Itch!

About

Itch! challenges you to line up fleas in neat rows or squares to clear them from a board. The catch is more fleas keep popping up faster as you progress. You tap or click to swap positions until you spot a matching set of four. Three modes change the stakes, race clocks, hit targets, or solve static boards. Controls are simple but the puzzles ramp up quickly. The game’s charm lies in its deceptively easy hook. Early levels feel manageable but the pace escalates until you’re frantically scanning for matches. Players on forums from 2004 note the Time mode can be especially punishing. With a 2003 release date and 14 years of retro puzzle fan mentions, Itch! still shows up in old-school lists for its blend of speed and pattern recognition.