A Little to the Left

A Little to the Left is a hand-drawn ordering puzzle in which everyday objects are sorted into patterns. Pens, books, plates and other things are rearranged by shape, size or color. A curious cat can throw the order you have found back into disarray.

A Little to the Left was released on Nov 8, 2022 for Windows and macOS, and on Nov 9 for Nintendo Switch. The PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S versions followed on Feb 15, 2024. The iOS version was released in Oct 2024, and the Android app on Nov 28, 2024.

The game is available for PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, iOS and Android. The PC version supports Windows and Mac. Nintendo Switch 2 runs the Switch version via backward compatibility; a standalone Switch 2 version has not been announced.

Each task shows a small disorder that must be resolved by a recognizable rule. Items can be moved, rotated or put into a specific order. Some puzzles require symmetry, others a size comparison or a look at inconspicuous details.

Many tasks have more than one correct solution. It's about observing and experimenting, not racing against the clock.

Cupboards & Drawers was released on June 27, 2023 and adds 25 puzzles with cupboards, drawers and secret compartments. Some items must be moved between compartments over several steps.

Seeing Stars was released on June 25, 2024. The expansion offers 38 tasks, including five bonus levels. Together, you can discover 100 solution stars, because many puzzles allow several arrangements.

On PC and consoles, these expansions require the base game. On smartphones, they were later released as separately playable apps.

On Windows, A Little to the Left requires at least 2 GB RAM, a 1.8 GHz processor and a DirectX 11-compatible graphics card. The installation requires around 1.25 GB of storage space. 3 GB RAM and a 2.8 GHz processor are recommended.

On macOS, the game supports Intel and Apple Silicon processors. The minimum requirements list macOS High Sierra 10.13, 2 GB RAM and Metal or OpenGL 3.

Many puzzles have several correct solutions. A set of items can be sorted by color, size or shape, for example. The rule you are looking for is not always fixed; it often only becomes clear through careful looking and trying things out.

This means even completed tasks invite you to discover other arrangements.

The Daily Tidy offers a new variant of a familiar puzzle every day. There are badges for playing regularly. The daily tasks complement the fixed levels.

In the archive, you can replay earlier seasonal tasks. This keeps these puzzles accessible even after their original time period.

If you get stuck on a puzzle, you can show hints or skip it for now. The “Let It Be” feature lets you start a different task.

The hint system explains the possible solutions step by step. This helps you discover other correct arrangements.

Items are moved by drag and drop. On PC and consoles, a controller can be used. The Nintendo Switch version also supports direct touch on the screen in handheld mode.

On smartphones, additional gestures allow zooming and panning the view. This makes it possible to reach even small objects.

On iOS and Android, you can play A Little to the Left with touch gestures. The apps offer a free start with nine puzzles; the full version is unlocked within the app.

The developers added a zoom function for the smaller screens.

A Little to the Left is a single-player game with German on-screen text. On PC and consoles, it is available in English, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese and Polish, among others.

Most tasks can be solved using the objects. There is no cooperative multiplayer mode.