# Blimps — Airship Survival RPG

> Open-world survival RPG with airship combat and cargo delivery. (iPhone/iPad app by PAINT CAN GAMES.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blimps/id1552445994 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [PAINT CAN GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546112314)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Role Playing
- Price: $14.99
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 229 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-02-05
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blimps/id1552445994/reviews.md

## What is Blimps?

BLIMPS is a top-down, multi-vehicular sandbox RPG and roguelite "escape room" built for solo captains and local couch co-op duos. 

The surface world is running out of resources. Your ultimate objective is simple but monumental: find a way to escape it. To survive, you must master a steep learning curve, piece together a massive mechanical puzzle, and optimize your strategy across multiple play sessions. Every time you leave your Hangar, you are losing power, pollution clouds are spreading, and rival pirate blimps are multiplying across the sky. Time is ticking. Can you solve the world of Blimps before you are completely overwhelmed?

▶ THE THREE PHASES OF THE SKY
Your journey to escape is broken into a dynamic, shifting campaign where every second matters (10 real-world seconds equals 15 minutes of game time):

- The Opening Game: The Billionaire Space Race (Days 1–3): Race against ruthless corporate competitors—Space Y, Nile X, and Sir Space—to reach the Moon. Recruit 10 VIP crew members and secure 10 Golden Cargo crates to launch a rocket to the Moon (and maybe even a hidden silo to Mars) to locate the mythical Moon Crystal. Secure first place within 3 game days to claim a $1,000,000 reward!

- The Middle Game: The Sandbox Expansion: With the timed space race settled, the world expands into a building and survival playground. Establish solar and fusion towns, fight to become the King of the Seven Kingdoms, and take on arcade mini-games to boost your ultimate score.

- The End Game: The Earth Drill Escape: Use the Moon Crystal to power your Earth Drill beneath your Hangar. Educate and train your crew, board your drill, and plunge to the center of the Earth paradise before the surface collapses.

▶ ARCADE MINI-GAMES & MULTI-VEHICLE MASTERY
Break away from the cockpit to complete tasks that grant game-changing score bonuses, gold, and ship upgrades:

- Tactical Dogfights: Engage rivals in fast-paced twin-stick shooting or close-quarters, elemental "Rock-Paper-Scissors" combat (Water douses Fire, Fire melts Ice, Ice freezes Water).

- 4-Floor Dungeon Crawler: Descend in a mini earth drill to extinguish flames with your water gun to harvest fire ammo, and smash rocks with your shovel plow to extract raw gold. Battle Shiska Bob, a giant flame boss, on the bottom floor! Smelt the gold into bars after each run and use them to upgrade your Blimp's "Air class," boosting your Blimp's size and specs.

- Side-Scrolling Gauntlet: Jump and shoot through a 2D platformer highway. Pop hot-air balloons to steal gold bars, shoot down cyberplane minions, and battle The Dogcatcher—a pirate blimp captained by an annoying barking dog.

- 2D Top-Down Cyberpunk Motorcycle Race: Switch gears entirely and drop onto a neon-drenched track. Race solo or with a partner through a dark cyberpunk setting to gather 8 glowing crystals. Deposit them into 8 active turret towers to win 8 precious gemstones, then secure them at the Gemstone Greenhouse to claim your race winnings!
- Multi-Vehicular Mastery: Take control of submarines, earth-drilling machines, hot-air balloons, motorcycles, and even a funicular!

▶ NATIVE iOS & APPLE HARDWARE FEATURES
- Premium Indie Experience: 100% Ad-Free with no microtransactions or paywalls.

- Full WiFi & Bluetooth Controller Support: Connect your Xbox or PlayStation controller to turn your mobile device into a portable console.

- Universal Play: Built to scale perfectly across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Mac desktops.

- Replayable Roguelite Challenge: Use your in-game Captain's Log to track complex missions and the in-game HELP computer for reference advice. Finish the entire gauntlet in under 60 minutes without using console cheat codes to secure a high-score bonus!

Try before you buy! Search for "Blimps Limited" on the App Store to download our free 13-minute unrestricted version and test your planning skills today.

## Key features

- Open-world survival RPG
- Airship cargo delivery
- Water, fire, and ice cannons
- Hangar robots
- Crafting and resource gathering
- 77 primary missions

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blimps/id1552445994/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Touch does not work

*2024-02-20*

The touch doesn’t work. You tap buttons over and over and nothing happens. Couldn’t even make it past the starting menu.

**Developer response:** We are sorry to hear this. This is the first we have heard of something like this. None of our v2.1.5 iOS playtesting has been able to recreate the issue you mentioned. We are submitting version 2.1.6 to the App store soon, so hopefully it will address this issue for you. What device and iOS version are you using? The minimum required iOS version to run is 13. Please email ed@paintcangames.com with more detailed information regarding the issue you are having and we can try to help. Thank you for attempting to play Blimps!

## Frequently asked questions about Blimps

### What is Blimps?

Blimps is an open-world survival RPG where you pilot an electric airship. You can deliver cargo, loot rivals, battle enemies, and gather resources in a unique, enchanting world.

### Does Blimps have ads?

No, Blimps is ad-free. The developers state there are no ads or microtransactions, offering a pure gaming experience.

### What devices can I play Blimps on?

Blimps can be played on iPads, iPhones, iPods, and Macs. It supports touch controls, pencils, and connected keyboards.

### How much does Blimps cost?

The full Blimps Unlimited experience costs $4.99. There is also a free version called Blimps Limited available to try.

### What kind of missions are in Blimps?

Blimps features 77 primary missions and 12 side missions. Completing these missions rewards players with passport stamps and pilot wings.

### Is Blimps suitable for younger players?

Blimps has an age rating of 9+. The game involves combat and survival elements.

### How often is Blimps updated?

The latest version of Blimps is 2.4.2, last updated on May 8, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing support.

### What gameplay mechanics does Blimps offer?

Gameplay includes cargo delivery, looting, combat with cannons, crafting, resource gathering, exploration, and training your crew.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4.8 — 2026-08-11

Blimps 2.4.8 is available now! We have fixed several gamepad bugs reported by players to improve your controls. We hope you enjoy the game. Thanks for Playing!

### 2.4.7 — 2026-07-25

Blimps 2.4.7 is out now! The settings/tutorial room has a new look, and you can fly your Blimp around to change the game settings. We've also fixed several bugs you reported. We hope you enjoy the game. Thanks for playing!

### 2.4.6 — 2026-07-02

Blimps 2.4.6 is now available! We added a jukebox button to the world HUD, allowing you to choose the songs you want to listen to while flying around. We hope you enjoy the game. Thank you for playing!

### 2.4.5 — 2026-07-01

Blimps 2.4.5 has landed! Check out the new side view of your Blimp in the Hangar's garage, where you can charge and upgrade your onboard robots. We hope you enjoy the game. Thanks for Playing!

### 2.4.4 — 2026-06-06

Blimps 2.4.4 is now available! We updated the hall of fame leaderboard and fixed a bug that occurred when players picked up mineral loot items. We hope you enjoy the game. Thanks for Playing!

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## More apps by PAINT CAN GAMES

- [Blimps Limited](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blimps-limited/id6745527011)

All apps by PAINT CAN GAMES: https://appshunter.io/developer/1546112314

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