# Ruya — A calming space

> A calming puzzle game with matching mechanics and decorative elements. (iPhone/iPad app by Miracle Tea Studios.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruya/id1221679100 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Miracle Tea Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1221679099)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Family, Puzzle
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 219 App Store ratings · 76 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.1 · 96 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-11-02
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruya/id1221679100/reviews.md

## What is Ruya?

A game of tranquillity through the art of matching cute characters in Ruya’s world of dreams.

Visit surrealist landscapes, decorate yourself in flowers and introspect. A calming minimal experience with juicy interactions and cool colour combinations to make you feel at ease.

The ethereal dreamlike soundtrack will tickle your senses and pull you into a state of peaceful flow.

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"Ruya is full of love. Every little detail in the game, each animation, all of the meanings behind everything shows this. Its a relaxing puzzle game I love playing when I want to unwind." - Jupiter Hadley

"Ruya is different. Ruya is calm and quiet and meditative. Ruya might be a game about matching things, but it's something more than that." 8/10 - Pocket Gamer

"Ruya is a fantastic gem of a puzzle game for those seeking a zen like experience." 9.1/10 - AppAdvice

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FEATURES
◆ Challenge yourself with 64 handcrafted puzzles.
◆ Swipe, slide, pop and release cute characters to progress and unfold Ruya's memories.

BEAUTIFUL & HEARTFELT
◆ Decorate Ruya in flowers as you play, and shake them off at the end of each level to purify Ruya's mind.
◆ A heartwarming illustrated visual narrative that will have you smiling.

SOUND
◆ Tweak binaural beats, allowing you to sink into a state of deep relaxation.
◆ The sound of rain, falling snow and whistling wind will help you to immerse in 8 surrealist dreamscapes.

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**Tranzfuser Winner 2016**
**Game of The Show, Game Anglia 2017**
**They Delivered, UK Games Fund Awards 2019**
**Best Visual Art, UK Games Fund Awards 2019 - Nominee**
**Causal Connect Europe 2018 - Official Selection**
**Causal Connect USA 2018 - Official Selection**
**14th IMGA Global - Nominee**
**Causal Connect Europe 2018 - Official Selection**
**Causal Connect USA 2018 - Official Selection**
**Causal Connect Asia 2017 - Official Selection**

## Key features

- 64 handcrafted puzzles
- Match cute characters
- Decorate with flowers
- Heartwarming visual narrative
- Binaural beats sound options
- 8 surreal dreamscapes

## What do users think of Ruya?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎨 Gorgeous and beautiful art style
- 🎵 Calming and soothing soundtrack
- 😌 Relaxing and stress-relieving gameplay
- 🧩 Unique puzzle mechanics different from standard match-3
- 📖 Engaging story with meaningful narrative
- 💰 Excellent value for price (£0.99)
- 🚫 No ads or aggressive monetization
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Inclusive representation and positive messaging
- ⚖️ Good difficulty balance and learning curve
- 🎮 Simple yet engaging gameplay mechanics
- 🧘 Meditative and peaceful experience

**Cons**

- ⏱️ Game is too short with limited content
- 🎯 Inconsistent difficulty progression between levels
- 🍀 Luck-based gameplay with no visibility of upcoming pieces
- 😤 Some levels feel unfairly difficult or impossible
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay without enough variation
- 📱 Lacks cross-device cloud save functionality

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game freezes or locks up after completing levels
- Level completion not registered despite correct play
- Cannot interact with game pieces after level reset
- App crashes when switching between apps
- Infinite loop on final rounds of levels
- Game stuck on completion screen without progressing

**Most requested features**

- Longer game with more levels and worlds
- iCloud/cloud save support for multiple devices
- More content and expansion of existing game
- Sequel or additional games from developers

## Recent user reviews (10 of 76)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruya/id1221679100/reviews.md

### 4/5 — No rushing, slightly different, but good nonetheless.

*2026-04-01, version 1.8*

I like this game in that it is relaxing and doesn’t try too hard to kill you, as in run out of moves. The music is nice and the learning curve is not steep although it still is different than other connect-style games. It is not the ubiquitous connect 3 game, no explosions or the like. Nice music, gentle story, quite a good game. I’ve only made it to world 4 yet so cannot vouch for it in its entirety but so far it is different enough to slowly challenge you but without pressure. Bravo, developers.

### 5/5 — A sweet little game

*2025-08-26, version 1.8*

A sweet, calm little game with some depth to it.

### 5/5 — Beautiful, relaxing, a hidden gem!

*2024-12-01, version 1.8*

I feel like goldilocks! This game fits all the boxes for me, the art style is gorgeous, the soundtrack is both relaxing and engaging at the same time, the game has just the right amount of complexity to be fun but not stressful when my chronic pain is getting the better of me—exactly as I hoped, there’s even a story!  But again, not too much that I feel overwhelmed. I’m getting SO much joy out of putting flowers on Ruya’s horn’s that I just had to write a review—I want more people to know the joy of a well-done match game! It’s just so so good!

### 5/5 — Fun game and good escape from ads

*2024-11-09*

Fun puzzles and I like the concept. It’s nice to a simple cool looking puzzle game that doesn’t bombard you with ads and make you angry instead of chilled out.

**Developer response:** Thanks so much for your kind words in this review and for taking the time to play Ruya, we’re glad that it chilled you out! :) 

- Miracle Tea Devs

### 4/5 — Lovely and Calm

*2024-11-02, version 1.8*

Lovely puzzle. Spent your time when you have stressful and calm

### 5/5 — Beautiful, relaxing, a hidden gem!

*2023-08-29*

I feel like goldilocks! This game fits all the boxes for me, the art style is gorgeous, the soundtrack is both relaxing and engaging at the same time, the game has just the right amount of complexity to be fun but not stressful when my chronic pain is getting the better of me—exactly as I hoped, there’s even a story!  But again, not too much that I feel overwhelmed. I’m getting SO much joy out of putting flowers on Ruya’s horn’s that I just had to write a review—I want more people to know the joy of a well-done match game! It’s just so so good!

### 5/5 — Wonderful

*2021-07-07, version 1.7*

A calm and relaxing puzzle game.

### 5/5 — Ich liebe solche Spiele

*2021-05-23, version 1.7*

Super entspannendes Puzzle-Spiel.  Leider ein bisschen zu leicht und zu kurz. Aber auf jeden Fall jeden Cent wert. Ich liebe Kaufspiele. Bitte mehr davon!

### 5/5 — Beautiful, melancholy, plays to its strengths

*2021-02-24, version 1.7*

This is a phenomenal game; one of the best atmospheric pieces of art I’ve seen in a long time.

Puzzle-wise it doesn’t break any molds, but it doesn’t need to. In a narrative context, it makes sense for the gameplay to be familiar (in regards to nostalgia and the reclamation of memory).

This game isn’t long, massive or a franchise (though it could be). It’s a mood, a feeling and it leaves a lasting impression in regards to love and your family.

Simply great work. Very much looking forward to future releases!

### 5/5 — Beautiful and enchanting

*2021-01-04*

This game is one of the best puzzle games I ever played. I wonder why not many people knows it. It is VERY VERY GOOD

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for playing Ruya! We’re glad you liked it so much. :)

- Miracle Tea

## Frequently asked questions about Ruya

### What is Ruya?

Ruya is a calming puzzle game designed to provide a tranquil experience. It features matching mechanics with cute characters set in surreal dreamscapes, accompanied by an ethereal soundtrack and beautiful visuals.

### What are the key features of Ruya?

The app offers 64 handcrafted puzzles, the ability to match and slide cute characters, a decoration system where you can adorn Ruya with flowers, and a heartwarming illustrated narrative. It also includes immersive soundscapes with options for binaural beats.

### How much does Ruya cost?

Based on the provided information, Ruya is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase model.

### What kind of experience does Ruya offer?

Ruya offers a calming, minimal, and meditative experience. It aims to help players unwind and achieve a state of peaceful flow through its gameplay, visuals, and sound design.

### What platforms is Ruya available on?

The provided description does not specify the exact platforms Ruya is available on. However, it is presented as a mobile application, implying availability on iOS and/or Android devices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8 — 2024-07-18

◆ Improved compatibility with new devices and operating systems
◆ Game Engine updates to improve overall performance

### 1.7 — 2020-08-22

◆ Frame rate no longer drops when opening and closing options screen
◆ UI overhaul with new animation system
◆ Reduced overall sprite count
◆ Game controller support

### 1.6 — 2020-03-27

◆ Removed Playond functionality.
◆ Small tweaks and love.

### 1.5.1 — 2019-09-24

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.5.0 — 2019-09-16

We're proud to announce that the game has joined the Playond collection!

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