Sine the Game is a refreshing departure from standard mobile arcade titles. The core mechanic—controlling the vertical movement of a sine wave to avoid obstacles—is something I haven't seen executed this elegantly before. It feels like a mix of a rhythm game and a precision platformer, but with a unique 'flow' state that is highly meditative. The minimalist visuals and the bespoke soundtrack create an immersive atmosphere that makes the difficult levels feel like a challenge rather than a chore.
What I appreciate most is that this is a premium game. No ads, no energy systems, and no 'pay-to-win' mechanics. You buy it once and get access to over 40 hand-crafted levels that range from relaxing to 'painfully difficult' as the developer puts it. Each level has three distinct goals (completing it, beating the time, and collecting all orbs), giving it significant replay value for perfectionists. It’s an artistic and mechanical triumph for indie mobile gaming.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.1.0Thu Feb 10 2022
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Control a sine wave and avoid obstacles in more than 40 levels.
Sine is a competitive arcade game with unique mechanics and compelling visuals. You control a sine wave, avoiding obstacles, racing to the finish, and collecting orbs scattered throughout levels ranging from simple to painfully difficult. The intuitive one-finger controls are easy to learn, but hard to master.
Each level has three goals. In order to get 100% completion, you'll need to:
- Complete the levels
- Beat them within strict time limits
- Collect every orb
Key Features
- A unique mix of genres and gameplay mechanics you've never seen before
- Beautiful, minimalist visual design
- Over 40 hand-crafted levels providing hours upon hours of gameplay
- Immersive beats and audio created just for Sine (headphones recommended!)
- Easy to learn, but challenging to master one-finger controls
- Game Center leaderboards
Awards
"1st place, GDS Indie Expo 2019"
– Game Developers Session 2019, Prague, Czech Republic
Sine the Game is a premium game with no ads or in-app purchases. Purchase once, play forever.
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.We are releasing the game free for all of you that didn't get the chance to play it yet. Enjoy!
Control a sine wave and avoid obstacles in more than 40 levels.
Sine is a competitive arcade game with unique mechanics and compelling visuals. You control a sine wave, avoiding obstacles, racing to the finish, and collecting orbs scattered throughout levels ranging from simple to painfully difficult. The intuitive one-finger controls are easy to learn, but hard to master.
Each level has three goals. In order to get 100% completion, you'll need to:
- Complete the levels
- Beat them within strict time limits
- Collect every orb
Key Features
- A unique mix of genres and gameplay mechanics you've never seen before
- Beautiful, minimalist visual design
- Over 40 hand-crafted levels providing hours upon hours of gameplay
- Immersive beats and audio created just for Sine (headphones recommended!)
- Easy to learn, but challenging to master one-finger controls
- Game Center leaderboards
Awards
"1st place, GDS Indie Expo 2019"
– Game Developers Session 2019, Prague, Czech Republic
Sine the Game is a premium game with no ads or in-app purchases. Purchase once, play forever.









Sine is a competitive arcade game that blends unique physics-based mechanics with compelling minimalist visuals. Players control a sine wave, racing to the finish while collecting orbs and avoiding obstacles in over 40 hand-crafted levels. With intuitive one-finger controls, Sine is easy to learn but hard to master. Winner of the 1st place GDS Indie Expo 2019, it offers a premium experience with no ads or in-app purchases.
40+ Hand-crafted levels
Award-winning indie design
Immersive ambient soundtrack
No ads or IAPs (Premium)
Game Center leaderboards
To fully master a level, you must finish within the strict time limit and collect every orb. Try to memorize the wave pattern required for the orbs first, then focus on the speed-run.
Sine is a competitive arcade game with unique mechanics and compelling visuals. You control a sine wave, avoiding obstacles, racing to the finish, and...
Kotaku - Thu Nov 28 2024
The amplitude of your wave is controlled by your touch. Light taps for shallow waves and long presses for deep curves are essential for navigating the 'painfully difficult' later stages.
No, Sine is a premium game with a one-time purchase and zero advertisements.