# 80 Days — Travel across the world

> Interactive fiction adventure game about a global race against time. (iPhone/iPad app by inkle.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/80-days/id892812659 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [inkle](https://appshunter.io/developer/576695514)
- Category: Games, Books, Adventure, Strategy
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 612 App Store ratings · 322 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 184 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-07-31
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/80-days/id892812659/reviews.md

## What is 80 Days?

*** Four BAFTA-nominations -- TIME Game of 2014 -- IGF Award for Narrative Excellence -- IMGA Award for Narrative -- DICE nominated
*** "We’ve been dreaming about this future for decades. Guess what? It’s here." - New York Times
*** "Interactive storytelling as its best" - The Guardian
*** 9/10 Edge Magazine
*** #16 in IGN's "best iOS games ever"
*** #1 iOS game for August on Metacritic

Race around the globe in 80 Days or less, travelling by airship, submarine, mechanical camel, steam-train and more, racing other players and a clock that never stops.

* "This brilliant interactive novel re-imagines Phileas Fogg's journey around the world... One of the finest examples of branching narrative yet created." - The Telegraph

* "For people who love high adventures and good writing, 80 Days is a voyage that must be taken" - The Verge

* "A brilliantly paced, memorable and quite frankly terrific piece of modern interactive fiction, that masterfully blends strategy, resource management and adventure" - IndieGames.com

* "one of the best iOS games of the year." - iLounge

150 cities to explore. Detailed research and techno-fantasy combine in an 1872 of tensions, inventions and exploration. Climb the Burmese mountains, trek the Zulu Federation, sail up the Amazon and disappear under the Indian Ocean - but don't fall behind the time! New adventures every time you play.

* "This is modern storytelling that engages and delights, and the bold, stylish artwork gives 80 Days almost a graphic novel feel. Pack your case, armchair Passepartout - adventure awaits!" - Joystiq

* "Is it a game? Is it a story? Both, really. And a delight." - The Telegraph - Best Novels of 2014

* "Could be the best interactive fiction game out there" - 148 Apps

* "A sublime video game to immerse yourself in" - The Examiner

* "One of the most extraordinarily memorable and unique games I’ve played in years" - Pocket Tactics 

* "Everything about this game is perfect" - AppAdvice

* "Innovative and extraordinary, and unpredictable fun" - Apps Zoom

* "Rich with ideas, brilliantly written, and creates a world that you'll want to visit over and over again" - PocketGamer (gold award)

Featuring stunning art by Jaume Illustration, a half-million word script by Meg Jayanth, original music by Laurence Chapman, and built using the same ink engine that powers our critically-acclaimed Sorcery! series, 80 DAYS is an interactive adventure created by your choices, on the fly, and is different every time you play.

Playing as Phileas Fogg's loyal valet, Passepartout, you must balance your master's health, your finances, and the time, as you choose your own path from city to city all the way around the world. Bribe your way onto early departures, but don't let yourself go bankrupt or you'll be sleeping rough and begging for aid! Trade items for profit, and collect the equipment for the conditions you'll face: but too much luggage will slow you down...

80 DAYS is a breakneck race, with an in-game clock that never stops running. Trains, steamers, hot-air balloons, boats, camels, horses and more leave and arrive minute by minute. 

Every city and journey is narrated via an interactive story where you control every action. Will your choices speed you up - or lead you into disaster? Will you earn Fogg's trust and respect? Will you uncover the secrets and short-cuts that can shave days off your time? Murder, romance, rebellion and intrigue await! 

The app is networked, with a feed that shows you the position of all the other players of the game, their routes, triumphs and disasters. You can race to be the fastest - or look ahead to learn the secrets of the world.

Share your own journey with friends, and load other's routes directly into your app so you can race head-to-head.

80 DAYS is a complete experience, with no in-app purchases, and was made by a core team of just four people. If you enjoy it, please leave a rating, and check out our Sorcery! series.

## Key features

- Global race against time
- Explore 150 cities
- Branching narrative
- Resource management
- Multiple travel methods
- Strategic choices

## Chart rankings

- #95 in Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)
- #97 in Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

## What do users think of 80 Days?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fantastic replayability
- 👍 Beautifully written story
- 🌍 Immersive steampunk world
- 🕹️ Engaging choose-your-own-adventure gameplay
- 💰 Great value for money
- 🌟 One of the best mobile games

**Cons**

- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🔇 No audio controls
- 🗺️ Clunky map interface
- 🔁 Repetitive after multiple playthroughs

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices/iOS versions
- Vital information cut off on newer phones

**Most requested features**

- Ability to compare previous journeys
- More language options
- Expanded story content and routes
- Zen mode without time constraints

## Recent user reviews (10 of 322)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/80-days/id892812659/reviews.md

### 1/5 — No updates in 8 years?!?

*2026-08-27, version 1.27*

This was fun to play cause you can do it so many different ways.   I assumed they’d update it and switch things up over time.   But now it’s not even working anymore.

### 1/5 — Not working on IPad A16, 26.5 OS

*2026-07-07, version 1.27*

Please fix

### 2/5 — Love the game but it has some crucial problems

*2026-05-08*

I really can suggest playing it but on my iPhone 17 pro max the GUI Is cropped and outside the screen, the result is that I can’t see vital info and thus forcing me to make blind choices defeating the strategic aspect.

### 1/5 — Appears to not work on new iPads anymore.

*2026-04-04, version 1.27*

Won’t go past the title screen on my M2 iPad.

### 1/5 — This used to be amazing

*2026-03-12, version 1.27*

I write this hoping the designers at Inkle see it. This game used to be awesome but is now unplayable on iphone 16. Fogg has a health bar in the bottom right of the screen, the numbers are cut off and cannot be read. This is bad because it is a major game mechanic to maintain his health to determine routes. Play it on a different platform if you can.

### 5/5 — 10 years later I'm still playing

*2026-01-10, version 1.27*

I return to this game almost every time I get a flight somewhere - something about it is incredibly addictive and satisfying. It's well written and choosing a different route each time is incredibly rewarding.

### 5/5 — Still great

*2026-01-03, version 1.27*

An all-time fantastic game. I play it every Christmas.

### 5/5 — Still a fantastic game in 2025

*2025-12-31, version 1.27*

Love this game. So much content that replaying it is always fun.  One wish: optimize graphics at the corners for rounded screens- for example Fogg’s health is hidden behind the curve

### 5/5 — Beautiful

*2025-11-20*

Nice game. Interesting story and characters

### 5/5 — BEST GAME EVER

*2025-07-08, version 1.27*

It helped me through 3 flights without any boredom. This game is truly the best!

## Frequently asked questions about 80 Days

### What is 80 Days about?

80 Days is an interactive fiction adventure game where you race around the world in 80 days or less. You play as Passepartout, the valet to Phileas Fogg, and must manage resources like time, money, and your master's health while making strategic choices to navigate a branching narrative.

### What are the key features of 80 Days?

Key features include exploring 150 cities, traveling by various unique methods like airship and submarine, a highly branching narrative with new adventures each playthrough, and strategic elements such as resource management and item trading.

### How much does 80 Days cost?

80 Days is a premium application and requires a one-time purchase to download and play. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements within the game.

### What platforms is 80 Days available on?

Based on the provided information, 80 Days is available on iOS. The description mentions it being an 'iOS game' and '#1 iOS game for August on Metacritic'.

### What kind of experience does 80 Days offer?

80 Days offers a unique blend of strategy, resource management, and adventure within a richly written, interactive narrative. It's designed to be a memorable and unpredictable experience with a stylish, graphic novel-like art direction.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.27 — 2018-01-30

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Updated for iPhone X! Multiplayer is back! And some previous engine trouble in the last version has been fixed thanks to a handy No. 2 wrench.

We're back to working on our new game, Heaven's Vault, but for those who want to go around the world on your iPhone X, now you can - and race others while you do so. Enjoy!

### 1.26 — 2018-01-25

Optimised for iPhone X; and multiplayer is back! Race other players around the globe and share your routes with others.

While we’re hard at work on our new game Heaven’s Vault (coming later this year!), we wanted to make sure that all of you playing 80 Days on your shiny new iPhone Xs are getting a beautiful experience, so we’ve redesigned the UI so take advantage of the beautiful full screen display.

### 1.25 — 2016-10-21

Hundreds of adventures await!

### 1.24 — 2016-10-11

On sale for over 50% off!

### 1.23 — 2016-10-07

Small story fixes

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