# A Kindling Forest — A Beautiful Auto-Runner

> Magical auto-runner game with archery combat and forest spirit mechanics. (iPhone/iPad app by Dennis Berndtsson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-kindling-forest/id6450366148 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dennis Berndtsson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485719944)
- Category: Games, Action, Adventure
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $0.99)
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 47 App Store ratings · 88 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 194 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-10-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-kindling-forest/id6450366148/reviews.md

## What is A Kindling Forest?

Embark on a magical journey to save the forest from an ancient evil in this challenging auto-runner adventure.

An ancient demon has risen and his vicious powers plagues the world. Forest spirits have awoken an archer from the past to save the day! The demon is always one step ahead and leaves a never ending trail of rock hard shards. You'll never know which shapes or forms you’ll meet next! Destroy or avoid them and you will hunt him down.

In “A Kindling Forest” you play as our hero aided by forest spirits. Aim and shoot your way through five levels in this cute, average auto-runner. 

Beware! The arrows you collect along the way ARE the forest spirits. Use them wisely, they are your life count as well. Run out of arrows and you will perish.

Use checkpoints to start over if you’ve learned a more efficient way to get through the various obstacles to pass. 

How to play:
Your phone is divided into two areas. Jump and shoot by touching the screen. Get past the shards by aiming for their weak points in this fast-paced adventure!

Grow new paths, teleport to new places, fly over clouds, jump over spiders, go through ruins, lava and so much more!

## Key features

- Auto-runner gameplay
- Aim and shoot mechanics
- Collect arrows as life count
- Five challenging levels
- Checkpoints for progress
- Diverse obstacles and environments

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy A Crown | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of A Kindling Forest?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- ✨ Beautiful graphics and visuals
- 🎮 Engaging and fun gameplay
- 🎵 Great music and sound design
- 👍 Smooth and satisfying mechanics
- 💡 Unique and innovative concept
- 💰 Good value for the price
- 💯 Polished and well-made
- 🚀 Fast-paced and challenging
- 🌟 Addictive and rewarding

**Cons**

- 💸 Paywall after short demo
- ⏳ Too short with few levels
- 🤔 Steep difficulty curve
- 🤷‍♂️ Controls can be frustrating
- 🐛 Minor bugs and glitches
- ❓ Unclear mechanics (e.g., targets/acorns)
- 🚫 No sound reported by some users

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Purchase button not responding
- Character stuck under the map
- Tutorial not helpful
- Penny Bridge level bug
- No sound
- Camera bugs

**Most requested features**

- More levels or stages
- Endless mode
- Upgrades or skins shop
- Haptic feedback
- Option to increase auto-scroll speed
- Easy and hard modes
- Continue button for paid version
- More content or continuation

## Recent user reviews (10 of 88)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-kindling-forest/id6450366148/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Should be on switch 2

*2026-05-21, version 3.0*

I love the game but it should be on switch 2 I wonder what’s stopping this game to be on consoles  ?

### 1/5 — Не понял шутку

*2026-04-13*

Проходишь 2 этапа и… дайте денежку и играйте дальше. Всего недоброго

**Developer response:** В игре есть бесплатная часть, чтобы можно было попробовать механики и понять, подходит ли вам игра. После этого доступ к остальному контенту открывается через покупку. Спасибо, что попробовали игру и оставили отзыв.

### 5/5 — Замечательная, очень хорошо

*2026-04-06*

Лучший доллар, что я потратил за долгое время. Уже два раза перепрошел набивая рекорд. Механика, музыка и продолжительность идеальны. Привет Charlie, сыну разработчика из титров. 
Мой рекорд после прохождения игры 125

**Developer response:** Огромное спасибо за ваш замечательный отзыв! Мне действительно очень приятно слышать, что вам так понравилась игра и что вы прошли её уже несколько раз. И 125 очков  это действительно впечатляющий результат.
Ваше приветствие Чарли я обязательно передам, это много для нас значит. Спасибо вам ещё раз за поддержку.

### 5/5 — Выше всяких похвал

*2026-04-06*

Эта игра просто… волшебная. Я очарована мастерски созданным звуком - мелодия буквально переносит в таинственный лес. Желаю вам процветания и успехов! Пожалуйста, не забрасывайте ваше дело, у вас превосходно получается!

**Developer response:** Огромное спасибо за такие тёплые слова! Мне очень приятно, что звук и музыка создают для вас атмосферу и переносят в мир игры. Это именно то, чего мы хотели добиться.
Ваши пожелания поддержки и успеха для нас очень много значат, спасибо за вдохновение и доброту!

### 4/5 — Good game but some disappointments

*2026-04-05, version 3.0*

I really enjoy this game, at some points it was challenging, which is a good thing for me. But after 20 minutes of playing I was disappointed to discover that you had to pay money to continue. This is totally understandable for any game, but it just made me a bit sad because the game is so fun. And some people just can’t spend money on mobile games .

### 3/5 — 3

*2026-04-01, version 3.0*

графика красивая но играть без обучение и с мелками багами раздражает

### 5/5 — AMAZING

*2026-04-01, version 3.0*

I just started it’s perfect it’s changing I just love it

### 5/5 — Круто!

*2026-04-01*

Замечательная игра, надеюсь разработки к не забросит ее

**Developer response:** Огромное спасибо за ваши добрые слова и поддержку! Это действительно очень много для меня значит. У меня нет планов забрасывать игру.

### 4/5 — Needed haptics

*2026-03-05*

It would be five stars for me if it had good haptics

**Developer response:** Thank you for the review! We're glad you enjoyed the game.

Haptics, noted! We'll try to add haptic feedback in a future update.

### 5/5 — Soothing

*2026-02-14*

I honestly had such a great time playing this game. From the very beginning, it pulled me in and kept me hooked. The gameplay felt smooth and natural, and every small achievement felt genuinely rewarding. There were moments that made me excited, challenged, and even a little surprised — in a good way.

Overall, it’s one of those games that leaves you smiling after you’re done playing. I truly enjoyed it and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for something fun and memorable
Thank u !

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for this kind review, it really means a lot to me. I’m incredibly happy to hear that you enjoyed the experience and that the gameplay, progression, and little surprises resonated with you. Comments like this genuinely motivate me to keep creating. Thanks again for playing and for taking the time to share your thoughts ❤️

## Frequently asked questions about A Kindling Forest

### What is A Kindling Forest?

A Kindling Forest is a magical auto-runner adventure game where players embark on a quest to save the forest from an ancient evil. You play as an archer who must shoot and avoid obstacles while progressing through various levels.

### How do I play A Kindling Forest?

The game features a two-part screen for controls. You can jump and shoot by touching different areas of the screen. Aim for weak points of obstacles to destroy them and collect arrows, which also function as your life count.

### What are the key features of A Kindling Forest?

Key features include challenging auto-runner gameplay, aiming and shooting mechanics, collecting arrows that act as your life, five distinct levels, and checkpoints to help you learn and advance through diverse obstacles and environments.

### Is A Kindling Forest free to play?

The game is free to play and includes in-app purchases. While you can enjoy the core gameplay for free, optional purchases may be available to enhance your experience.

### What kind of obstacles will I encounter?

You will face a variety of unpredictable obstacles, including rock shards of different shapes, spiders, ruins, and lava. The game also features elements like growing new paths, teleportation, and flying over clouds.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0 — 2025-10-30

A Kindling Forest is celebrating its first anniversary on the App Store!
To mark the occasion, we’ve added new content:
- A cute new Halloween-themed skin
- A brand-new Challenge level, unlocked after beating the game

### 2.7 — 2025-05-21

Minor game balancing.

### 2.5 — 2025-05-13

We’ve added new ways to support the game and help it grow!
This version also includes small improvements and polish.

### 2.4 — 2025-04-29

Game balancing

### 2.3 — 2025-04-16

Easter update!

## More apps by Dennis Berndtsson

- [EVIG Space Shooter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evig-space-shooter/id1485719945)

All apps by Dennis Berndtsson: https://appshunter.io/developer/1485719944

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-24.*