How to play Futoshiki
Fill the grid so that every row and every column contains each number from 1 to the grid size exactly once (on a 5×5 grid: 1–5). The < and > signs between two squares must hold: the arrow points to the smaller number. Some puzzles start with a few numbers given.
- Tap a square (or use the arrow keys) and enter a number with the keypad or keyboard.
- Notes (✎ / N / Shift+digit) keep track of candidates. Undo/Redo, Hint, Check and Pause are always available.
- With conflict highlighting on, repeated numbers and broken signs turn red.
Tips
A square that is bigger than a neighbour can never be 1, and a square smaller than a neighbour can never be the largest number. Chains like a < b < c push the ends even further: on 5×5, a can be at most 3. Sizes go from 4×4 to 7×7, and every puzzle has exactly one solution.
About this futoshiki
Fill the grid with numbers obeying the greater-than signs. Play Futoshiki free in your browser on desktop, tablet or phone. It works offline once loaded — perfect for travel. Your progress and best scores are saved on your device. Popular searches: inequality puzzle.
Futoshiki FAQ
Is Futoshiki free to play?
Yes. Futoshiki is completely free on GamesVora. There is nothing to download or install and you don't need an account.
Can I play Futoshiki offline?
Yes. Once you have opened GamesVora while online, Futoshiki is saved on your device and you can keep playing without an internet connection.
Does Futoshiki work on mobile phones and tablets?
Yes. Futoshiki works in any modern browser on Android phones, iPhones, iPads, tablets, laptops and desktop computers, with touch, mouse and keyboard controls.
Is my progress saved?
Your settings, best scores and statistics are saved in your browser on this device. Clearing your browser data will reset them.
What other games are like Futoshiki?
If you enjoy Futoshiki, try the other games in our Logic Puzzles collection — they are all free and work offline too.
