Authentic Rules
Pure logic maze DNA
Theseus moves once, the Minotaur twice. Just like the original board and paper versions, every level teaches you a new dance inside the labyrinth.
Mythic Puzzle Adventure
Theseus & The Minotaur
Theseus & The Minotaur is a mobile logic maze where you guide Theseus through 100+ labyrinth levels, outsmarting the Minotaur and chasing every star.
Hand-tuned puzzles
Tactile controls
Star hunting
What is Theseus and the Minotaur?
Theseus and the Minotaur is a classic logic maze invented by puzzle designer Robert Abbott in the early 1990s. It began as a pencil-and-paper labyrinth in GAMES Magazine and the book Mad Mazes, before finding cult status on computers. The rules are simple: Theseus moves one step, the Minotaur moves two. Every move is a duel of timing, luring, and escape.
Authentic chase rules
Labyrinth strategy
Robert Abbott original
Modern mobile remake
A Modern Mobile Edition
This app preserves the original Theseus and the Minotaur puzzle while modernizing it for iOS and Android: smooth touch input, calming visuals, and enough handcrafted labyrinths to keep you learning new chase patterns for hours.
100+ Levels
Handcrafted labyrinths
Explore progressively tricky layouts that surface classic tactics like baiting, zig-zagging, and corner traps without ever feeling random.
No Ads
Just puzzles
Play the complete logic maze collection offline without ads or interruptions. It is perfect for focused strategy sessions.
How the Puzzle Plays
Theseus and the Minotaur looks like a simple labyrinth, but the chase rhythm makes it a fresh kind of puzzle game. Each turn is a plan.
1. Move Theseus one tile
Each swipe shifts Theseus one step through the maze. Walls and dead ends matter because they change the Minotaur's path.
2. The Minotaur moves twice
The Minotaur follows deterministic chase rules, taking two steps for every one of yours. Learn its priorities to lure it into traps.
3. Escape and collect stars
Slip past the Minotaur, reach the exit, and replay to grab every star. Short levels keep the feedback loop tight and satisfying.
From Paper Maze to Phone
Theseus and the Minotaur helped start the "logic maze" genre: puzzles where movement rules are the clue. This mobile edition stays faithful to Abbott's design while polishing the experience with clearer visuals, onboarding tips, and satisfying haptics. If you loved the DOS and browser versions or want the original maze runner on your phone, this is the definitive way to play.
FAQ
Is this the original Theseus and the Minotaur puzzle?
Yes. The rules mirror Robert Abbott's design: Theseus moves one square, the Minotaur moves two, and careful timing wins.
Does it work offline?
Absolutely. All labyrinth puzzles run offline so you can play on flights, commutes, or anywhere without signal.
Is it free and ad-free?
You can download and play the full game without ads. It is a clean, distraction-free puzzle experience.
Ready to Outsmart the Minotaur?
Download the Theseus and the Minotaur mobile game to experience the iconic labyrinth puzzle on modern devices.