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SiNKR is a minimalist puzzler using various contraptions to sink pucks. Responsive ambient music. No holes left behind.

SiNKR is a strategy, puzzle and minimalist game developed by Robert Wahler and published by Wahler Digital.
Released on October 12th 2017 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux in 29 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Ukrainian, Arabic, Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hungarian, Norwegian, Portuguese - Portugal, Romanian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Spanish - Latin America and Vietnamese.

It has received 405 reviews of which 387 were positive and 18 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 3.99€ on Steam.

The Steam community has classified SiNKR into these genres:

Strategy Puzzle Minimalist Casual Indie Relaxing Abstract Difficult Great Soundtrack Turn-Based Stylized Singleplayer Atmospheric 2D Family Friendly Touch-Friendly Physics

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System requirements

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Windows

OS *: Windows 7 SP1+
Processor: SSE2 instruction set support
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: Graphics card with DX10 (shader model 4.0) capabilities
DirectX: Version 10
Storage: 500 MB available space

MacOS

OS: Mac OS X 10.12+
Processor: SSE2 instruction set support
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: Shader Model 4.0
Storage: 500 MB available space

Linux

OS: SteamOS+ / Ubuntu 16.04+
Processor: SSE2 instruction set support
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: Shader Model 4.0
Storage: 500 MB available space

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Jan. 2026

SiNKR - You play puzzles with hooks and, well...sinkers. While the concept is very straight forward, some of the puzzles really make the ol' gears grind and turn for a change. Loved the challenge and highly recommend you to pick it up. Buy the dev a coffee I say!

Dec. 2025

SiNKR starts off quite interestingly with its proof-of-concept-like gameplay but I found it quite difficult soon after so the fun went away. I get it's a puzzle so it should challenge you but I was expecting something else.

Nov. 2025

SiNKR, developed by Robert Wahler and published by Wahler Digital, is a minimalist puzzle game that proves that simplicity, when handled with precision and purpose, can be deeply satisfying. From the very first moment, it establishes a tranquil rhythm that feels almost meditative. There are no words, no instructions, and no distractions—just a quiet grid filled with shapes, hooks, and pathways. The game’s premise is deceptively straightforward: use hooks and mechanisms to guide small discs, or “pucks,” into designated holes. Yet as each level unfolds, this minimal foundation gives rise to increasingly intricate logic puzzles that challenge your spatial awareness and sense of cause and effect. SiNKR is not about speed or reflexes but about thoughtfulness and observation, rewarding patience and insight over haste. The gameplay mechanics are built upon a simple rule set that slowly expands as new elements are introduced. At first, you merely pull on hooks to drag pucks across the screen, learning how their paths interact. Before long, the game adds switches, moving belts, portals, and directional lines that change the behavior of your movements. Each new idea integrates seamlessly, never overwhelming the player but always introducing fresh complexity. What makes SiNKR’s design so satisfying is its pacing. The progression feels natural, as if you’re learning a language one word at a time until, before you realize it, you’re fluent in its vocabulary of motion and mechanics. Every puzzle becomes an elegant problem to solve through trial, error, and logic, and every solution feels earned. There’s no tutorial to hold your hand, but the game’s visual clarity teaches through experimentation in a way that feels both intuitive and rewarding. The presentation of SiNKR complements its thoughtful mechanics. The visuals are clean and restrained, using simple geometric shapes and a muted color palette that reinforces its sense of calm. There’s a deliberate absence of excess—no flashy animations or visual clutter—just crisp lines and smooth movement. The audio design mirrors this minimalism, featuring gentle, ambient tones that ebb and flow as you play. The sound effects, subtle clicks and hums, lend a tactile quality to each movement, making it feel as though you’re physically manipulating a quiet mechanical contraption. This sensory restraint turns what could have been a purely abstract puzzle game into something almost tangible, inviting the player to lose themselves in its hypnotic rhythm. What makes SiNKR particularly admirable is its ability to remain engaging without relying on external motivators like scores, timers, or flashy rewards. There is no pressure to perform quickly or efficiently; instead, the game encourages contemplation. You can take as long as you need to analyze the layout, experiment with moves, and find the perfect sequence that guides every puck to its resting place. The absence of penalties for mistakes fosters an atmosphere of exploration rather than frustration. When a solution finally clicks, it brings with it a quiet sense of accomplishment, as though you’ve deciphered the workings of a small, intricate machine. This approach makes SiNKR not just a puzzle game but an experience in mindfulness—a digital equivalent of solving a physical puzzle box. That said, the very qualities that make SiNKR remarkable may also limit its appeal for some players. Its restrained design means it offers little in the way of narrative or spectacle. There are no characters, storylines, or escalating drama—just the gradual unfolding of increasingly complex mechanical puzzles. For players who crave constant novelty or fast-paced excitement, the game’s contemplative tone may feel too subdued. Its short length, which can be completed in a few hours, also contributes to a sense of brevity. Yet this brevity is part of its strength; it never overstays its welcome and leaves the player with a sense of completeness rather than fatigue. Its self-contained nature allows it to be savored in small sessions or completed in one sitting, making it a refreshing contrast to sprawling, overproduced modern titles. SiNKR stands as a testament to the artistry of restraint. Every element in the game exists for a reason, and nothing feels unnecessary or out of place. It’s a masterclass in elegant design, where challenge emerges not from complexity for its own sake but from the careful interplay of simple rules. For those who appreciate logic-based puzzles, clean aesthetics, and games that invite quiet focus rather than competition, SiNKR is an easy recommendation. It offers a calm yet deeply engaging mental exercise, proving that minimalism, when crafted with care, can evoke a profound sense of satisfaction. In a gaming world often dominated by noise and spectacle, SiNKR is a welcome breath of calm precision—a small game with an enduringly clever soul. Rating: 8/10

Oct. 2025

This game proves you don’t need flashy graphics to deliver brilliance. Pushing hooks, moving pucks, solving with logic — pure puzzle magic.

July 2025

Game can be completed in less than an hour. Some puzzles feel more like a Quick time event than a puzzle. Difficulty feels all over the place. On the other hand it's very cheap specially on sale. Bought it for 1 euro.

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SiNKR is currently priced at 3.99€ on Steam.

SiNKR is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 3.99€ on Steam.

SiNKR received 387 positive votes out of a total of 405 achieving a rating of 8.81.

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SiNKR was developed by Robert Wahler and published by Wahler Digital.

SiNKR is playable and fully supported on Windows.

SiNKR is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

SiNKR is playable and fully supported on Linux.

SiNKR is a single-player game.

SiNKR does not currently offer any DLC.

SiNKR does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

SiNKR supports Remote Play on Phone, Remote Play on Tablet and Remote Play on TV. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.

SiNKR is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for SiNKR.

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Robert Wahler

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Wahler Digital

Release 12 Oct 2017

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