# Aquaria

> Underwater action-adventure game with exploration, singing abilities, and crafting. (iPhone/iPad app by Finji, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aquaria/id469372252 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Finji, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/287712246)
- Category: Games, Adventure
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.54/5 from 231 App Store ratings · 166 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 5.1.1 · 326 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Released: 2011-11-03
- Data updated: 2026-07-25
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aquaria/id469372252/reviews.md

## What is Aquaria?

“Stunningly well crafted with a compelling story, beautiful visuals and music, and hours upon hours of action-adventure, Aquaria provides patient gamers with an ocean of depth.”
—Susie Ochs, Mac | Life


AN ENTIRE WORLD BENEATH YOUR FINGERTIPS

Explore a massive underwater world, teeming with life and filled with secrets. Join Naija, a lonely and mysterious aquatic girl, as she explores the depths of Aquaria. As her story unravels, she’ll travel from hidden caves shrouded in darkness, to beautiful sunlit oases.

Control Naija with an intuitive touch screen interface. Use her singing ability to create your own music, affect nearby creatures, move pieces of the environment and even transform Naija into different beings. Combine ingredients harvested from the environment in the “cooking system” to create tasty items. Catch a ride on a seahorse or a giant turtle. Discover new costumes, treasures and hidden secrets. Challenge the ancient gods who lurk beneath the waves.


GIZMODO: "With handcrafted visuals and an ethereal soundtrack, Aquaria looks, feels and plays just like a gothic fairy-tale. And it’s not just a loving pastiche of the classic 2D games of yesteryear. Aquaria brings the genre bang up to date with a fresh concept and a unique control system." (Gaming App of the Day)

POCKETGAMER: "Aquaria is absolutely gorgeous, and filled with clever ideas and smart puzzles. Both a calming splash in the sea and a frantic fight against the elements, it's an essential iPad game." (Top 10 iOS Games, November 2011)

TOUCHARCADE: "a gorgeous and well-produced title with a sharp emphasis on world-building and character growth." (Best iOS Games, November 2011)

EDGE MAGAZINE: "Aquaria’s gloomy caverns are a delight to explore, and, a rarity for a modern Metroidvanias, the designers don’t constantly lead the way for you."


Will you journey to the land beyond the surface and brave the dark sinister waters below? Will you defeat the ancient beings of Aquaria or fall prey to them? Will you find a companion or wander the waters of Aquaria alone?

## Key features

- Massive underwater world exploration
- Intuitive touch screen controls
- Singing ability for environmental interaction
- Cooking system for item crafting
- Transformations into different beings
- Discover costumes and treasures

## What do users think of Aquaria?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🌟 Stunning graphics and visuals
- 🎶 Captivating soundtrack and audio
- 🌊 Vast and immersive underwater world to explore
- 🕹️ Intuitive touch-based controls
- 🕰️ Lengthy and engaging gameplay (20-30 hours)
- 🤩 Unique and creative gameplay mechanics

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes, especially on iPad 1
- 🤔 Lack of guidance and direction for new players
- 🖐️ Awkward controls for certain actions (e.g. combat)
- 🔇 Music can become repetitive after a while

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch or when leaving certain areas
- Saved game progress not loading properly

**Most requested features**

- Add iPhone support
- Implement cloud save/sync functionality
- Provide more in-game tutorials and guidance
- Add a quick-change ability for different forms

## Recent user reviews (10 of 166)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aquaria/id469372252/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Aquaria for iPhone

*2021-09-10, version 1.1.1*

It would be great if Aquaria could also be played on iPhones and not just iPads.
Thanks

### 5/5 — Best adventure game for iPAD

*2021-02-26, version 1.1.1*

What a beautiful game. Just played it again after many years and it’s as amazing as first time I played. Works well with the stylus for gameplay . Don’t hesitate, you won’t regret. One of the most Intuitive and vast adventure games out there. So creative and and just full of wonder. Thank you. Please consider sequel.

### 5/5 — Thank you for the incredible game

*2021-01-08, version 1.1.1*

I still think of this game with awe. It must be 9 years ago now that I played this on one of the early if not the first iPads, my daughter was old enough to play it, and it’s still one of the best and greatest games I ever played; challenging, fascinating and unique.  
I played through the whole game, it was like a complete experience, I feel no need to do it over again, but I like to keep it on my iPad for my personal hall of fame. I hope it will still work on latest devices as one day when I have time I will revisit it.
I’m still looking for another Aquaria when I look for games; haven’t found it yet :). Thanks to team who created and developed it, for an unforgettable game :)

### 5/5 — Amazing atmospher

*2020-04-12, version 1.1.1*

I love this game. This is one of the few good, polished games on the AppStore. The music is especially good. One of the problems with the game is that having a mini map visible all the time, really prevents you from appreciating the beauty and immense scale of the world your exploring. Please add a option to make the mini map invisible. Also can you make a sequel.

This game is better then it looks (you’ll notice in the first 12 seconds of downloading it) would recommend.

### 5/5 — Love this game!!

*2019-01-11, version 1.1.1*

It is challenging but not frustrating. One of the few games I never want to end.  Ever.

### 4/5 — Love

*2018-11-16, version 1.1.1*

I love this game, it’s so much fun the only thing please update so it’s compatible with the latest iOS I find I can’t do much and it’s getting very frustrating

### 3/5 — Bug?

*2018-10-02, version 1.1.1*

The fire button to attack in energy form has disappeared.  It has made it impossible to progress.

### 1/5 — VIOLENT

*2018-09-08, version 1.1.1*

Much more violence than the description would imply. At first it looks like a lovely story, then it degrades into killing as many sea creatures as you can. Very disappointed. It could have been something special.

### 5/5 — Woah.

*2018-05-21, version 1.1.1*

I have been so fascinated by this game for as long as I can remember. I remember playing the PC version when it first came out and I was baffled by everything. The soundtrack goes beautifully with the game and everything is so creative. I have finished this game over ten times, and I will never get tired of it. This game needs more credit and I can’t emphasize this enough. Get this game. Get it now.

### 4/5 — Just Beautiful.  Please fix the controls and volume

*2018-01-27, version 1.1.1*

If you love retro games, this is for you.  Incredible art, storyline and music.  If i had more time, I’d play this more and more!!

However, the most recent update broke my sound and the virtual joystick is confusing.  I could probably live with the virtual joystick, but no sound hurts the experience.  Maybe a reinstall could fix this, but I’d lose my progress.  Please save progress in the cloud...

## Frequently asked questions about Aquaria

### What is Aquaria?

Aquaria is an action-adventure game where players explore a vast underwater world as a mysterious aquatic girl named Naija. The game features a compelling story, beautiful visuals, and unique mechanics like singing abilities and crafting.

### What are the key features of Aquaria?

Key features include exploring a massive underwater world, using an intuitive touch screen interface, utilizing Naija's singing ability to affect creatures and the environment, a cooking system for crafting items, and the ability to transform into different beings.

### How much does Aquaria cost?

Based on the provided information, Aquaria is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase model.

### What platforms is Aquaria available on?

The description mentions reviews from Mac | Life, GIZMODO, PocketGamer, TouchArcade, and EDGE Magazine, indicating availability on platforms like iOS (iPad) and potentially Mac. Specific compatibility details would need to be confirmed on the app store.

### What kind of gameplay can I expect in Aquaria?

You can expect a blend of exploration, puzzle-solving, and action. The game emphasizes world-building and character growth, with a focus on unraveling Naija's story and challenging ancient gods within the underwater environment.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.1 — 2017-10-02

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

Fixed a rare launch issue.

### 1.1 — 2017-09-22

64-bit support is here!

### 1.0.3 — 2012-04-13

Aquaria now runs in high resolution on the iPad 3.

### 1.0.2 — 2011-11-23

Adjusted graphics resolution on the iPad 1 to improve stability. (If you still experience problems, please see the support URL.) Also fixed some minor gameplay bugs.

### 1.0.1 — 2011-11-08

This version improves stability
on the iPad 1, and includes several minor gameplay and graphics fixes.

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