Colour My Heart

Colour My Heart is a short and emotionally resonant Flash platformer by SilverStitch that trades traditional gameplay for poetic exploration. Released on Valentine’s Day in 2009, it’s a part of the beloved Colour My series. With its hand-sketched black-and-white visuals and minimalist interactions, this side-scrolling experience invites players to “colour” a bleak world with hope and emotion. While it can be completed in minutes, its atmosphere lingers much longer.

How to play Colour My Heart

Game Objective

Your goal is to explore a quiet, desaturated cityscape in search of interactive objects that reveal poetic fragments and slowly transform the world. This is less a game about challenge and more about discovery, emotion, and atmosphere.

Controls

• Arrow Keys – Move your character left, right, and jump
• Mouse – Click on glowing or animated objects to interact with them

There is no combat or enemies—just you, your footsteps, and the city’s gentle secrets.

Gameplay Tips

• Look for environmental clues like wires, blinking lights, or unusual shapes—they often lead to interactable elements.
• Click objects like switches, buttons, or vents to activate new paths or bring color to the world.
• If you get stuck at the large fan barrier, follow the cable and click the power switch.

Art Style & Performance

The game uses a unique hand-drawn, sketchbook art style entirely in black-and-white. Despite its simple look, it’s graphic-intensive. If it runs slowly, right-click the game and reduce the quality for smoother play.

Platform Compatibility

Originally a Flash game, Colour My Heart is now preserved via Flash emulation:

• Desktop: Fully supported with keyboard and mouse.
• Mobile: Not supported—requires precise controls and hover states.

FAQ

What is the goal of Colour My Heart?

To explore the city and uncover moments of color, light, and emotional clarity in a quiet, melancholy world.

How long is the game?

The main path can be completed in 1–2 minutes, but full exploration and interaction reveal much more depth.

What does the game mean?

It’s open to interpretation—many see it as a metaphor for finding light and hope in dark times or recovering from emotional numbness.

Is there combat or enemies?

No, the experience is purely peaceful and focused on exploration and gentle puzzle-solving.

Why can’t I get past the fan barrier?

Follow the cable to its power source and click the switch to disable the barrier.

Is it really laggy?

The original version had lag issues, but updates helped reduce performance problems. Use right-click to adjust quality if needed.

What does “Colour” mean in the title?

It’s the British/Australian spelling of “color,” reflecting the developer’s regional spelling.

Is this part of a series?

Yes! It’s part of the Colour My series, including Colour My World, Colour My Dreams, and others—each a standalone, yet spiritually connected piece.

Can I save my progress?

No save function is available, but the game is short and designed for a single, poetic playthrough.

Is it suitable for kids?

Yes. Though introspective, the game contains no violence or inappropriate content—just some emotional depth.

Game Videos

Colour my Heart Walkthrough