Item: Color Spreads
Rating: 72
Author: Dinsun

Our Site Score

72/100

Color Spreads is a minimalist's dream when it comes to puzzle games. It’s based on a simple 'flood fill' or 'expansion' mechanic where you have to cover a board in color using specific blocks. The beauty lies in the constraints—you only have a certain number of moves or specific directions the color can flow. It’s very meditative, especially with the clean aesthetic and the soft sound effects that accompany each successful spread.

The difficulty curve is excellently paced. It introduces new mechanics, like blockages or multi-color blending, just as you start to master the previous levels. It’s the kind of game that is perfect for 'brain training' because it requires you to visualize the entire board's solution before you make your first tap. It's ad-supported, but the puzzles are engaging enough that it never feels like a chore to play.

Reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

Dinsun Review

I don't mind a simple puzzle game when I’m waiting for a meeting. Color Spreads is fine. It doesn't have an epic story, and it doesn't try to sell me a season pass. You just fill in the colors. The logic is sound, and the difficulty scales at a reasonable pace. It’s a 'zen' experience, though I personally find the lack of a real fail state a bit boring.

It’s the kind of game that used to be a Flash game back in the day. It’s well-made for what it is, but it’s very forgettable. You’ll play it for a few days, finish a bunch of levels, and then delete it when you need space for something more substantial. It’s competent, but it lacks that 'hook' that makes a puzzle game truly great.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Intuitive mechanics
No high-pressure timers

Very basic presentation
Lacks challenge for hardcore puzzle fans
Repetitive after the first 50 levels

Technical Report

Performance: Perfect performance; no bugs encountered.

Accessibility:

Colorblind-friendly modes (symbols on colors)

Audience Fit

Buy if: You want something quiet and logical to do with your hands.

Skip if: You want excitement, competition, or visual flair.

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Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative hardcore gamer
Hardware: iPhone 13 Pro
Playtime: 3 hours
Status: Finished 100 levels

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

1630151901

Free13+★2.5 33 reviews

Author : ozan akbaba

Pubish Date : Wed Jun 22 2022

Last Update Date : Thu Aug 18 2022

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 2.8Thu Aug 18 2022

Bug fixed
Upgrade your balls to smash more around.
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Requires iOS 11.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Upgrade your balls to smash more around.
Increase your income, strength,speed with more balls!
Make your best strategy for spread faster!

Ratings & Reviews

2.5 out of 5 with 33 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 13+

Color Spreads is a minimalist puzzle game that focuses on spatial reasoning and color theory. Players must tap on specific nodes to cause color to flow across a grid, attempting to fill the entire board within the allotted moves. As levels progress, obstacles and complex patterns emerge, requiring careful planning and a deep understanding of the board's geometry. It is a peaceful, intellectually stimulating experience.

Features

Hundreds of handcrafted puzzles

Clean and vibrant minimalist UI

Relaxing atmospheric music

Challenging move-limited levels

Intuitive one-tap gameplay

Tips

Visualize the Flow

Before you tap, look at the arrows on the nodes. These indicate the direction the color will spread. Try to find the 'Corner nodes' first, as filling the edges makes the center much easier to solve.

Promotion Videos

Color Spreads (by ozan akbaba) IOS Gameplay Video (HD) - YouTube

Gameplays

Color Overlap

In later levels, you can overlap colors to create new shades. Use this to solve puzzles that require a specific 'mixed' color to fill a certain zone of the board.