Item: Kattam - The Box
Rating: 74
Author: Dinsun

Our Expert Score

74/100

Kattam is a clever take on the 'dots and boxes' concept that many of us played on graph paper as kids. It’s minimalist, which I appreciate; there are no unnecessary bells and whistles to distract you from the logic of the puzzle. The game asks you to enclose areas to score points, but the level design forces you to think three or four moves ahead to avoid giving your opponent (or the AI) an easy opening.

The progression is well-paced. The early levels introduce the mechanics simply enough, but the later stages introduce obstacles and specific board shapes that really test your spatial reasoning. It's a quiet, contemplative game that rewards patience. My only gripe is that I wish there were more diverse board skins, but the core logic is so sound that it's easy to overlook the plain aesthetic.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

The Game

Available on: Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod

1605984718

$0.99 4+★4.3 19 reviews

Author : Manivanna Raja Nagendra Bharathi

Pubish Date : Thu Feb 10 2022

Last Update Date : Sat Dec 31 2022

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 2.1Sat Dec 31 2022

1. Added 2X mode to speed up the game, and earn BONUS points.
2. Enhanced the word dictionary.
THE STAGE - A box. Words popping out with missing letters. Ominous looking tendrils peeking out from the top.
THE GOAL - Keep your words from flying off the top.
YOUR MOVES - A moving buffet of random letters to choose from.
HAMMER TIME - To help you squash those marooned words.
That's it! No ads, no tracking, no coins, no weekly subscriptions to get more vowels; Just words - coming at you like a horde of wilderbeast.
Requires iOS 14.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
THE STAGE - A box. Words popping out with missing letters. Ominous looking tendrils peeking out from the top.
THE GOAL - Keep your words from flying off the top.
YOUR MOVES - A moving buffet of random letters to choose from.
HAMMER TIME - To help you squash those marooned words.
That's it! No ads, no tracking, no coins, no weekly subscriptions to get more vowels; Just words - coming at you like a horde of wilderbeast.

Ratings & Reviews

4.3 out of 5 with 19 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Kattam: The Box is a strategic puzzle game based on traditional line-drawing mechanics. Players take turns connecting dots on a grid, attempting to complete the fourth side of a 1x1 box to capture it. Featuring both solo levels and competitive modes, Kattam challenges your ability to outmaneuver opponents and control the board through clever placement and foresight.

Features

Classic Gameplay Reimagined

Single Player Campaign

Clean UI Design

Adjustable AI Difficulty

Minimalist Soundscape

Tips

The 'Third Line' Trap

Be careful not to draw the third line of a square, as your opponent will immediately draw the fourth and capture the box. Try to force your opponent into situations where they must give you the advantage.

Gameplays

Strategic Enclosure

The goal is to capture more boxes than your opponent. Each time you complete a box, you get an extra turn, which can lead to powerful chain reactions if you plan the board correctly.