Dye Hard is a chaotic, colorful, and surprisingly strategic take on the capture-the-flag genre. Instead of traditional weapons, you use paint guns to coat the arena and your enemies in your team's color. It feels a bit like a mobile-friendly 'Splatoon,' and that’s a very good thing.
The game shines in its simplicity: paint everything you see. The ability to submerge in your own color to move faster and reload adds a layer of depth that makes the matches feel tactical. The 3v3 format keeps the action focused, and the rounds are quick enough to be addictive. It’s one of the most vibrant and fun competitive games on the App Store right now.
Let's call a spade a spade: this is mobile Splatoon. You paint the floor, you hide in the paint, you shoot the other guys. It’s a derivative concept, but to be fair, the execution isn't half-bad. The 'fluid simulation' they boast about is actually quite satisfying to look at, and the games are short enough to keep the pace up.
But as a 40-year-old gamer, I've seen these mobile clones come and go. It lacks the polish and the 'Nintendo magic' that makes the source material so addictive. The character customization is basic, and the team-play is mostly chaotic rather than tactical. It's a fun diversion if you don't own a Switch, but it’s a pale imitation of the real thing. It’s fine for a few rounds, but don't expect a deep community or long-term support.
Performance: Occasionally heats up the phone due to the fluid physics; frame drops in heavy combat.
Buy if: You want a Splatoon-like experience on your phone.
Skip if: You prefer original concepts or high-precision shooters.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 0.10.10Mon Jul 28 2025
Minor bug fixes
Dye Hard is a PvP game where you have to paint everything around and defeat your opponents!
Grab a paint gun and an unlimited amount of dye! Capture enemy towers and bases with your team. Dye the entire territory without leaving a single blank spot!
There are three teams varying by a color of paint: red, blue, and yellow. Each team on the map has its own base, and paint-shooting towers. Your task is to capture enemy structures by drowning opponents and the battlefield in paint!
You can paint over everything around without limits, the dye never ends! In places where the paint of your team's color is spilled, you can dive into it, and move much faster, restoring health!
Dye Hard Features:
- Breathtaking graphics thanks to patented AI-powered Paintable If™ fluid simulation technology!
- Simple controls
- Unique mechanics
- Character customization
Dye Hard is a colorful game with exciting paint fights! Dye everything you see around you, drown your rivals in paint, and capture enemy bases!
Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Dye Hard is a PvP game where you have to paint everything around and defeat your opponents!
Grab a paint gun and an unlimited amount of dye! Capture enemy towers and bases with your team. Dye the entire territory without leaving a single blank spot!
There are three teams varying by a color of paint: red, blue, and yellow. Each team on the map has its own base, and paint-shooting towers. Your task is to capture enemy structures by drowning opponents and the battlefield in paint!
You can paint over everything around without limits, the dye never ends! In places where the paint of your team's color is spilled, you can dive into it, and move much faster, restoring health!
Dye Hard Features:
- Breathtaking graphics thanks to patented AI-powered Paintable If™ fluid simulation technology!
- Simple controls
- Unique mechanics
- Character customization
Dye Hard is a colorful game with exciting paint fights! Dye everything you see around you, drown your rivals in paint, and capture enemy bases!
















Get ready for a colorful blast in Dye Hard - Color War! Join a team and engage in fast-paced 3D battles where paint is your primary weapon. Spray the ground, the walls, and your opponents to claim territory for your team. The more area you paint, the stronger your team becomes. Unlock new paint guns, customize your character, and compete in vibrant arenas. It’s an easy-to-play, hard-to-master action game that's fun for everyone!
Fast-paced 3v3 battles
Satisfying paint-spraying mechanics
Multiple character classes
Vibrant, high-energy 3D graphics
Don't just shoot enemies—shoot the floor! Moving on your own color makes you faster and reloads your tank automatically.
Attack enemy bases to reduce their health. The team that covers the most percentage of the map or destroys the enemy base wins.
Simply stand on a surface that is already covered in your team's color to automatically refill your paint tank.