# BADLAND — Award-winning action adventure

> Atmospheric side-scrolling action-adventure platformer with physics-based gameplay. (iPhone/iPad app by HypeHype Oy.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/badland/id535176909 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [HypeHype Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/535176912)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Adventure
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 1,893 App Store ratings · 473 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 224 MB
- Languages: American English, Czech, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian and 3 more
- Released: 2013-04-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/badland/id535176909/reviews.md

## What is BADLAND?

Fly and survive through the Game of the Year -winning action adventure BADLAND.

Over 100 MILLION players and counting!
App Store iPad GAME OF THE YEAR!
WINNER of the Apple Design Award!
Apple Editors' Choice worldwide!

5/5 - AppSmile - "A standout game"
4/4 - Slide to Play - "A must-download"
5/5 - AppSpy - "An absolute treat to play"
5/5 - Apple’N'Apps - "One of the best games"
9/10 - Destructoid - "A hallmark of excellence"
4.5/5 - TouchArcade - "Easy to recommend"

“BADLAND is a standout game that we can’t stop playing.” -- AppSmile

“BADLAND’s unique gameplay and atmosphere make it a must-download.” -- Slide to Play

“BADLAND doesn’t simply look pretty, it’s an absolute treat to play.” -- AppSpy 

“One of the best experiences on iOS.” -- Apple’N'Apps

“A hallmark of excellence.” -- Destructoid

App Store iPad GAME OF THE YEAR
WINNER of the Apple Design Award
WINNER of the Nordic Indie Sensation Award at Nordic Game
WINNER of the Best Project at Game Connection Europe 
WINNER of the SCEE Award at Game Connection Europe 
WINNER of the Best Game - Arcade & Action at the Tabby Awards 
Selected Indie Game at PAX 10 
Editors' Choice in Macworld 

BADLAND is an award-winning atmospheric side-scrolling action adventure platformer set in a gorgeous forest full of various inhabitants, trees and flowers. Although the forest appears to be right out of a beautiful fairy tale, there’s something terribly wrong. The player controls one of the forest dwellers to find out what’s going on, and discovers an astonishing number of imaginative traps and obstacles on the way.

BADLAND takes side-scrollers to the next level with its innovative physics-based gameplay combined with stunning, atmospheric graphics and audio.

BADLAND also features a highly original local multiplayer mode for up to four players on the same device, where the name of the game is survival of the fittest with no rules. It’s totally OK to push your rivals in front of spinning circular saws to survive. Or, if that's too rough for you, you can also cooperate with your friends and play the modified single player campaign with up to four players.

- SINGLE PLAYER campaign with 100+ truly unique levels
- VERSUS mode for up to four players on the same device in 30+ levels
- COOPERATIVE mode for up to four players
  -- Survive the modified single player campaign with your friends
- LEVEL EDITOR: Create levels, share & play!
  -- Start from scratch or modify the official levels
- LEVEL WORLD: New levels to play all the time
  -- Discuss with the other level makers, share tips and watch level making tutorials at http://forum.badlandgame.com
- Intuitive one-touch controls combined with innovative level design
- Supports 3D Touch
  -- Super precise flying using touch
  -- Quick actions added to home screen icon to quickly access single player and editor
- Highly immersive audiovisual gaming experience
- iCloud support (player's game progress is synced with all linked iOS devices)
- Game Controller support

Follow us:
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/badlandgame
Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/badlandgame
Blog - http://www.badlandgame.com

## Key features

- Atmospheric side-scrolling action-adventure
- Innovative physics-based gameplay
- 100+ unique single-player levels
- Local multiplayer for up to 4 players
- Level editor for creating and sharing levels
- Intuitive one-touch controls

## Chart rankings

- #129 in Top Paid · Games (US App Store)
- #39 in Top Paid · Action (US App Store)
- #26 in Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

## What do users think of BADLAND?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Beautiful graphics and atmosphere
- 🤩 Addictive and challenging
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🎮 Fun multiplayer experience
- 🎨 Excellent level editor

**Cons**

- 🤯 Extremely difficult later levels
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🚫 Lack of online features and community support
- ⏱️ Repetitive and monotonous at times

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Level editor freezes and crashes
- Inconsistent save/load functionality

**Most requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Improved level search and discovery
- Ability to customize character and visuals
- Online leaderboards and multiplayer

## Recent user reviews (10 of 473)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/badland/id535176909/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Childhood game

*2026-06-22, version 3.4.4*

One of the best games. Highly recommend it

### 5/5 — I always come back to this game

*2026-06-11, version 3.4.4*

It’s so calming, beautiful and fun. I played this like a decade ago as a teenager and now that I finally have my first iPad I did not hesitate to buy it and experience it on a bigger screen. Loveeee

### 5/5 — Очень хорошая игра!

*2026-06-02, version 3.4.4*

Это самое лучшее атмосферная игра которую я только видел! Обязательно скачайте эту игру не пожалеете!

### 4/5 — Update suggestion

*2026-05-10, version 3.4.4*

BADLAND and BADLAND 2 are honestly some of the best mobile games ever made. The atmosphere, art style, physics, sound design, and overall creativity are incredible. These games feel unique even years later.

But there is one huge problem that seriously hurts the experience: some levels become extremely difficult and frustrating to the point where progression stops being fun.

Please consider adding:
• Difficulty options (Easy / Normal / Hard)
• A checkpoint skip option 
• Optional assist mode for casual players
• More forgiving checkpoints in some levels

I love challenging games, but in BADLAND the difficulty sometimes becomes exhausting instead of enjoyable. Many players probably quit not because the game is bad — but because they get stuck for too long.

These games deserve to be experienced by more people from start to finish. Please don’t lock such an amazing experience behind brutal difficulty spikes.

Still one of the greatest mobile game series ever made.

### 5/5 — Nostalgic Game

*2026-05-05, version 3.4.4*

I used to play this game when I was a kid. Maybe around 7-9 years old I have memories of playing with my brother and beating all the levels. Now I go back and play to get all the eggs. It’s a good challenge as well as very scenic and calming. I enjoy this game very much.

### 5/5 — Nostalgic trip, amazing game!

*2026-04-24, version 3.4.4*

I used to play this game when I was little, and playing it now after over a decade has brought back a lot of memories of those simpler times. This game is a reminder of my early years, and how I would do things differently if I could ever go back. 

Oh yeah, the game is amazing - so much diversity in the levels and so much fun! I applaud the guys who made this game possible and the guys who are keeping it compatible to this day.

### 5/5 — Absolutely Perfect

*2026-04-10, version 3.4.4*

I’ve always loved this game! Just rediscovered in my App Store and had to download it! The levels are insane and challenging;still trying to get the Shepherd achievement but can’t seem to save my other little buddies…Also love the character design, levels, atmosphere, etc. I adore my little friend; I named him Ataru🥰. Hoping that you add more things to the game. Am going to try the co-op mode with my wife soon. I convinced her to download it too😊. Once again, thanks for this amazing game. It truly deserves all it’s awards🤩🥇🤩🥇

### 5/5 — it’s great

*2026-03-15, version 3.4.4*

Nice

### 5/5 — nunca perde a graça

*2026-03-04*

já joguei quase todos os jogos de ios e sempre volto para esse

### 5/5 — O jogo é bom

*2026-02-26*

Recomendo vc comprar e sim não vou mentir e um pouco enjoativo mas pra passar o tempo e bom é

## Frequently asked questions about BADLAND

### What is BADLAND about?

BADLAND is an award-winning atmospheric side-scrolling action-adventure platformer. Players control one of the forest dwellers to uncover the secrets of a mysterious forest filled with imaginative traps and obstacles. It combines innovative physics-based gameplay with stunning graphics and audio.

### What are the key features of BADLAND?

Key features include a single-player campaign with over 100 unique levels, a local multiplayer versus mode for up to four players on the same device with over 30 levels, and a cooperative mode. It also boasts a level editor for creating and sharing custom levels, intuitive one-touch controls, and immersive audiovisuals.

### Is BADLAND free to play?

The application is free to download and play. However, it does contain in-app purchases, which are common for many mobile games to offer additional content or features.

### What devices is BADLAND compatible with?

BADLAND is designed for mobile devices and supports iOS. It features iCloud support for syncing game progress across linked iOS devices and also supports Game Controllers for an enhanced gaming experience.

### Can I play BADLAND with friends?

Yes, BADLAND offers a highly original local multiplayer mode for up to four players on the same device. You can compete in the versus mode or cooperate with friends to play a modified version of the single-player campaign.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.4.4 — 2022-02-24

Fixed crashes from the latest iOS versions and the latest devices

### 3.4.3 — 2018-01-19

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

Bug fixes.

### 3.4.2 — 2018-01-18

Improved the iPhone X support.

### 3.4.1 — 2018-01-16

Improved the iPhone X support.

### 3.4 — 2018-01-15

iPhone X is now fully supported!

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