Arranger is one of the most creative games I’ve played in years. The central mechanic—that the world is a giant sliding puzzle and you are the piece that moves it—is constantly being reinvented. Just when you think you’ve mastered it, the game introduces a new way for the grid to behave that makes you rethink everything.
The art style is gorgeous, as you’d expect from the Braid artist, and Jemma’s journey is genuinely touching. It’s also incredibly accessible; I love that the developers included 'skip' options because they clearly want you to experience the world without hitting a brick wall. It’s a perfect mobile experience—brief, clever, and absolutely beautiful. A true indie masterpiece.
Available on: iPhone, iPad
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Requires iOS 16.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Play the opening act of the game for free - over an hour of gameplay - then unlock the full game with a one-time in-app purchase !
Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure follows the story of Jemma, a small-town misfit on a journey of self-discovery. Venturing out beyond her stiflingly cozy confines, she finds an inspiring world - but also one ruled by fear, and a strange, immovable ‘static’ force.
Can she disrupt a culture of stagnation, and find a place to fit into it?
Created by an all-star team including the artist of Braid and the writer of Carto, Arranger is a 'role-puzzling' adventure. The story of Jemma unfolds on a unique, interconnected grid that spans the entire world. When Jemma moves, the environment moves with her, creating a regular stream of clever puzzles. With no XP or inventory to manage, the game focuses on accessible yet deep tile-based mechanics and a heartwarming story of self-discovery.
Innovative 'world-move' grid mechanic
Charming story from the writer of Carto
Visuals by the legendary artist behind Braid
Breezy gameplay with no tedious inventory or XP management
Remember that moving yourself moves everything else in your row or column. Use the 'wrapping' mechanic to move objects from one side of the screen to the other.
Platform: PC Also on: PS5, Nintendo Switch Publisher: Furniture & Mattress Developer: Furniture & Mattress Medium: Digital Players: 1. Online: No
Gaming Age - Wed Sep 11 2024
This cutesy and surprisingly intuitive brain teaser pushes the idea of the sliding-block puzzle to the very limits
The Guardian - Sun Aug 11 2024
I've never been able to solve a Rubik's Cube. I mean, I can get one side, MAYBE two, but after that I'm completely lost. Arranger and...
Nintendo World Report - Sun Aug 11 2024
The temptation to tell players is clear, because so many games do that, but Arranger's simplicity assists in letting players get messy.
RPGFan - Sun Aug 11 2024
If a puzzle feels too difficult, Arranger offers assist options that can give you a hint or even let you skip the puzzle entirely so you can stay focused on the story.
Yes, there is a standalone version where you can play the opening for free and buy the full game via a one-time purchase.