# Games like Hook

> The closest matches to Hook: klocki, LYNE, Hook 2, Hexcells, and Zen Chess: Mate in One. 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. [klocki](https://imho.run/games/499440/klocki) — Also Mouse only and Short, like Hook. 1,659 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/499440/)
2. [LYNE](https://imho.run/games/266010/lyne) — Also Mouse only and Touch-Friendly, like Hook. 3,536 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/266010/)
3. [Hook 2](https://imho.run/games/1871310/hook-2) — Also Abstract and Logic, like Hook. 404 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1871310/)
4. [Hexcells](https://imho.run/games/265890/hexcells) — Shares pattern recognition with Hook. 2,917 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/265890/)
5. [Zen Chess: Mate in One](https://imho.run/games/748970/zen-chess-mate-in-one) — Also Mouse only and Abstract, like Hook. 212 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/748970/)
6. [Zenge](https://imho.run/games/461840/zenge) — Also Short, like Hook. 997 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/461840/)
7. [Mini Metro](https://imho.run/games/287980/mini-metro) — A frequent pick in Hook players' libraries, and another Strategy. 6,926 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/287980/)
8. [SiNKR 2](https://imho.run/games/973220/sinkr-2) — Also Touch-Friendly and Abstract, like Hook. 136 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/973220/)
9. [Kombine](https://imho.run/games/539750/kombine) — Also Mouse only and Short, like Hook. 64 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/539750/)
10. [.projekt](https://imho.run/games/759000/projekt) — A frequent pick in Hook players' libraries, and another Indie. 66 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/759000/)
11. [OxU](https://imho.run/games/2097180/oxu) — Also Mouse only and Short, like Hook. 83 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2097180/)
12. [Hexologic](https://imho.run/games/785890/hexologic) — Also Abstract and Logic, like Hook. 384 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/785890/)
13. [CIPHER ZERO](https://imho.run/games/1332180/cipher-zero) — Also Short and Abstract, like Hook. 106 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1332180/)
14. [🔴 Circles](https://imho.run/games/460250/circles) — Also Mouse only and Abstract, like Hook. 118 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/460250/)
15. [Pictopix](https://imho.run/games/568320/pictopix) — Also Touch-Friendly and Logic, like Hook. 1,012 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/568320/)
16. [Oik 3](https://imho.run/games/655100/oik-3) — Also Mouse only and Short, like Hook. 258 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/655100/)
17. [Wordle](https://imho.run/games/1334000/wordle) — A frequent pick in Hook players' libraries, and another Sports. 529 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1334000/)
18. [SOK](https://imho.run/games/765940/sok) — Also Abstract and Logic, like Hook. 78 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/765940/)
19. [VOI](https://imho.run/games/545690/voi) — Also Short and Logic, like Hook. 266 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/545690/)
20. [qop](https://imho.run/games/654900/qop) — Also Short, like Hook. 358 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/654900/)
21. [Yugo Puzzle](https://imho.run/games/1693260/yugo-puzzle) — Also Mouse only and Abstract, like Hook. 95 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1693260/)
22. [NABOKI](https://imho.run/games/1177130/naboki) — A frequent pick in Hook players' libraries, and another Casual. 210 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1177130/)
23. [Inline](https://imho.run/games/716010/inline) — Also Mouse only and Abstract, like Hook. 83 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/716010/)
24. [Splice](https://imho.run/games/209790/splice) — Also Touch-Friendly and Abstract, like Hook. 148 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/209790/)

## 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=367580&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=367580&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=367580&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=367580
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/367580
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Hook

Hook is a minimalist puzzle game released in 2015 by Maciej Targoni, available for $2.99 on Steam and verified on Steam Deck. The gameplay centers on removing hooks in the correct sequence to untangle interconnected lines, requiring pattern recognition and a progressive introduction of mechanics that build in complexity. Players describe the experience as chill and contemplative, with the minimalist art style enhancing focus on each puzzle. Reviewers highlight that the mechanics are introduced clearly and intuitively, while the sound design creates a calming atmosphere that players find satisfyingly zen. With 97% positive reviews from 3,838 Steam users, Hook offers a peaceful short puzzle experience designed for solo play in brief sessions.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 367580
- **Developer:** Maciej Targoni
- **Publisher:** Maciej Targoni
- **Genres:** Indie, Casual
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Jul 6, 2015
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows, mac, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/367580/hook)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=367580&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/367580/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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