Milo and the Magpies is a rare gem in the point-and-click genre that feels more like a living painting than a traditional video game. Every single frame is hand-painted by artist Johan Scherft, and the level of detail is staggering. You play as Milo, a charming cat trying to find his way home across nine neighboring gardens, each with its own unique personality and set of quirky human (and animal) inhabitants.
The puzzles are gentle but clever, focusing on environmental interaction rather than obscure inventory combinations. It’s a short experience—perfect for a single sitting—but it leaves a lasting impression through its atmospheric soundtrack and heartwarming narrative. There’s no pressure or 'game over' screens, just a pure, artistic exploration of a neighborhood through a cat's eyes. It is, quite simply, one of the most beautiful and relaxing games available on the App Store.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.6Wed Jun 22 2022
Thank you for playing Milo and the Magpies, we fixed some bugs in this new version!
Milo, a curious and adventurous cat, needs to find his way home after an encounter with some pesky magpies. Help Milo sneak through the gardens of his neighbours by exploring and solving the various puzzles you come across. Can you outsmart the pestering magpies and guide Milo back home?
Milo and the Magpies is an atmospheric point-and-click adventure game created by artist Johan Scherft, who beautifully hand-painted and animated all backgrounds and characters.
Features:
■ Relaxing yet stimulating game-play
Get Milo across 9 unique gardens by interacting with the environment and solving small point and click / hidden-object puzzles.
■ Captivating artistic atmosphere
Each hand-painted garden Milo has to sneak through has its own unique personality, style and collection of fun characters for you to meet and interact with.
■ Atmospheric soundtrack
Each garden has its own theme song composed by Victor Butzelaar.
■ Average playtime: 1.5 hours
Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone SE (1st generation), iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPad Air, iPad Air Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 2 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 3 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 4, iPad mini 4 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (9.7‑inch), iPad Pro (9.7‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (5th generation), iPad (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (2nd generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (2nd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (10.5‑inch), iPad Pro (10.5‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (6th generation), iPad (6th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch), iPad Pro (11‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (5th generation), iPad mini (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (7th generation), iPad (7th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation), iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (4th generation), iPad Air (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (8th generation), iPad (8th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation), iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (6th generation), iPad mini (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (9th generation), iPad (9th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (5th generation), iPad Air (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (10th generation), iPad (10th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation), iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M2), iPad Air 11-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M2), iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M4), iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M4), iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (A17 Pro), iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (A16), iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M3), iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M3), iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M5), iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M5), iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPod touch (6th generation), and iPod touch (7th generation).Milo and the Magpies is an atmospheric point-and-click adventure game from artist Johan Scherft. Help Milo navigate 9 unique gardens while avoiding the pesky magpies!
Milo, a curious and adventurous cat, needs to find his way home after an encounter with some pesky magpies. Help Milo sneak through the gardens of his neighbours by exploring and solving the various puzzles you come across. Can you outsmart the pestering magpies and guide Milo back home?
Milo and the Magpies is an atmospheric point-and-click adventure game created by artist Johan Scherft, who beautifully hand-painted and animated all backgrounds and characters.
Features:
■ Relaxing yet stimulating game-play
Get Milo across 9 unique gardens by interacting with the environment and solving small point and click / hidden-object puzzles.
■ Captivating artistic atmosphere
Each hand-painted garden Milo has to sneak through has its own unique personality, style and collection of fun characters for you to meet and interact with.
■ Atmospheric soundtrack
Each garden has its own theme song composed by Victor Butzelaar.
■ Average playtime: 1.5 hours












Created by artist Johan Scherft, Milo and the Magpies is an atmospheric point-and-click hidden object game. Follow Milo, a curious cat who gets lost after an encounter with some pestering magpies. Sneak through nine unique gardens by interacting with the environment and solving puzzles to guide Milo back to his home. Every background and character is beautifully hand-painted and animated.
Stunning hand-painted art by Johan Scherft
Relaxing yet stimulating point-and-click gameplay
9 unique gardens to explore
Original atmospheric soundtrack for each level
If you're stuck, try clicking on different animals or objects in the background. Often, causing a small distraction like scaring a bird or moving a garden tool will clear a path for Milo.
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The gameplay focuses on observation. Players must find specific hidden objects or trigger sequences of events across 9 distinct gardens to progress the story.
The game is a short, curated experience that typically takes between 30 to 60 minutes to complete, making it perfect for a relaxing break.