Cut the Rope

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Cut the Rope is one of the most loved physics puzzle games ever made. A piece of candy hangs on ropes, and a hungry little green monster called Om Nom is waiting below. Swipe to cut the ropes in the right order so the candy swings, falls and lands in his mouth. Grab the stars on the way for a perfect score. It is free and plays on computers and tablets.

Developer: ZeptoLab  |  Genre: Puzzle, Physics  |  Price: Free

Cut the Rope is made by ZeptoLab. It became a worldwide hit on phones, and its cute character and clever puzzles have made it a favourite with kids and adults.

The Goal

Each level has one job: get the candy into Om Nom's mouth. If the candy falls off the screen or misses him, you try again. It is never about speed of reflexes; it is about working out the right order of cuts.

Cut the Rope Controls

Action	PC / Chromebook	iPad / tablet
Cut a rope	Swipe across it with the mouse	Swipe with your finger

Swiping feels natural on a touchscreen, so it is great on iPad.

Collecting All Three Stars

Every level has three stars. Getting the candy to Om Nom is enough to pass, but a perfect run collects all three. Finding the order that grabs every star is the real puzzle, and you can replay any level to try a different approach. Finishing faster also earns extra points.

Using Physics to Your Advantage

The candy swings like a pendulum. Cutting a rope when the candy is at the top of its swing sends it flying further; cutting it at the bottom drops it straight down. Watch the swing for a moment before you cut.

When Levels Get Harder

Each new level is more complicated than the last, adding new objects that change how the candy moves. Take your time on new levels and experiment; there is no penalty for trying again.

Bubbles, Air Cushions and Other Objects

As the levels go on, new objects change how the candy moves. Bubbles lift the candy up into the air until you pop them. Air cushions blow it sideways when you tap them. Spikes destroy the candy if it touches them, so you have to guide it around them. Some levels give you extra ropes that grab the candy as it swings past. Each new object makes you rethink your plan, and combining them in the right order is where the most satisfying solutions come from. Experiment freely: restarting a level is instant.

Is Cut the Rope Good for Kids?

Yes. It is a cute, gentle puzzle game with no violence and no chat, and it is great for learning cause and effect. More advice for families is on our Information for Parents page. For independent age ratings and reviews of games, parents can also visit Common Sense Media.

Games Like Cut the Rope

More puzzle games to try:

• Screw Puzzle – unscrew bolts in the right order to drop every plate.
• Bad Ice Cream – collect fruit in icy mazes for 1 or 2 players.
• Block Blast – drop blocks on a grid and clear full rows and columns.
• Marble Color Sort – a 3D ball sort puzzle with colourful marbles.

Find more games like this in our Puzzle Games, Skill Games and Arcade Games categories.

Cut the Rope FAQ

Is Cut the Rope free?

Yes. You can play Cut the Rope free in your browser on Kizoo Games.

Who made Cut the Rope?

Cut the Rope is made by ZeptoLab.

Who is Om Nom?

The little green monster who wants the candy.

How do you get three stars?

Find the order of cuts that lets the candy collect every star on its way to Om Nom.

Does it work on iPad?

Yes. You cut ropes by swiping your finger.