# Alto's Odyssey — Discover the endless desert

> Endless desert sandboarding adventure with a one-touch trick system. (iPhone/iPad app by Snowman.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altos-odyssey/id1182456409 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Snowman](https://appshunter.io/developer/524873456)
- Category: Games, Action, Sports
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 2,958 App Store ratings · 1,079 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 267 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Danish, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian Bokmål and 9 more
- Released: 2018-02-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altos-odyssey/id1182456409/reviews.md

## What is Alto's Odyssey?

Just beyond the horizon sits a majestic desert, vast and unexplored.

“Apple Design Award Winner, 2018”
– Apple

“The art of the perfect sequel”
– The Verge

“A true joy”
– TechCrunch

“Dramatic and driving”
– Kotaku

“A beautiful labor of love”
– The Next Web

“Vibrant and poetic”
– MacStories

“Gorgeous”
– Engadget

“Incredibly beautiful”
– TouchArcade

“Dazzling”
– Macworld

“A relaxing experience”
– Ars Technica

Join Alto and his friends and set off on an endless sandboarding journey to discover its secrets.

Soar above windswept dunes, traverse thrilling canyons, and explore long-hidden temples in a fantastical place far from home.

Along the way, you’ll grind across vines, bounce atop hot air balloons, ride towering rock walls, and escape mischievous lemurs – all while uncovering the desert’s many mysteries. 

Features:

• A standalone experience. Alto’s Odyssey is the follow-up to the critically acclaimed Alto’s Adventure, but you don’t need to have played one to enjoy the other.

• Easy to learn, difficult to master. At the heart of the Alto series is an elegant one-touch trick system. Chain together combos, and complete 180 goals —  all with intuitive controls.

• Explore Biomes. From the dunes, to the canyons, to the temples, explore a rich and diverse landscape, with each area boasting unique visuals and gameplay.  

• Newfound heights. Discover secrets in the sky with hot-air balloons, moving grind rails, and wall riding.

• Master the elements. In addition to dynamic lighting and weather effects like sandstorms and shooting stars, the desert is home to swirling wind vortexes and rushing water.

• Meet Alto and friends. Unlock six unique characters, each with their own attributes and abilities.

• Zen Mode. Complete with its own serene soundtrack, this relaxing mode distills Odyssey down to its purest elements: no scores, no coins, and no power-ups. Just you and the endless desert. 

• Photo Mode. From the pause screen, get behind the lens and take stunning photos of your trip through the desert. Pinch, swipe, pan and zoom to frame the ideal shot, and share them with friends and family.

• Original music and handcrafted audio. Headphones recommended!

• Universal app with iCloud support. Play on your iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV, and your progress will always be in sync.

Alto’s Odyssey is a premium game with no ads or in-app purchases. Purchase once, play forever.

## Key features

- Endless sandboarding journey
- One-touch trick system
- Explore diverse biomes
- Unlockable characters
- Zen Mode for relaxation
- Photo Mode for capturing moments

## Chart rankings

- #94 in Top Paid · Games (US App Store)
- #24 in Top Paid · Action (US App Store)
- #5 in Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)
- #159 in Top Paid (US App Store)
- #181 in Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

## What do users think of Alto's Odyssey?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🌟 Stunning visuals and graphics
- 🎶 Calming and immersive soundtrack
- 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing and therapeutic gameplay
- 🔓 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🦋 Unique and fun new features (wall riding, balloons, etc.)

**Cons**

- 🌙 Poor visibility and contrast during night/dark conditions
- 🤖 Occasional performance issues and glitches
- 🤯 Frustrating randomized challenges that rely on luck
- 🐌 Slow progression and character unlocking

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Lemurs randomly flying and attacking player
- Rocks blending into the background and causing crashes
- Challenges not registering properly (e.g. wall grinds, double backflips)
- Crashes and freezes, especially at higher distances

**Most requested features**

- Ability to toggle visual effects and items in photo mode
- Faster falling speed for radio power-up crates
- More biomes and environments to explore
- Option to disable or adjust the wingsuit activation

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,079)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altos-odyssey/id1182456409/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Most relaxing game ever

*2026-08-03, version 1.3.0*

This game is really relaxing and just GOOD

### 3/5 — Great game, progress didnt save after deletion

*2026-07-14, version 1.3.0*

its a great game, however i decided to upgrade my phone after completing the game and now all my progress is deleted for some reason (ingame). It says i have 19/26 achievements but opening the game prompts the tutorial

### 5/5 — My favorite laid-back game!

*2026-07-11, version 1.3.0*

When my dad introduced Altos Adventure to me, I ended up really enjoying it. That was pretty long ago and I still have it on my phone. When I found Altos Odyssey, I was really excited and happy to play it. Safe to say, I am a long time fan of these games. The music is amazing and the background art is gorgeous. 5/5!!!

### 5/5 — Yes but

*2026-06-16, version 1.3.0*

When you switch to Altos adventure it looks like you still need to buy it to switch but I have it soooo…………?

### 5/5 — Exceptional 👍

*2026-06-12, version 1.3.0*

Awesome graphics and music, very calming… looks great! It’s awesome for when you’re going without WiFi.

The only thing I would consider changing is adding more structures and weather, which would make it more interesting than it already is.

### 5/5 — Do I really need to explain everything good about this?

*2026-05-22, version 1.3.0*

Perfect game. Spent four hours straight in plane playing, so much more good things too, see for yourself! Get right now!

### 2/5 — ótimo jogo, mas experiência ruim

*2026-05-12*

Seria um ótimo jogo se não houvesse a extrema e ridícula dificuldade para completar as missões. Itens que aparecem o tempo todo antes de uma missão estar ativada, de repente desaparecem e são necessárias inúmeras partidas para achá-los e cumprir a missão. Torna a experiência um tanto entendiante e chata.

### 5/5 — Make Sure You’re Not in Silent Mode

*2026-02-11, version 1.3.0*

The audio is an essential component for this gem of a game. However, if you have silent mode turned on (so your phone will only vibrate when notifications come through), the audio won’t work in this app. Your music, podcasts, and other game apps may work…but this one won’t. Turn off silent mode and enjoy the game

### 2/5 — A lovely game with poor weighting

*2026-02-08, version 1.3.0*

I played a lot of Alto’s Adventure when it first came out, advanced to the final levels, and loved it. I played this a bit as well when it was first released, but fell off. I grabbed the remastered version today on Arcade+ and realized it’s a much better difficulty weighting and biome spawning. It feels way easier to progress.

The developer did update the Arcade+ version with a remastered label so I’m guessing a lot of these fixes came since then. It’s a shame. I wouldn’t recommend purchasing this version, which is inferior. I just don’t like having endless subscriptions only use for one game that should be $5. I’d happily pay for the remaster. Once.

### 5/5 — Beautiful and relaxing graphics

*2026-02-06, version 1.3.0*

Finished all missions today. This is a very good game, very relaxing fraphics, and I would alternate play with my kids.

## Frequently asked questions about Alto's Odyssey

### What is Alto's Odyssey?

Alto's Odyssey is an endless sandboarding game set in a vast, unexplored desert. Players join Alto and friends on a journey to discover the desert's secrets, performing tricks and navigating diverse landscapes. It's a standalone experience, meaning you don't need to have played the previous game to enjoy it.

### What are the key features of Alto's Odyssey?

Key features include an easy-to-learn, difficult-to-master one-touch trick system, exploration of diverse biomes like dunes, canyons, and temples, unlocking six unique characters with different abilities, and special modes like Zen Mode for a relaxing experience and Photo Mode for capturing beautiful moments.

### How much does Alto's Odyssey cost?

Alto's Odyssey is a premium game, meaning you purchase it once to play forever. It does not contain any ads or in-app purchases, offering a complete and uninterrupted experience.

### What devices is Alto's Odyssey compatible with?

This is a universal app that supports iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Your progress is synced via iCloud, allowing you to play seamlessly across your Apple devices.

### What is Zen Mode in Alto's Odyssey?

Zen Mode is a special, relaxing mode within Alto's Odyssey. It removes scores, coins, and power-ups, allowing players to focus purely on the experience of sandboarding through the endless desert with a serene soundtrack. It's designed for a pure, distraction-free gameplay experience.

## Version history (last 5 of 5)

### 1.3.0 — 2023-02-16

Hello explorers! We're happy to let you know that we have updated Alto's Odyssey. This update introduces a handful of UI improvements and minor UI bug fixes that ought to make your journey through the endless desert a smoother one. Catch you on the other side of the dunes!

### 1.2.0 — 2022-08-22

Alto's Odyssey has been updated to improve your gameplay experience, including a number of changes, such as;

• A fix for iOS 12.5.5 devices, which was previously causing a crash on launch.
• Improved ProMotion support for iPhone 12, 13 Pro/Pro Max and iPad Pro devices.
• Fixes for various broken Brazilian Portuguese translations.
• General usability and performance improvements.

### 1.1.0 — 2022-07-07

Thank you to all the players that updated to version 1.0.9 recently. This patch addresses an input issue introduced during the previous update that could periodically cause players to enter Zen Mode from the title screen unintentionally.

### 1.0.9 — 2022-06-28

Hello Adventurers! We've updated Alto's Odyssey to introduce a number of quality of life improvements and to better support a number of recently released devices, including:

• Improved ProMotion support for iPhone 12, 13 Pro/Pro Max and iPad Pro devices.
• Native resolution support for 2021 iPad Mini.
• Fixes for gamepad binding issues, particularly with Nimbus and Nimbus plus controllers.
• General usability and performance improvements.

### 1.0.8 — 2020-09-17

Hello Adventurers! With the release of iOS 14 we’re bringing a few improvements to Alto’s Odyssey to make your journey through the endless desert a smooth one. This update includes:
• A fix for a visual issue introduced with iOS 14 - this consisted of the characters and the environment looking a little blocky / distorted the further through the desert you travelled.
• A fix for crashes caused by various Bluetooth audio devices.

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