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GRAVITY SHIFT

You don't move the core. You move gravity. Guide it through compact mazes, trigger switches, avoid hazards and reach the portal with as few shifts as possible.

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How to play Gravity Shift

Gravity Shift is a physics-inspired spatial puzzle where you rotate gravity instead of directly moving the core. Play instantly in your browser—no download is required.

Objective & controls

Use Arrow keys, WASD or the four on-screen direction controls to change gravity. The core rolls in that direction until a wall stops it. Reach the portal without touching red hazards. Yellow switches open striped gates on advanced levels.

How scoring works

Clearing a level awards points based on level difficulty and gravity-shift efficiency. Finishing at or below the displayed Par earns the strongest bonus. Higher verified total score wins; fewer shifts act as a leaderboard tie-breaker.

Strategy

Study the whole maze before the first shift. Work backwards from the portal, identify the wall that must stop the core on its final approach, and preserve efficient routes. On switch levels, plan both the route to the switch and the post-gate route before committing.

How difficulty grows

Gravity Shift contains 100 distinct levels. Every board is solver-validated before release, and Par is the shortest valid solution length. The level bank is also checked for duplicate layouts including rotations and mirror equivalents. Difficulty progresses from basic wall-stopping to longer routes, hazards, switches and gates, culminating at Level 100

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Improving at Gravity Shift

The useful way to improve is to understand what the game is measuring. In Gravity Shift, the important pressure comes from Gravity Shift contains 100 distinct levels. Every board is solver-validated before release, and Par is the shortest valid solution length. The level bank is also checked for duplicate layouts including rotations and mirror equivalents. Difficulty progresses from basic wall-stopping to longer routes, hazards, switches and gates, culminating at Level 100. That means repeat runs are not only attempts at a better number: they are opportunities to recognize the decisions that create that number. Use the strategy above as a starting point, then compare your own runs and identify where time, accuracy, moves or survival are being lost.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I play Gravity Shift for free?

Yes. Gravity Shift is free to play in the browser on Small Games and does not require an app download.

Do I need an account?

No. You can play as a guest. Sign in when you want eligible results, personal bests and competition progress associated with your profile.

Can I challenge someone else?

Yes. Use the Share or result-sharing controls to send a Small Games link or challenge. The recipient can open the game and compare the result where supported.

What should I play next?

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