Separate Liquids
Separate Liquids drops you into a vibrant laboratory of glass tubes, each holding a colorful cocktail of fluids that need to be untangled. The goal is straightforward: pour from one vessel to another until every tube contains a single solid color. But the catch is that you can only pour a liquid onto another of the same shade, and each container has a limited capacity. This turns what seems like a simple task into a brain-teasing exercise in planning and foresight, as one wrong move can leave you stuck with no viable moves left. The game ramps up the difficulty with more colors, tighter space, and sneaky mixing mechanics that require you to think several steps ahead. The physics-based pouring feels satisfying, with liquids sloshing realistically as you tilt and transfer. With a clean interface and no time pressure, it's a chill yet mentally engaging experience that rewards careful observation and strategic trial and error. Whether you have a few minutes or an hour, the puzzles are designed to keep your head scratching just enough to make that final clear solve deeply satisfying.
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What is Separate Liquids
Separate Liquids is a physics-driven puzzle that tests your logic and patience as you sort colorful fluids into neat, single-color tubes.
How to Play
Pick a tube and pour its liquid into another tube by tapping or clicking. You can only pour onto a matching color, and the target tube must have enough room.
Tips for Playing
- Always free up a tube that is completely empty or single-colored early on.
- Plan moves in reverse: imagine the final solved state and work backward.
- Avoid covering a color you need to access with a different one.
- If you get stuck, reset the level—it's often faster than trying to undo mistakes.
- Watch the liquid levels; overfilling can waste a container and block solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I pour the wrong color?
You can only pour liquids onto the same color, so if you try to mix different colors, the pour won't happen. You'll have to plan your moves more carefully.
Is there a limit to how many times I can pour?
There's no penalty for making multiple pours, but each container has limited space, so you need to manage volume carefully to avoid getting stuck.
Can I restart a level if I get stuck?
Yes, most versions allow you to reset the level at any time, which returns all liquids to their original starting positions.
Do the levels get harder?
Yes, as you progress, you'll encounter more tubes, more colors, and more complex initial arrangements that require deeper planning.
Is Separate Liquids a timed game?
No, there's no timer, so you can take your time to work out the solution without pressure. The challenge is purely logical.
What's the best strategy for beginners?
Start by sorting the colors that are already close to being separated, and always sacrifice a tube to create an empty one early—this gives you more flexibility.
