# Arcane Quest HD

> Classic board game RPG with hero customization and user-generated quests. (iPhone/iPad app by Nex Game Studios OU.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcane-quest-hd/id1190815527 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nex Game Studios OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/933707613)
- Category: Games, Role Playing, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 164 App Store ratings · 66 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 152 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-02-02
- Data updated: 2026-07-19
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcane-quest-hd/id1190815527/reviews.md

## What is Arcane Quest HD?

Delve into this classic board game style RPG, a tribute to the masterpieces of the 90’s which defined the genre.

Play in the original dice rolling tabletop style, defeat hordes of orcs, undead, giants and many other terrible creatures.

Featuring: 
- 8 legendary heroes classes to choose from
- Over 50 quests to play to entertain for hundreds of hours 
- No IAP unlockable content, the game is 100% free
- Tons of equipment and spells options to customize your heroes
- Try the quests editor! Create and publish your own quests, or play the adventures created by other players!
- Fully translated into English, French, German, Italian and Spanish

Originally released on 2012, Arcane Quest comes back in full 3D high definition graphics, and tons of gameplay enhancements.
A truly tribute to the great classics like HeroQuest, D&D and all the titles that defined an era of
table top RPGs.

Want some more? Try the other chapters of the series! Arcane Quest 2 and Arcane Quest 3 are both available for free to download!

## Key features

- Classic board game RPG style
- 8 legendary hero classes
- Over 50 quests
- Hero customization with equipment and spells
- Quest editor to create and play custom adventures
- Full 3D HD graphics

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support Package | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Arcane Quest HD?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Faithful HeroQuest recreation
- 👍 Free to play
- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Simple mechanics, deep strategy
- 👍 Nostalgic feel
- 👍 User-created dungeons
- 👍 Good for beginners
- 👍 Minimal ads (optional removal)
- 👍 Good value for paid content
- 👍 Tactical gameplay
- 👍 Fun and engaging
- 👍 Good for killing time
- 👍 Classic board game feel
- 👍 Well worth the price (for ad removal/extra content)

**Cons**

- 🐛 Repetitive gameplay
- 🐛 Lack of persistent progression
- 🐛 Minor bugs
- 🐛 Some features not working as expected
- 🐛 Difficulty spikes/unclear difficulty
- 🐛 Slow movement mechanics
- 🐛 Repetitive ads (if not removed)
- 🐛 Some users find it too easy
- 🐛 Colorblindness issues with UI
- 🐛 Limited content in base game
- 🐛 Unclear game mechanics/tutorial
- 🐛 Game crashes/data loss

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Scroll of Speed not working
- Invisible weapons (e.g., black sword)
- Weapons that shouldn't be usable with shields still can be
- Game closes when answering texts, losing progress
- Purchased items (e.g., +1 health ring) not working
- No way to rest/heal within a dungeon
- Minor bugs in general
- Character status graphics hidden on iPhone screen

**Most requested features**

- More content/development
- Improved character progression across dungeons
- Better tutorial for scrolls and magic items
- Ability to sell potions and spells
- Character naming and appearance customization
- Fix for scroll of speed bug
- Fix for invisible weapon bug
- Fix for weapon/shield compatibility bug
- Fix for game closing on text message
- Clearer indication of dungeon difficulty
- Option to skip movement rolls outside combat
- Option to send characters to exit after clearing level
- Dark mode option
- More enemy variety
- More visually distinct levels
- Improved UI for smaller screens (iPhone)
- Consideration for colorblind accessibility

## Recent user reviews (10 of 66)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcane-quest-hd/id1190815527/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great dungeon crawler

*2026-02-23, version 1.3.7*

If you you liked the Hero Quest board game, or any of the other games it helped spawn, you’ll love this.

### 5/5 — Excellent free game

*2026-02-14, version 1.3.7*

Is it simple? Yes.
Is it free? Yes.
Is it interesting? Yes.
What more do you need?

### 5/5 — So good.

*2026-02-08, version 1.3.7*

HQ with all the upgrades it deserves. Runs smoothly and is super fun. 10/10 would recommend. Excellent work!

### 5/5 — HeroQuest

*2025-10-17, version 1.3.7*

Just like HeroQuest but for the phone, love it

### 5/5 — HeroQuest at its best

*2025-04-12, version 1.3.7*

It’s pretty much HeroQuest with few minor differences. A perfect way to get that feeling when you can’t get to the table for actual HQ play.

### 5/5 — Wonderful.

*2025-03-15, version 1.3.7*

Smooth gameplay. Clear knowledge.

### 4/5 — Fun game

*2025-02-18, version 1.3.7*

I hate phone games - but I like this! It’s almost Heroquest of course. I happily paid a couple of quid to get rid of ads and can see me playing this at work for ages. Sorry, boss 😂

### 5/5 — Like the original

*2025-01-01, version 1.3.7*

This game is great. If you like the ‘original’, you’ll love this! It has the same feel and mechanics, pay the 2.99 to remove ads and you’ve got a fantastic dungeon crawler tabletop game.

### 5/5 — Great Game!

*2024-12-12, version 1.3.7*

Well worth a couple bucks to get the extra content and support a wonderful game maker. 

You don’t need to pay to enjoy all the content.

### 5/5 — Simple and fun

*2024-11-15, version 1.3.7*

This scratches my HeroQuest itch. Not difficult to learn, and hard to put down. I’m a huge fan.

## Frequently asked questions about Arcane Quest HD

### What kind of game is Arcane Quest HD?

Arcane Quest HD is a classic board game-style RPG that pays tribute to 90s masterpieces. It features dice rolling, turn-based combat, and a fantasy setting where you battle various creatures.

### What are the main features of Arcane Quest HD?

The game offers 8 legendary hero classes, over 50 quests for hundreds of hours of gameplay, extensive customization options for heroes with equipment and spells, and a quest editor to create and share your own adventures.

### Is Arcane Quest HD free to play?

The game is free to download and play, offering a significant amount of content without requiring any in-app purchases to unlock content. However, it does contain ads.

### What platforms is Arcane Quest HD available on?

The description mentions it's a mobile application, implying availability on iOS and Android devices. It also notes full translation into English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.

### What are some common use cases for Arcane Quest HD?

Players can enjoy a deep single-player RPG experience, battle through a variety of quests, customize their heroes to their playstyle, and engage with a community by creating and playing user-generated quests.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.7 — 2024-08-14

Updated compatibility with new versions of iOS

### 1.1.2 — 2019-10-29

Minor fixes

### 1.0.5 — 2018-12-08

Added an option to delete saved games.
Added support for new screen resolutions.

### 1.0.4 — 2018-12-06

Added an option to delete saved games.
Added support for new screen resolutions.

### 1.0.1 — 2017-02-02

No release notes.

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## More apps by Nex Game Studios OU

- [Arcane Quest 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcane-quest-2/id933707614)
- [Arcane Quest Adventures](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcane-quest-adventures/id1028894623)
- [Arcane Quest 3](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcane-quest-3/id1094997798)
- [Arcane Quest Legends](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcane-quest-legends/id1362695126)
- [Arcane Quest Legends 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcane-quest-legends-2/id6476058970)

All apps by Nex Game Studios OU: https://appshunter.io/developer/933707613

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