# Water Bears > 3D color-mixing puzzle game focused on spatial reasoning and resource management. (iPhone/iPad app by Schell Games.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-bears/id961755203 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Schell Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/385531322) - Category: Games, Puzzle - Price: $2.99 - Rating: 5.00/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 153 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2015-03-23 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-bears/id961755203/reviews.md ## What is Water Bears? A 3D puzzle game for everyone! Challenge your spatial reasoning. Mix colors. Make the most of your limited resources. 50 puzzles! No ads! No in-app purchases! *** 2015 Serious Play Conference - Best of Show! (http://www.seriousplayconference.com/awards/) *** *** Children's Technology Review - Editor's Choice, For Excellence in Design (http://reviews.childrenstech.com/ctr/review.php?id=18520) *** These water bears are sad and dehydrated. They need YOU to help get water to fall on their bubbles. Water bears are picky drinkers, though, so each one will only accept water of a particular color. You'll need to put your pipes in the right place and manipulate the color of the water to make all of the water bears happy. Have a question or want to give feedback? Email – waterbears@schellgames.com Facebook – facebook.com/waterbearsgame *** Are you an educator? Water Bears was originally designed to give players hands-on experience with Systems Thinking concepts. Water Bears EDU is available on the GlassLab platform, where educators can use analytics and classroom management tools, along with lesson plans and other materials to help teach Systems Thinking. For more information, go to glasslabgames.org. *** ## Key features - 3D puzzle gameplay - Color mixing mechanics - Resource management challenges - 50 unique puzzles - Spatial reasoning focus - Systems thinking education ## Recent user reviews (10 of 19) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-bears/id961755203/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Cutest game ever!! *2024-10-13* I literally love this game so much, it’s the most wholesome game ever. The little noises the bears make are just incredible. This game is challenging, addicting, and super fun and a bonus is that it’s freaking adorable. I also hope you add more levels and possibly make another version??? ### 5/5 — Plz make plushies *2020-07-29, version 1.1.1* The water bears are so cute and I love them so much. Please add more levels. Thank you Kmykah ### 5/5 — Wow! *2020-05-28, version 1.1.1* It's very addictive and super fun! Puzzles are just the right difficulty and the water bears are adorable! 5 out of 5 reviews! Keep up the good work! ### 5/5 — More please *2020-05-14, version 1.1.1* Great game. Challenging, creative, good user experience. More water bears! ### 5/5 — Love it! Add More Levels Please! *2020-04-10, version 1.1.1* Cute, challenging and addictive! I loved it! I’m actually replaying all of the levels. I hope you plan on adding more levels or doing another version of Water Bears! ❤️ ### 5/5 — Really cute, clever idea *2016-09-25, version 1.1.1* Those little water bears are so cute, and I really enjoy the clever 3D setup. It's great for my iPad, where it's easy to rotate the puzzle and check it out from different angles. I like the baked in tutorial structure too. ### 5/5 — THESE THINGS ARE ADORABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *2016-04-25* I ADORE THE SQUISHY LITTLE WATERBEARS SO MUCH!!!! WATERBEARS is also an amazingly non-buggy game! I've never encountered any glitches!! WATERBEARS is also a great puzzle game. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ LOVE IT!!!!!! ### 5/5 — Love water bears *2015-10-20, version 1.1.1* I play this with my four year old son and we both love it! Challenging and fun. Very educational and perfect if your child likes to build or solve puzzles ### 5/5 — Wow… gasps from the kiddos *2015-06-05, version 1.0.2* Though I don’t necessarily think of this as a ‘kids’ game’, my 7 and 11 year old love it. SO much so that they work together, to go through every level (so that neither skips one). I love the problem solving and spatial cognition happening here… they are really enjoying it. (Plus… water bears are tardigrades… which is one of the coolest organisms anywhere). Well done! ### 5/5 — Absolutely Wonderful *2015-04-21, version 1.0.2* Everything about this game is fantastic. Graphics, playability, right amount of challenge. 3D aspect is very well done. Good value. More levels please.....and I would pay for a level editor...thanks ## Frequently asked questions about Water Bears ### What is Water Bears? Water Bears is a 3D puzzle game where you guide colored water to thirsty creatures. It challenges your spatial reasoning and resource management skills across 50 levels. ### Does Water Bears have ads? No, Water Bears is completely ad-free. It also does not contain any in-app purchases, offering a pure gaming experience. ### What is the price of Water Bears? Water Bears is a paid application, available for $2.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all 50 puzzles without further costs. ### What devices support Water Bears? Water Bears is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to run on Apple's mobile operating system. ### What is the age rating for Water Bears? Water Bears has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for young children and offers content appropriate for that age group. ### How often is Water Bears updated? The latest version of Water Bears is 1.1.1, last updated on June 15, 2015. While it hasn't seen recent updates, it remains a stable and complete puzzle experience. ### What makes Water Bears unique? Water Bears was recognized with awards like 'Best of Show' at the 2015 Serious Play Conference and 'Editor's Choice' from Children's Technology Review for its innovative design and educational value in teaching Systems Thinking. ### Can Water Bears be used for education? Yes, Water Bears was originally designed to teach Systems Thinking concepts. An educational version, Water Bears EDU, is available on the GlassLab platform for educators. ## Version history (last 2 releases) ### 1.1.1 — 2015-06-15 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. -- Now available on iPhones! -- Localized to many languages. -- Bug fixes. ### 1.0.2 — 2015-03-23 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Water Bears | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Piczle Lines](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piczle-lines/id356565414) | 4.7 (15) | Free | Games | | [Tesla Effect](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tesla-effect/id1549563911) | 5.0 (4) | Free | Games | | [Incoboto - GameClub](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/incoboto-gameclub/id499589490) | 4.6 (173) | Free | Games | | [Zero/Sum](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zerosum/id1200231665) | 4.3 (26) | Free | Games | | [daWindci Deluxe](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dawindci-deluxe/id893181380) | 4.8 (6) | Free | Games | | [Atomic Puzzles](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atomic-puzzles/id1222130940) | 5.0 (5) | $0.99 | Games | ## More apps by Schell Games - [The Art of Game Design: a Deck of Lenses](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-art-of-game-design-a-deck-of-lenses/id385531319) - [Water Bears EDU](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-bears-edu/id964924572) - [Night Shift](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-shift/id1156555379) - [Happy Atoms](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-atoms/id1160336637) - [Domino World AR](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/domino-world-ar/id1282105342) All apps by Schell Games: https://appshunter.io/developer/385531322 --- *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 2026-06-10.*