# Chromaticon — Stylish color matching game > Fast-paced color matching game with unique mechanics and stylish visuals. (iPhone/iPad app by Rlyeh Industry.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chromaticon/id959378001 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Rlyeh Industry](https://appshunter.io/developer/357418039) - Category: Games, Action, Casual - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 10.0 · 32 MB - Languages: American English, Polish - Released: 2015-03-19 - Data updated: 2026-08-22 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chromaticon/id959378001/reviews.md ## What is Chromaticon? Chromaticon is a challenging, stylish, fast-paced color matching game that will test your perception and reflexes. Enjoy this immensely fun and excitingly novel experience! "Chromaticon is Rlyeh Industry's bold, innovative colour-matching puzzler." - Pocket Gamer "Chromaticon by Rlyeh Industry is our favorite #BNA (Best New App) - great audio, addicting gameplay & it looks amazing! Visual Appeal - 9, Controls - 8.5, Gameplay - 9" - AppAttack • Unique game mechanics that mixes frantic motion-based action with tactical elements. • Evolving gameplay provides you with new thrills and challenges. • Distinctive, refined visual style with day and night themes for optimal experience. • Rewarding achievements system linked with upgrades that help you progress in the game. • Original soundtrack that complements on-screen action and visuals. • Leaderboards that enable you to compete with your friends or the entire world! Gameplay description: • Protect the Core from being hit by colorful orbs by intercepting them with the Shield. • Rotate the Shield to match colors of incoming orbs. • Use touch or tilt controls to suit your playing style. • Use Core Impulse to repair the Shield or destroy orbs when you’re in peril. • Correctly catch Charged Orbs to obtain power-ups and use them to your advantage. • Beware of Viruses which cause distracting effects! • Complete achievements to gain Upgrade Points that can be exchanged for Core Upgrades. Each achievement is rewarded! • Try to beat each stage with perfect accuracy to obtain gold rating. • Meet the ultimate challenge in the Infinity Stage! ## Key features - Unique color matching mechanics - Motion-based action with tactical elements - Evolving gameplay with new challenges - Distinctive visual style with day/night themes - Rewarding achievements and upgrades - Original soundtrack - Global and friend leaderboards ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Anti-Ad System | $0.99 | one-time | | Bronze Heart | $0.99 | one-time | | Silver Heart | $1.99 | one-time | | Gold Heart | $4.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (6 of 6) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chromaticon/id959378001/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Confusicon *2025-03-24* Great looks. Too difficult. Couldn’t get past the demo of how to play. I’m disappointed sadly. ### 1/5 — Shame *2015-07-09* Here's ANOTHER example of developers giving a middle finger to the people that helped to make their game successful. I was an early adopter of the game and now I have to pay $1.99 to get rid of ads??? SMH. Middle finger back to you. If you purchase this game, you are condoning their behavior. Beware..... ### 4/5 — Challenging, addicting, but exclusionary? *2015-05-02* I REALLY like this game. It's a tough, impulsive puzzle/reflex game that somehow manages to fuse the gameplay elements of a rhythm game with the speed and thrill of "impossible" games like Super Hexagon. The visuals are gorgeous, and the interchangeable themes keeps a good variety going when I want it. However, there are two things that I feel the developers at Rlyeh should do, and I feel if they do this, then their game could be could be considered perfect. 1: there should be an option to select a certain color scheme. I know as the game progresses, the colors increase over time, but I did find myself having a lot more difficulty recognizing certain colors when they were close to other ones (for instance, I had the worst time differentiating purple and magenta from each other when they appeared at the same time, same with yellow and cyan when they were on a two-color ball). I had the best time with the RBY mix usually, and sometimes the MBC mix. I shouldn't have to let my ability to recognize the balls be left up to chance. And on that note: 2: include a colorblind mode. The main colors that are considered colorblind safe are White, Black, Brown, Cobalt Blue, and Yellow. I know the background for the game can alternate between black and white, so allow White to be Black on the "day" theme and vice versa on the "night" theme. I'm not terribly far into the game right now so I can't say how many colors end up being used per stage later on, but a colorblind mode would be absolutely vital to getting the most people into your game, as well as gathering respect from people who want to play your game but currently cannot. I hope you take my advice into account! ### 1/5 — huh? *2015-05-01* this game is beautiful-looking and completely unintuitive and there appear to be no instructions. I can't figure out what I'm supposed to do, which makes playing a little difficult. on another matter, I say again: Apple, when are you going to enable Touch ID login for review posting on the App Store? it's very silly that you allow me to spend any amount of money via Touch ID but you don't let me review the apps I've spent the money on without typing in my entire password by hand. kthxbye... ### 4/5 — Well-Designed But Needs more Control Options *2015-05-01* This game is nice to look at and the gameplay is solid, but I find the tilt controls difficult. It would be awesome if users had the option to change to touch-based controls. ### 1/5 — Not for me. *2015-03-27* Simple explanation.....tilt your device to catch colored orbs, nothing new or exciting in the least. Wish I didn't spend the munny. :( If you're interested, wait until price drop, or offered for free....b/c it eventually will be. I don't see a big demand for a fresh coat of paint on a tired old game. ## Frequently asked questions about Chromaticon ### What is Chromaticon? Chromaticon is a challenging, stylish, and fast-paced color matching game designed to test your perception and reflexes. It offers a unique gameplay experience with evolving challenges and a distinctive visual style. ### How do you play Chromaticon? In Chromaticon, you protect the Core by rotating a Shield to match the colors of incoming orbs. You can use touch or tilt controls, and special abilities like Core Impulse to manage threats and power-ups. ### Does Chromaticon have ads? No, Chromaticon does not contain advertisements. The game is free to download and play, with optional in-app purchases available. ### What devices is Chromaticon available on? Chromaticon is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It was released on March 19, 2015, and its latest version is 1.3, last updated on May 27, 2022. ### What is the age rating for Chromaticon? Chromaticon has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players. The game focuses on color matching and reflex-based gameplay. ### Can I compete with others in Chromaticon? Yes, Chromaticon features leaderboards that allow you to compete with your friends or players worldwide. You can also earn achievements to unlock upgrades and progress in the game. ### What makes Chromaticon's gameplay unique? Chromaticon's gameplay uniquely mixes frantic motion-based action with tactical elements. It also features evolving challenges, special orb types like Charged Orbs, and viruses that introduce distracting effects. ### Are there different visual themes in Chromaticon? Yes, Chromaticon features a distinctive visual style with both day and night themes. This offers an optimal visual experience tailored to different preferences and times of play. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.3 — 2022-05-27 • NEW DEVICE SUPPORT: The game will now fill entire screen on newer devices! • HAPTICS: Added haptic feedback on supporting devices. • If you enjoy the game, you can now buy Hearts (developer tips, via Community screen). • Refreshed main screen, bug fixes & other minor tweaks. • Ads have been removed. • Now requires iOS 10 or later. ### 1.2 — 2015-07-09 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. • TOUCH CONTROLS! You can now select between touch or tilt controls (You will be asked before starting a new game. You can also change it anytime in Pause -> Options) • New advanced options: • Continuous Play: you can now disable 'stage complete' screens for uninterrupted gameplay. • Inverse HUD: you can now choose to have utility slots on the left. • Reorganized options: swipe left to find advanced options; controls calibration available under a button. • Improvements in font rendering & minor bug fixes. ### 1.1 — 2015-06-17 Thanks for playing Chromaticon! Here is the biggest update yet: • New achievement levels: • Net Runner: ‘Finish Stage 1’ • Superior Matching Algorithms: ‘Complete phase 1-1 without getting any shield damage’ • New core upgrades: • Threat Control System (Extension, Tier 3) • Expanded Nanobots Protocol III (Module, Tier 5) • Various difficulty adjustments. • Continue Playing (once per game): you can watch a non-skippable video ad to continue playing after the core is destroyed. You can also buy ‘Anti-Ad System’ to have this feature always available without having to view a video. • Tier 2 of core upgrades now requires only 4 upgrades bought from Tier 1. • Color Blind Modes: you can select a fixed palette of shield colors optimized for either protanopia, deuteranopia or tritanopia. (Options -> Advanced Options) • Bug fixes and other minor tweaks. ### 1.0.2 — 2015-04-30 • More responsive and sensitive controls (you can adjust sensitivity in the options screen). • Performance optimizations. ### 1.0.1 — 2015-03-27 Thanks for playing Chromaticon! Here is a little bug-fix update which solves the problem with erroneous controls, adds missing sound effects and fixes other minor issues. ## Apps similar to Chromaticon | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Eden Obscura](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eden-obscura/id1248666805) | 4.0 (72) | Free | Games | | [Gravnoid](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gravnoid/id6447106539) | 5.0 (5) | Free | Games | | [The Filling](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-filling/id592452146) | 5.0 (1) | $0.99 | Games | | [Deflector : 3d Puzzle Shooter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deflector-3d-puzzle-shooter/id1521561943) | — | Free | Games | | [Gem Slash](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gem-slash/id881037838) | — | Free | Games | | [Blue Defense!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-defense/id295528445) | 4.0 (8) | $0.99 | Games | ## More apps by Rlyeh Industry - [RPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.5](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rpg-scribe-pathfinder-and-35/id1121334119) All apps by Rlyeh Industry: https://appshunter.io/developer/357418039 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-22.*