Netslide

Netslide is a clever and dynamic logic puzzle that puts a sliding twist on the classic network-reconnection challenge found in games like Net. Instead of rotating individual tiles, you slide entire rows or columns to realign a scrambled grid of network segments—straight lines, corners, and T-junctions—into a fully connected system.

The goal is to reconstruct a single, continuous network that connects all endpoints and links back to a central hub (typically located in the center of the grid), with no loose ends or disconnected fragments. Every segment must align properly: if a wire exits one tile to the right, the adjacent tile must accept that connection from the left.

What makes Netslide uniquely satisfying is its blend of global movement and local logic. Each slide shifts an entire row left/right or column up/down, wrapping around the grid edges—so planning your moves requires thinking several steps ahead. Despite its apparent simplicity, even small grids can offer a surprisingly deep challenge.

Slide the grid squares around so that they all connect to form a single, continuous network with no loops.

Click the arrows along the edges of the grid to shift an entire row or column left, right, up, or down. The square that moves off one end reappears on the opposite end.

Squares connected to the central square are highlighted. Your goal is to light up every square in the grid—not just the endpoint blobs.

Connections across red barrier lines are forbidden. On harder levels, there are fewer barriers—which actually makes the puzzle more challenging, not easier!