Item: SNIKS
Rating: 83
Author: Dinsun

Our Site Score

83/100

SNIKS is a delightfully colorful and clever puzzle game that feels like a cross between Snake and a Rubik's Cube. You control several multi-colored caterpillars (SNIKS) that need to eat specific fruits while avoiding getting tangled up in each other. The mechanic of moving them across a grid while their bodies occupy multiple spaces creates some truly brain-bending logic puzzles.

The game is incredibly polished, with a smooth, tactile feel to the movement and a vibrant aesthetic that pops off the screen. It starts simple enough, but by the later levels, you'll be spending minutes just staring at the screen trying to visualize the sequence of moves needed to untie the snik-knot. It’s a premium experience that respects your time and intelligence, making it a standout in the crowded puzzle genre.

Reviewed on: Tue May 14 2024

Dinsun Review

Dinsun. This is more like it. SNIKS is a proper indie puzzle game. No ads, no fluff, just clever mechanics. It starts simple, but by level 50, you're really having to visualize several moves ahead. The art style is charming and the music doesn't grate on the nerves. It’s a bit short, but I’d rather have a tight, well-designed hour than 100 hours of mindless filler. A rare gem in a sea of junk.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Elegant mechanics
Beautiful art style
No microtransactions

Relatively short
Steep difficulty curve later on
Limited replay value once solved

Technical Report

Performance: Perfect performance; clean transitions.

Accessibility:

Colorblind mode for snake colors
Undo button

Audience Fit

Buy if: You enjoy high-quality, logic-based puzzles like 'Snakebird' or 'Baba Is You'.

Skip if: You want fast action or high-octane gameplay.

Similar Games:

Snakebird
Cosmic Express
A Good Snowman Is Hard To Build

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative critic
Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
Playtime: 3 hours
Status: Completed all levels

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

1425793639

$2.99 4+★4.8 319 reviews

Author : Shelly Alon

Pubish Date : Mon Aug 05 2019

Last Update Date : Mon Aug 26 2019

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 1.06Mon Aug 26 2019

Perfomance improvements!
Are they caterpillars? Are they worms? They’re SNIKS! Multicoloured little snakes, indulging in fruits. Some of them are into strawberries, others into pears and all the other good stuff. There’s only one problem: They keep getting in one another‘s way while eating. Your task: Untie the Gordian Knot of SNIKS and help them eat all the fruits.
SNIKS is something for your brain, making you puzzle your way through 110 handcrafted levels. SNIKS is also a feast for the eyes: Tasty fruits, hand-drawn environments and colorful sniks form a beautiful fruit salad.
Start puzzling now!
° iCloud-saving
° A game by Shelly Alon
° Music by Tom Schley (Silkersoft)
Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Are they caterpillars? Are they worms? They’re SNIKS! Multicoloured little snakes, indulging in fruits. Some of them are into strawberries, others into pears and all the other good stuff. There’s only one problem: They keep getting in one another‘s way while eating. Your task: Untie the Gordian Knot of SNIKS and help them eat all the fruits.
SNIKS is something for your brain, making you puzzle your way through 110 handcrafted levels. SNIKS is also a feast for the eyes: Tasty fruits, hand-drawn environments and colorful sniks form a beautiful fruit salad.
Start puzzling now!
° iCloud-saving
° A game by Shelly Alon
° Music by Tom Schley (Silkersoft)

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5 with 319 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

SNIKS is a unique puzzle game that requires logic and spatial awareness. Control various caterpillars, each with its own color, and move them around the grid to reach the fruits. The challenge lies in the fact that they often block each other’s paths. With over 110 levels, SNIKS offers a vibrant, brain-teasing experience for players of all ages.

Features

110 handcrafted puzzle levels

Vibrant and colorful art style

Intuitive touch controls

Increasingly complex logic puzzles

Relaxing atmosphere and sound

Tips

Untangling the SNIKS

If two SNIKS are overlapping, move one to a free space to clear the path. Remember that their bodies follow their heads, so plan your turns carefully!