Join the Appel Community
Connect with thousands of Appel fans, share your creations, discover amazing remixes, and become part of one of Scratch's most vibrant gaming communities.
Scratch Studios
The Appel community thrives on Scratch through dedicated studios where creators share their projects. Explore these curated collections to find thousands of games, remixes, and custom levels.
🍎 Appel Games - Official Studio
The main hub for Appel content. Features the original game, top community remixes, and curated high-quality projects. Perfect starting point for newcomers.
📦 APPEL ALL VERSION
Comprehensive collection of every Appel version and major remix. From v1.0 to the latest community editions, this studio documents Appel's evolution.
🔍 Discover More Studios
Search for hundreds of community-created Appel studios featuring themed collections, level packs, speedruns, and more.
Create Your Own Levels
The original Appel includes a powerful built-in level editor that lets anyone become a game designer. Learn how to create and share your own levels with the community!
Quick Start Guide
Access the Level Editor
While playing the original Appel game, press Q + M simultaneously to open the level editor. The game will pause and you'll enter edit mode.
Select Block Types
Use number keys 1-7 to select different block types. Click anywhere on the grid to place blocks:
- 1. Ground blocks - Standard solid platforms
- 2. Dark blocks - Decorative variants
- 3. Spikes - Hazards (press R to rotate)
- 4. Enemies - Moving obstacles
- 5. Moving platforms - Dynamic platforms
- 6. Mashers - Crushing hazards
- 7. Level blockers - Invisible barriers
Edit and Rotate
Press E to toggle eraser/picker mode. Click blocks to remove them or copy their type. Press R to rotate spikes and enemies to face different directions.
Test Your Level
Press Q + M again to test your level in real-time. Play through it to check difficulty and fairness. Press Q to return to edit mode and make adjustments.
Share Your Creation
Save your level by creating a remix of the original Appel project on Scratch. Add your level to community studios and share the link with other players. Don't forget to give credit to griffpatch for the original game!
💡 Level Design Tips
- ✓ Start with a simple layout before adding complex hazards
- ✓ Test frequently to ensure your level is challenging but fair
- ✓ Place golden apples in locations that reward exploration
- ✓ Hide the red apple in a difficult or secret area for completionists
- ✓ Don't make sections impossible - always ensure there's a solution
- ✓ Study the original levels to understand pacing and difficulty curves
Speedrunning
Appel has developed a thriving speedrunning community with multiple categories and competitive leaderboards. Whether you're aiming for world records or just want to improve your personal best, the speedrunning scene welcomes all skill levels.
🏁 Any%
Complete all levels as fast as possible. Golden and red apples are optional. Focus on pure speed and optimized movement.
Current record: Sub-10 minutes
💯 100% Completion
Collect all golden apples and red apples, then complete all levels. Requires mastering every mechanic and finding all secrets.
Current record: Sub-15 minutes
⚡ Low Checkpoints
Complete the game while touching as few checkpoints as possible. Requires perfect execution and careful risk management.
Challenge: Beat game with 0 checkpoints
📊 Individual Levels (IL)
Speedrun individual levels for the best possible time. Perfect for practicing specific sections and competing on focused challenges.
9 separate IL leaderboards
🏆 Speedrunning Tips
- Master wall jump chains to minimize time spent climbing
- Memorize enemy patterns for consistent fast sections
- Use ceiling stick strategically to avoid waiting for enemies
- Practice individual levels to find optimal routes
- Watch top speedrunners to learn advanced techniques
Remix Culture
The Appel community thrives on creativity and remixing. With over 25,000 remixes created, the community has explored countless variations and innovations. Here are the most popular remix categories:
🌋 Themed Environments
Creators reimagine Appel in completely different settings: volcanic lava worlds, icy tundras, space stations, underwater caverns, candy lands, and more. Each theme brings unique visual styles and often custom hazards.
⚡ Difficulty Mods
From beginner-friendly "Easy Appel" with fewer hazards to brutal "Kaizo Appel" requiring frame-perfect inputs. Also includes "Speedrun Mode" and "Extreme Challenge" variants.
👥 Multiplayer Versions
Local co-op with split controls, online multiplayer using cloud variables, competitive racing modes, and cooperative puzzle variants where teamwork is essential.
🎨 Visual Overhauls
Complete art style changes including pixel art variants, smooth animations, HD graphics, retro styles, and artistic interpretations while keeping core gameplay intact.
📦 Mega Level Packs
Extended versions with 50, 100, or even 200+ levels. Often includes progressive difficulty, multiple worlds, boss battles, and story elements.
🔀 Game Mashups
Appel mechanics combined with other popular games: Appel + Mario elements, Appel + Geometry Dash, Appel + Minecraft themes, and more creative crossovers.
Ready to Get Involved?
The Appel community is welcoming, creative, and always excited to see new members. Whether you want to create levels, speedrun, or just enjoy playing, there's a place for you.