SokoWinter

About

SokoWinter is a soothing Sokoban-style game featuring 100 handcrafted levels and an original soundtrack. Players guide cute penguin characters by pushing ice cubes onto water tiles to progress. With a minimalist interface and undo option, it offers a relaxing and engaging experience for players of all skill levels.

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Play Modes

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

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

music5 positive mentions

story1 negative mentions

Adorable and relaxing atmosphere with cute penguin animations and lovely music.
Challenging puzzles with a good mix of easy and tricky levels, providing a satisfying gameplay experience.
Well-polished sokoban-style game with intuitive controls and a fair progression in difficulty.

Some unnecessary features, like extra characters and animations, can be distracting while solving puzzles.
Limited music tracks, with only one playing throughout the game, which can become repetitive.
The game is considered too short by some players, leaving them wanting more levels.

music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
13%
25%
The music in the game is generally praised for creating a cozy winter atmosphere, with many players expressing their love for the soundtrack, which evokes feelings reminiscent of Christmas. However, some users noted the limitation of having only one music track, suggesting that more variety would enhance the experience. Overall, the music complements the game's charming presentation and engaging puzzles effectively.
- “Cute presentation, lovely music, puzzles are a good mix of challenging.”
- “Excellent sokoban game with cool music, reminded me of Christmas, my favorite day!”
- “Art, music, sound effects, everything fits perfectly with the game's theme.”
- “Could use more than one music track.”
- “My only criticism is that there's only one music track playing in the background.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beauty, contributing to a relaxing experience, although some users feel that certain extra features, such as additional characters and animations, are unnecessary.
- “Very relaxing puzzle game with beautiful graphics.”
- “Apart from the puzzles that are good, the game has unnecessary features like extra characters, animations, and graphics.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is engaging and well-paced, featuring numerous levels with varying difficulty that maintain a challenging rhythm. The introduction of a sliding mechanic early on sets it apart from typical sokoban games, adding a unique twist to the experience.
- “The game has a lot of levels, some very challenging, which keeps a good gameplay rhythm.”
- “The sliding mechanic is introduced quite early in the game, making it distinct from the average sokoban game.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
200%
The atmosphere is characterized by a cozy winter vibe, enhanced by fitting music, despite the lack of a cohesive story due to the independent nature of the puzzle levels. Unlocking penguins adds a lighthearted touch to the experience.
- “The atmosphere and the music are perfect for a cozy winter.”
- “It's basically just puzzles and each level is independent, so no story, but the overall vibe is incredibly inviting.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features independent puzzle levels with minimal narrative, focusing instead on unlocking penguins, while the cozy winter atmosphere and music enhance the overall experience.
- “It's basically just puzzles and each level is independent, so there's no cohesive story.”