Shift Lab

1. Move up, down, left or right. Walking into a block pushes it one cell.
2. You can push only one block at a time and never pull.
3. Arrow tiles can only be entered in the direction of the arrow.
4. Place a block on every target to solve the level.
5. A block pushed into a dead corner is stuck: undo when you see the warning.

1. Move. Walk around with the arrow keys or by swiping.
2. Push. Walk into a block to push it. You cannot pull it back.
3. Targets. Get every block onto a target. A block on a target turns solid.

• Arrow keys or WASD to move
• Swipe or use the on-screen pad on touch screens
• Z to undo, R to restart

Each difficulty starts with hand-made lab levels, then continues with generated ones. Difficulty is rated by the length of the real solution, not by the number of blocks.

Is Shift Lab free to play?

Yes. Shift Lab is free in the browser with no account, no download and no ads. Your progress is saved on your device.

How do you play Shift Lab?

Move up, down, left or right. Walking into a block pushes it one cell. You can push only one block at a time and never pull. Arrow tiles can only be entered in the direction of the arrow. Place a block on every target to solve the level. A block pushed into a dead corner is stuck: undo when you see the warning.

How do the levels and difficulty work in Shift Lab?

Each difficulty starts with hand-made lab levels, then continues with generated ones. Difficulty is rated by the length of the real solution, not by the number of blocks.

Can I play Shift Lab on my phone or tablet?

Yes. Shift Lab works in any modern browser on phones, tablets and computers, with touch, mouse and keyboard controls.

Is there a daily Shift Lab puzzle?

Yes. Every day there is a new daily puzzle, the same for every player, alongside unlimited numbered levels.