Screw Match

Screw Match is a tidy little puzzler that turns the very specific satisfaction of unscrewing a lid into an entire genre.

Editor reviewedEditor score 9.7/10

Screw Match

Screw Match

Screw Match is a tidy little puzzler that turns the very specific satisfaction of unscrewing a lid into an entire genre. Each stage gives you a wall of coloured panels held in place by screws of matching colours; pick a screw, send it to your tray, and once enough same-coloured screws gather, the corresponding panel pops free. Cleared panels reveal new screws, new combinations, and occasionally hidden tools that change the rest of the level. The hook of the game is layered planning: you have to think about the order in which you remove pieces because some screws are blocked, some tools only appear after specific clears, and the tray cannot hold an unlimited number of un-grouped screws. The art is clean, the audio is soft and pleasing, and the difficulty curve introduces new colours and locks slowly enough that it feels generous.

How to Play Screw Match

Click or tap a visible screw to send it to the tray. Three or four screws of the same colour automatically resolve and remove the matching panel. If the tray fills up before any group resolves, the level ends. Use the colour key in the corner to track which colours are still active; some panels reveal extra colours when uncovered, expanding the puzzle mid-level.

Controls

Mouse click / tap: Send a screw to the tray Boost row: Add tray slot, undo, or shuffle Reset stage: Restart current level

Features

Screw Match - Nuts and Bolts. Your task is to put screws of different colors on the glass nut to the box on the top with the same color as the screws. If the nut holes on the box are full, you will be replaced by a new box.

Controls reference

InputAction
Mouse click / tapSend a screw to the tray
Boost rowAdd tray slot, undo, or shuffle
Reset stageRestart current level

Tips & tricks

Identify the colour with the fewest visible screws and clear it last — those are the ones that will fill your tray with no resolution. When the tray feels crowded, look for tools (saws, magnets) on the board and route to them; they are not optional, they are the answer to most jam-ups. Avoid the temptation to grab a fourth screw of an already-resolved colour; you will be holding it without a partner and may stall the rest of the puzzle.

What we like, what we don't

Pros

  • Soothing pacing with no time pressure
  • Clean visual language makes new mechanics easy to learn
  • Level design rewards reading the board carefully

Cons

  • Late stages can demand boost use to clear cleanly
  • Limited variety in environmental art
  • No competitive mode

Frequently asked

Is the game timed?

Most stages have no clock. Difficulty comes from tray management, not timing.

What happens when I run out of moves?

The level ends and you can restart immediately at no cost.

Are there daily challenges?

Some builds include a daily set of three stages with extra coins for a clean clear.

Do I have to register before starting Screw Match?

No download and no sign-up. The game lives in an iframe, so the only thing you need is a current Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge build. Nothing is installed on your device beyond the standard browser cache.

Will this work on my iPad or Android tablet?

It plays well on touch. The publisher exposes the same input surface to both pointer and touch events, so swipes, holds, and taps all register without an extra mobile build.

Does Screw Match cost anything to finish?

It is free. We do not list games that hard-paywall their first level. Any optional purchase exists only on the publisher's own site, never inside this embed.

What is the safest way to take a break mid-level?

You can leave at any time — the worst case is that you redo a single stage. Long levels are the exception, and Screw Match usually offers an in-game pause that suspends the run instead of restarting it.

Category

Puzzle

Platform

Desktop + mobile

Devices

For Android, For IOS, For Desktop

Orientation

Portrait

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