Animal Sort – Puzzle & Casual Mobile Game Development Case Study

Board begins as a bright jumble — pandas peek out, foxes await turns, cats search for matching families. With a few thoughtful moves columns settle, gradients appear, a gentle “click” of clarity lands. No timers, no rush — just you, a puzzle, quiet pleasure as a plan comes together. 

How to play 

• Tap an animal to pick it up.


• Move it to a column with the same color (or an empty space).


• Group animals by color until each column shows one hue.


• Stuck? Use Undo or a Hint to find a cleaner route. 

Everything aims for ease and comfort: one-finger control keeps flow immediate; subtle animations reward every tidy column; soft sounds make each choice feel good. Play offline on the go — on a train, in air, or on a couch — let a quick sort puzzle brighten a break. 

As you progress, layouts grow clever without turning harsh. Learn to create space first, peel layers from top, protect that precious empty column — best tool for unlocking tricky boards. Each level feels like a small story of order: a tiny zoo lining up by color, calm rhythm returning to a puzzle, mind gliding instead of racing. 

Meet the zoo crew

Blue Cat — sly, sharp little trickster; a half-smile hints at a clever move—an elegant solution.

Yellow Giraffe — stubborn yet adorable; waits for the right match, grumbles when blocked, then beams at perfect alignment.

Green Frog — cheerful optimist; waves hello and seems to say, “One more move and everything falls into place!”

Red Panda — serious perfectionist; hates mess, loves clean stacks, lives for the moment the full red squad locks in.

Pink Pig — flirty sweetheart; winks at a good match, adores smooth gradients, turns every tidy transfer into a tiny celebration.

Enjoy crisp visual logic, Water Sort–inspired zen, friendly animal charm. Add a little calm to your day, train your brain gently, watch chaos settle into satisfying symmetry — one neat column at a time. 

Tidy chaos. Calm mind. Sort by hue.

Download Animal Sort! to begin a relaxing puzzle adventure today. 

Scope of Work

Galaxy4Games handled the complete development process, ensuring quality at every stage:

Game Design & Level Mechanics

• Creation of the core game loop


• Categorization-based puzzle mechanics


• Level progression system with adaptive difficulty


• Player onboarding and UX flows

Art Direction & UI/UX Design

• Bright, friendly 2D art style


• Charming animal character designs


• Smooth interface animations


• Mobile-responsive UI optimized for touch interactions

Unity Development

• Full implementation in Unity using C#


• Drag-and-drop interactions for sorting


• Level container system allowing modular expansion


• Optimized performance for iOS and Android

QA Testing & Optimization

• Device compatibility testing across multiple resolutions


• Bug fixing and polish


• Improved responsiveness and FPS stability


• Refinement of the difficulty curve for better retention

Key Features Delivered

• Addictive and relaxing puzzle gameplay


• Cute and polished 2D game art


• Intuitive drag-and-drop mechanics


• Smart level progression system


• Lightweight, fast mobile performance


• Modular architecture for adding new levels easily

Technologies Used

• Unity Engine


• C#


• 2D Art & UI Design Tools


• Mobile Optimization Tools

Results

Animal Sort achieved:

• Highly polished visuals and smooth gameplay


• Strong player engagement through intuitive mechanics


• Lightweight build optimized for a wide range of mobile devices


• Scalable level creation system supporting future updates

Why Galaxy4Games for Puzzle & Casual Game Development?

Galaxy4Games specializes in creating high-quality puzzle, casual and mobile games with a focus on intuitive player experience, polished art, and technical performance. Our full-cycle development process ensures that each project is market-ready and optimized for long-term success.