Unium

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Unium is a puzzle game where you draw a single line to flip tiles from black to white and vice versa. With over 100 levels, each with potentially hundreds of solutions, players can unlock harder puzzles and learn what strategies work. A level editor and Steam Workshop integration allow for creating and sharing user-generated content, making it a great pick-up-and-play experience for both casual and dedicated players.

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Single-Player

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 258 reviews

music26 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

Unium offers a simple yet challenging puzzle experience with over 100 levels that gradually increase in difficulty, making it suitable for both casual and dedicated players.
The game features a relaxing atmosphere with soothing music and minimalistic graphics, allowing players to focus on solving puzzles without distractions.
With a level editor and Steam Workshop integration, players can create and share custom puzzles, adding to the game's replayability and community engagement.

Some players find the advanced puzzles overly complicated, requiring multiple crossings of lines, which can lead to frustration and a trial-and-error approach.
The game lacks a comprehensive tutorial or hint system, which may leave players struggling to solve certain puzzles without guidance.
While the game starts off engaging, some reviewers noted that it can become repetitive, especially in the later levels where patterns may feel reused.

music
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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6%
The music in the game is generally described as relaxing and soothing, enhancing the overall atmosphere while solving puzzles. However, many users noted that the limited variety of tracks can lead to repetitiveness, making it tiresome over extended play sessions. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the experience, some players wish for a broader selection to maintain engagement.
- “Unium presents a good puzzle element accompanied by good and relaxing music.”
- “The music provided a nice, unobtrusive ambience that worked even for hours of play at a time.”
- “Finding fun in drawing a straight line is somewhat magical, and the soundtrack makes a great relaxing atmosphere.”
- “I wish there was a better variety of music with the game, because the same ambient noises over and over got really tiresome.”
- “Music can get annoying if played for too long; either do longer pauses or turn it off as explained above.”
- “Music is soothing, though a little sleep-inducing because it's so calm.”
gameplay
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
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8%
Unium features straightforward gameplay centered around a simple mechanic of drawing a line to cover black squares on a grid, making it accessible and relaxing for players. While the game lacks depth in terms of new mechanics, it effectively utilizes its minimalist design and offers various difficulty levels, allowing for a smooth and enjoyable puzzle-solving experience. Overall, it is a fun and engaging puzzle game that emphasizes simplicity and control across both PC and mobile platforms.
- “Unium is a puzzle game with simple mechanics: draw a single line in a way to cover all black squares in a grid.”
- “No bugs and smooth, simple gameplay that is astoundingly hard to master.”
- “The game itself is fairly easy to understand, and the basic mechanics are easy to grasp.”
- “And that’s all the mechanics.”
- “It's nice that it has various difficulty levels but sadly there aren't many mechanics.”
- “Its puzzles do not provide depth in terms of new mechanics, but is able to do a lot with what it has.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by a minimalist 2D design that prioritizes functionality over visual flair, allowing players to focus on challenging puzzles without distraction. While some reviewers find the visuals bland, others appreciate their neatness and the overall aesthetic that complements the gameplay. Overall, the graphics serve as a simple yet effective backdrop to the engaging puzzle experience.
- “The visuals feel nice, the music isn't annoying.”
- “Good music, good visuals, good sound effects, and good puzzle design.”
- “Graphics are minimalist, 2D, and take zero advantage of the PC's capabilities.”
- “Bland looking visuals and simplistic sound design are just the backdrop for the head-bashingly hard puzzles.”
- “It might not be the most visually interesting game around; however, its minimal aesthetic means you’ll be keenly focused on the problem at hand rather than ogling all the pretty colors.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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25%
The story conveys a powerful message about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that giving up can prevent one from achieving success. While the narrative is straightforward, the challenge lies in mastering the game's mechanics, adding depth to the overall experience.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “However, despite the simplicity of understanding the game, mastering it is a completely different story.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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The game offers some replayability through challenging achievements that encourage players to solve riddles in different ways. However, some users feel that despite its low price point, the overall replayability is limited.
- “There are challenging achievements to be obtained, oftentimes requiring players to solve given riddles in a particular, alternate manner, adding to the game's replayability.”
- “It's price point is cheap; that said, there is no replayability here.”
- “There are challenging achievements to be obtained, oftentimes requiring you to solve given riddles in a particular, alternate manner, adding to replayability.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is described as magical and relaxing, largely enhanced by its soothing soundtrack, which contributes to the enjoyment of simple activities like drawing a straight line.
- “Finding fun in drawing a straight line is somewhat magical, and the soundtrack creates a wonderfully relaxing atmosphere.”

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