# Plug & Play

> Interactive surreal animation exploring abstract concepts through physical interactions. (iPhone/iPad app by Etter Studio GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plug-and-play/id910076264 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Etter Studio GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/408430487)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 546 App Store ratings · 375 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 237 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-02-02
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plug-and-play/id910076264/reviews.md

## What is Plug & Play?

Explore the universe of Plug & Play, an interactive animation drawn by Michael Frei and coded by Mario von Rickenbach. An unashamedly surreal play with plugs. Run, hit, switch, fall, love, plug, pull. And push.

• Nominated for the Nuovo Award at the Independent Games Festival 2015

Play time: between 10 – 15 minutes.

## Key features

- Interactive animation
- Surreal gameplay
- Physics-based interactions
- Exploration of abstract concepts
- Short play session

## Chart rankings

- #171 in Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)
- #111 in Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

## What do users think of Plug & Play?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🚀 Beautiful game
- 🚀 Interesting experience
- 👍 Funny and entertaining
- 👍 Unique and creative

**Cons**

- 🐛 Too short
- 💰 Not worth the price
- 🤔 Confusing or weird

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes or freezes
- Compatibility issues

**Most requested features**

- More levels or content
- Longer gameplay
- Clearer story or message

## Recent user reviews (10 of 375)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plug-and-play/id910076264/reviews.md

### 5/5 — …

*2026-03-06, version 1.3.4*

I feel violated…

### 5/5 — beautiful game

*2026-01-05, version 1.3.4*

10/10 i love this game you should buy it

### 5/5 — What

*2025-12-28, version 1.3.4*

Well I have no idea what I just played. But I guess it was interesting.

### 2/5 — Too short for the price

*2025-12-23, version 1.3.4*

Takes 5 minutes to complete - but great idea

### 4/5 — A bit aggressive story line

*2025-12-06, version 1.3.4*

Good high contrast visuals. Didn’t know this game was from 10 years ago. Entertaining for 5 minutes. Will the studio make a sequel with fans next? lol.

### 2/5 — Shortest game ever

*2025-09-18, version 1.3.4*

It was fun, but only for like 5 minutes and then it was over. Not worth the money.

### 5/5 — uhhhhhh

*2025-07-02, version 1.3.3*

ummmmmmmmmmmmmm

### 5/5 — Trauma

*2025-06-12, version 1.3.3*

Me and my friend played this without her knowing what it was about, fun game but weird message…

### 2/5 — 好みによる…

*2025-04-15*

ごめんなさい自分はダメだった。プレビューとか見て好みじゃなければ最後までこのノリなので合わないと思う。

### 1/5 — Bad

*2024-12-08, version 1.3.3*

I should have read the reviews I didn’t realize I was abt to spend 5$ on a game that lasts for 10 minutes. I got to the end and I was genuinely so disappointed

## Frequently asked questions about Plug & Play

### What is Plug & Play about?

Plug & Play is an interactive animation created by Michael Frei and Mario von Rickenbach. It offers a surreal experience where players control a character's actions, engaging in a playful exploration of abstract concepts and physics.

### What are the main gameplay mechanics?

The gameplay involves simple interactions such as running, hitting, switching, falling, loving, plugging, pulling, and pushing. These actions drive the surreal narrative and exploration of the animated universe.

### How long is the game?

The play time for Plug & Play is estimated to be between 10 to 15 minutes, offering a concise yet impactful interactive experience.

### Is Plug & Play free to download?

Based on the provided information, Plug & Play is a paid application. It does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What kind of experience does Plug & Play offer?

Plug & Play offers an unashamedly surreal and artistic interactive experience. It's designed for players who appreciate unique visual styles and abstract storytelling through gameplay.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.4 — 2025-09-03

bug fixes, support for new devices

### 1.3.3 — 2023-03-30

bugfixes

### 1.3.2 — 2022-05-07

- support for recent devices and screen sizes
- bugfixes
- localization: chinese, japanese, russian, german, french
- stickers

### 1.1.1 — 2015-05-02

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

performance improvements & bugfixes

### 1.0.2 — 2015-02-26

– Fixed "review & rate" button
– 64 bit version

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*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 2026-09-01.*