Quell Zen is the pinnacle of the Quell series, offering a meditative yet deeply challenging puzzle experience. The mechanic is deceptively simple: you slide a raindrop across a grid, and it only stops when it hits an obstacle. Your goal is to collect pearls in as few moves as possible. What starts as a simple logic exercise quickly evolves into a complex dance of moving blocks, portals, and gates.
The 'Zen' in the title isn't just for show. The soundtrack is incredibly soothing, and the visual design—reminiscent of a peaceful Japanese garden—creates an atmosphere of calm. It’s one of the few games that can make you feel more relaxed after playing, even when the puzzles reach a high level of difficulty. It’s a must-have for puzzle fans who value atmosphere as much as logic.
Quell Zen is the pinnacle of the series. I appreciate a puzzle game that doesn't scream for my attention with flashing lights and timed bonuses. It’s quiet, it’s thoughtful, and the difficulty curve is perfectly tuned. As a more conservative gamer, I value the clean aesthetic and the focus on pure logic. It’s the kind of game that actually feels like it’s sharpening your mind rather than just wasting your time.
Performance: Extremely polished; zero bugs encountered.
Buy if: You enjoy contemplative, high-quality logic puzzles.
Skip if: You prefer high-action games or fast-paced challenges.
Available on: Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.03Thu Jan 23 2020
Updated for iOS 13
Quell Zen - the very embodiment of relaxing logic games - features over 200 beautifully crafted challenges.
This serene puzzler has you guiding raindrops through a series of colorful mazes. Enhanced by atmospheric orchestral music, the game's subtle, sophisticated mechanics evolve as you navigate its many levels, delivering an absorbing experience that's familiar but always fresh.
Set against a narrative of a Japanese family divided, Quell Zen will take you on an unforgettable journey. Step inside this beautiful world today.
* Universal for Apple TV, iPhone/iPod and iPad.
Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Quell Zen - the very embodiment of relaxing logic games - features over 200 beautifully crafted challenges.
This serene puzzler has you guiding raindrops through a series of colorful mazes. Enhanced by atmospheric orchestral music, the game's subtle, sophisticated mechanics evolve as you navigate its many levels, delivering an absorbing experience that's familiar but always fresh.
Set against a narrative of a Japanese family divided, Quell Zen will take you on an unforgettable journey. Step inside this beautiful world today.










Quell Zen is the ultimate 'Zen' puzzler. Guide a droplet of water through a series of increasingly complex mazes. Featuring over 200 levels, a beautiful orchestral score, and a narrative that unfolds as you solve puzzles, it offers a deeply rewarding and peaceful gaming experience.
Over 200 hand-crafted puzzles
Stunning hand-painted art style
Soothing original soundtrack
Integrated hint system
Each level has a 'perfect move' count. To earn the gold medal, you must find the most efficient path through the obstacles.
UPDATE: The people behind Quell Memento reckon it will launch on PlayStation Vita late May. Fallen Tree Games told Eurogamer the puzzle game...
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The follow-up to our favorite zen puzzle game, Quell.
AppAdvice - Sun Sep 13 2020
Learn to use the environment: switch gates, teleporters, and spikes can either help or hinder your progress depending on your timing.
It is the fourth game in the Quell series, but you can play it perfectly well without having played the previous titles.