Getting started

RuneShift is a mobile puzzle roguelike inspired by Norse mythology. You fight by matching runes, then build a new combination of powers as you travel toward a realm boss.

Make your first match

Hold a rune and drag it horizontally to swap it with the runes along its path. Line up three or more of the same type, horizontally or vertically, to clear them.

You can keep arranging the board while a clear is resolving. That is where the next chain begins.

Combos and chains

A combo clears four or more runes at once. A chain happens when falling runes create another match after a clear. Both reward you for looking beyond the first line of three.

Start by watching the runes above a match. Where will they land when the row beneath them disappears? Read Runes & chains for more.

Start an adventure

The opening tutorial introduces the basics. After that, choose an unlocked hero and realm, select your starting equipment, and pick a starting charm.

Follow the map through combat, shops, treasure, and mystery encounters. Each route ends at a boss. Your choices along the way shape the build you bring to that fight.

Choose a hero

Heroes change how you play. Each has an elemental affinity, passive effects, and an ability that charges during combat. Begin by learning what your chosen hero wants from the board.

Meet Thor, Skadi, Sinmara, and Freyr and learn what makes their abilities different.

Keep learning between runs

A defeat ends your current run, but your profile keeps permanent progression such as unlocked heroes and realms. A fresh run gives you another chance to build differently.

Use Practice to learn how runes fall, then bring that confidence back to Adventure. See Game modes for the other ways to play.