FREE ON ANDROID, LAUNCHING 3 NOVEMBER 2026
Prime Hunt: Core
Hunt the prime. Nothing else scores. A strategic number merge puzzle in retro pixel style, free on Android. Pre-registration is open, and the game launches on Tuesday 3 November 2026.
Built for Your Phone
- Drag to Chain
Drag a finger across adjacent tiles to chain them. The result lands on the last tile.
- Only the Target Prime Scores
Chain tiles into the target prime to score. Nothing else does. Longer chains score more.
- Play in Quick Bursts
Play a run when you have a moment. The game pauses itself when you switch away from the app.
Mobile Gameplay Features
Classic: five moves per target prime, as far as you can go.
Leaderboards and achievements on Google Play Games.
Modes unlock as you reach new primes. Until then, their names stay scrambled.
CerThr3e guides you through the tutorial.
How to Play
Chain Tiles
Chain two or more adjacent tiles. Equal numbers add, different numbers subtract, and the result lands on the last tile.
Hunt the Target Prime
Merge a chain into the target prime to score. Nothing else scores. Longer chains score more: 4 tiles 2x, 5 tiles 3x.
Plan to Survive
In Classic, five moves without the target prime ends the run. Each miss brings the end closer.
What is Prime Hunt: Core?
Prime Hunt: Core (Prim3 Hunt: Core on Google Play) is the single-player edition of Prime Hunt for Android. An old terminal wakes up, and it only accepts primes. Chain tiles to make the target prime: hit it and you score, miss it for five moves and the run is over.
Start with a short tutorial, then play Initiation, Classic, Assisted, Time Limit (307 seconds), Move Limit (101 moves) and the Daily Challenge, plus Endless with Prim3+. Leaderboards and achievements on Google Play Games, cloud save, and 14 languages.
Free to Play, Launching 3 November
Prime Hunt: Core is free to play, with one-time unlocks for more: Prim3+ and Prim3++. There are no forced ads: an ad plays only when you choose one for a reward.
Pre-registration is open on Google Play, and the game launches on Tuesday 3 November 2026. Prime Hunt on Steam, with Story and multiplayer, comes later.
Platforms & Versions
Android (Prime Hunt: Core)
The free single-player edition for Android. Launches on Tuesday 3 November 2026, and pre-registration is open.
Pre-register on AndroidSteam (Prime Hunt)
Looking for more? Prime Hunt on Steam adds Story and multiplayer.
Learn about Steam EditionFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Prime Hunt: Core on Android, gameplay rules, and releases.
Is Prime Hunt: Core free to play?
Yes. Prime Hunt: Core is free to play on Android. There are no forced ads, meaning an ad only plays if you choose to watch one for a reward. Optional one-time unlocks, Prim3+ and Prim3++, add unlimited play, offline too, plus Endless mode and other extras.
Can I play Prime Hunt: Core offline?
Yes, with a limit in the free version. Each game uses a play token, and free tokens refill over time while you are online, so offline you can play until your tokens run out. The tutorial and Initiation never use tokens. Prim3+ removes tokens completely, so every mode you have unlocked plays offline without limits. The Daily Challenge needs a connection, and leaderboards and cloud save sync when you are back online.
Is Prime Hunt: Core the same game as Prim3 Hunt: Core?
Yes. Prim3 Hunt: Core is the stylized title on Google Play, and Prime Hunt: Core is the standard spelling. Both refer to the official Android edition created by Aksonia.
When does Prime Hunt: Core release on Android?
Prime Hunt: Core launches on Google Play on Tuesday, 3 November 2026. Pre-registration is open right now.
How does Prime Hunt: Core differ from Prime Hunt on Steam?
Prime Hunt: Core is the single-player edition focused on mobile play for Android. It includes Initiation, Classic, Assisted, Time Limit, Move Limit, and the Daily Challenge. The Steam edition of Prime Hunt adds Story mode and turn-based multiplayer for PC and Linux.
How do you score in Prime Hunt: Core?
Drag across adjacent number tiles to chain them together. Equal numbers add and different numbers subtract. Only reaching the active target prime scores points, with multiplier bonuses for chains of four or more tiles.