# Atomic Linking — Puzzle game with molecules

> Puzzle game with molecules (iPhone/iPad app by Richard Bannister.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atomic-linking/id1523166575 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Richard Bannister](https://appshunter.io/developer/1389985539)
- Category: Games, Casual, Puzzle
- Price: $1.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-07-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atomic-linking/id1523166575/reviews.md

## What is Atomic Linking?

Ready to assemble some particles? Atomic Linking is back and better than ever! An artistic reimagining of the classic nineties puzzle game; just tap to construct molecules in this addictive and enjoyable classic. Construct all the atoms and have an atomic blast doing it!


## Version history (last 5 of 5)

### 1.7 — 2026-04-12

- Added the ability to reset the high score table.
- Added support for multitasking on iPad.

### 1.6.3 — 2025-01-10

- Added dark and tinted icon options.

### 1.6.2 — 2024-09-17

- Fixed visual glitch on devices with 6.5" screens.

### 1.6 — 2024-09-15

- Added support for in-game cheats. Shake your device during play to bring up the menu.
- Added the ability to pause the game using a hardware keyboard.
- Resolved issue preventing the status bar from being hidden correctly on certain devices.
- Resolved issue where certain playfield squares could not be selected with a hardware controller.

### 1.5 — 2023-09-13

- Resolved issue where overwriting a single atom in a complex molecule could result in links unexpectedly changing.
- Resolved issue where the fade of a completed molecule sometimes left partial images behind.
- Rewrote main portion of game code to improve performance on lower-end devices.  
- Added support for playing in vertical orientation.

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All apps by Richard Bannister: https://appshunter.io/developer/1389985539

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