Dots eXtreme
Released Sep 2016
Dots eXtreme is a classic dots puzzle with large boards and increased difficulty level. Connect matching colors and shapes in the new dots puzzle with board size up to 20x20.
86% positive · 114 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
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Evaluation
Dots eXtreme launched on September 13, 2016 and received active updates in its early life, including additional puzzle packs (60 levels with 8x8 boards in October 2016, another 60 levels with 9x9 boards shortly after), new skins, music, sound effects, and localization support. The developer followed up with engine and bug-fix patches in October 2017 and December 2018. The most recent developer communication was a feature patch on May 1, 2023 (version 1.8), which improved line-drawing behavior and fixed minor UI issues. There have been no posts of any kind since May 1, 2023 — over three years of silence as of today. The game has no DLC listed, no announced future content, no roadmap, and no developer statement about ongoing work. The historical update pattern was concentrated in 2016 with only sporadic maintenance updates afterward, meaning there is no sustained content cadence to suggest more updates are coming. The game appears to have shipped as a complete puzzle package and has simply been maintained occasionally. The May 2023 patch represents the last known developer activity, and with no outstanding commitments or content signals, the game is effectively complete.
Evidence
Update 1.4.0 added 60 new 9x9 levels and a Halloween skin — one of two major content drops in the game's early post-launch period.
Version 1.3.0 added 60 new 8x8 levels, with the developer noting 9x9 boards were planned for upcoming patches.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Starwind Games
Achievements
9
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
Dots eXtreme is a classic dots puzzle with large boards and increased difficulty level. It has simple rules, but challenging gameplay. Connect matching colors and shapes, use bridges and tubes to complete more than 500 handmade puzzles. There are different board sizes available, ranging from 8x8 to 20x20 cells.
- Lots of levels
- Boards from simple 8x8 to complex 20x20
- Dots, Lines and Bridges
- Different UI skins to unlock
- In-game tips which will help you to complete most challenging levels
Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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