Poke ALL Toads

Poke ALL Toads instantly feels like someone shrunk a mischievous Saturday-morning cartoon into bite-sized puzzles. SpaceMatra takes a ridiculous premise — tiny fairies determined to irritate amphibians — and turns it into smart, often hilarious level design. If you like tidy puzzle loops with a side of slapstick and personality, this one scratches that itch. It’s playful, sometimes fiendish, and proudly weird in the best way.

Mischief in Miniature Gardens

The core loop is wonderfully simple: you control a crew of different-featuring fairies and your job is to poke every toad on a stage, then shepherd the fragile blue fairy to the exit. Levels read like little mechanical toyboxes — switches, catapults, conveyor belts and goofy contraptions you gradually learn to abuse. Movement and interactions are immediate and intuitive; there’s a satisfying tactile feel when a fairy runs, sleeps in a stupid place or gets flung across the screen. Because many puzzles include a real-time element — toads react and pursue — you’re often planning a small choreography more than solving a static riddle. That blend of observation, timing and the occasional happy accident gives each level personality.

When Toads Fight Back

What elevates Poke ALL Toads is how it turns enemy reactions into tools. Toads don’t simply sit there; they hop, chase and interact with level gizmos in ways that can be weaponized or avoided. Different toad types and mysterious contraptions are introduced slowly across the 100+ levels, encouraging experimental plays and “aha” moments. Fairies themselves have unique abilities — one will tempt, another distract, another cause physics mayhem — and mixing those powers becomes a delightful puzzle in itself. Levels sometimes demand near-perfect timing, while others reward improvisation and the joyful chaos of turning an enemy’s aggression back on them.

Charms, Chirps and Performance

The presentation is a major co-star: chunky, cartoony sprites, expressive tiny animations and a cheeky UI (hello, fairy finger cursor) make playing feel like being inside a hand-illustrated comedy short. The soundtrack stands out — unexpectedly lush for a puzzle game — and pumps personality into otherwise quiet moments, though a few players note it can loop on you after long sessions. Controls and performance are solid on Windows; several players report excellent Steam Deck support and full controller prompts, which is a pleasant surprise for an indie puzzle title. Accessibility is thoughtful where it counts: gentle tutorials, level hints via names, and the option to skip a troublesome stage help keep progression friendly without diluting the challenge. All in all, Poke ALL Toads blends mechanical clarity with a sense of humor that makes even failed attempts worth watching.

Poke ALL Toads is a small, clever puzzle game with big personality — equal parts cute and mischievous. It’s ideal for players who enjoy observational puzzles, light real-time pressure and lots of charm. Buy it if you want bite-sized levels with character; skip it if repetitive music or a few tough stages will sour your mood.