How to play
Arrow keys or WASD to nudge the ball. Spacebar or tap to switch polarity (positive/negative). Magnetic poles in the level either pull or push your ball depending on your current polarity. Reach the goal to complete the level. Three-star ratings reward minimal polarity switches.
Game features
- Polarity-switching mechanic with two charge states
- Sixty hand-designed levels across four visual themes
- Three-star scoring rewards efficient polarity use
- Moving poles and timed polarity windows in late campaign
- Daily seeded challenge with cross-player comparison
- Touch, keyboard, and gamepad inputs all comfortable
Editor review
Magnet Maze is a puzzle-arcade hybrid where you move a magnetic ball through fixed levels using charged walls and switches to attract or repel the ball. The format is reminiscent of Mr. Bullet (puzzle-shooter, 2018) crossed with classic ball-rolling games like Marble Madness (1984). The mix works better than I expected.
What works is the polarity-switching mechanic. Each level has fixed magnetic poles at known positions; you control the ball polarity, which determines whether the poles pull you toward them or push you away. Switching polarity mid-roll lets you slingshot around poles in ways that pure-physics ball games cannot do. The puzzle is figuring out the polarity sequence that completes the level.
Sixty levels across four themed sets. The early levels teach single-pole switching. Mid-campaign introduces multiple poles in the same room. Late campaign adds moving poles and timed polarity windows. The progression is paced correctly.
Tested over five commute sessions on the Cross-City Line. Mobile touch with tap-to-switch-polarity works beautifully because the input is binary and timing-based. Desktop with spacebar to switch is equally comfortable, and gamepad with bumper to switch rounds out the input options. All three inputs feel correct, which is rare for browser games.
Where the game falls just short of four stars is the visual presentation. The magnetic-field lines could be rendered more legibly. As-is, you sometimes have to trial-and-error to figure out which way a pole will push you, when a clearer visual cue would let you plan ahead.
Three-and-a-half stars. Strong puzzle-arcade hybrid that earns its place in the catalogue. Worth playing for the polarity mechanic alone, with the caveat that the visual feedback could be better.
Trained as a librarian, started a hobby blog about browser games during her library science degree, took it freelance when the blog crossed 5,000 subscribers. Tests games on her morning train commute.
Frequently asked questions about Magnet Maze
How do I play Magnet Maze?
Arrow keys or WASD to nudge the ball. Spacebar or tap to switch polarity (positive/negative). Magnetic poles in the level either pull or push your ball depending on your current polarity. Reach the goal to complete the level. Three-star ratings reward minimal polarity switches.
Is Magnet Maze free to play in my browser?
Yes. Magnet Maze runs free in any modern browser. No installation, no signup, no payment required. Click the play button to load the game.
Does Magnet Maze work on mobile devices?
Magnet Maze runs in mobile browsers on iOS and Android with touch controls. Most arcade games on AJ Arcade support both desktop and mobile, though precision-heavy titles tend to play better on desktop with a keyboard or gamepad.
Who reviewed Magnet Maze on AJ Arcade?
Eliza Chambers reviewed Magnet Maze. Their full editor review appears above and their other coverage is available on their author profile.
Where can I find more games like Magnet Maze?
More arcade titles are available on the Arcade category page. Every game on AJ Arcade has been played and reviewed by one of our three reviewers before publication.