Released in 2011 by Chillingo (in partnership with ZeptoLab), Cut the Rope DS was a physical cartridge release for the Nintendo DS. Unlike the smartphone version that relied on capacitive touch screens, the DS version utilized the resistive touch panel of the bottom screen, along with the stylus.

arrives in a package at your doorstep with a note saying "Feed with candy"—the history of its DS version is more about its unique hardware adaptation and release cycle. The Release Journey Original Arrival: Cut the Rope was first released for iOS in 2010. DSiWare Port: September 2011 , a direct port was released for the Nintendo DSi via the DSi Shop (and later the 3DS eShop). Physical Release: A retail version was later published by Activision

As of 2025, no official digital re-release exists for the Nintendo Switch. This scarcity ensures that the demand for the will remain high among preservationists.

: The DSiWare version features 125 levels spread across five "boxes," with each box containing 75 collectable stars.