# Games like 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.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Hook](https://imho.run/games/367580/hook) — Also Mouse only and Touch-Friendly, like LYNE. 3,838 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/367580/)
2. [Hexcells](https://imho.run/games/265890/hexcells) — A frequent pick in LYNE players' libraries, and another Strategy. 2,917 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/265890/)
3. [klocki](https://imho.run/games/499440/klocki) — Also Mouse only and Abstract, like LYNE. 1,659 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/499440/)
4. [Mini Metro](https://imho.run/games/287980/mini-metro) — Also Mouse only and Touch-Friendly, like LYNE. 6,926 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/287980/)
5. [Dissembler](https://imho.run/games/797620/dissembler) — Shares daily puzzles with LYNE. 59 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/797620/)
6. [Yugo Puzzle](https://imho.run/games/1693260/yugo-puzzle) — A frequent pick in LYNE players' libraries, and another Indie. 95 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1693260/)
7. [Linelith](https://imho.run/games/1923790/linelith) — Shares line drawing with LYNE. 895 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1923790/)
8. [Linelight](https://imho.run/games/469790/linelight) — Same relaxing mood as LYNE. 437 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/469790/)
9. [Zen Chess: Mate in One](https://imho.run/games/748970/zen-chess-mate-in-one) — A frequent pick in LYNE players' libraries, and another Casual. 212 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/748970/)
10. [SiNKR 2](https://imho.run/games/973220/sinkr-2) — Also Touch-Friendly and Abstract, like LYNE. 136 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/973220/)
11. [Kombine](https://imho.run/games/539750/kombine) — Also Mouse only and Abstract, like LYNE. 64 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/539750/)
12. [Polimines](https://imho.run/games/1892790/polimines) — Also Mouse only and Abstract, like LYNE. 131 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1892790/)
13. [Osmos](https://imho.run/games/29180/osmos) — Also Procedural Generation, like LYNE. 403 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/29180/)
14. [KNIGHTS](https://imho.run/games/476240/knights) — Also Logic and Procedural Generation, like LYNE. 388 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/476240/)
15. [The Bridge](https://imho.run/games/204240/the-bridge) — Also Logic, like LYNE. 1,236 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/204240/)
16. [Inline](https://imho.run/games/716010/inline) — Also Mouse only and Abstract, like LYNE. 83 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/716010/)
17. [Understand](https://imho.run/games/1299400/understand) — Also Mouse only and Abstract, like LYNE. 333 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1299400/)
18. [Manifold Garden](https://imho.run/games/473950/manifold-garden) — Also Abstract, like LYNE. 4,329 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/473950/)
19. [Zen Garden](https://imho.run/games/592660/zen-garden) — Also Abstract and Logic, like LYNE. 51 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/592660/)
20. [Circuits](https://imho.run/games/282760/circuits) — Also Touch-Friendly, like LYNE. 680 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/282760/)
21. [Logic Town](https://imho.run/games/2333240/logic-town) — Also Touch-Friendly and Logic, like LYNE. 202 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2333240/)
22. [🔴 Circles](https://imho.run/games/460250/circles) — Also Mouse only and Abstract, like LYNE. 118 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/460250/)
23. [Lumines Arise](https://imho.run/games/2370000/lumines-arise) — Same hypnotic mood as LYNE. 630 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2370000/)
24. [Wayout](https://imho.run/games/551110/wayout) — Also Abstract, like LYNE. 262 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/551110/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=266010&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=266010&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=266010&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=266010
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/266010
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About LYNE

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.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 266010
- **Developer:** Thomas Bowker
- **Publisher:** Thomas Bowker
- **Genres:** Indie, Casual
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Remote Play Together, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Mar 17, 2014
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows, mac, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/266010/lyne)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=266010&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/266010/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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