Clever Crow

Released: 2026-07-16

Clever Crow is a physics puzzle inspired by the classic fable. A thirsty crow must raise the water in a long-necked jar high enough to drink by tossing objects in to displace it. Aim and fling pebbles through the narrow neck: water rises with real displacement physics. But choose wisely big stones are efficient yet wont fit a narrow neck, ice floats and melts, cork barely helps, and a sponge soaks up your water. Battle a crosswind on later stages, beat par for 3 stars, and watch the crow fly over and drink when you win. 8 hand-crafted levels, mouse/touch controls, and no two solutions alike.

How to play

rag from the crow and release to toss objects into the jar. Raise the water to the dotted line. Mind the wind.

Gameplay Tips

Aim carefully to account for crosswinds that can push your pebbles off course—adjust your angle slightly to compensate. Use small stones for narrow necks where big rocks won’t fit, but save large rocks for wider openings to maximize displacement. If you see floating ice, drop it early—it will rise quickly but melt later, so don’t rely on it for late-stage progress.

Game Features

Clever Crow features 8 hand-crafted physics puzzles where you control a crow trying to drink from a long-necked jar by dropping objects to raise the water level. Each level presents unique challenges: big stones displace more water but may not fit through narrow necks, ice floats initially but melts over time, cork provides minimal lift, and sponges absorb water you’ve already gained. Some stages include crosswinds that deflect your tosses, adding a layer of precision. The goal is to raise the water to a dotted line, and you earn 3 stars by beating the par score. The game uses real displacement physics, meaning object size and placement affect how much water rises. Every level offers a different configuration, so no two solutions are the same.

Category: Puzzle game