About Mingle
Mingle is a delightful and engaging puzzle game that challenges players to find and merge matching characters in a crowd. Designed as a short yet addictive experience, the game blends strategy, quick thinking, and pattern recognition, making it an ideal choice for players looking for a fun and relaxing challenge.
Developed in just 48 hours for the GMTK 2021 Game Jam, Mingle quickly gained popularity, ranking 131st out of 5,800 entries—a testament to its clever design and engaging mechanics.

How to Play
The goal of Mingle is simple yet captivating:
- Navigate Through the Crowd – Move around a bustling crowd filled with unique characters.
- Find Your Perfect Match – Spot characters that look alike and merge them.
- Keep Merging – Continue matching and merging until every character in the crowd is connected.
- Complete the Puzzle – Once all characters are merged, the level is complete!
The game lasts between 4 to 10 minutes, making it a perfect pick for a quick yet satisfying gaming session.
Features That Make Mingle Stand Out
- 50 Unique Playable Characters – Each character has a distinct design, making the matching process visually engaging.
- Simple Controls, Deep Strategy – With just a few buttons, players must plan their movements carefully to efficiently merge all characters.
- Short but Addictive – With a quick playtime, Mingle is an excellent game to revisit for an enjoyable, casual challenge.
- Highly Rated Game Jam Entry – Out of thousands of submissions, Mingle’s polished mechanics and creative concept made it a standout title.
Controls
- Arrow Keys (↑←↓→) or WASD – Move your character.
- Spacebar – Merge with a matching character.