Where Cards Fall in Apple Arcade

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Reviewed on: Fri Jun 14 2024
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Dinsun Review

I can appreciate what the developers were trying to do here. Using card houses as a metaphor for the fragility of memories is clever. The puzzles themselves are quite good; they start simple but quickly require some serious spatial reasoning. However, the narrative is almost too wordless. I found myself admiring the art more than actually caring about the character's life stages because it’s all so vague. It feels more like an art installation than a game at times. If you like quiet, thoughtful puzzles, it’s worth a look, but don't expect a clear plot.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Innovative 'card house' mechanics
  • Beautiful isometric art
  • Strong emotional atmosphere
  • Narrative is overly abstract
  • Some late-game puzzles feel obtuse
  • Movement can feel a bit sluggish

Technical Report

Performance: Solid performance; looks great on high-resolution screens. Touch controls are precise.

Accessibility:
  • Undo Button
  • Skip Puzzle (after multiple failures)

Audience Fit

Buy if: You enjoy 'vibey' indie puzzles and don't mind a slow pace.

Skip if: You want a literal story or high-speed gameplay.

Similar Games:
  • Monument Valley
  • Old Man's Journey

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun
  • Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
  • Playtime: 7 hours
  • Status: Finished Story

The Game

Available on: Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.5.5Wed Jul 02 2025

• Game Controller support.

• Multiple save slots.

• Cutscenes and end credits can be skipped.

Ratings & Reviews

3.8 out of 5 with 242 Counts
Age Rating 13+

Game Overview

From the award-winning creators behind Journey and Flower comes a peaceful social adventure that is set to warm your hearts. With the stars united, our light was infinite. But darkness came and the stars fell, creating a new home in the clouds. A long time has passed... it is time to bring our lost stars home. Wake up as a Child of the Light, spreading hope through the desolate kingdom to return fallen Stars to their constellations.

Promotion Videos

Walkthrough

Walkthrough Part 4 Card 40 to 53 (Apple Arcade)

Where Cards Fall is a very interesting game. The cards idea to solve puzzle is very good. With good graphics, the game is very enjoyable. However, the character movement is so slow, the cut scene is too long, and the plot of the game is so OFF and SAD. But still, it is a good game to play. Here is the walkthrough for card 40 to 53.

Walkthrough Part 3 Card 27 to 39 (Apple Arcade)

Where Cards Fall is a very interesting game.  The cards idea to solve puzzle is very good. With good graphics, the game is very enjoyable.  However, the character movement is so slow, the cut scene is too long, and the plot of the game is so OFF and SAD.    But still, it is a good game to play.  Here is the walkthrough for card 27 to 39.

Walkthrough Part 2 Card 14 to 26 (Apple Arcade)

Where Cards Fall is a very interesting game.  The cards idea to solve puzzle is very good. With good graphics, the game is very enjoyable.  However, the character movement is so slow, the cut scene is too long, and the plot of the game is so OFF and SAD.    But still, it is a good game to play.  Here is the walkthrough for card 14 to 26.

Walkthrough Part 1 Card 1 to 13 (Apple Arcade)

Where Cards Fall is a very interesting game.  The cards idea to solve puzzle is very good. With good graphics, the game is very enjoyable.  However, the character movement is so slow, the cut scene is too long, and the plot of the game is so OFF and SAD.    But still, it is a good game to play.  Here is the walkthrough for card 1 to 13.

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News on this game

Where Cards Fall Review (Switch)

Where Cards Fall has a uniquely interesting puzzle mechanic with a melancholy vibe that will please those who love to feel their way through...

Hey Poor Player - Thu Dec 02 2021

Where Cards Fall Review – Strong Foundations, Shaky Structure

Originally released in 2019 on the Apple Arcade, Where Cards Fall has now shuffled its way to the Nintendo Switch and PC.

COGconnected - Thu Dec 02 2021

Where Cards Fall Review

Although Where Cards Fall has 'cards' in the title, it's a puzzle platforming game about memories of the past, now rereleased for console...

TechRaptor - Tue Nov 23 2021

Where Cards Fall (PC/Switch) Review – A Decent Hand

Noisy Pixel's Where Cards Fall Review from developer The Game Band and publisher Snowman, available on PC and Switch.

Noisy Pixel - Sun Nov 07 2021

The Independent Gamer: Puzzle Game ‘Where Cards Fall’ Launching on PC and Nintendo Switch

'Where Cards Fall' launches on PC and Nintendo Switch in November, while horror game 'Subway Nightmare' is out now on Steam and Epic Games...

The Hollywood Reporter - Tue Nov 02 2021

Slice of life puzzle game Where Cards Fall coming to Switch in early 2021

Blaseball developer The Game Band and Snowman have announced that Where Cards Fall, a slice of life puzzle title, is heading to Switch.

Nintendo Everything - Sat Nov 07 2020

Toronto-published Where Cards Fall coming to Nintendo Switch, PC in early 2021

Toronto-based publisher Snowman has revealed that its acclaimed mobile puzzle game Where Cards Fall is coming to more platforms next year.

MobileSyrup - Mon Nov 02 2020

Where Cards Fall attempts the impossible: Making you the main character

There's a reason the main character in this original Apple Arcade game feels so familiar.

CNET - Tue Oct 06 2020

Toronto's Built By Snowman wins Apple Design Award for Where Cards Fall

Toronto video game developer and publisher Built By Snowman has clinched an award for its Apple Arcade game, Where Cards Fall.

Daily Hive Vancouver - Tue Jul 07 2020

Where Cards Fall is a game for your life path

Exclusive: This unique Apple Arcade title uses cards to craft an ambitious narrative.

CNET - Wed Oct 02 2019

Gameplays

Relevance Youtube Videos

Where Cards Fall - Walkthrough Part 4 Card 40 to 53 (Apple Arcade)
Where Cards Fall - Walkthrough Part 3 Card 27 to 39 (Apple Arcade)
Where Cards Fall - Walkthrough Part 2 Card 14 to 26 (Apple Arcade)
Where Cards Fall - Walkthrough Part 1 Card 1 to 13 (Apple Arcade)
Where Cards Fall: Apple Arcade iPad Gameplay (by Snowman) - YouTube
Where Cards Fall (by Snowman) - iOS (Apple Arcade) Gameplay - YouTube
WHERE CARDS FALL (Apple Arcade) | Gameplay - YouTube
Where Cards Fall: Part 3 - Card 9 To 13 , Apple Arcade Walkthrough - YouTube
Where Cards Fall: Part 8 - Card 35 To 40 , Apple Arcade Walkthrough - YouTube
Where Cards Fall: Part 1 - Card 1 To 4 , Apple Arcade Walkthrough - YouTube
Where Cards Fall: Part 7 - Card 29 To 34 , Apple Arcade Walkthrough - YouTube
Where Cards Fall: Part 6 - Card 23 To 28 , Apple Arcade Walkthrough - YouTube
Where Cards Fall Review Nintendo Switch - YouTube
Where Cards Fall - Gameplay Overview - YouTube
Where Cards Fall Part 2: 14-26 - YouTube
Where Cards Fall - Full Walkthrough - YouTube
Where Cards Fall - Full Game Walkthrough [All Achievements] - YouTube
Where Cards Fall (by Snowman) - iOS (Apple Arcade) Walkthrough Gameplay Part 2
Where Cards Fall: Part 6 - Card 23 To 28 , (4K) Apple Arcade Walkthrough - YouTube
Where Cards Fall Review - YouTube
Apple Arcade Where Cards Fall - YouTube

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