A Little to the Left review – a supremely rewarding ode to neatness

PC, Mac; Max Inferno/Secret Mode
If you love to arrange things, this puzzle game is made for you - and if you don't, it might persuade you how gratifying neatness can be

If you've ever rearranged the dishwasher to ensure the plates are in size order, or been tempted to reorganise your bookshelf by colour, then you will instantly get the appeal of A Little to the Left. It begins with a picture frame that is offensively askew. Get that thing straight. Ting! A bell sounds as order is restored. Then it's onwards to more screens of mess to be eliminated. There are pencils that clearly need to be put into height order, letters that obviously need symmetrically arranged stamps, cutlery drawers that are crying out to be tidied. It's neat-freak heaven.

Sometimes it's not immediately obvious what needs to be done. But a little bit of prodding and poking will usually reveal a pattern to aim for, whether it's sorting by colour, shape, symmetry or something else. The game's most gratifying moments usually come after a long period of head scratching. But if you find yourself completely stuck, there's a charming hint screen where you can use an eraser to reveal a picture of the finished puzzle. Uncovering just a part of the picture is usually enough to put you on the right track.