A Long Time is a poignant, melancholic journey that feels more like an interactive poem than a traditional puzzle game. CottonGame has a very distinct, hand-drawn art style that evokes a sense of nostalgia and 'mono no aware' (the pathos of things). The central mechanic—guiding a 'red line' of memory through sliding block puzzles—is simple, but it serves as a beautiful metaphor for trying to make sense of a long, complicated life.
While some might find the puzzles a bit basic compared to the developer’s more complex 'Isoland' series, the emotional payoff is where this game shines. It covers 60 years of a protagonist's life, and as you clear obstacles, you're essentially sorting through their grief, joy, and regrets. It’s a short, quiet experience best played with headphones on a rainy afternoon.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 2.0Wed Oct 27 2021
fixed a few bugs
This is our new franchise. It is a combination of a picture book and a game, featuring a warm and soothing mood and a rich story.
A Long Time is a story about love and promises. To complete the story, you need to clear the obstacles to let the red line of memory flow through the pages by moving the blocks - which are actually fragments of emotions and flashbacks scattered over 60 years time of the protagonist's life.
This is not only a game, but also an interactive picture book, which features unique artistic depiction, and a simple yet engaging way of interaction.
Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Waiting is the sign of true love.
This is our new franchise. It is a combination of a picture book and a game, featuring a warm and soothing mood and a rich story.
A Long Time is a story about love and promises. To complete the story, you need to clear the obstacles to let the red line of memory flow through the pages by moving the blocks - which are actually fragments of emotions and flashbacks scattered over 60 years time of the protagonist's life.
This is not only a game, but also an interactive picture book, which features unique artistic depiction, and a simple yet engaging way of interaction.










A Long Time is a thoughtfully designed interactive picture book from the creators of Isoland. It blends soothing puzzle mechanics with a rich narrative centered on love and promises. Players must clear obstacles to guide a red line of memory through various stages of the protagonist's life, spanning six decades of emotional discovery.
Beautiful hand-drawn art style
Narrative spanning 60 years
Relaxing, contemplative gameplay
Interactive picture book experience
Multiple languages supported
Slide the rectangular blocks (fragments of memory) to create a clear path for the red dots to travel from the left side of the screen to the right. Each completed path reveals a new piece of the protagonist's life story.
The game focuses on a 'soothing mood.' Tap on background elements to discover subtle animations that add depth to the hand-drawn environments.
No, it is designed to be a relaxing, story-focused experience rather than a high-difficulty challenge.