Stitch (video game)
| stitch. | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Lykke Studios |
| Publisher | Lykkegaard Europe Ltd. |
| Producer | Jakob Lykkegaard |
| Designer | Jakob Lykkegaard |
| Programmer | Lykke Studios Team |
| Artist | Lykke Studios Art Team |
| Engine | Unity |
| Platforms | |
| Release | 28 October 2022 (Apple Arcade) 7 April 2024 (Nintendo Switch) |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Mode | Single-player |
Stitch (stylized as stitch.) is a casual puzzle video game developed by Lykke Studios and published by Lykkegaard Europe Ltd. The game features embroidery-inspired grid puzzles where players must fill numbered areas to complete stitched patterns. It was released for Apple Arcade on 28 October 2022[1] and later ported to the Nintendo Switch on 17 April 2024.
The game received critical acclaim for its accessibility and design, winning an Apple Design Award for Inclusivity in 2023.[2]
Gameplay
In Stitch, players complete logical embroidery puzzles based on the rules of Shikaku (also known as Rectangles). Each puzzle, referred to as a "Hoop", consists of a grid containing numbered clues. Players must fill the grid by creating rectangular or irregular shapes (depending on the difficulty) that encompass a number of squares matching the numeric clue provided.
The game features:
- Hoops: Over 100 main puzzles categorized by difficulty and size.
- Weekly Hoops: Limited-time puzzles released weekly based on current events or themes.
- Free Stitch Mode: A sandbox mode allowing players to stitch patterns freely.
- Accessibility: The game includes a "Number Outline" mode to assist color-blind players and options to reduce motion, contributing to its award-winning inclusive design.
Development and release
Stitch was developed using the Unity engine by the Copenhagen-based studio Lykke Studios. It launched on Apple Arcade on 28 October 2022 across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and tvOS.
Following the release of the Apple Vision Pro, the game was updated to support visionOS, allowing for spatial gaming experiences.[3] A version for the Nintendo Switch was released on 17 April 2024, featuring touch screen support and controller optimization.
Reception
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| MeriStation | 7/10 (NS)[4] |
| Common Sense Media | 4/5[5] |
| Multiplayer.it | 8.0/10 (iPad)[6] |
Stitch received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its relaxing atmosphere, art style, and puzzle mechanics.
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Apple Design Awards | Inclusivity | Won | [2] |
References
- ^ "stitch. Releases,". mobygames. 2022-10-28. Retrieved 2026-01-16.
- ^ a b "Apple reveals 2023 Apple Design Award winners". Apple Newsroom. Apple Inc. 5 June 2023. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
- ^ "Apple announces more than 600 new apps built for Apple Vision Pro". Apple Newsroom. Apple Inc. 1 February 2024. Archived from the original on 3 January 2025. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
- ^ Fernández, Ricardo (24 June 2024). "Análisis de Stitch, un atractivo juego de puzles con un planteamiento diferente: ¡A bordar como locos!". MeriStation (in Spanish). Diario AS. Archived from the original on 24 June 2024. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ Saltzman, Marc (2022). "stitch. Game Review". Common Sense Media. Archived from the original on 5 December 2022. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ Melani, Giorgio (6 November 2022). "Stitch., la recensione di un rilassante passatempo su Apple Arcade". Multiplayer.it (in Italian). NetAddiction Srl. Archived from the original on 23 April 2025. Retrieved 13 February 2026.