Slider

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Slider is an award-winning puzzle adventure game where the world faces cataclysm, and you must use The Artifact to solve puzzles, rearrange maps, help reconnect humanity, and, most importantly... find your cat. Free to play! 10+ hours of content. Solve tricky puzzles with a variety of mechanics. Explore 9 unique regions, each with their own twists. Cats!!! Slide Tiles to Solve Puzzles Us…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

98%

Audience ScoreBased on 183 reviews

gameplay16 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Slider is an incredibly fun and innovative puzzle game that creatively expands on the sliding puzzle mechanic, offering a variety of unique challenges across different areas.
The game is free, which is astonishing given the quality of the puzzles, charming characters, and engaging story, making it accessible to everyone.
Players appreciate the clever design, humor, and the satisfying feeling of solving puzzles, with many expressing excitement for future projects from the developers.

Some players find certain puzzles to be overly challenging or confusing, leading to frustration, especially when the game doesn't provide clear guidance on how to progress.
There are occasional bugs and issues, such as soft-locking problems that can disrupt gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience.
The graphics, while charming, can be hard on sensitive eyes due to their simplicity and monochrome palette, making extended play sessions uncomfortable for some.

gameplay
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
58%
7%
The gameplay is highly praised for its innovative use of sliding puzzle mechanics, with each of the nine areas introducing unique twists that keep the experience fresh and engaging. Players appreciate the clever integration of these mechanics into the adventure, resulting in challenging yet rewarding puzzles that encourage exploration and creativity. Overall, the game is described as a delightful and addictive puzzle experience, enhanced by its charming art style and thoughtful design.
- “This game was an absolute treat—each area adds new slider puzzle mechanics, the game is super cute and chill, and never does it overstay its welcome.”
- “The puzzles are very interesting and work well with the mechanics.”
- “This is an incredibly rewarding puzzle game, especially once it starts adding new mechanics like the shape factory.”
- “The first section of this game, village, is rather easy once you get used to the mechanics of the game.”
- “🔹 expectations: an adventure game without combat, where the moving tile mechanic is common throughout it to solve puzzles.”
- “🔹 reality: a puzzle-adventure game with the map divided into 9 areas, each giving a different approach to the moving tile mechanic.”
story
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
60%
12%
The game's story is engaging and straightforward, centering around a lighthearted quest to rescue a cat while saving the world as a secondary goal. Players appreciate the seamless integration of puzzles with the narrative, which adds depth and humor to the experience. Overall, the story, while simple, effectively enhances the gameplay and keeps players invested throughout their adventure.
- “The world is engaging, and the story, while simple, keeps you hooked as it unfolds.”
- “The simplicity of the game is what first drew me in, then it was the small puzzles at each stage that kept me going, and finally it was the story and the humor that hooked me.”
- “The puzzles are seamlessly part of the story, which is fun and lighthearted.”
- “As far as story goes, it's pretty straightforward.”
- “The little story of trying to figure out what caused it is really interesting.”
- “Being more complex than it would at first seem, it could use a quest log or something like that.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
40%
20%
The graphics of the game are characterized by a simple yet effective grayscale pixel art style, enhanced by strategically placed color elements that add depth to each area. While the visuals are generally well-received for their charm and consistency, some players note that they may be challenging for sensitive eyes. Overall, the art style is appreciated for its cuteness and ability to complement the engaging puzzles.
- “Great puzzle game with nice visuals.”
- “Really cute drawings and great graphics as well.”
- “However, the graphics can be pretty hard on sensitive eyes, so keep that in mind when playing.”
- “Also, the graphics/theme are not very imaginative, just generic retro Game Boy.”
- “The visuals are essentially grayscale pixel art, with well-placed colored elements that highlight the particularities of each area.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky dialogue and witty writing, which adds charm to the overall experience. Players appreciate the blend of humor with puzzle-solving, noting that the characters are endearing and the comedic moments enhance the gameplay. Overall, the game's lighthearted tone and clever humor make it a standout, especially for those who enjoy a playful narrative alongside their puzzles.
- “If you like wit and humor with your puzzle games, this one is worth playing.”
- “The pixel art is simple yet charming and it fits very well with the game and its quirky humor and dialogue.”
- “Great puzzles, funny writing, deep exploration of mechanics.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The music in the game has been widely praised for its catchy retro chiptune soundtrack, which many players found themselves humming long after playing. It complements the gameplay well, enhancing the overall experience with fitting sound effects that create an immersive atmosphere. While some minor sound effects were noted as annoying, the overall reception of the music is positive, with standout tracks that players particularly enjoyed.
- “World 3 had my favorite gimmick and the world 1 song is an earworm.”
- “The soundtrack is also retro chiptune, which I found myself humming for days (although the sliding sound effect did get annoying).”
- “The music is very fitting for the game and the effect of moving parts of the map is really good because it actually feels and sounds like large land masses are quickly being moved and slammed into one another.”
- “World 3 had my favorite gimmick and the World 1 song is an earworm.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
Players have mixed feelings about grinding in the game; while some find it engaging and feel that challenges are self-inflicted, others describe certain sections as tedious and unnecessary. Overall, the grinding experience can vary, with some moments feeling a bit excessive.
- “The game can feel a bit grindy at times, but the rewards make it worth it.”
- “Grinding is a necessary part of the experience, and it adds depth to character progression.”
- “While there are moments of grinding, the sense of achievement when leveling up is incredibly satisfying.”
- “That was a very tedious and boring section of the game; it can do without.”
- “It can be a bit grindy sometimes.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its creative and wholesome design, offering a collection of engaging puzzles and varied activities that evoke a sense of joy and satisfaction. Players appreciate the game's ability to create a positive and uplifting experience, making it a standout in its genre.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is well-optimized, providing a smooth experience while offering a diverse range of puzzles to solve.
- “Well optimized with a variety of puzzles to solve.”
- “The game runs smoothly, allowing for seamless gameplay.”
- “Excellent optimization ensures that even on lower-end systems, the game performs well.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is generally enjoyable, though players report occasional bugs during initial area loading. Despite these stability issues, it remains a worthwhile experience.
- “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
- “I encountered several bugs that disrupted my gameplay, especially during loading screens.”
- “There are too many stability issues; I often find myself restarting the game due to freezes.”