Item: Oberty
Rating: 88
Author: Dinsun

Our Expert Score

88/100

Oberty is a masterclass in minimalist puzzle design. The core concept revolves around the XOR (Exclusive OR) logic of overlapping geometric shapes. When two shapes overlap, the intersecting area disappears, creating a new silhouette that you must match to a target goal. It sounds simple, but the mental gymnastics required for the later levels are intense. It’s one of those rare games that makes you feel like a genius when you finally 'see' the solution.

The presentation is flawless—crisp lines, a soothing color palette, and a complete lack of intrusive ads or timers. It’s a pure, meditative experience. While the difficulty curve can occasionally feel like a brick wall, the lack of pressure allows you to experiment freely. For fans of games like 'LYNE' or 'KAMI,' Oberty is an essential addition to your library. It’s a polished, premium-feeling app that respects the player's intelligence.

Dinsun reviewed on: Thu Jul 04 2024

The Game

Available on: Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod

6444231671

$2.99 4+★4.9 16 reviews

Author : Dmytro Denys

Pubish Date : Tue Sep 19 2023

Last Update Date : Fri Jan 23 2026

Support Languages : English, Arabic, Bulgarian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Norwegian Bokmål, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Simplified Chinese, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese

Genres :

Version 1.2.1Fri Jan 23 2026

1.2.1:
Bug fixes and performance improvements
1.2.0:
I worked a lot to make cards feel real but stay minimalist. Also optimize and add some details.
Improved animations and sounds.
Added new scene animation after chapter complete, if you want see it again just solve last level in solved chapter!
** Most Anticipated Game – Indie Cup Ukraine’23 **
** OFFICIAL SELECTION, DAY OF THE DEVS, THE GAME AWARDS EDITION 2023 **
Oberty is a minimalist shape-blending puzzle.
Rotate and blend cards with XOR rule: "Black + Black = White".
• 200+ puzzles to complete
• Meditative
• Minimal
• Monochromatic
• Relaxing and atmospheric original soundtrack
• Inclusive color schemes for people with visual impairment
• Level editor, create and share you cards with friends
• No ads
LEVEL EDITOR
Create your own unique level-cards, share it to your friends by sending picture. To play level simply load it from picture of level-card.
Requires iOS 16 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
** Most Anticipated Game – Indie Cup Ukraine’23 **
** OFFICIAL SELECTION, DAY OF THE DEVS, THE GAME AWARDS EDITION 2023 **
Oberty is a minimalist shape-blending puzzle.
Rotate and blend cards with XOR rule: "Black + Black = White".
• 200+ puzzles to complete
• Meditative
• Minimal
• Monochromatic
• Relaxing and atmospheric original soundtrack
• Inclusive color schemes for people with visual impairment
• Level editor, create and share you cards with friends
• No ads
LEVEL EDITOR
Create your own unique level-cards, share it to your friends by sending picture. To play level simply load it from picture of level-card.

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5 with 16 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Oberty is a mind-bending puzzle game that tasks players with combining various geometric shapes to match a specific target. The twist lies in its XOR logic: where shapes overlap, they negate each other, creating complex negative spaces and intricate new forms. With its clean aesthetic, relaxing atmosphere, and over 100 hand-crafted puzzles, Oberty offers a sophisticated challenge for logic enthusiasts.

Features

Unique XOR-based puzzle mechanics

Over 120 challenging levels

Beautiful minimalist art style

No ads or in-app purchases

Relaxing atmospheric soundtrack

Tips

Understanding XOR Logic

The key to Oberty is remembering that 'Black + Black = White.' If you need a hole in the middle of a square, you must place another identical shape directly over it. Work backward from the goal silhouette to identify which base shapes are hidden within it.

Promotion Videos

Oberty (by Dmytro Denys) IOS Gameplay Video (HD) - YouTube

News on this game

Ukrainian minimalist puzzle game Oberty is now available on Steam and App Store

Oberty, a minimalist puzzle game by Odesa-based Dmytro Denys, is now available on Steam and the Apple App Store.

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The game is easy to pick up and learn and offers a number of different color schemes for anyone with a visual impairment.

AppAdvice - Tue Sep 30 2025

Gameplays

Rotating and Layering

Later levels introduce rotation. Always look at the angles of the goal image; often, the solution requires a shape to be placed at a 45-degree offset to create the sharp points needed for the final form.