Tilelander is a surprising game that can be played as a puzzle or as an action game. Tilelander's opponents react to player actions in a "respectful" manner: they will only move if the player does so. This design allows the player to set the pace, playing in a furious spree or with careful thinking behind each move.
In this game the player helps save Tileland from the invasion of the evil Xyzon empire by filling tile areas and using special items such as blasts, remote controls and generators to complete levels.
Tilelander includes over 70 puzzling levels combining a variety of gameplay, from peaceful tile filling and Gauntlet-style maze solving to involved shoot'em'up and end-of-level boss fighting. The gameplay was finely tuned to be interesting and addictive with progressively unlockable levels and four difficulty settings for extra longevity.
Tilelander's graphics are refreshing, blending a retro touch with exuberant color gradients. The level design features subtle humor and some respectful references to video gaming history. Tilelander includes access to an online high scores area, where players can compare their best scores against other players from all over the world.