You have five minutes in a waiting room and want something that asks little of you. Hole Stars, a free puzzle game from Moon Active, fits that gap: you swipe a black hole around the screen and swallow whatever sits on the board before time runs out. It is rated Everyone and runs on Android 6.0 or newer.
First steps after you install Hole Stars
The controls are a single swipe. Drag the hole across the level and it takes in small objects first. Each item makes it bigger, which lets it handle larger pieces later in the same round.
Every level runs against a clock, so plan a path before you move. Blockers sit on the board to interrupt that path, and boosters are there for the stuck points. The game was released on December 10, 2025, and the current build is version 220000.1.278.
Where the swallowing mechanic works well
The core idea is growth. You begin by clearing tiny objects and end up scooping giant ones, so a level changes character as it goes. Moon Active describes the game as dozens of puzzle levels across different worlds.
The presentation leans calm. Animations are smooth and the sound effects are ASMR-style, which suits short sessions. Google Play shows 8 screenshots, and a rating of 4.7 from 75.5 thousand ratings. There is also a leaderboard for comparing speed with friends.
When Gardenscapes or Geometry Dash Lite fit better
Hole Stars is a timed sorting puzzle, and that is all it tries to be. If you want a story-driven match game with a decorating loop, Gardenscapes or Royal Kingdom are closer to that. Players who want rhythm and fast reflexes may prefer Geometry Dash Lite or Tiles Hop.
Block Craft 3D suits people who want to build rather than race a timer. Amaze GO! is another casual option to compare.
Hole Stars pros and cons
Pros
- Free to download from Google Play
- One-swipe control that is easy to pick up
- Boosters help when a level gets tight
- Calm visuals and ASMR-style sound
- Leaderboard to compete with friends
Cons
- Contains ads
- Offers in-app purchases
- Timed levels can feel rushed if you prefer slow puzzles
Is Hole Stars safe?
Hole Stars is published by Moon Active and is distributed through Google Play, with over 5 million installs there. It is rated Everyone. The game contains ads and in-app purchases, so check purchase settings on shared devices.
How to install Hole Stars
- Press the Google Play button on this page.
- Check the listing in the Play Store and press Install.
- Open Hole Stars when the install finishes. Updates arrive through Google Play.
