How to play

Clear the board by removing tiles in matching pairs. Two twins can be matched when they sit in the same row or column with nothing in between: tap one and both clear.

When no pair lines up, make one. Drag any tile up, down, left, or right and it slides along, shoving the tiles in front of it. Line it up with its twin and the pair clears. A slide that makes no match simply springs back, so you can experiment freely. Your first time in, a three-step tutorial shows you both moves.

In the levels, every tile shows its points. The more pairs you have already cleared, the more each new pair is worth (double, then triple), so it pays to save the valuable tiles for last. Score past the marks on the star bar for two and three stars.

Controls

Mouse

Click a tile to match it with its twin.
Drag a tile to slide it and its row.
If a tile can match more than one twin, the choices light up. Click the one you want.

Touch

Tap a tile to match it.
Swipe a tile to slide it.
Works with your phone upright or sideways.

Stuck? Hint lights up a move that keeps the board solvable. The ☰ menu has sound, music, voice, animations, and tile sets.

Game modes

Levels: 300 handmade levels across 12 worlds on a scrolling map. Each world ends with a boss level, and rival levels have you take turns against the computer: every pair scores its points, and the higher score wins.
Classic: endless random boards in three sizes, Easy (8 × 10), Normal (10 × 12), and Expert (10 × 14). Chain pairs quickly for combo points and beat your best time.
Daily Challenge: one new board every day, the same for everyone in the world. No ads, one hint. Clear it to keep your streak going.

The 12 worlds

Each world adds one new twist, explained in a single line when you open its door:

Orchard: learn to match and slide.
Brick Yard: gray bricks block the view and stop every shove.
Frozen Lake: clear a pair next to a frozen tile to thaw it.
Chain Works: chained tiles match but never move.
Harbor: anchored tiles must move once before they can match.
Gold Mine: push gold bars into the exits.
Portal Garden: tiles and sight lines pass through linked portals.
Ice Rink: a tile pushed onto ice keeps sliding.
Bomb Lab: match each bomb before its countdown hits zero.
Foundry: heavy tiles move one space per shove.
Sticky Kitchen: glued tiles travel in pairs.
Grand Finale: everything at once.

FAQ

Is Tile Shove free?: Yes. It runs right in your browser, with nothing to download or install.
When can two tiles match?: When they are the same picture and sit in the same row or column with nothing between them. Next to each other counts too.
What does a shove do?: Drag a tile up, down, left, or right. It slides, pushing any tiles in front of it along. If it lands in line with its twin, both clear. If no match is made, everything springs back, so a wrong shove costs nothing.
Can every board be cleared?: Yes. Every level and every Classic board has at least one way to clear it without help. If you paint yourself into a corner, use a hint, or shuffle in Classic.
How do stars work?: Clear a level for one star. Each tile shows its points, and pairs you clear later are worth double, then triple. Reach the two marks on the star bar for two and three stars.
How do I open new worlds?: Beat the boss at the end of a world, then collect enough stars to open the next door. Replaying levels for three stars is the quickest way to get there.
What is in the treasure chests?: Every 25 stars earns a chest with extra hints. Some chests hold a new tile set: Sweets, Farm, Ocean, Pets, and Gems.
Does it work on phones?: Yes, upright or sideways. Tap to match and drag with your finger to slide.
Is my progress saved?: Your stars, worlds, chests, tile sets, Classic records, and Daily streak are saved in your browser on this device. An unfinished board is kept too, so you can pick up where you left off.

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