# The Butterfly's Dream — A relaxing puzzle adventure

> Relaxing puzzle adventure game with ancient cultural elements and dreamlike narrative. (iPhone/iPad app by Plumpbun Studio Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-butterflys-dream/id1438069957 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Plumpbun Studio Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378060495)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 2,312 App Store ratings · 198 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 1.3 GB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2018-12-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-butterflys-dream/id1438069957/reviews.md

## What is The Butterfly's Dream?

The Butterfly's Dream is a relaxing and peaceful adventure game with creative puzzles and beautiful landscapes.

A pharmacy apprentice is just about to start her regular delivery, then somehow finds her trip mixed with realities and dreams. As the journey progresses, fragments of her memories emerge that tend to recall her of some beloved items, some beloved places, and someone beloved... 

Key features:
- A peaceful and relaxing puzzle adventure experience
- Intriguing puzzles inspired by ancient culture, such as go game, abacus, and tangram
- Experimental designs to engage you in interesting interactions: shouting, shaking, and more
- Delicate scenes based on an in-depth research about ancient gardening, furniture, and architecture
- Atmospheric soundtrack recomposed from ancient music masterpieces

We are a team of two indie game developers. This game is crafted to offer you an immersive experience with a taste of traditional East Asian visual arts, music, and culture. Most  importantly, we hope you have some fun :)

*Free to download, free to play the first three chapters. Pay once & play the full game (ten chapters in total). No ads.

## Key features

- Peaceful puzzle adventure
- Puzzles inspired by ancient culture
- Experimental interaction designs
- Delicate scenes with cultural research
- Atmospheric soundtrack from ancient music

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of The Butterfly's Dream?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 💎 Stunning visuals and artwork
- 🎶 Calming and beautiful music
- 🧠 Unique and challenging puzzles
- 🕹️ Innovative use of device features
- 🌟 Excellent production value

**Cons**

- 🕰️ Game is too short
- 🤔 Unclear objectives and guidance
- 🎙️ Microphone integration issues
- 🌐 Lack of translations for in-game text

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues
- Puzzle solutions not registering properly

**Most requested features**

- More chapters and content
- Ability to turn off music
- Better tutorials and hints
- Translations for in-game text

## Recent user reviews (10 of 198)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-butterflys-dream/id1438069957/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Beautiful and relaxing

*2026-07-06, version 2.0.12*

Hat off to the creator; such a beautifully zen and relaxing game.

### 5/5 — Remembered

*2025-07-09, version 2.0.12*

I think I played a Beta version of this years ago.  I have always remembered it and wanted to play it again as I love the peaceful atmosphere and the magical/mystical ambiance of the story and artistry.  I would love to play more games like this.

### 5/5 — A very beautiful game

*2024-12-20, version 2.0.12*

I have played the story in 2 evenings. The artwork is exquisite and the music is lovely. The puzzles are interesting. It was very relaxing. Thank you very much.

### 5/5 — Savoring every moment of this game

*2024-11-02, version 2.0.12*

Its so goddamn good

### 5/5 — Totally enjoyable

*2024-07-06, version 2.0.12*

I loved playing this game! It’s so relaxing, but with puzzles and mazes. I only wish the game was not so short. I could stay immersed in this game for days, weeks! So, Developers, when will you have more games like The Butterfly’s Dream?

Your game is unique and wonderful! Please, make more 💕💕💕

### 3/5 — Beautiful game

*2024-06-13, version 2.0.12*

I love it and would give 5 stars, but the last puzzle doesn't work in the paid full version, the code to unlock the door with the symbols on the rocks, it doesn't respond, so I cant finish the game. Also no translations for the Chinese in the game. Lovely work, though.

### 5/5 — Sequel is amazing.

*2024-05-07, version 2.0.12*

The sequel is just as beautiful as the first chapter. Beautifully illustrated, wonderful music, challenging puzzles.

### 5/5 — Awesome awesome game!

*2024-04-28, version 2.0.12*

I was deeply intrigued by this when when it is partially released a few years ago, and I am so glad that I recalled the game at the right time, when it is accomplished! The art is absolutely stunning and cute, and there are many intricate design in the story plot. The puzzle is of moderate difficulty, designed with traditional Chinese culture elements and hints. I also love that it is chill with no elements like jump scare or horror, which is too common in puzzle games. Overall, it is a very rare find and I am very very happy I played through the whole game. Kudos!

美术和音乐非常非常赞！看得出来花了很多心思！小游戏环节在美术和形式上有很多小巧思，提示也非常有用！整体故事情节不算紧张，是很让人放松的感觉，很美。这个水平的中国风解谜不多，作为解谜游戏爱好者很开心终于玩到这个了！强推！

### 5/5 — Very beautiful and challenging

*2022-01-06, version 1.06*

I keep coming back to this game even though I find it very hard

### 5/5 — Beautiful and peaceful

*2021-08-05, version 1.06*

Nice to fall asleep to

## Frequently asked questions about The Butterfly's Dream

### What is The Butterfly's Dream about?

The Butterfly's Dream is a relaxing puzzle adventure game where players follow a pharmacy apprentice whose journey blurs the lines between reality and dreams. As the player progresses, they uncover fragments of the protagonist's memories through engaging puzzles and beautiful, culturally rich environments.

### What kind of puzzles are in the game?

The game features intriguing puzzles inspired by ancient cultures, including elements like the game of Go, abacus calculations, and tangrams. It also incorporates experimental designs that require actions like shouting or shaking to progress, adding unique interactive elements.

### How much does The Butterfly's Dream cost?

The game is free to download and play the first three chapters. To access the full game, which contains ten chapters in total, a one-time purchase is required. There are no advertisements in the game.

### What platforms is The Butterfly's Dream available on?

The provided information does not specify the exact platforms for The Butterfly's Dream. However, it is presented as a mobile application, suggesting availability on iOS and/or Android devices.

### What makes this game unique?

This game offers a unique blend of a peaceful puzzle adventure with a narrative that explores memory and dreams. Its distinctiveness comes from the integration of traditional East Asian visual arts, music, and culture, alongside experimental interaction mechanics and meticulously researched scenic designs.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.12 — 2024-04-21

1. Reforged the entire story;
2. Much improved graphics;
3. Upgraded gaming experience;
4. Bug fixes.

### 1.06 — 2019-03-20

Added a mic button as an alternative to voice input.

### 1.05 — 2019-02-16

Fixed minor bugs;
Optimized qin/bell/flute experience;

### 1.04 — 2018-12-17

-Optimized microphone/accelerometer-related experiences
-Improved hint system
-Fine tuned some graphical presentation
-Fixed minor bugs

### 1.03 — 2018-12-03

Optimized some puzzle experiences;
Fixed minor bugs;

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