A Dance of Fire and Ice in IOS

One-button rhythm challenge

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Expert Score

95/100

A Dance of Fire and Ice is one of the most punishingly difficult yet rewarding rhythm games I have ever played. Unlike most rhythm games that use four or more lanes, this uses just one button. The complexity comes entirely from the rhythm and the geometry of the path. It forces you to actually learn the syncopation of the music rather than just reacting to visual cues.

The 'one-more-try' factor is through the roof. When you finally finish a level that you've failed fifty times, the feeling of accomplishment is incredible. The visuals are clean and help you predict upcoming rhythm changes. It's a masterpiece of minimalist design and high-skill gameplay. If you have even a passing interest in music theory or rhythm, this is a must-buy.

Dinsun reviewed on: Thu Feb 26 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 2.9.7Thu Jul 24 2025

This version includes a newly re-designed Pause Menu. It also includes support for refresh rates higher than 60hz on compatible devices, and fixes a Neo Cosmos installation error.


A Dance of Fire and Ice is a strict one-button rhythm game. Keep your focus as you guide two orbiting planets down a path without breaking their perfect equilibrium.

It's pretty hard to describe, but you should play the free online version on a desktop computer first if you are not sure if you would enjoy this game!

Features:

- More than 20 worlds, each introducing new shapes and rhythms. What do triangles, octagons or squares sound like? Each world starts with small tutorial stages and ends with a final test.

- Post-game challenges: Speed Trials for each world and a blisteringly fast bonus level for the brave.

- Calibration options: auto-calibration and manual calibration. This is a precise rhythm game, so use your ears more than your eyes when playing.

- Play new levels for free: more levels will be added over the coming months.

WARNING: This is a hard rhythm game. Not in the sense of note-spamming - for the most part all you have to do is keep a consistent beat - but this is a good test of whether you would be a good drummer. Keeping a beat is not very easy, and then weird breakbeats are added on top of that, so don't worry if you find it difficult!


Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

A Dance of Fire and Ice is a strict one-button rhythm game. Keep your focus as you guide two orbiting planets down a path without breaking their perfect equilibrium.

It's pretty hard to describe, but you should play the free online version on a desktop computer first if you are not sure if you would enjoy this game!

Features:

- More than 20 worlds, each introducing new shapes and rhythms. What do triangles, octagons or squares sound like? Each world starts with small tutorial stages and ends with a final test.

- Post-game challenges: Speed Trials for each world and a blisteringly fast bonus level for the brave.

- Calibration options: auto-calibration and manual calibration. This is a precise rhythm game, so use your ears more than your eyes when playing.

- Play new levels for free: more levels will be added over the coming months.

WARNING: This is a hard rhythm game. Not in the sense of note-spamming - for the most part all you have to do is keep a consistent beat - but this is a good test of whether you would be a good drummer. Keeping a beat is not very easy, and then weird breakbeats are added on top of that, so don't worry if you find it difficult!


Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5 with 7753 Counts
Age Rating 13+

Screenshots

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A Dance of Fire and Ice is a strict one-button rhythm game. You control two orbiting planets as they travel down a winding path. Each tap moves the center of rotation to the other planet, requiring precise timing based on the melody's rhythm. With a focus on polyrhythms and complex beats, it’s a game that challenges your ears as much as your fingers.

Features

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Strict, precision-based gameplay

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Beautifully minimalist worlds

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Support for custom levels

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Educational rhythm tutorials

Tips

Promotion Videos

A Dance of Fire and Ice - Launch Trailer - YouTube

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News on this game

A Dance of Fire and Ice by 7th Beat Games S.A.C.

A Dance of Fire and Ice is a strict one-button rhythm game. Keep your focus as you guide two orbiting planets down a path without breaking their perfect...

AppAdvice - Fri Aug 29 2025

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Q&A

Yes, it is considered very challenging. However, it includes practice modes to help you master specific sections.

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