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Akin

A tile-color puzzle game solved with a single unbroken line

ThinkOfGames · Published by Conglomerate 5 · Released Jun 6, 2016

CasualIndie

Reviews
Very Positive
87% of 566
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
1
daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
9 years ago
Jul 17, 2017
Minimum PC
3D with 512Mb
1 GB RAM · 0.1 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Akin?

In this single-player, 2D puzzle game, you draw across tiles to switch them between orange and blue until they all match. Normal and Time modes each contain 96 puzzles. Special tiles teleport your line or allow a second visit.

For you if...

  • +you like planning a route before drawing
  • +you enjoy puzzles with multiple possible solutions

Not for you if...

  • −you want frequent changes in mechanics and gameplay

What players say

87% of 566 reviews are positive

Players praise the relaxed puzzle-solving and increasing challenge. They criticize the lack of an undo option, which means restarting after mistakes, and some find the timed mode too demanding.

Screenshots and trailer

Akin screenshot 1

Akin system requirements

Minimum: 3D with 512Mb, 1 GB RAM, 0.1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7
Processor
1GHz processor
Graphics
3D graphics card with 512Mb
Memory
1 GB RAM
Storage
60 MB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0

Recommended

OS
Windows 7
Processor
2GHz Dual Core processor
Graphics
3D graphics card with 512Mb
Memory
1 GB RAM
Storage
60 MB available space
DirectX
Version 10

Does Akin have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Akin run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
9
Steam features
Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English.

Does Akin use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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