Thief Puzzle Game: Octo Snatch
Like stretch-arm thief puzzles? In Octo Snatch you draw an octopus tentacle around urchins, jellyfish and a guard fish to snatch the treasure. Free in your browser.
How a thief puzzle works
In a thief puzzle you draw one long arm from a hiding spot to the loot. The arm follows your finger, and if it touches a trap or a guard it pulls back. Each level is a small route puzzle: find the one path that slips past everything.
What Octo Snatch adds
The thief is a little octopus, and the arm is a smooth, stretchy tentacle with suckers. Dangers include spiky urchins, jellyfish, eel zaps, crabs and a sleepy guard fish. Grab the treasure, let go, and the tentacle zips home. Later zones add pushable barrels, keys for locked chests, spinning urchin wheels, timed gates and ink-squirting squid, and the Abyss Trench adds strong currents and patrolling anglerfish.
How to play
- Press the den. Press on the octopus den and drag. One tentacle stretches out and follows your finger or mouse.
- Find a safe route. Bend the tentacle around urchins, jellyfish, crabs and eel zaps. If it touches one, it snaps back and you can try again right away.
- Mind the guard. The guard fish watches part of the level. Wait for it to look away, or take the long way around.
- Grab and let go. Touch the treasure with the tip, then let go. The tentacle zips home and the level is clear when every treasure is home.
Why people like thief puzzles
Thief puzzles are quick to learn and fun to solve. Each level fits on one screen and takes under a minute, but finding the right path still makes you stop and think. There is no timer and no penalty for a failed try, so it is relaxing too. That is why stretch-arm thief games are some of the most played puzzle games on the web and on YouTube Playables right now.
Tips for 3 stars
Look at the whole level before you drag. Move slowly through narrow gaps, and keep the route short. If you get stuck, the hint button shows a safe path.
Frequently asked questions
Is this thief puzzle game free?
Yes. Octo Snatch is free in your browser with no download and no account.
Does it work on phones?
Yes. Drag with your finger on a phone or tablet, or with the mouse on a computer.
How many levels are there?
60 levels in 4 zones (Coral Cove, Kelp Maze, Sunken Vault, Abyss Trench), and the first three teach the basics. Your stars are saved on your device.