Baba Is You review
Push the words that make the rules, then break them
- Hempuli
- Paid
- iPhone & iPad, Android, Windows, Mac, Linux
100K+ Google Play downloads
Does it deserve #1?
Is Baba Is You worth it?
Yes. Baba Is You scores 9.0/10 and ranks #1 in Puzzle & Word Games. It's best for puzzle fans who love the moment a hard problem suddenly clicks. Skip it if you want relaxing puzzles you can finish without much thought. Price: $6.99 on the App Store and Google Play, with no in-app purchases.
The verdict
Baba Is You is the puzzle game that rewires how you think. Each level's rules sit on the board as word blocks you can push around, so a few shoves can turn you into a rock, make grass dangerously hot or move the goal somewhere else entirely. The best solutions feel like cheats you found yourself. It's tough and the pixel art is plain, but few games make you feel this clever.
- Rules you change by pushing word blocks
- Cloud save sync across devices
- No ads or in-app purchases
- App Store Editors' Choice
- Also on PC, Mac and Linux
Score breakdown
Overall = features 30% · design 20% · speed 20% · value 15% · privacy 15%. Why these weights?
What's new
- Feb 2026Faster loading and small fixes to the new cloud sync screens
- Jan 2026Restore saves by hand from local backups or the cloud, via Settings
- Jan 2026Progress now syncs automatically across your devices
Privacy 9.8/10
App Store label: Data Not Collected. The developer says the app collects no data at all, so nothing is used to track you or linked to your identity.
What we like
- A fresh idea that keeps surprising you level after level
- One price, with no ads and no in-app purchases
- Collects no data at all, per its App Store label
What could be better
- Hard puzzles can leave you stuck for a long time
- Simple pixel art won't wow you
Puzzle fans who love the moment a hard problem suddenly clicks
you want relaxing puzzles you can finish without much thought
Questions about Baba Is You
Is Baba Is You worth it in 2026?
Yes. Baba Is You scores 9.0/10 and ranks #1 in Puzzle & Word Games. It's best for puzzle fans who love the moment a hard problem suddenly clicks. Skip it if you want relaxing puzzles you can finish without much thought. Price: $6.99 on the App Store and Google Play, with no in-app purchases.
Is Baba Is You free?
No. It costs $6.99 on the App Store and Google Play, and there are no ads or in-app purchases after that.
Can you play Baba Is You offline?
Yes, it's a single-player game that needs no account or connection. Recent updates added optional cloud sync so your progress follows you between devices.
Is Baba Is You good for kids?
It's rated 4+ on the App Store and Everyone on Google Play, with no violence or chat. The puzzles get very demanding, so younger kids may need help.
What are the best alternatives to Baba Is You?
The closest alternatives are Monument Valley 3, NYT Games and Sudoku.com. See all of them ranked on our Baba Is You alternatives page.
Where does Baba Is You rank?
Baba Is You ranks #1 of 12 in our Puzzle & Word Games ranking, with an overall score of 9.0 out of 10.