Conet

About

Conet is a minimalist strategy game where two players battle over a grid of dots. You take turns connecting adjacent dots to form lines, earning one point for each completed line. The goal is to claim more territory than your opponent by outmaneuvering them across the board. A key twist is the "lonely points" rule, which awards three points for any dots left unconnected at the end of the game. Matches unfold quickly with deep tactical choices, balancing aggressive expansion and careful defense. The game’s sharp design has earned it a 4.5/5 average on community sites, with over 100,000 copies sold since 2021. Players praise its elegant simplicity and the way the lonely points rule adds layers to each decision. While visually sparse, its competitive depth rivals classics like Dots and Boxes, but with a fresh mechanic that changes how you prioritize moves. Short matches make it ideal for quick strategy sessions, and the lack of random elements ensures every outcome comes down to skill.