Cows in Space is a delightful physics-puzzler that feels like a throwback to the golden age of Flash games. The premise is absurd—saving cows floating in the void by hitting them with teleportation beams—and it works perfectly.
The mechanics are simple to grasp but become devilishly difficult as you progress. You have to account for gravity wells, moving obstacles, and limited shots. The sound design is surprisingly charming, with satisfying 'moos' and space-age pings. It’s a great 'one more level' type of game that never overstays its welcome.
I’ve played this game a hundred times before under a hundred different names. Cows, birds, zombies—it doesn't matter what the skin is; it’s the same 'adjust the angle and hope for the best' gameplay. The physics are fine, but the level design is uninspired.
It feels like a game designed by a committee to hit every 'mobile game' trope of 2012. It’s colorful, it has a wacky premise, and it’s completely forgettable. If you’ve played any physics puzzler in the last decade, you’ve already played this. It’s not bad, it’s just aggressively mediocre. My 40-year-old brain needs a bit more than 'cow go boing' to stay engaged.
Performance: Stable, though the physics can occasionally glitch when a cow gets stuck in a corner.
Buy if: You have a child who likes cows and simple physics puzzles.
Skip if: You are looking for an original or deep gaming experience.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.23Fri May 01 2020
This DONUT CLASSIC just got an update, 11 years after its iOS release! :)
- Support for the latest iOS
Hope you enjoy! And thanks to all fans who've stood by Donut Games all these years.
In a failed galactic operation, the cows of earth have ended up FLOATING AROUND IN SPACE -- encapsulated in air bubbles.
Brave space pilot, it's time to charge your jelly beam and get ready for an intergalactic mission to TELEPORT THE COWS back to earth!
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Featured by APPLE, Sept 2009, as:
- "New and Noteworthy"
- "Hot New Games"
GAME FEATURES:
- 70 Challenges: From easy starting levels to trickier puzzles as your journey progress
- A galactic mess: Tons of lost cows throughout the galaxy, waiting for you to save them!
- Zero gravity environment: Use your beams to set things in motion
- Improve your jelly shooting skills and aim for 3 STARS on all levels
- Achievements to unlock
- Spectacular, spacey soundtrack
- Strange floating items: What are bouncers and toxic skulls doing in space?
- Totally innovative, never-before-seen gameplay
- And much more...
TECH FEATURES:
- Game Center support
- MFi controller support
- ION Arcade controller support
- Universal App (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch)
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Enjoy another Donut Games release!
Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.In a failed galactic operation, the cows of earth have ended up FLOATING AROUND IN SPACE -- encapsulated in air bubbles.
Brave space pilot, it's time to charge your jelly beam and get ready for an intergalactic mission to TELEPORT THE COWS back to earth!
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Featured by APPLE, Sept 2009, as:
- "New and Noteworthy"
- "Hot New Games"
GAME FEATURES:
- 70 Challenges: From easy starting levels to trickier puzzles as your journey progress
- A galactic mess: Tons of lost cows throughout the galaxy, waiting for you to save them!
- Zero gravity environment: Use your beams to set things in motion
- Improve your jelly shooting skills and aim for 3 STARS on all levels
- Achievements to unlock
- Spectacular, spacey soundtrack
- Strange floating items: What are bouncers and toxic skulls doing in space?
- Totally innovative, never-before-seen gameplay
- And much more...
TECH FEATURES:
- Game Center support
- MFi controller support
- ION Arcade controller support
- Universal App (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch)
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Enjoy another Donut Games release!






In Cows in Space, you are tasked with rescuing cows that have been scattered across various planetary systems. Use a limited number of shots to hit each cow, navigating around planets, through wormholes, and avoiding deadly space debris. Each of the dozens of levels requires precision and logic to master.
Charming hand-drawn art style
Unique gravity-based mechanics
Over 50 challenging levels
Humorous sound effects and music
Large planets have gravitational pulls. Aim your shot slightly away from the planet to let the gravity curve your beam toward a hidden cow.
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Try to finish levels with the fewest shots possible to earn 3-star ratings and unlock bonus content.
You will need to restart the level, but there's no limit on how many times you can try!