Quarta in IOS

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Our Expert Score

74/100

Quarta is a minimalist's dream. It takes the core concept of spatial reasoning and strips away every possible distraction. The game is all about moving colored tiles into their designated spots, but the catch is in how those tiles interact. It starts off simple enough to be relaxing, but the difficulty curve is steep, eventually requiring some serious mental gymnastics.

While it might not have the flashy graphics of big-budget titles, its clean design and soothing soundscape make it a great 'zen' experience. It’s perfect for the morning commute or a quiet evening. It doesn't pressure you with timers, which allows you to really sit and think about each move. It's a solid, well-crafted puzzle game that delivers exactly what it promises without any unnecessary filler.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

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Quarta is an original digital board game with a unique generative soundtrack, designed and created by Kennerspiel des Jahres nominated game designer Brett J. Gilbert and musician, software designer and Bloom co-creator Peter Chilvers.

Two players take turns to place tiles, build areas of coloured ‘quarta’s, and claim those areas to control the three colours. Each game lasts only a few minutes, and is played until the tiles fill a 5×5 square. The winner is the player who controls the most colours at the end of the game.

But Quarta is also something more. As you play, Quarta creates a totally unique piece of music – an individual soundtrack for every game – driven by the arrangement of areas built by the players.

"Both challenging to the mind and relaxing at the same time, the perfect form of gaming." AppAdvice

KEY FEATURES

• Designed for digital: A brand new two-player tile game created especially for iOS.

• Simple, engaging gameplay: Tutorial gets you playing in 60 seconds. A game takes a few minutes.

• Unique generative soundtrack: A new piece of music created every time you play.

• Sophisticated, dynamic AI: In ‘Solo’ mode, players will discover a strong, adaptive AI opponent, which refines its play as they improve and provides a satisfying opponent for even the most experienced players.

• Listen mode: In ‘Listen’ mode players can simply watch and enjoy a unique piece of generative music.

ABOUT THE CREATORS

Brett J. Gilbert (game design & visual design) is a professional game designer. His first board game, Divinare, published by Asmodee in 2012, was recommended by the Spiel des Jahres 2013 jury. Elysium, published in 2015 by Space Cowboys, has been nominated for the Kennerspiel des Jahres award. Quarta is his first digital game.

Peter Chilvers (iOS development & soundtrack design) is a musician and software designer. Best known for creating the iOS apps Bloom, Trope and Scape with Brian Eno, he has also toured with Karl Hyde (Underworld) and recorded a number of albums with vocalist Tim Bowness.


Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Quarta is an original digital board game with a unique generative soundtrack, designed and created by Kennerspiel des Jahres nominated game designer Brett J. Gilbert and musician, software designer and Bloom co-creator Peter Chilvers.

Two players take turns to place tiles, build areas of coloured ‘quarta’s, and claim those areas to control the three colours. Each game lasts only a few minutes, and is played until the tiles fill a 5×5 square. The winner is the player who controls the most colours at the end of the game.

But Quarta is also something more. As you play, Quarta creates a totally unique piece of music – an individual soundtrack for every game – driven by the arrangement of areas built by the players.

"Both challenging to the mind and relaxing at the same time, the perfect form of gaming." AppAdvice

KEY FEATURES

• Designed for digital: A brand new two-player tile game created especially for iOS.

• Simple, engaging gameplay: Tutorial gets you playing in 60 seconds. A game takes a few minutes.

• Unique generative soundtrack: A new piece of music created every time you play.

• Sophisticated, dynamic AI: In ‘Solo’ mode, players will discover a strong, adaptive AI opponent, which refines its play as they improve and provides a satisfying opponent for even the most experienced players.

• Listen mode: In ‘Listen’ mode players can simply watch and enjoy a unique piece of generative music.

ABOUT THE CREATORS

Brett J. Gilbert (game design & visual design) is a professional game designer. His first board game, Divinare, published by Asmodee in 2012, was recommended by the Spiel des Jahres 2013 jury. Elysium, published in 2015 by Space Cowboys, has been nominated for the Kennerspiel des Jahres award. Quarta is his first digital game.

Peter Chilvers (iOS development & soundtrack design) is a musician and software designer. Best known for creating the iOS apps Bloom, Trope and Scape with Brian Eno, he has also toured with Karl Hyde (Underworld) and recorded a number of albums with vocalist Tim Bowness.


Ratings & Reviews

5 out of 5 with 10 Counts
Age Rating 4+

Screenshots

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Quarta is a sleek, minimalist puzzle game that focuses on spatial logic and movement. Players must guide colored elements to their targets by navigating through increasingly complex boards. The game emphasizes clean design, intuitive swipe controls, and a relaxing atmosphere, offering a pure puzzle experience without the distraction of timers or ads.

Features

1

Over 100 hand-crafted levels

2

Minimalist and clean visual design

3

No timers or high-pressure mechanics

4

Relaxing ambient soundtrack

5

Intuitive swipe-to-move controls

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No, you can take as many moves as you need to solve each puzzle.

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