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About Enclose.horse
Enclose.horse is a minimalist puzzle game by Shivers that drops you into a grid where the goal is to build the largest possible enclosure around a single horse using a set number of walls. Released on December 29 2025 it lives entirely in your web browser with no flashy graphics or sound effects. The twist is every wall you place must connect to form a single loop without overlapping. It’s a brainy spatial challenge that starts simple but ramps up quickly as levels introduce obstacles and tricky geometry. If you’ve ever enjoyed grid-based logic puzzles or optimization games this is your speed.
Gameplay
You start each level with a grid containing a horse and a wall count limit. The objective is to draw a closed loop using straight vertical or horizontal walls to maximize the enclosed area. You can adjust individual wall segments or reshape the entire loop on the fly. Later levels add obstacles like trees or fences that block placement. The catch is every wall segment costs one of your limited resources so you must balance coverage with efficiency. Sessions last 5-15 minutes but the difficulty spikes rapidly. Controls are barebones, click and drag to place walls but the lack of save progress means you’ll likely restart levels multiple times. The satisfaction comes from squeezing every inch of space from a constrained grid.
What Players Think
PlayPile users rate Enclose.horse 4.5/5 with 78% completing the first 20 levels. Average playtime clocks in at 3 hours but 22% of players hit 10+ hours due to the game’s 50+ unlockable challenges. Community moods skew “Challenging” (64%) and “Calm” (28%), no one’s mad but patience is key. Critics praise the “clever use of negative space” but note the lack of tutorials for advanced mechanics. Achievement hunters target the “Master Encloser” title which requires 100% efficiency in 10 levels. The most common complaint? No undo button for wall placement.
PlayPile's Take
Enclose.horse is free to play and perfect for math-puzzle fans or anyone craving a zen yet mentally taxing diversion. While the learning curve can feel abrupt and the UI is barebones the core loop is addictive. With 50+ levels and unlockable variants like “No Corner” rules it offers surprising depth for a browser game. If you get stuck on level 17 don’t rage, take a break and come back. Achievement seekers will appreciate the 32 hidden goals but casual players might find it too punishing. Worth a try if you’ve 3 hours to spare and a love for tight optimization.
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