Item: A Good Snowman
Rating: 90
Author: Dinsun

Our Expert Score

90/100

A Good Snowman is a masterclass in puzzle design. The premise is so simple—roll three balls of snow together to make a snowman—but the execution is brilliant. Because the snowballs grow as you roll them over snowy ground, every move you make changes the state of the board in a way that can both help and hinder you.

The atmosphere is incredibly cozy and heartwarming. Hugging the snowmen you've built is a lovely touch that makes the game feel personal. It starts out easy, but some of the later puzzles require some serious lateral thinking. It’s a quiet, beautiful, and deeply satisfying puzzle game that I recommend to everyone.

Dinsun reviewed on: Tue Dec 23 2025

The Game

📱Iphone📱IPad📱IPod

1040930654

$5.99 4+★4.7 236 reviews

Author : Draknek Limited

Pubish Date : Sun Dec 06 2015

Last Update Date : Sat Dec 01 2018

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 1.1.0Sat Dec 01 2018

1.1.0
- All-new audio in time for Christmas
- Fixed issue with progress sometimes not being saved on final level
1.0.11
- Fixed various crashes
1.0.10
- Updated to add full screen support for iPhone X
A Good Snowman Is Hard To Build is an adorable puzzle game about being a monster and making snowmen.
* Adorable graphics by Benjamin Davis (Cosmic Express, Sushi Snake).
* Featuring an enchanting original soundtrack by Priscilla Snow (Voyageur, The Silence Under Your Bed).
* Lovingly-crafted puzzle design from Alan Hazelden (Cosmic Express, Sokobond).
* No in-app-purchases or ads.
* iPhone 4S, iPod Touch 5, iPad 2, iPad Mini or later recommended.
Awards:
Top 10 apps of 2016 - TIME magazine
Best Character Design - Intel Level Up 2014
Official Selection - Develop Indie Showcase 2014
Official Selection - Screenshake 2015
Official Selection - BAFTA Inside Games Arcade 2015
Official Selection - Different Games Arcade 2015
Official Selection - Fantastic Arcade 2015
Requires iOS 6 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
A Good Snowman Is Hard To Build is an adorable puzzle game about being a monster and making snowmen.
* Adorable graphics by Benjamin Davis (Cosmic Express, Sushi Snake).
* Featuring an enchanting original soundtrack by Priscilla Snow (Voyageur, The Silence Under Your Bed).
* Lovingly-crafted puzzle design from Alan Hazelden (Cosmic Express, Sokobond).
* No in-app-purchases or ads.
* iPhone 4S, iPod Touch 5, iPad 2, iPad Mini or later recommended.
Awards:
Top 10 apps of 2016 - TIME magazine
Best Character Design - Intel Level Up 2014
Official Selection - Develop Indie Showcase 2014
Official Selection - Screenshake 2015
Official Selection - BAFTA Inside Games Arcade 2015
Official Selection - Different Games Arcade 2015
Official Selection - Fantastic Arcade 2015

Ratings & Reviews

4.7 out of 5 with 236 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

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A Good Snowman Is Hard To Build is an adorable puzzle game about being a monster and building snowmen. In a series of beautiful, minimalist gardens, you must roll snowballs to create three-tiered snowmen. The catch? A snowball grows in size every time it rolls over a snowy tile. You must carefully plan your route to ensure you have a small, medium, and large snowball that can be stacked on top of each other. With its charming art style, relaxing soundtrack, and clever 'undo' mechanic, it’s a challenging but stress-free experience for puzzle lovers.

Feature

Dozens of hand-crafted puzzles
Adorable art and sound design
Infinite undo system for stress-free solving
Hidden secrets and extra-hard 'Dream' puzzles

Walkthrough

Managing Snow Coverage

Once you roll a snowball over a tile, the snow is gone. This is a vital mechanic—use 'cleared' tiles to move large snowballs without them growing any bigger. Strategic snow removal is just as important as the building itself.

Promotion Videos

A Good Snowman Is Hard To Build - trailer - YouTube

News on this game

This indie game gets cheaper when it's cold outside

Gameplays

Stacking and Rolling Puzzles

Swipe to move your monster. Push snowballs to move them. If you push a smaller snowball onto a larger one, they stack. Build a snowman by stacking small on medium on large to clear the garden.