Bears vs. Art

Name: Bears vs. Art
Rating: 4.135135 (25437 reviews)
Author: Halfbrick Studios

By: Halfbrick Studios

Solve puzzles in 125 galleries ; plan moves or race in timed challenges!

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Features & Capabilities

Bears vs. Art is the premium, ad-free puzzle game that challenges you to solve mind-bending puzzles across 125 unique art galleries. Take on greedy millionaires' abstract art displays as Rory the bear, and dismantle every painting while avoiding lasers, spikes, portals, security guards, and more.

Choose between carefully planning your moves or racing against the clock in timed challenges. Discover the Infinite Mode for endless random puzzles and collect colorful costumes that grant special abilities, enhancing gameplay variety. This premium version, exclusive to Halfbrick+, guarantees uninterrupted fun with no ads or in-app purchases, alongside regular updates and access to other highly rated games.

Start your free trial to join the fight against art and experience the most engaging puzzle action in a beautifully crafted world with challenging security measures and unexpected obstacles.

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Version:

1.1.7.730642 Last updated: 2024-07-29

Version code:

730642

Creation date:

2015-04-29

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Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
com.android.vending.BILLING Low risk
com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE Low risk
com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE Low risk
com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES Low risk

Size:

148.95MB

Email:

be*****@halfbrick.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-30

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Ranking

# 71,891 ▼ 116

Other platforms

Bears vs. Art (v1.1.7)

4.60

(10)

For Developers

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Developed by:

Halfbrick Studios

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.halfbrick.bearsvsart

Email:

be*****@halfbrick.com

Website:

http://halfbrick.com/our-games/bears-vs-art/

User Reviews

Bears vs. Art blends nostalgia and sharp puzzle gameplay with a striking retro art style and long-running content, like the Infinite Island. However, the experience is marred by a subscription-based paywall and limited free access, along with recurrent launch and loading problems. The RNG-driven puzzle randomness also frustrates some players. If monetization and stability improve, the game has strong potential to satisfy puzzle fans who loved its earlier version.

Pros

Nostalgic appeal with a beautiful, distinctive art style that many players remember from childhood.
Engaging core puzzle gameplay that many reviews describe as satisfying and brain-teasing.
Endless/Infinite Island mode provides long-term play and replayability for puzzle fans.
Return of the game and responsive support are valued by players who stuck with it.

Cons

Monetization shift to a subscription/paywall blocks access and frustrates players who want a simpler, pay-once experience.
Limited free access (guest mode about 1 hour) before premium can feel restrictive.
Launch/loading issues (won't load or open) hinder play for several users.
RNG-heavy elements (random painting locations and NPC movements) reduce predictability and fairness.

Recent reviews

This game was a beautiful part of my childhood and I've finally found this game again. I found it and I immediately downloaded it and enjoyed a few days and even unlocked infinite mode and played a little over 10 levels, not long after, I was prompted to view game plans "Because free to play games suck!" or so HalfBrick says. Now I am stuck unable to play the game even after stating that I am not interested with the no button, there is no escape from the plans window. Heavily disappointed.

Ho*****, 2026-02-27

Good games 👍

Ro*****, 2025-09-25

Okay so I was pretty brash after seeing that guest mode is just an hour-long demo and not realizing the premium-game-as-service pivot Halfbrick has done, but I am thankful that they offer support. I'm changing my review based on my very first experience with it, which was magnificent – Perfect gameplay with a pretty singular artstyle. I'm gonna miss it but this company is very much in their right to capitalize on this since they have a very strong catalog.