# Zyl — A minimal puzzle

> Minimalist path-tracing puzzle game with handcrafted levels and no ads. (iPhone/iPad app by Fleon Labs.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zyl/id6759285712 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Fleon Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1369538991)
- Category: Games, Puzzle
- Price: $1.99 (on sale, was $2.29)
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 34 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 16 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian and 3 more
- Released: 2026-06-18
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zyl/id6759285712/reviews.md

## What is Zyl?

Zyl is a puzzle built around elegant path tracing. It's a small, quiet game. Soft colors, clean lines, and nothing on screen you don't need.

Drop arrows on the grid to guide each path from its start tile to an exit. Pick up the stars on the way. When you're ready, hit Play and watch the route run.

The rules:
• Drag arrows onto the grid.
• Send every path to an exit.
• Pick up every star.
• Hit Play to test the route.
• Reset and try a new approach whenever.

It starts simple, but then the difficulty ramps up:
• Boards don't always use a clean grid.
• Some levels have more than one start, or more than one exit.
• Split arrows send a path off in two directions at once.
• Merge arrows converge two paths into one.
• U-turn arrows re-route a path from where it came.

A few things worth knowing:
• 300 handcrafted levels, each built around a single idea.
• Levels stay small. Most of them can be finished in less than a minute.
• Cloud save syncs your progress across devices.
• Relaxing music and sound design.
• No timers.
• No ads.
• No in-app purchases.
• No data collected.

Every puzzle has a solution. Some have multiple. The fun is in finding it.

## Key features

- Elegant path tracing puzzles
- 300 handcrafted levels
- Collect stars
- Cloud save sync
- Relaxing music and sound
- No timers or ads

## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zyl/id6759285712/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Beautiful!

*2026-07-24*

This game is so stunning and the music is awesome. I love the concept and it is very clever. Highly recommend you to check it out. The style of the game reminds me of Tetris Connect and the game play reminds me of a modern version of Snake - which for me is a combination of two of my favorite games. Well done!!

**Developer response:** Thank you for the kind words. I am glad you like the game. The review made my day. :)

### 1/5 — iPhone 17 pro

*2026-06-28*

Have problems moving arrow to the exit. I have a screen protector on my phone and it makes it hard to move the arrow to the exit and it says failed every time. Also it should be easy until level 20 then get harder.

**Developer response:** You can’t actually place an arrow on entries and exits, only on empty slots and stars. But thanks for the feedback I will include that message in the tutorial.

### 5/5 — Highly Recommended!

*2026-06-26*

An exceptionally creative, fun, and unique game featuring great graphics and soundtrack. I’m having a blast playing it! Well done!

### 5/5 — not too difficult

*2026-06-24*

nice progression, i like the minimal aesthetic and the music. surprising how many possible puzzles the seemingly simple base mechanic can unlock. nice for short sessions of puzzle solving.

### 3/5 — Expect more

*2026-06-23*

For forcing someone to pay $1.99 to even access this game feels scammy considering the gameplay is the same thing over and over again. This could’ve been a free game with the option to pay $1.99 to remove ads.

The gameplay is very dull and repetitive. You have to play a 5th of the game before you unlock a 4th type of arrow mechanic. 

I feel this game could be so much more. Don’t box your game in on itself. Expand some of its core principles that make it stand out. Give some teleportation lines, add collisions rules for some levels, make bridges/tunnels, etc.

I think this is a great concept, but being forced to pay for this isn’t it.

**Developer response:** Thanks for the detailed feedback. I do want to clarify though that I don’t think “scammy” is a fair description of Zyl. It is a small paid game at $1.99, with no ads, no IAP, no tracking of personal data, and no payment to remove annoyances later. What you see in the screenshots is what the game is.

The slower progression is intentional. I wanted the game to feel calm and relaxing, not overwhelming too early. A lot of the variety comes from how the existing mechanics combine across levels, rather than constantly adding new mechanics. The later levels make you use upto 8-10 arrows with multiple entries and exits and it becomes quite challenging to find a good path with them.

That said, I understand the point about wanting more variety sooner and more mechanics, and I’ll add that in future updates as new level packs. I will also consider ramping up the difficulty faster. Thanks for playing and for taking the time to share specific thoughts.

### 5/5 — Great game

*2026-06-23*

Nice relaxing puzzle to kill some time

### 5/5 — One of the best puzzle games I’ve played

*2026-06-22*

Beautiful game, clean design with a simple but engaging gameplay. Loved this one!

### 5/5 — Beautiful

*2026-06-19*

Lovely puzzler with interesting mechanics

### 5/5 — Beautiful and fun

*2026-06-18*

Great music, very easy to learn and advance. Enjoyed much

### 5/5 — Great game!

*2026-06-18*

Like the classic water pipe flow puzzle games but with a lot of variety and depth in the different elements you have control over. Really polished and relaxing, great pacing for introducing the mechanics.

## Frequently asked questions about Zyl

### What is Zyl?

Zyl is a minimalist puzzle game focused on elegant path tracing. Players strategically place arrows to guide paths from start tiles to exits, collecting stars along the way.

### How many levels are in Zyl?

Zyl features 300 handcrafted levels, each designed around a unique idea and generally completable in under a minute.

### Does Zyl have ads?

No, Zyl is ad-free. The game is designed to be a quiet and uninterrupted experience for players.

### Can I play Zyl offline?

While the description doesn't explicitly state offline play, the absence of mentions of online multiplayer or connectivity suggests it is likely playable offline. Cloud save functionality is available for progress syncing.

### What devices does Zyl support?

Zyl is available on iPhone and iPad devices.

### What is the age rating for Zyl?

Zyl has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players.

### How often is Zyl updated?

The latest version is 1.4.2, released on June 24, 2026, indicating recent updates and ongoing support from the developer.

### What makes Zyl different from other puzzle games?

Zyl stands out with its minimalist design, focus on elegant path tracing mechanics, and a commitment to a relaxing, ad-free, and timer-free experience with no in-app purchases or data collection.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.3 — 2026-06-26

Improved font sizes for Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Japanese, and Korean.

### 1.4.2 — 2026-06-24

Improved contrast for irregular grids.

### 1.4.1 — 2026-06-23

Minor bug fixes.

### 1.4 — 2026-06-21

- Improve level failed UX: Zyl now clearly shows where and how the level failed.

### 1.1.2 — 2026-06-18

Add a dedicated Game Center button in the settings panel on the title screen.

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