Item: Vortigo - The Bubble Shooter
Rating: 74
Author: Dinsun

Our Expert Score

74/100

Vortigo takes the classic bubble shooter formula and adds a literal twist with its rotating center. This small change completely alters your strategy; you can't just aim for the top, you have to anticipate how the entire mass will shift when your bubble hits. It's a great 'coffee break' game that offers enough challenge to keep your brain engaged without being overly stressful.

The visuals are clean and the 'pop' sounds are satisfying, which is half the battle in this genre. While it doesn't reinvent the wheel, the physics are solid and the level progression feels fair. If you're tired of the standard clones and want a shooter that requires a bit more spatial awareness, Vortigo is a solid pick.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

The Game

Available on: Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, iPod

910593325

$0.99 4+★4.6 29 reviews

Author : Raffaele D'Amato

Pubish Date : Fri Sep 14 2018

Last Update Date : Fri Dec 17 2021

Support Languages : English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Genres :

Version 2.0.2Fri Dec 17 2021

• Optimized for the new Apple Watch
• Fixed a crash on start related to Assistive Touch
Shoot the bubbles into the vortex!
Match three or more bubbles of the same color to pop them, you'll have to use all bubbles before the first of the line reaches the end of the spiral.
Choose between three different modalities:
• Endless - reach the highest level, non-stop fun!
• Classic - enjoy every single level and get the high scores!
• Puzzle - coming soon!
You'll be able to boost your gaming experience by using special bubbles like:
• Bomb - pops nearby bubbles
• Rainbow - becomes a bubble of the first touched color
• Pause - stops the bubbles for 5 seconds
• Reverse - sends back bubbles
Vortigo is optimized for every screen size.
Play on the Apple Watch, use the Digital Crown to move and tap to shoot!
You can play this game on your iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch.
Shoot, Match and Pop!
Requires iOS 11.0 and watchOS 4.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Shoot the bubbles into the vortex!
Match three or more bubbles of the same color to pop them, you'll have to use all bubbles before the first of the line reaches the end of the spiral.
Choose between three different modalities:
• Endless - reach the highest level, non-stop fun!
• Classic - enjoy every single level and get the high scores!
• Puzzle - coming soon!
You'll be able to boost your gaming experience by using special bubbles like:
• Bomb - pops nearby bubbles
• Rainbow - becomes a bubble of the first touched color
• Pause - stops the bubbles for 5 seconds
• Reverse - sends back bubbles
Vortigo is optimized for every screen size.
Play on the Apple Watch, use the Digital Crown to move and tap to shoot!
You can play this game on your iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch.
Shoot, Match and Pop!

Ratings & Reviews

4.6 out of 5 with 29 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Vortigo: The Bubble Shooter breathes new life into a classic genre by introducing a central rotating hub. Instead of shooting bubbles at a static wall, players must aim at a spinning cluster, requiring careful timing and precision. Clear the board by matching three or more colors, use power-ups to clear difficult sections, and navigate through increasingly complex levels that test your reflexes and strategic thinking.