Rank 01Games like LYNE
- 24 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
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The closest matches to LYNE: Hook, Hexcells, klocki, Mini Metro, and Dissembler. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Dissembler
Why this: Shares daily puzzles with LYNE.
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Linelith
Why this: Shares line drawing with LYNE.
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Linelight
Why this: Same relaxing mood as LYNE.
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- Released: 2014
- Developer: Thomas Bowker
- Price: $2.99checked Nov 4
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 95% of 3,536 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Casual
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Brain stays engaged
- Color scheme is beautiful
- Relaxing experience
- Contemplative
- Cozy
- Hypnotic
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Plays great on Steam Deck
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About LYNE
The closest matches to LYNE: Hook, Hexcells, klocki, Mini Metro, and Dissembler. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If LYNE is your kind of game, the closest matches are Hook, Hexcells and klocki — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as contemplative, cozy and hypnotic, and single out its ambient music and daily puzzles. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
LYNE is a 2014 indie puzzle game by Thomas Bowker where players draw non-crossing lines to connect abstract shapes across a grid. The core mechanic involves filling each board by linking colored shapes without letting paths intersect, with hundreds of handcrafted levels organized into distinct visual modes. Players describe the experience as contemplative and relaxing, noting that the ambient soundtrack complements the minimalist geometric design. Reviewers highlight that simple line-drawing mechanics hide surprising depth, and unlimited daily puzzles provide ongoing challenges. The game runs verified on Steam Deck and holds a 95 percent positive rating from over 3500 Steam reviews.
About LYNE: 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.
Is LYNE worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 95% of 3,536 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $2.99 (checked Nov 10).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 12 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Brain stays engaged
- Color scheme is beautiful
- Relaxing experience
- Unlimited daily puzzles
Mobile version
LYNE is also on Google Play and App Store. What the store pages declare:
- No ads declared on Google Play (checked 2026-11-04, source)
- No in-app purchases declared on Google Play (checked 2026-11-04, source)
- No In-App Purchases listed on the App Store (checked 2026-11-05, source)
- App Store privacy label: no "Data Used to Track You" (checked 2026-11-05, source)
On our lists: Pay once, no in-app purchases
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Frequently asked about LYNE
Can I run it?
Is LYNE verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — LYNE is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does LYNE cost?
LYNE is listed on Steam at 2.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to LYNE?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside LYNE are Hook, Hexcells, klocki.
Who developed LYNE?
LYNE was developed by Thomas Bowker.