It is not a big game.
It is not a long game.
Maybe you wouldn't even call it a game at all...
But it is very pleasant, calming, relaxing...
It is simple - yes. But is simplicity necessarily a bad thing?

Stones of Solace is artistic in nature, therapeutic, maybe even meditative experience.
You can "fix" your clock - and run through everything in an hour or so...
Or - you can play a new chapter every day, the way it is intended.
You can make symmetrical arrangements, or make faces and pictures, or just throw colorful chips at your canvass - you will not be judged or measured against anything or anyone. It is yours to make what you want - or even nothing at all - while listening to Zen music.
Wonderful soft colors, very easy on your eyes - what not to like?

Few points off though for those things:
- yes, soundtrack is somewhat short and maybe even repetitive;
- yes, controls could be better in parts (holding LMB becomes a bit annoying after a time);
- and yes - be careful, it is LOUD! No way to adjust the volume - only ON or OFF.

But it is an absolute gem - especially considering that it is free.
And even with some minor (and maybe even totally personal) points of concern it is still way, way better than a lot of stuff that me and you buy in bundles for pennies because we have to when it's shoved with something else we want.

This game has the same spirit as Viridi (btw, if you didn't check it yet - do so, please) - and I recommend it likewise.

P.S. At the time I write this - game has a limited profile features, but when it gets fully integrated you will also add a few achievements to your counter.

It is not a big game. It is not a long game. Maybe you wouldn't even call it a game at all... But it is very pleasant, calming, relaxing... It is simple - yes. But is simplicity necessarily a bad thing? Stones of Solace is artistic in nature, therapeutic, maybe even meditative experience. You can "fix" your clock - and run through everything in an hour or so... Or - you can play a new chapter every day, the way it is intended. You can make symmetrical arrangements, or make faces and pictures, or just throw colorful chips at your canvass - you will not be judged or measured against anything or anyone. It is yours to make what you want - or even nothing at all - while listening to Zen music. Wonderful soft colors, very easy on your eyes - what not to like? Few points off though for those things: - yes, soundtrack is somewhat short and maybe even repetitive; - yes, controls could be better in parts (holding LMB becomes a bit annoying after a time); - and yes - be careful, it is LOUD! No way to adjust the volume - only ON or OFF. But it is an absolute gem - especially considering that it is free. And even with some minor (and maybe even totally personal) points of concern it is still way, way better than a lot of stuff that me and you buy in bundles for pennies because we have to when it's shoved with something else we want. This game has the same spirit as Viridi (btw, if you didn't check it yet - do so, please) - and I recommend it likewise. P.S. At the time I write this - game has a limited profile features, but when it gets fully integrated you will also add a few achievements to your counter.