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Across the River

The classic river-crossing puzzle, reimagined. Simple rules, surprising depth, and a whole lot of charm.

108 Levels
7 Worlds
0 Ads
Download on the App Store

Why You'll Love It

Everyone knows the puzzle. Nobody has played 108 variations of it.

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Surprising Depth

Simple rules layer into genuinely challenging puzzles. Multiple rivers, weight limits, transformations, and time pressure keep every world fresh.

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Playful Characters

Colorful emoji characters with idle animations that bring each scene to life. Every world has its own cast and personality.

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Perfect for Short Sessions

Each level takes 1-3 minutes. Ideal for commutes, waiting rooms, and quick breaks. One-handed controls, no internet required.

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Smart Hint System

Never stuck forever. The built-in solver calculates the optimal next move from your current state. One free hint per level, plus hints earned through play.

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Level Editor

Design your own puzzles with custom characters and conflict rules. Export and share them as .riverlevel files via AirDrop or Messages.

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Fully Accessible

Complete VoiceOver support, Dynamic Type, and reduced motion mode. A thinking game that welcomes everyone.

Seven Worlds to Explore

Each world introduces a new mechanic that changes how you think about the puzzle.

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The Farm Free

12 levels. The classic puzzle and its variations. Fox, rabbit, cabbage — and then things get interesting.

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The Jungle Free

16 levels. Two rivers with an island in between. Plan across multiple crossings with tigers, monkeys, and toucans.

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The Arctic Free

16 levels. Weight limits on the boat. Polar bears are heavy, fish are light. Plan your cargo carefully.

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The Enchanted Forest 4 Free

16 levels. Transformation rules. A frog near a magic mushroom becomes a prince. Some transformations are required, others spell failure.

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The Space Station 4 Free

16 levels. Oxygen depletes. Certain aliens can only survive alone for N turns. Still turn-based, but efficiency matters.

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The Deep Sea 4 Free

16 levels. Currents push the boat to different landing spots. Account for drift when planning your route.

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Fairy Tale Kingdom 4 Free

16 levels. Help beloved fairy tale characters cross the river. Combines mechanics from all previous worlds.

See It in Action

The Farm - gameplay screenshot
The Jungle - gameplay screenshot
The Arctic - gameplay screenshot
Enchanted Forest - gameplay screenshot
Space Station - gameplay screenshot
Deep Sea - gameplay screenshot
Fairy Tale Kingdom - gameplay screenshot

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No ads. No energy timers. No nonsense. This is a thinking game, not an ad delivery vehicle.

Fair & Simple Pricing

60 levels completely free. Pay once to unlock everything — no subscriptions, no tricks.

Free

$0
  • Worlds 1-3 fully playable (44 levels)
  • First 4 levels of Worlds 4-7 (16 levels)
  • 60 levels total
  • Level editor & daily puzzles
  • 3 starter hints, 1 free hint per level

Hint Packs

$0.99 – $1.99
  • 10 hints for $0.99
  • 30 hints for $1.99
  • Completely optional
  • Also earned through play

Ready to Cross the River?

60 levels free. No ads. No account required. Just puzzles.

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