Item: Avolteha
Rating: 94
Author: Dinsun

Our Site Score

94/100

Avolteha is a breathtakingly original point-and-click adventure that achieves something rare: it tells a deeply moving story entirely without words. As a critic who values narrative innovation, I was captivated by the world of Avolteha—a planet where water is a scarce commodity harvested from the clouds by giant mushrooms. You play as Paul, an inhabitant who must return to the cloud city to solve a crisis when the water source fails. The game’s commitment to 'no boring texts' is its greatest strength; every interaction and conversation is handled through hand-drawn speech bubbles and visual cues, making it universally accessible across all languages.

The art style is magnificent, featuring richly detailed scenes that look like they were pulled from a high-end illustrated storybook. The 'one-finger zoom' mechanic is a brilliant concession to mobile gaming, allowing you to easily investigate the small details of the environment without the clunkiness typical of the genre. Puzzles are logical and integrated into the world, often requiring you to interact with Paul’s friends for clues. It is a classic adventure game in the truest sense, but with a modern, polished heart that makes it suitable for the whole family. It is, quite simply, a must-play masterpiece of indie game design.

Reviewed on: Sun Jun 01 2025

Dinsun Review

Dinsun here. Avolteha is a breath of fresh air in a market dominated by noise. It’s a quiet, contemplative adventure that trusts the player's eyes and brain. The lack of dialogue isn't a gimmick; it’s a design choice that forces you to actually pay attention to the world Paul inhabits. The puzzles are generally logical, though a few are a bit obscure in their visual communication.

I appreciate the craftsmanship here. The world feels alien yet consistent. It’s a shorter experience, but I’d rather have two hours of meaningful gameplay than forty hours of filler. It’s a bit conservative in its mechanical approach—standard point-and-click stuff—but it’s executed with such sincerity that it’s hard not to recommend to fans of the genre. It's a 'purer' kind of game that reminds me why I started playing in the first place.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Beautiful, unique hand-drawn art
Clever, text-free storytelling
Genuinely creative alien world

Short overall length
Some puzzle solutions are a bit obtuse
No hint system for the truly stuck

Technical Report

Performance: Flawless performance; the art scales beautifully on Retina displays.

Accessibility:

Audience Fit

Buy if: You enjoy atmospheric adventure games like Machinarium or Samorost.

Skip if: You need fast action or clear instructions on what to do next.

Similar Games:

Machinarium
Samorost 3
Botanicula

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old critical gamer
Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
Playtime: 4 hours
Status: Finished the game twice to find secrets.

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

1383713838

$5.99 4+★4.2 51 reviews

Author : Roman Jahn

Pubish Date : Tue Apr 26 2022

Last Update Date : Mon Jun 02 2025

Support Languages : English, Arabic, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Norwegian Bokmål, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Simplified Chinese, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese

Genres :

Version 1.06Mon Jun 02 2025

Fixed IPAD Pro 11" M4
AVOLTEHA
The extraordinary planet where Paul embarks on his greatest adventure.
Avolteha is covered by landscapes full of sand, rock and volcanoes. One element you look for in vain here. Water - the source of all life. The only water is found in the clouds that pass over Avolteha.
The only way to get this precious commodity is a type of mushroom that can extract the water.
The inhabitants of Avolteha therefore began many years ago to build their settlement around those mushrooms. Over time, however, the mushrooms began to sprout their roots higher and higher.
To restore the water supply, Paul and his friends built a connection from the new cloud city downwards.
In the meantime, Paul no longer lives in the city. Now, however, he received a letter. His friends needed his help. The water source had gone out once again.
What happened?
Paul's greatest adventure is ahead of him. The great riddle of Avolteha is waiting for him and wants to be solved. It must be solved - for the good of all the inhabitants of this wonderful planet.
ABOUT THE GAME
Avolteha is a classic point & click adventure game for the whole family.
GAME CONTROLS
Paul can easily pocket items along the way and take them with him on his journey. Find out where these items can be used. If Paul gets stuck, he still has his friends. Maybe they will give him a decisive clue. An interactive game experience by touch.
NO BORING TEXTS
No endless dialogues. Conversations can be followed through hand-drawn speech bubbles without text. A game that overcomes language barriers and can be played by anyone.
iCLOUD CONNECTION
Avolteha is playable with 4 players simultaneously. The game states can be easily changed via the slots. In addition, all 4 slots are synchronised via iCloud.
FOR NUMEROUS DEVICES
The game is playable on iPad as well as iPhone. Lowest requirement: iPad Air or iPhone 6s or higher. All newer devices are supported.
ZOOM FOR THE IPHONE
Constantly zoom in with two fingers, move a section and then zoom out again with two fingers? Not with Avolteha. With only one finger, you can intuitively zoom in, move and zoom out again. Discover the many details in the magnificently designed scenes.
Requires iOS 15.6 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Now with hand-drawn help as of version 1.04.
AVOLTEHA
The extraordinary planet where Paul embarks on his greatest adventure.
Avolteha is covered by landscapes full of sand, rock and volcanoes. One element you look for in vain here. Water - the source of all life. The only water is found in the clouds that pass over Avolteha.
The only way to get this precious commodity is a type of mushroom that can extract the water.
The inhabitants of Avolteha therefore began many years ago to build their settlement around those mushrooms. Over time, however, the mushrooms began to sprout their roots higher and higher.
To restore the water supply, Paul and his friends built a connection from the new cloud city downwards.
In the meantime, Paul no longer lives in the city. Now, however, he received a letter. His friends needed his help. The water source had gone out once again.
What happened?
Paul's greatest adventure is ahead of him. The great riddle of Avolteha is waiting for him and wants to be solved. It must be solved - for the good of all the inhabitants of this wonderful planet.
ABOUT THE GAME
Avolteha is a classic point & click adventure game for the whole family.
GAME CONTROLS
Paul can easily pocket items along the way and take them with him on his journey. Find out where these items can be used. If Paul gets stuck, he still has his friends. Maybe they will give him a decisive clue. An interactive game experience by touch.
NO BORING TEXTS
No endless dialogues. Conversations can be followed through hand-drawn speech bubbles without text. A game that overcomes language barriers and can be played by anyone.
iCLOUD CONNECTION
Avolteha is playable with 4 players simultaneously. The game states can be easily changed via the slots. In addition, all 4 slots are synchronised via iCloud.
FOR NUMEROUS DEVICES
The game is playable on iPad as well as iPhone. Lowest requirement: iPad Air or iPhone 6s or higher. All newer devices are supported.
ZOOM FOR THE IPHONE
Constantly zoom in with two fingers, move a section and then zoom out again with two fingers? Not with Avolteha. With only one finger, you can intuitively zoom in, move and zoom out again. Discover the many details in the magnificently designed scenes.

Ratings & Reviews

4.2 out of 5 with 51 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Avolteha is an extraordinary point-and-click adventure game set on a unique planet where water only exists in the clouds. Join Paul as he journeys to a magnificent cloud city to solve a mystery and restore the water supply for his people. The game features a unique wordless storytelling method, using hand-drawn speech bubbles and visual cues to overcome language barriers. With intuitive touch controls, a specialized zoom system for mobile, and gorgeous, detailed environments, Avolteha offers a classic adventure experience for the whole family. Synchronize your progress across devices via iCloud and enjoy a truly universal tale.

Features

Captivating wordless narrative via visual cues

Stunningly detailed hand-drawn environments

Intuitive one-finger zoom and touch controls

iCloud synchronization for up to 4 players

Classic point-and-click puzzles for all ages

Tips

Visual Puzzle Solving

Since there is no text, pay close attention to the icons in speech bubbles. They often depict a specific item or location that Paul needs to visit to progress the story.

Promotion Videos

Avolteha: iOS Gameplay Walkthrough Part 1 (by Roman Jahn / Picopeople) - YouTube

News on this game

Avolteha（アボルテハ）のレビューと序盤攻略

iPhone、Android向けスマホゲーム「Avolteha（アボルテハ）」の編集部レビューです。ゲームアプリの詳細や評価、攻略情報を紹介しています。

アプリゲット - Wed Jul 27 2022

Gameplays

One-Finger Zoom Mechanic

Use one finger to zoom in on specific areas of the screen to find small interactive items. This is essential for discovering the many hidden details in the settlement scenes.