interact with objects in each scene to solve puzzles and progress at their own pace."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      2

      "Puzzles are simple and logical, providing light mental challenges without high difficulty."

      Capsule for Space Pilgrim Episode I: Alpha Centauri Space Pilgrim Episode I: Alpha Centauri

      "Puzzles are simple and intuitive, providing light mental challenge without high difficulty."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -5

      "No competitive elements; focus is on personal exploration and puzzle solving at own pace."

      Capsule for Slice of Sea Slice of Sea

      "No competitive elements; focus is on personal exploration and puzzle solving."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      -3

      "Very short game (~10-20 minutes) with limited replay value; players tend to finish quickly and move on."

      Capsule for SCP022 SCP022

      "Very short game (~30 minutes) with limited replay value; players tend to finish quickly and move on."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

      "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative features."

      Capsule for High Hell High Hell

      "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative features."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      5

      "Highly creative with unique art style, surreal worlds, and inventive puzzle design."

      Capsule for Samorost 2 Samorost 2

      "Highly creative and artistic design with unique puzzles and interactive surreal environments."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No elements of dominance or control over others; purely individual experience."

      Capsule for The Moon Sliver The Moon Sliver

      "No elements of dominance or control over others; purely individual experience."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Provides immersive, surreal, and atmospheric experience that allows players to escape reality and engage with a mysterious world."

      Capsule for Underground Blossom Underground Blossom

      "Provides a relaxing, whimsical escape from reality through imaginative and surreal gameplay."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

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

      Capsule for GNOG GNOG

      "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and curiosity without obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      5

      "The game encourages extensive experimentation with mechanics and puzzle elements to discover solutions."

      Capsule for Recursed Recursed

      "Encourages experimentation with objects and interactions to discover puzzle solutions and surprises."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      4

      "Players explore multiple unique rooms and environments, discovering new puzzles and secrets."

      Capsule for The Room Two The Room Two

      "Focus on discovering new interactive elements and secrets within each unique room."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      -3

      "Limited character customization; expression mainly through choices and dialogue rather than visual personalization."

      Capsule for Don't Escape: 4 Days to Survive Don't Escape: 4 Days to Survive

      "Limited character or environment customization; expression mainly through interaction rather than personalization."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      5

      "Highly imaginative and surreal world with fantastical elements and abstract storytelling."

      Capsule for Keeper Keeper

      "Strongly imaginative and surreal fantasy world with abstract and whimsical elements."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -5

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

      Capsule for CARRION CARRION

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

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      2

      "Some learning involved in puzzle solving, but limited depth due to short length."

      Capsule for There Is No Game: Jam Edition 2015 There Is No Game: Jam Edition 2015

      "Some learning and problem-solving involved, but limited depth due to short length."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity component."

      Capsule for Planet Zoo Planet Zoo

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity component."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention and interaction; not designed for background or idle play."

      Capsule for The Unfinished Swan The Unfinished Swan

      "Requires focused interaction and attention during play; not designed for idle or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No social or emotional relationship building; individual experience."

      Capsule for Find Yourself Find Yourself

      "No social or emotional relationship building; individual experience."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements."

      Capsule for High On Life High On Life

      "No leadership or group management elements."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Players progress through levels by collecting keys and unlocking doors; some narrative progression."

      Capsule for Master Spy Master Spy

      "Progression through levels by collecting keys (cubes) to unlock doors; linear but satisfying advancement."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      5

      "Highly relaxing gameplay with soothing music, gentle puzzles, and calming atmosphere."

      Capsule for Down in Bermuda Down in Bermuda

      "Calming, stress-free gameplay with soothing visuals and gentle puzzles."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Enjoyable visual and auditory stimuli with charming animations and upbeat music."

      Capsule for Hamster Playground Hamster Playground

      "Pleasant visual and auditory stimuli with charming animations and sound effects."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems."

      Capsule for Alan Wake Alan Wake

      "No social recognition or status systems."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      -4

      "Minimal to no narrative or story; focus is on abstract puzzle experience without explicit plot."

      Capsule for Frame of Mind Frame of Mind

      "Minimal to no narrative; focus is on abstract puzzle interaction rather than story."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      1

      "Light puzzle solving requires some reasoning but no complex strategic planning."

      Capsule for The Station The Station

      "Light puzzle solving requiring some reasoning but no complex strategic planning."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      -4

      "Low risk, low tension gameplay focused on calm and relaxation rather than suspense or excitement."

      Capsule for FIND ALL 4: Magic FIND ALL 4: Magic

      "Low risk, low tension gameplay focused on relaxation rather than suspense or excitement."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      -2

      "Mixed opinions on value due to short length; recommended mostly on sale."

      Capsule for Tiny Echo Tiny Echo

      "Mixed opinions on value due to short length; better appreciated on sale or as a low-cost experience."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      -5

      "No violence; gameplay centers on constructive and creative activities."

      Capsule for Sticky Business Sticky Business

      "No violence; gameplay centers on constructive interaction and exploration."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      -5

      "No survival or threat elements; stable, safe environment."

      Capsule for Thank Goodness You're Here! Thank Goodness You're Here!

      "No survival or threat elements; stable, safe environment."

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story, Value, Continuation.

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    Similar games map

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    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
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    • 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.

    Last update: 30/04/2026