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Is bead worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players who want short, self-contained physics puzzles
- Fans of obstacle-based ball challenges who prefer fixed stage goals
- Achievement-focused players seeking a large set of objectives
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a broad range of mechanics may find the cube effects limited to acceleration, slowing, explosions, and stopping.
- Players looking for open-ended or constantly expanding content may find the fixed set of 50 levels restrictive.
- Players who prefer action built around direct character control may not suit a ball-delivery puzzle format.
Our take on bead
Its focused movement system trades variety for a defined set of interactions: red cubes create explosive acceleration, yellow cubes add speed, green cubes reduce it, and other objects stop the ball. That narrow toolkit limits the range of mechanics across the 50 stages.
What is bead?
Guide a ball through physical puzzle stages by using colored cubes and avoiding obstacles.
Red cubes trigger explosions that accelerate the ball, while yellow cubes provide acceleration without an explosion. Green cubes reduce its speed; other objects halt it. The game contains 50 levels and 350 achievements. Its stated objective remains consistent throughout: get the ball to the exit.
How bead plays
- 01Explosive red cubes
- Contact with a red cube causes an explosion that speeds the ball up.
- 02Accelerating yellow cubes
- Yellow cubes increase the ball's movement speed.
- 03Slowing green cubes
- Green cubes reduce the ball's speed.
- 04Stopping obstacles
- Other objects block the ball and bring it to a stop.
- 0550 puzzle levels
- The game includes 50 stages built around delivering the ball to an exit.
- 06350 achievements
- There are 350 achievements to obtain.
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bead: platforms & release
Is bead worth it?
It is worth it if: players who want short, self-contained physics puzzles. Skip it if: players seeking a broad range of mechanics may find the cube effects limited to acceleration, slowing, explosions, and stopping.
Where can I download bead?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens bead's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is bead on?
Windows only.
