Slider

Slider

Released Jul 2024

Slide chunks of the world to solve puzzles and help others. Control an ever-growing set of tiles and mechanics. Explore nine unique areas, unravel the mysteries of the universe, and reconnect the world -- one slider at a time.

96% positive · 647 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

Slider is a free-to-play puzzle adventure game that launched on July 24, 2024 after a three-year development journey. The developer, boomo, has been actively maintaining the game with bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements since launch. The most significant signal comes from the April 19, 2026 update post for version 1.0.20, where the developer explicitly described it as "the mostly final version of Slider" and noted: "It's truly been such a journey and I really need to get to making my next games." This is a clear statement that the developer considers the game's content development essentially complete and is moving on to future projects. This is further supported by a March 6, 2025 developer post, in which the developer acknowledged Slider's "expiring shelf life" and mentioned there were "still a few more projects I'm hoping to get to before closing the book on Slider" — language that pointed toward eventual completion. The April 2026 update appears to have fulfilled that framing. A minor bug fix patch followed on May 17, 2026 (v1.0.20c), covering small dialogue and audio fixes, which is consistent with typical post-"final update" housekeeping rather than meaningful new content. There are no unreleased DLC listings, no announced future expansions, and no outstanding developer commitments. The game shipped as a complete, free-to-play package and has been polished to a stated near-final state. The content is complete.
Evidence
Developer describes v1.0.20 as 'the mostly final version of Slider' and states they 'really need to get to making my next games,' signaling that content development is effectively concluded.
news post · Apr 19, 2026 source development ending
high
Developer references Slider's 'expiring shelf life' and says they hope to finish 'a few more projects before closing the book on Slider,' indicating the game is winding down toward completion.
news post · Mar 6, 2025 source development ending
high

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
boomo
Achievements
30
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

Slider is an award-winning puzzle adventure game where the world faces cataclysm, and you must use The Artifact to solve puzzles, rearrange maps, help reconnect humanity, and, most importantly... find your cat.

  • Free to play! 10+ hours of content.

  • Solve tricky puzzles with a variety of mechanics.

  • Explore 9 unique regions, each with their own twists.

  • Cats!!!

Slide Tiles to Solve Puzzles

Use The Artifact to slide pieces of the world to your advantage, unlocking treasures and completing each area's grid. Watch as your collection of objects expands as you solve increasingly complex puzzles.

Explore 9 Unique Areas

The world is full of mysteries, with each new area presenting a unique twist on the 8-puzzle. Discover rotating environments, tactical combat, 3D grids, time travel, and more!

Help an Odd Cast of Characters

After the world has been shattered, it's up to you to reconnect everyone. Help those in need piece their lives back together.

Master Unique Mechanics

Solve puzzles of increasing complexity as your toolbox grows and mechanics build upon each other. From anchors to minecarts to buoys to lights, take control of the world around you.

Last evaluated Jun 22, 2026
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