CasualFit check
Is Cradle of Persia worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Casual puzzle players who want a historical Persian setting
- Players who prefer structured progression across multiple eras
- Puzzle fans who want construction objectives alongside level challenges
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking combat-focused gameplay rather than puzzle solving and construction
- Players who prefer short, standalone sessions instead of progression across over 100 levels
- Players looking for online multiplayer or player-created content
Our take on Cradle of Persia
Puzzle players may bounce off when progression shifts from solving individual stages to gathering supplies and building more than 20 Persian landmarks. Anyone looking for combat will also hit a wall immediately, since the central loop is puzzle play with bonuses and construction goals.
What is Cradle of Persia?
Cradle of Persia is a puzzle game set among the ruins of Ancient Persia.
Players gather supplies while progressing through seven historical eras and construct more than 20 representations of Persian landmarks, including the wonders of Persepolis. The game contains over 100 levels, with progress tied to freeing the genie from Aladdin’s lamp. Eight special bonuses, such as hourglasses, magic wands, and dynamite, add different tools to the puzzle stages. Its setting draws on Persia’s gardens, architecture, metals, gems, and stone carvings, while the broader journey follows a search through the ruins and their mysteries. The structure combines puzzle challenges with construction and advancement through successive historical periods.
How Cradle of Persia plays
- 01Seven Historical Eras
- Progression moves through seven periods while supplies are gathered for construction.
- 02Persian Construction
- More than 20 Ancient Persian landmarks can be built, including the wonders of Persepolis.
- 03Eight Special Bonuses
- The bonus set includes hourglasses, magic wands, and dynamite for use during play.
- 04100+ Puzzle Levels
- The campaign contains over 100 stages connected to the goal of freeing the genie from Aladdin’s lamp.
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Cradle of Persia: platforms & release
Is Cradle of Persia worth it?
It is worth it if: casual puzzle players who want a historical Persian setting. Skip it if: players seeking combat-focused gameplay rather than puzzle solving and construction.
Where can I download Cradle of Persia?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Cradle of Persia's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Cradle of Persia on?
Windows only.
