Crystal Grid

Crystal Grid is a retro-inspired match-3 puzzle game built around clarity, precision, and satisfying motion. Using low-resolution pixel art and smooth, readable animations, it reimagines the classic match-3 formula with a clean, modern implementation designed for both desktop and mobile play.

Players interact with an 8×8 grid of crystalline pieces, each represented by handcrafted 8×8 pixel sprites drawn directly in code. By swapping adjacent tiles, players create matches of three or more identical crystals, causing them to shatter and disappear. Gravity then takes over as remaining pieces fall into place, triggering cascading reactions that reward careful planning and spatial awareness.

The game emphasizes transparency of mechanics. Every action—swapping, matching, falling, and refilling—is clearly animated, allowing players to visually follow the logic behind each chain reaction. Invalid moves are gracefully rejected with a brief swap-back animation, reinforcing the rules without disrupting the flow of play.

Crystal Grid is designed with touch-first interaction in mind. On mobile devices, intuitive swipe gestures allow precise control, while pointer-based input ensures seamless play on desktop systems. The game runs entirely within a centered HTML5 canvas, scaling cleanly across screen sizes while maintaining its pixel-perfect aesthetic.

Rather than relying on power-ups or randomness, the experience focuses on timing, pattern recognition, and decision-making. Scores increase through efficient matches and cascading combos, encouraging players to think several moves ahead.

Crystal Grid is a focused, skill-driven puzzle game that blends classic arcade sensibilities with modern web technology—simple to learn, satisfying to master, and visually grounded in the language of retro pixels.