Scalak in IOS

Fulfilling puzzle game.

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Site Score

94/100

Scalak is one of those rare puzzle games that feels like it’s massaging your brain. There are no timers, no scores, and no punishing mechanics—just the pure, tactile satisfaction of fitting complex geometric shapes together. The spatial awareness required for the 90 levels is perfectly balanced; it’s never so hard that you want to quit, but always clever enough to make you feel like a genius when the pieces finally click into place.

The minimalist design is gorgeous, and the way the game introduces new mechanics—like rotation or pattern matching—without a single line of tutorial text is a masterclass in game design. It’s incredibly polished, and the 'crunchy' sound effects when a piece locks in are immensely rewarding. If you’ve played the developer’s other hits like PUSH or Zenge, you know exactly what to expect: a high-quality, relaxing, and deeply fulfilling logic experience.

Reviewed on: Tue Feb 25 2025
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Dinsun Review

This is what I’m talking about. No energy bars, no daily login bonuses, just a set of puzzles that challenge your brain. Scalak is clean, quiet, and satisfying. It’s the kind of game that makes you feel smarter for solving a level rather than just lucky. Dinsun appreciates the lack of clutter here; it’s pure, distilled gameplay.

The 3D rotation and shape-matching feel tactile and right. It’s a short experience—you’ll finish it in an afternoon—but it’s an afternoon well spent. It doesn't overstay its welcome or try to sell you 'hint packs.' My only complaint is that I wanted another 90 levels immediately after finishing the last one. It’s rare to find a mobile game this honest.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Elegant, minimalist design
  • Satisfying 'click' logic
  • No microtransactions
  • Relatively short
  • Low replay value once solved
  • No hint system for the truly stuck

Technical Report

Performance: Perfect performance; includes a High Quality (HQ) toggle to save battery.

Accessibility:
  • Simple One-Touch Controls
  • High Contrast

Audience Fit

Buy if: You love spatial puzzles and appreciate clean, minimalist aesthetics.

Skip if: You need a narrative or high-octane action to stay engaged.

Similar Games:
  • Zenge
  • Art of Gravity
  • Knotfun

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun
  • Hardware: iPhone 13
  • Playtime: 3 hours
  • Status: Finished All 90 Levels

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.06Wed Jun 27 2018

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

iCloud fix.


Hey, Hamster here. I made PUSH, Zenge and Art Of Gravity.

GOAL: Fill up the figures. Relax. Have fun.

HOW TO DO THAT?

-Match shapes.

-Find patterns.

-Use spatial awareness.

-A bit of rotation and logical thinking.

Scalak contains 90 levels and is packed with ever evolving game flow that will let you feel quite good about yourself.

- To save battery use the HQ icon in menu.

Have fun playing.

Thanks for your support!

Cheers,

Hamster


Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Fulfilling puzzle game.

Hey, Hamster here. I made PUSH, Zenge and Art Of Gravity.

GOAL: Fill up the figures. Relax. Have fun.

HOW TO DO THAT?

-Match shapes.

-Find patterns.

-Use spatial awareness.

-A bit of rotation and logical thinking.

Scalak contains 90 levels and is packed with ever evolving game flow that will let you feel quite good about yourself.

- To save battery use the HQ icon in menu.

Have fun playing.

Thanks for your support!

Cheers,

Hamster


Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5 with 4339 Counts
Age Rating 4+

Screenshots

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Created by the developer of PUSH and Zenge, Scalak is a logic puzzle game designed to be a relaxing yet engaging experience. Your goal is to fill up various 3D figures by matching shapes, finding patterns, and using spatial rotation. With 90 levels and a constantly evolving flow of mechanics, Scalak offers a satisfying sense of progression and calm, making it a perfect title for puzzle lovers.

Features

1

90 hand-crafted levels

2

No timers or high-pressure mechanics

3

Minimalist 3D graphics

4

Evolving gameplay mechanics

5

Battery-saving HQ mode

Tips

Promotion Videos

Scalak: iOS iPhone Gameplay Walkthrough (by Michał Pawlowski) - YouTube

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No, Scalak is a premium, ad-free experience.

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