# One Way: The Elevator

> Puzzle

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1027403357](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1027403357)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1027403357`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** COTTONGAME Network Technology Co., Ltd.
- **Category:** Puzzle
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (101 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.8
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-27
- **First published:** 2020-08-14
- **Size:** 495 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/one-way-the-elevator/id1027403357)
- **Website:** [https://cottongame.com/](https://cottongame.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.cottongame.com/Privacy/PrivacyPolicy.html](http://www.cottongame.com/Privacy/PrivacyPolicy.html)

## Description

One Way: The Elevator is a hand-drawn, point-and-click puzzle game. Find a blue orb on each floor to power the elevator and ascend.

Each floor is a self-contained world with unique characters and secrets. Solve clever puzzles by observing your surroundings and making precise choices.

## Rankings

- #137,658 — Overall

## Review summary

Players praise One Way: The Elevator for inventive puzzles, stunning visuals, and a touching story that fits Cotton Games’ whimsical vibe. The mix of clever brainteasers, atmospheric art, and hidden achievements adds depth and replayability. However, a recurring issue across reviews is a mini robot level glitch that blocks progress (missing items, unresponsive taps, wiring problems). A few players also feel the game is too linear with puzzles marching one after another. Overall it’s loved for mood and puzzle design, but hampered by persistent bugs on some devices.

### Pros

- Engaging, cleverly designed puzzles that reward attention to detail
- Beautiful graphics, animation, and a unique Cotton Games art style
- Deep, emotional storytelling that complements the puzzles
- Charming world with endearing characters and opportunities to discover hidden levels and achievements

### Cons

- Recurring glitches in the mini robot level that block progression (missing items, unresponsive taps, wiring issues)
- Some players feel the game is too linear, delivering puzzle after puzzle without a broader adventure

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