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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.

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.

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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