# Beneath a Steel Sky

> Dystopian narrative puzzle adventure game with remastered features. (iPhone/iPad app by Revolution.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beneath-a-steel-sky/id331733638 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Revolution](https://appshunter.io/developer/331733641)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 35 App Store ratings · 291 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 167 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-10-06
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beneath-a-steel-sky/id331733638/reviews.md

## What is Beneath a Steel Sky?

When orphaned Robert Foster is seized at gunpoint from the peaceful village he calls home and flown a thousand miles to a city he’s never seen, he can only ask himself:  why me? Escaping from his abductors into the dark metropolis, he vows to avenge the murder of the only family he’s ever known.
 
Play 10+ hours of intense narrative puzzle-solving, meeting an array of dazzling characters, to ultimately uncover a terrible truth.

“Whether you're an established fan of puzzle adventures or just a newcomer to the genre, Beneath a Steel Sky is an absolute delight.” 9/10, Neon Kelly, Videogamer.com

“This is a story rich and layered throughout...” 4/4 (must have), Keith Andrew, Slide to Play (Game of the month)

Set in a dystopian future, with an ironic twist, this remastered version has many special new features, including:

• Stunning new animated movies from Dave Gibbons, co-creator of 'Watchmen'
• Context-sensitive hint system
• Remastered audio track featuring re-sampled voices and higher quality music
 
English speech with Spanish, French, Swedish, Portuguese, German, Italian, and English subtitles.

This software is covered under the terms of the GNU General Public License Version 2. For the full text of this license please visit our website.

## Key features

- Narrative puzzle-solving
- Dystopian future setting
- Animated movies by Dave Gibbons
- Context-sensitive hint system
- Remastered audio track
- Multiple subtitle languages

## What do users think of Beneath a Steel Sky?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Optimized for touch controls
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 💡 Helpful in-game hint system
- 🎨 Great art style and visuals
- 🎬 Engaging story and characters
- 🕹️ Faithful to the original game

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🕹️ Some puzzles feel illogical or obtuse
- 🕰️ Short length for the price

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Inability to progress due to stuck characters
- Screen display issues on larger devices
- Crashes after opening hint menu

**Most requested features**

- Cloud save support
- Improved performance on newer devices
- More Dave Gibbons animated cutscenes
- Sequel or additional content

## Recent user reviews (10 of 291)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beneath-a-steel-sky/id331733638/reviews.md

### 2/5 — No sound

*2026-07-23, version 1.9*

I have a iPhone 16 pro and iOS 26. This game has no sound and when playing the phone get very warm

### 1/5 — First Level

*2026-03-29*

Unable to pick up the rung in the very first playable section, only look and go 'I could make use of that' in an endless loop - or get shot by walking down.

Would love to love this. It is the very first game I ever played, on my mothers Linux machine.
Just stumbled across 'Beyond a Steel Sky' and something in me said that it looks familiar.

### 1/5 — Audio is broken

*2025-12-07*

Audio sounds weird in the latest iOS version

### 3/5 — A classic game but need optimisation

*2025-10-14, version 1.9*

This is a decent implementation of a classic adventure game, but wow does it heat up my phone in barely a few minutes. Clearly something needs to be tweaked in the emulator, because I find it hard to believe that a modern phone will struggle to run a 30 year old PC game.

### 5/5 — Support

*2025-08-15, version 1.9*

Although I have this game on my computer for free but I must support Revolution

### 4/5 — Bug Report

*2025-04-14, version 1.9*

Near the beginning of the game, the putty cannot be inserted into the empty light socket. IPhone running version 16.7.11

### 5/5 — Nostalgic!

*2025-03-28, version 1.9*

Very fun, old school point-and-click adventure! The humor and characters were a great touch.

### 5/5 — Oldie but a goodie

*2024-12-25, version 1.9*

I still have the box of the original game and I now have the means to play it again. Perfect rendition of a classic. I throughly enjoyed replaying and rediscovering a great game. Thank you!

### 5/5 — One of my all time favorite games!

*2024-09-01, version 1.9*

Beneath the Steel Sky is genuinely one of my favorite games. if you like point and click adventure games this is a must have! I’ve originally played this on PC and loved it, when I realized it was on iOS, I had to buy it just to support revolution software. 

This game, and it’s sequel Beyond a Steel Sky are truly masterpieces. Great story, and great gameplay.

### 5/5 — Gut

*2024-08-21*

Gameplay top, läuft einwandfrei auf IPhone SE2020

## Frequently asked questions about Beneath a Steel Sky

### What kind of game is Beneath a Steel Sky?

Beneath a Steel Sky is a narrative puzzle adventure game. It features a compelling story set in a dystopian future where players must solve puzzles and interact with characters to uncover a dark truth.

### What are the special new features in this remastered version?

This remastered version includes stunning new animated movies by Dave Gibbons, a context-sensitive hint system to assist with puzzles, and a remastered audio track with re-sampled voices and higher quality music.

### Is Beneath a Steel Sky free to play?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid game. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### What languages are supported?

The game features English speech and offers subtitles in Spanish, French, Swedish, Portuguese, German, Italian, and English, making it accessible to a wide international audience.

### What is the gameplay like?

Gameplay involves 10+ hours of intense narrative puzzle-solving. Players will meet various characters and explore the environment to advance the story and uncover secrets.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9 — 2020-11-14

• Improved stability
• iOS14 compatibility

### 1.8 — 2015-10-28

• General enhancements and bug fixes

### 1.7 — 2015-09-25

• iOS9 compatibility
• General enhancements and bug fixes

### 1.6 — 2014-12-11

• Now WORKS properly on iPhone 6+

### 1.5 — 2014-11-12

• Fixed some remaining menu issues, etc.

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