# Line Dots

> 2020 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q122307047](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q122307047)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/line-dots

## Summary  
Line Dots is a single‑player video game released on 27 August 2020. It is distributed digitally through Steam and runs on Microsoft Windows and macOS. The title supports a wide range of languages, including English, French, German, Japanese, and others.

## Key Facts  
- **Release date:** 27 August 2020 (Steam)【publication_date】  
- **Genre/Mode:** Single‑player video game【game_mode】  
- **Platforms:** Microsoft Windows and macOS【platform】  
- **Distributor:** Steam (digital distribution)【distributed_by】【distribution_format】  
- **Steam Application ID:** 1388090 (available for both Windows and macOS)【steam_application_id】  
- **Languages supported:** English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Russian【language_of_work_or_name】  
- **Identifiers:** RAWG ID = line‑dots, Lutris ID = line‑dots, SteamGridDB ID = 5265286, IGDB ID = line‑dots, GamingOnLinux ID = 20251【rawg_game_id】【lutris_game_id】【steamgriddb_id】【internet_game_database_game_id】【gamingonlinux_database_id】  

## FAQs  
### Q: When was Line Dots released?  
**A:** Line Dots launched on 27 August 2020 via Steam.  

### Q: Which operating systems can run Line Dots?  
**A:** The game is compatible with Microsoft Windows and macOS.  

### Q: Is Line Dots a multiplayer title?  
**A:** No, it is designed as a single‑player experience.  

## Why It Matters  
Line Dots exemplifies modern indie distribution by leveraging Steam’s global platform to reach a multilingual audience across the two dominant desktop operating systems. Its release in 2020 added a fresh single‑player option for puzzle‑oriented gamers seeking a low‑barrier, instantly accessible experience without physical media. By supporting nine languages, the game broadens its appeal beyond English‑speaking markets, demonstrating how digital storefronts can facilitate inclusive, worldwide releases. Its presence in multiple game databases (RAWG, IGDB, Lutris, etc.) ensures discoverability for players using varied cataloguing tools, reinforcing the importance of comprehensive metadata in today’s gaming ecosystem.

## Notable For  
- **Cross‑platform availability** on both Windows and macOS via a single Steam app ID.  
- **Extensive language support** covering nine major languages, enhancing global accessibility.  
- **Purely digital distribution** through Steam, eliminating the need for physical copies.  
- **Single‑player focus**, catering to players who prefer solo experiences.  
- **Broad catalog integration**, listed in RAWG, IGDB, Lutris, GamingOnLinux, and other databases.

## Body  

### Overview  
Line Dots is classified as a video game (instance_of) and is marketed as a single‑player title. It was first made publicly available on Steam on 27 August 2020.

### Release Information  
- **Publication date:** 2020‑08‑27 (Steam)【publication_date】  
- **Distribution channel:** Digital download via Steam【distributed_by】【distribution_format】  

### Platform Compatibility  
- **Microsoft Windows:** Supported (Steam app ID 1388090)【steam_application_id】  
- **macOS:** Supported (Steam app ID 1388090)【steam_application_id】  

### Language Localization  
The game’s interface and text are localized into:  
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Russian【language_of_work_or_name】  

### Identifiers Across Services  
| Service | Identifier |
|---------|------------|
| RAWG | `line-dots`【rawg_game_id】 |
| Lutris | `line-dots`【lutris_game_id】 |
| SteamGridDB | `5265286`【steamgriddb_id】 |
| IGDB (Internet Game Database) | `line-dots` (IGDB ID 149205)【internet_game_database_game_id】 |
| GamingOnLinux | `20251`【gamingonlinux_database_id】 |
| VGList | `57063`【vglist_video_game_id】 |
| GamerProfiles | `K7ynj`【gamerprofiles_game_id】 |
| IsThereAnyDeal | `line-dots`【isthereanydeal_id】 |

These IDs facilitate cross‑platform tracking, community discussion, and archival in various gaming repositories.  

### Distribution Details  
- **Steam Application ID:** 1388090, listed for both Windows and macOS platforms【steam_application_id】  
- **Digital format:** The game is delivered exclusively via Steam’s digital storefront, with no physical media involved【distribution_format】  

### Classification  
- **Instance of:** Video game【instance_of】  
- **Game mode:** Single‑player【game_mode】  

By consolidating these factual elements, the entry provides a comprehensive, verifiable snapshot of Line Dots for knowledge bases and LLM reference.

## References

1. Steam
2. GameSpot
3. Q124398839