# Pathways: Spatial Logic Puzzle — Minimalist Puzzle Game, no ads

> Minimalist spatial logic puzzle game to guide a dot home by drawing colored paths. (iPhone/iPad app by William Arbuckle.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathways-spatial-logic-puzzle/id6754125972 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [William Arbuckle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846740693)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 26 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 36 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-11-22
- Data updated: 2026-07-16
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathways-spatial-logic-puzzle/id6754125972/reviews.md

## What is Pathways?

Pathways is a spatial reasoning logic puzzle with a clean, minimalist design. The goal is simple: move the dot home! 

How it works:
-Each grid has one dot, and one home space
-The dot can only move to colored spaces
-Use tabs on the side of the grid to draw paths of color
-Retract and redraw paths as necessary
-Move that dot home!

Easy to learn, difficult to master
-Start with 3x4 grids to learn the ropes
-Up the challenge with 4x4 grids
-Put yourself to the real test with 4x5 grids

Daily Puzzles
-Timed puzzles, share your score with friends
-Puzzles increase in difficulty throughout the week
-Build your streak!

Pathways PRO
-Access all packs (375 puzzles + future packs)
-Access Daily Puzzle archive to play old puzzles (100+ Daily Puzzles)
-Create your own levels, share with friends and/or submit to Pathways to be featured

Why Pathways?
-Clean, minimalistic design
-Simple rules, yet challenging solutions
-No ads, no wifi required

Up for the challenge? Download Pathways today!

## Key features

- Draw colored paths to guide a dot
- Solve spatial reasoning puzzles
- Progress through increasing grid sizes
- Daily timed puzzles with score sharing
- Create and share custom levels
- No ads, playable offline

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pathways PRO | $7.99 | one-time |
| Support Developpment | $1.99 | one-time |
| Support Developpment | $4.99 | one-time |
| Support Developpment | $0.99 | one-time |
| Support Developpment | $7.99 | one-time |
| Support Developpment | $9.99 | one-time |
| Support Developpment | $14.99 | one-time |
| Support Developpment | $19.99 | one-time |
| Support Developpment | $29.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 20)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathways-spatial-logic-puzzle/id6754125972/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Range of difficulty

*2026-06-07, version 1.1.1*

Puzzles can be easy for great satisfaction while others are challenging to test your skill level. Very creative and not based on language knowledge. For the analytical mind.

### 3/5 — Fun

*2026-03-15, version 1.1.1*

I really like this game but if you get stuck there’s no hint so you can never progress 😭

### 5/5 — One of the Best Logic Puzzle Games

*2026-03-06, version 1.1*

Pathways is one of those rare puzzle games that feels both relaxing and genuinely challenging. The design is clean and intuitive, so you can jump right into solving puzzles without any confusion. I especially love the Daily Puzzle feature—it keeps the game feeling fresh and gives me something quick but satisfying to look forward to each day.

The difficulty curve is really well balanced. Some puzzles are quick wins, while others make you stop and think for a while, which makes solving them even more rewarding. I also appreciate the variety of packs and the ability to go back through archived puzzles if you want more to play.

Overall, it’s a thoughtfully designed game that’s perfect for anyone who enjoys logic puzzles or brain teasers. Simple concept, polished execution, and very addictive—in the best way. Highly recommend! 🧩✨

### 5/5 — Lots of fun!!

*2026-02-26, version 1.0*

Enthralling :)

### 5/5 — Great puzzle game

*2026-01-31, version 1.0*

The puzzles are hard enough but not too hard. They make you think and they are fun thing to do when you are bored

### 5/5 — Addictive game that grows on you

*2026-01-10, version 1.0*

Super fun game. Once you understand the strategic aspects of and its no longer remains a random trial-and-error game, it becomes addictive. It gets more and more layered as you go along, you start obsessing over finding the most efficient paths. Highly recommended this game!

### 5/5 — Brain challenging game!

*2026-01-09, version 1.0*

Good game. Works the brain in the right ways. Thanks for creating this Will. Eager to play more!

### 5/5 — Great Game

*2026-01-08, version 1.0*

Such a fun addition to my puzzle and crosswords routine. Challenging without being inaccessible, and so satisfying to play. Highly recommend if you need your next favorite app!

### 5/5 — Loving it!

*2025-12-13, version 1.0*

I’m loving this game I’ve been playing it daily. I just wish there was a solution offered when the day is over or a hint or something when you’re really stuck!

### 5/5 — A daily gem

*2025-12-06, version 1.0*

This game is a gem. The puzzles are smartly designed with just the right balance of challenge and satisfaction without ever feeling repetitive, and the simple design keeps the focus on the gameplay. It’s become a part of my daily routine—something I genuinely look forward to. If you enjoy puzzles that make you think and feel rewarding to solve, this one’s a no-brainer.
Five stars.

## Frequently asked questions about Pathways

### What is Pathways: Spatial Logic Puzzle?

Pathways is a minimalist logic puzzle game designed to test your spatial reasoning skills. The core objective is to guide a dot to its designated home space by strategically drawing colored paths on a grid.

### How do I play Pathways?

You draw paths of color using the tabs on the side of the grid. The dot can only move to spaces of the corresponding color. You can retract and redraw paths as needed to find the correct solution and move the dot home.

### Is there a cost to play Pathways?

The base game is free to play. However, there is a 'Pathways PRO' option which unlocks all puzzle packs, the daily puzzle archive, and the ability to create and share your own levels. This PRO version is a one-time purchase.

### Can I play Pathways without an internet connection?

Yes, the game explicitly states 'no wifi required', meaning you can enjoy the puzzles offline. This makes it a great option for playing on the go without using mobile data.

### What kind of puzzles are available?

The game starts with easier 3x4 grids and progresses to more challenging 4x4 and 4x5 grids. There are also daily timed puzzles that increase in difficulty throughout the week, encouraging you to build a streak.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.1.1 — 2026-03-10

Fixed Daily Puzzle bug that was caused by daylight savings.

### 1.1 — 2026-03-03

-150 new levels! 50 Free, 100 PRO
-iOS 26 bug fix
-Daily Puzzle/Archive/Streak fixes
-Offlining fixes so you can play whenever, wherever
-Small bug fixes/tweaks

### 1.0 — 2025-11-22

No release notes.

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