# Bastion — The fully-narrated action RPG

> Narrated action RPG with hand-painted environments and upgradeable weapons. (iPhone/iPad app by Supergiant Games, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bastion/id1467063160 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Supergiant Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/542504796)
- Category: Games, Action, Role Playing
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 1,527 App Store ratings · 259 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 1.3 GB
- Released: 2019-11-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bastion/id1467063160/reviews.md

## What is Bastion?

*NOTICE* Play the beginning for free. A one-time in-app purchase unlocks the full game.

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AWARDS
 
- App Store BEST of 2012 Pick
- App Store EDITORS' CHOICE

The original version of Bastion earned more than 100 industry accolades, including:
- BEST DOWNLOADABLE GAME and BEST DEBUT, Game Developers Choice Awards
- DOWNLOADABLE TITLE of the YEAR, Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences
- BEST VIDEOGAME of the YEAR, Paste Magazine
- BEST DOWNLOADABLE GAME and BEST ORIGINAL SCORE, SpikeTV
- BEST DOWNLOADABLE GAME and BEST INDIE GAME, Inside Gaming Awards
 
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Bastion for iOS features all the highly acclaimed artwork, music, and narration that Bastion is known for, along with intuitive touch controls. Explore more than 40 lush hand-painted environments as you discover the secrets of the Calamity, a surreal catastrophe that shattered the world to pieces. Wield a huge arsenal of upgradeable weapons and battle savage beasts adapted to their new habitat. Finish the main story to unlock New Game Plus mode and continue your journey!
 
KEY FEATURES
- Stunning hand-painted artwork
- Critically-acclaimed original music score
- Hours of reactive narration deliver a deep story
- Intuitive touch controls created exclusively for iOS
- Universal App optimized for iPhone and iPad
- Variable difficulty for players of all skill levels
- Action-packed combat rewards playing with finesse
- 10+ unique upgradeable weapons to be used
- 6 powerful Bastion structures to be discovered
- 'New Game Plus' mode unlocked after finishing the story
- Game Center achievements and leaderboards 
- Sync saved data seamlessly via iCloud

Bastion is the first title from Supergiant Games. We're a small developer with big ambitions: to make games that spark your imagination like the games you played as a kid. Follow @SupergiantGames on Twitter or visit us at www.supergiantgames.com.

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LANGUAGES
- Voice-over narration: English
- Text and subtitles: English, Simplified Chinese, German, French, Spanish, Italian (based on region setting)

## Key features

- Hand-painted artwork
- Original music score
- Reactive narration
- Intuitive touch controls
- Upgradeable weapons
- New Game Plus mode

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bastion - Full Game | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Bastion?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🚀 Excellent gameplay and story
- 👍 Captivating narration and soundtrack
- 🎨 Beautiful art style and visuals
- 💰 Worth the one-time purchase

**Cons**

- 🐛 Bugs and performance issues
- 🔁 Forced to repurchase after previous purchase
- 🎮 Subpar controller support
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Commonly reported bugs**

- In-app purchase not unlocking full game
- Inability to restore previous purchases
- Frequent frame rate drops and stuttering

**Most requested features**

- Ability to remap controls
- Option to disable on-screen controls when using controller
- Improved save system and auto-save functionality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 259)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bastion/id1467063160/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Good perfect game

*2026-08-14, version 1.0.50817*

Really fun

### 5/5 — Awesome but a bit short

*2026-07-30, version 1.0.50817*

This game is super fun but I beat in in a few weeks but you can always restart the game with your same stat or you may make a whole new save slot so over all great game

### 5/5 — Incrível

*2026-06-08*

Gráfico lindo e boa história, jogabilidade touch muito boa no iPhone 17 pro Max, amo esse jogo.

### 1/5 — Rip off

*2025-12-28, version 1.0.50817*

Already bought the game and now I need to pay again. Thieves.

### 5/5 — Love it

*2025-12-12, version 1.0.50817*

I’m going to be honest i randomly found this game on the App Store and I downloaded it for fun. The free version is what got me hooked. I normally don’t purchase a game outright but the story and graphics are the best Ive come across in a while.  This game is worth the 4.99 I spent!

### 3/5 — Control problem

*2025-11-27, version 1.0.50817*

The gameplay is suitable to my favorite, one setback I hate about this game is the control system, it’s better if you add a move button to the bottom left of the screen and the hit button on the bottom right so that game will be easier for players to function

### 1/5 — Already bought but need to buy again?

*2025-10-15, version 1.0.50817*

Not recommended. I bought this game some years ago and now they want to charge me again to play the game? Ridiculous

### 4/5 — One of the best mobile games for RPG lovers and more!

*2025-07-25, version 1.0.50817*

So this game is an RPG game with some platformer aspects like for example, going through
 levels 

 to get better loot and even though it’s old it’s art style and gameplay plus the combat is all incredible this is a 10/10 game that I highly recommend for mobile users and anyone who’s looking for a good mobile game and  good story, plus the voice acting is the best of any game in my opinion (Atleast for the narrator) and even though it’s a. Older game the unique art style makes it feel like the graphics are not outdated AT ALL so please PLEASE get this game and give it a go! It’s so good that so far I don’t really want any updates (I don’t think they update the game though) since everything is near perfect (I don’t believe in anything being completely perfect but if I did I would say this is perfect.)
So this is my favorite mobile game (plus as people get older the average mobile games where you are a Stickman fighting zombies or something starts to get boring FAST not saying that’s true for you but it’s true for me)

### 5/5 — Fantastic game

*2025-07-20, version 1.0.50817*

Love this game and for only the 1 time purchase I will follow and buy this companies games whenever I see them. The storyline is great, the gameplay is fun. And no IAPs!!!

### 4/5 — 1 issue

*2025-07-18, version 1.0.50817*

I love the game so much.Cool fights,weapons and a lot more.there is one problem.I played the game for then minutes. my battery was down 10 to15 percent. Is there a way to fix that issue?pls let me know.

## Frequently asked questions about Bastion

### What is Bastion?

Bastion is a critically acclaimed action RPG set in a beautifully hand-painted world that has been shattered by a surreal catastrophe. Players explore diverse environments, battle savage beasts, and uncover the secrets of the world's downfall, all guided by a reactive narrator.

### How do I unlock the full game?

The beginning of Bastion is available to play for free. To unlock the complete game and access all content, a one-time in-app purchase is required. This purchase grants you full access to the entire experience.

### What are the key features of Bastion?

Key features include stunning hand-painted artwork, a critically-acclaimed original music score, hours of reactive narration, intuitive touch controls optimized for iOS, and over 10 unique upgradeable weapons. The game also offers a 'New Game Plus' mode after finishing the story.

### What platforms is Bastion available on?

Bastion is a Universal App, meaning it is optimized for both iPhone and iPad. The description focuses on its iOS release, highlighting features specifically designed for the platform.

### What kind of combat does Bastion feature?

Bastion features action-packed combat that rewards playing with finesse. Players can wield a huge arsenal of upgradeable weapons and battle against various savage beasts. The game also includes variable difficulty settings for players of all skill levels.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.50817 — 2023-12-06

Minor technical fixes

### 1.0.50815 — 2023-07-10

Minor technical fixes

### 1.0.50811 — 2023-04-05

+ Fix to 'Restore Purchase' feature on newer devices and OS updates
+ App now requires iOS11 or later as part of the previous fix

### 1.0.50788 — 2019-12-21

+ Fix iOS 9 crash

### 1.0.50783 — 2019-11-06

+ Fix UI layout for iPods
+ Fix subtitle typo

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