Only Sliding

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Only Sliding is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Portponky and was released on April 4, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Only Sliding is a challenging logic puzzle game centered entirely around a single mechanic: sliding. Players must navigate through a variety of levels that require precise sliding moves to solve intricate puzzles. If you enjoy focused, tricky puzzles based solely on sliding mechanics, this game offers a unique and engaging experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

music2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features genius-level design that makes the simple sliding mechanic yield interesting and challenging puzzles.
It offers a surprising amount of depth and difficulty, making it a rewarding experience for fans of sliding puzzles.
The integration of puzzles into a network of tunnels adds an exploratory element that enhances gameplay.

The lack of quality of life features, such as an undo button and a map, can lead to frustrating backtracking and tedious gameplay.
Graphics and sound design are functional but lack polish, which detracts from the overall experience.
The game may not appeal to those who prefer more varied mechanics, as it strictly focuses on sliding puzzles.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Only Sliding" revolves exclusively around a single sliding block mechanic, which, despite its simplicity, offers a surprising depth and engaging challenges across approximately 80 puzzles. While the game does not introduce new mechanics beyond the initial world, its clever level design keeps the experience fresh and interesting, appealing to players who appreciate a focused puzzle-solving approach. However, potential players should be aware that the game strictly adheres to its one-mechanic premise, which may not suit those looking for more complexity.
- “The seemingly boring mechanic is magnified and yields interesting challenges. I'm still probably at the beginning, and I expect this game to defeat me, which is fine.”
- “Atomix-style classic puzzle game with a single sliding blocks mechanic that nevertheless manages to be fresh and interesting across ��80 puzzles thanks to genius level design.”
- “There is a surprising amount of depth considering the only mechanic is sliding.”
- “Unlike portponky's previous game, Recursed, there are no twists or new mechanics introduced after the first world; only sliding is still good on its own merits.”
- “However, if you intend to play it, I will warn you that this game, titled 'Only Sliding', has the description 'a puzzle game with one mechanic (sliding)', and it does in fact only have one mechanic.”
- “If you are expecting multiple mechanics, or prefer games that do not have only one mechanic, like 'Only Sliding' does, try playing a different game, such as 'Ultimate Chicken Horse' or 'Half-Life 2'.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics received some criticism, with users noting a lack of polish in comparison to other elements like sound and quality of life features.
- “The only small regret is the graphics, sounds, and quality of life polish.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “The visual design is underwhelming and doesn't do justice to the game's potential.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find that while the game excels in puzzle design, the grinding elements contribute to a tedious experience, detracting from overall enjoyment.
- “While puzzle-wise it perfectly delivers, there are a number of things that make the game tedious.”
- “The grinding feels endless and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which quickly became frustrating.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its fantastic and soothing soundtrack, featuring standout tracks that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the surprising depth and enjoyment derived from the sound design, which complements the gameplay effectively.
- “Fantastic soothing soundtrack.”
- “It's a great game with some banger soundtracks, and it's surprising how much mileage you can get from only sliding.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game emphasizes strategic thinking, requiring players to anticipate future moves and how pieces will interact, adding depth to the gameplay experience.