# 2-bit Cowboy

> Retro Western action platformer with character customization and exploration. (iPhone/iPad app by Cascadia Games LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2-bit-cowboy/id850089184 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Cascadia Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/311034757)
- Category: Games, Action, Adventure
- Price: $0.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.40/5 from 20 App Store ratings · 97 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.1 · 40 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-05-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2-bit-cowboy/id850089184/reviews.md

## What is 2?

2-bit Cowboy is a Western action platformer game, styled after classics of the Gameboy era.

'I've got confidence that 2-bit Cowboy will deliver that faux-retro platforming experience I love so much' -Touch Arcade

'2-bit Cowboy is every bit the lost Gameboy title you want it to be' -Gamezebo

There's a new sheriff in this 2-bit town: you! And you've got a lot of work to do. Tackle challenges, earn rewards, track down bad guys, and find hidden loot. Play as a cowboy or cowgirl, then customize your look with hats, bandanas, masks, and more. Explore huge levels. Gamble at casinos and drink at saloons. Ride a horse, tame a wild bull, and traverse underground mines in a minecart. Become a legend of the old West.

* Customizable cowboy characters
* Huge levels to explore
* Gamble at casinos and drink at saloons
* Earn bits, buy powerups and costumes
* Ride horses, bulls, and minecarts
* Gameboy style retro graphics
* Gamepad support

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## Key features

- Customizable cowboy characters
- Huge levels to explore
- Gamble at casinos
- Ride horses and minecarts
- Retro Gameboy style graphics
- Gamepad support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $0.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Doubler | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 Cents | $1.99 | one-time |
| 9,000 Cents | $2.99 | one-time |
| 18,000 Cents | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 97)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2-bit-cowboy/id850089184/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Rip off

*2025-11-08*

Bought this game for $1 and can’t get past the opening text it just gets stuck on “I’ll help you” and then freezes

### 1/5 — Update your app sometime this decade

*2022-12-24*

Thanks, because the game *would be* great if it worked.

### 1/5 — Great game but needs an update

*2021-09-25, version 1.04*

Love crescent moon but this game has been abandoned. You try to play it and it’s showing in a small part of the screen. Would love an update as it’s a great Gameboy style platformer

### 2/5 — Screen problems

*2020-09-07*

The screen is so small and it’s stuck in the corner I can’t see

### 1/5 — So disappointed

*2020-05-23*

I had originally bought this game a few years ago at a buck and loved it. Then they updated it and the original purchase wouldn’t play. Whatever, it was just a buck. Then this new one becomes available, Awesome! I pay another buck to play this game, totally worth it... Wrong! This new version is a super close up of the screen. You can’t even play it. It’s a joke. Imagine playing Mario with one inch notice. Every move is pretty much a blind jump into “whatever”. So lame. I would ask for a refund but who cares... I would advise it’s just not worth a lame game that could be so great. If you’re the developer reading this, please go back to the old game. What a waste if you keep this nonsense going on...

### 1/5 — The screen on the main game is 1/4 and left corner

*2020-03-24*

I love this game but haven’t played in a while. I just loaded it and the main menu and first video is full screen but then the game it’s self is 1/4 the size in the left corner. Please fix the game.

### 5/5 — I LOVE GAMEBOY

*2020-03-19*

I’m only eleven but i love retro stuff i had a walkman and gameboy and this makes me think of those games sooooooooooooo worth the 0.99 cents!!             

- linc juckette

### 2/5 — Не поддерживает разрешение ХR

*2020-02-12*

Невозможно играть на XR

### 1/5 — Can’t see what you’re doing

*2018-12-26, version 1.04*

Most of the screen is occupied by the floor and I can’t see the very sides of the game even though my character can run to those parts

### 4/5 — Worth it

*2018-01-15*

It's easily worth what you pay it's a fun little game with many objectives to complete, but the only thing you get to upgrade is the cowboy's attire, and well the bit graphics kinda make it difficult to detail. I would imagine a game like this would benefit from having a different art style. Also it's best to buy the game in the bundle you get both it, and it's sequel 2 bit cowboy rides again.

## Frequently asked questions about 2

### What kind of game is 2-bit Cowboy?

2-bit Cowboy is a Western action platformer game designed with a retro aesthetic reminiscent of classic Gameboy titles. Players take on the role of a cowboy or cowgirl tasked with tackling challenges, tracking down bad guys, and exploring large levels.

### What are the key features of 2-bit Cowboy?

Key features include customizable cowboy characters with various outfits, huge levels to explore, opportunities to gamble at casinos and drink at saloons, earning in-game currency for powerups and costumes, and riding horses, bulls, and minecarts. The game also boasts retro Gameboy-style graphics and gamepad support.

### How is 2-bit Cowboy monetized?

The game is free to download and play, but it offers in-app purchases. Players can use earned in-game currency or make purchases to acquire powerups and customize their character's appearance with various costumes.

### What platforms is 2-bit Cowboy available on?

While the provided description doesn't explicitly state platforms, its mention of Gameboy style and gamepad support suggests it is likely available on mobile devices (iOS and Android) and potentially PC or other consoles that support such games.

### What are some common activities in 2-bit Cowboy?

Players can engage in a variety of Western-themed activities, including exploring vast levels, customizing their cowboy or cowgirl character, riding horses and minecarts, taming wild bulls, and visiting casinos and saloons for gambling and drinks. The core gameplay involves platforming challenges and tracking down bad guys.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.04 — 2015-12-02

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

-Upgrade for 64 bit
-Added App previews

### 1.0.3 — 2014-07-04

+ Gamepad improvements
+ Fixed other small bugs

### 1.0.2 — 2014-06-18

- Screen orientation support
- 50% Bigger iPad controls
- Better off / in button spacing on iPhone
- Fixed rare freezing on "I'll help you"
- Fixed falling off the edge of levels
- Misc other fixes and improvements

### 1.0.1 — 2014-05-02

Fix for HDMI output display.

### 1.0 — 2014-04-28

No release notes.

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