Up Left Out is a masterclass in minimalist puzzle design. Developed by Maciej Targoni, it strips away everything that usually clutters the mobile gaming experienceβthere are no menus to navigate, no timers to stress over, and absolutely no ads to interrupt your flow. From the moment you launch the app, you are greeted with a series of sliding tile and peg puzzles that feel tactile and deliberate. The goal is simple: unlock and move pieces to clear them from the board, but the execution requires a deep level of spatial reasoning that feels incredibly rewarding.
What truly elevates this experience is the atmosphere. The ambient soundtrack by Wojciech Wasiak provides a meditative backdrop that turns a potentially frustrating brain-teaser into a zen-like session. The difficulty curve is perfectly tuned; it introduces new mechanics subtly without ever needing a word of text to explain them. Itβs the kind of game that respects the player's intelligence while providing a soothing escape. If you're a fan of Hook or Klocki, this is a mandatory addition to your library.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.66Fri Aug 15 2025
- Bug fixes
A relaxing, minimalistic puzzle game where your goal is to unlock all the pieces on the board.
As always, the game has no ads, no time limits, no scoring and even no text. The peaceful gameplay is accompanied by a meditative soundtrack created by Wojciech Wasiak.
- Relaxing
- Minimal
- Simple
- No ads
- Created by one person
- Can be played without internet
- Great meditative, ambient soundtrack
Feel free to check out my other games at https://www.rainbowtrain.eu/
Requires iOSΒ 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPodΒ touch.Unlock peg puzzles.
A relaxing, minimalistic puzzle game where your goal is to unlock all the pieces on the board.
As always, the game has no ads, no time limits, no scoring and even no text. The peaceful gameplay is accompanied by a meditative soundtrack created by Wojciech Wasiak.
- Relaxing
- Minimal
- Simple
- No ads
- Created by one person
- Can be played without internet
- Great meditative, ambient soundtrack
Feel free to check out my other games at https://www.rainbowtrain.eu/










Up Left Out is a minimalist puzzle game that focuses on the simple joy of unlocking and moving pieces on a board. With no high scores or time limits, players can immerse themselves in handcrafted logic puzzles. The game features a unique, tactile art style and a soothing ambient soundtrack, offering a distraction-free experience that rewards calm experimentation.
Zero ads or in-app purchases
Meditative ambient soundtrack
Tactile sliding mechanics
No text or language barriers
Look for pieces that aren't blocked by pegs or adjacent tiles. Slide them to free up space, eventually allowing the 'locked' elements to be released from the board.
Developer Maciej Targoni gets straight to the point with his games. Klocki, HOOK and PUSH were simply named, minimally styled puzzlers with...
Pocket Gamer Sun Jul 29 2018
The game utilizes a 'discovery' mechanic where mechanics are taught through play rather than tutorials. There is no penalty for wrong moves, encouraging trial and error.
No, Up Left Out can be played entirely offline once downloaded.