# Sticky Surface Apps The Magic Pixel Games 'Stick to It' App Gives Angry Birds Tough Competition By Andrew Sztein | Published 2013-02-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-pixel References: [kotaku](http://kotaku.com/5983684/the-mother) & [magicpixelgames](http://www.magicpixelgames.com/) If you're looking for a new alternative to flinging some raging birds around on your smartphone, [Magic Pixel Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-hour-1) has just the mobile app for you. Continuing the proud tradition of [physics-based puzzle games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-tile-match) on [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-runes) and other mobile touch devices, Magic Pixel Games's 'Stick to It' adds a new wrinkle to a much-loved genre. Instead of using physics to hurl furious fowl into flimsy pig built structures, you're tasked with helping an adorable little alien blob find its way back to its mother. The Magic Pixel app is so incredibly simple that it can be explained in a 53 second trailer with no words. Simply, you let gravity do the work as the blob rolls around the stages, and when you want the blob to stick to a surface, you simply touch the screen. Moving platforms, conveyor belts and other obstacles will help propel the blob to his mom or cause depressing alien blob death. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Physics-based Puzzle Games:** Opportunity for developing unique puzzle game mechanics that utilize physics and touch controls in a minimalist way. - **One-touch Gameplay:** Opportunity for developing games that utilize a simple one-touch mechanic to make gameplay easy to pick up and play. - **Mobile Gaming:** Opportunity for game developers to create addictive games that can be played on the go and appeal to a wide audience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Mobile Gaming Industry:** Opportunity for developers to create mobile games with unique mechanics that appeal to a wide audience. - **App Development Industry:** Opportunity for app developers to innovate by developing mobile apps that utilize simple mechanics to make the app easy to use and accessible to a wide audience. - **Entertainment Industry:** Opportunity for entertainment companies to create new and innovative content that is accessible and easy to consume on mobile devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Casual Mobile Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flappy-ball.md) - [Addictive Puzzle Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-of-splash.md) - [Satisfying Digital Puzzle Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geometric-interactive.md) - [Strategic Puzzle Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-runes.md) - [Relaxing Brain Teaser Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprinkle-words.md) - [Interactive Content Sharing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stik-app.md) - [Hinge-Controlled Mobile Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldy-bird.md) - [Simplistic Dynamic Game Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-egg.md) - [Brick Jump Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/five-bricks.md)