# Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons — Heartfelt adventure

> Story-driven adventure game with dual-joystick control of two brothers. (iPhone/iPad app by 505 Games (US), Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brothers-a-tale-of-two-sons/id1029588869 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [505 Games (US), Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/392990484)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 267 App Store ratings · 974 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 1.8 GB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2015-10-22
- Data updated: 2026-09-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brothers-a-tale-of-two-sons/id1029588869/reviews.md

## What is Brothers?

**Supported Devices iPhone 5, iPad 4, iPad Air and iPad Mini 2 or newer devices.**

Critically acclaimed, story-driven adventure game from award-winning Swedish film director, Josef Fares and originally developed by Starbreeze Studios.

10/10 - Joystiq “It’s rare for a game to forge a connection so strong.”
9/10 - Polygon “Moved me to tears.”
9/10 - Eurogamer “A triumph.”

Winner of more than 50 awards including Game of Year, BAFTA, DICE and more.  

A man, clinging to life. His two sons, desperate to cure their ailing father, are left with but one option. They must set out upon a journey to find and bring back the "Water of Life" as they come to rely on one another to survive. One must be strong where the other is weak, brave where the other is fearful, they must be... Brothers.

•  Guide two brothers, Naia and Naiee, on an epic fairy tale journey using specially designed, dual virtual joysticks
•  Control both brothers simultaneously as you experience co-operative play in single player mode 
•  Solve puzzles, explore the stunning locations and fight boss battles, using unique qualities of big and little brother each varying in 
   strength, size and speed
•  Experience an emotional story told without words…narrative above the ordinary

This is one journey you will never forget…

## Key features

- Guide two brothers simultaneously
- Dual virtual joysticks
- Single-player cooperative play
- Solve puzzles
- Explore stunning locations
- Emotional story told without words

## Chart rankings

- #190 in Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

## What do users think of Brothers?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🎬 Engaging story
- 👍 Unique control scheme
- 🕹️ Challenging puzzles

**Cons**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🎮 Frustrating controls
- 🔍 Lack of instructions
- 🕰️ Short gameplay length
- 💔 Emotionally impactful ending

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup
- Stuck at certain sections (windmill, zip line)
- Graphical issues (invisible objects, texture problems)
- Progress reset/loss after crashes

**Most requested features**

- Controller support
- Optimization for newer devices
- More chapters/content
- Ability to save progress

## Recent user reviews (10 of 974)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brothers-a-tale-of-two-sons/id1029588869/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Lacks controller support

*2026-03-05, version 1.7.2*

Great port would be great if it had controller support as on the pc or console versions, as they have controllers specifically for phones now like the backbone or razer kishi

### 4/5 — A fun game with a gruesome ending

*2026-02-23, version 1.7.2*

I’m 7 years old, and the game is for 13 year olds, and I still played it, but I was wrong.  I was able to solve the puzzles, but there are some deaths in the story that make the game sad.  Kids should probably be around 12 to play it.

### 5/5 — Worth the money and time

*2026-02-21*

emotions adventure fun it has everything

### 2/5 — Bag

*2026-01-23, version 1.7.2*

Bu parayı verip de bu kadar bag ile karşılaştığım başka oyun yok

### 5/5 — Варто пройти

*2026-01-22, version 1.7.2*

Чудова гра з драматичним сюжетом і ноткою ностальгії по старим добрим іграм
Коротка, всього 3-4 години, рекомендую усім

### 5/5 — Brotherhood

*2026-01-09, version 1.7.2*

This is one of the most incredible games I’ve ever played, going on my 4th time. Such real emotion, passion, resilience, tragedy, victory! It’s the most complete game that relates to human emotions. I cried the first time I laughed, cried, hoped, worried and gratified. 
Excellent game! Hope to see more kind of these games. Truly Amazing!!!

### 3/5 — Needs update

*2025-12-10, version 1.7.2*

Last 2 chapters: can’t see graphics. Literally seeing through everything. No idea what was happening. Giant troll? Who knows it was invisible.

### 4/5 — Стався баг

*2025-12-02, version 1.7.2*

In the third part of the game Brothers, a bug occurred — it’s impossible to ride further up the spiral. We checked reviews, and the parts were supposed to break beforehand. The game won’t let us progress. What should we do?

### 3/5 — Hatalar

*2025-11-30, version 1.7.2*

Oyunu oynarken sinematik girmesi gereken yerde girmedi
Oyunda ilerleyemedim
Bir daha aynı bölümü oynamak zorunda kaldım
Bir yerde de karakter hareket etmedi. Bir şeye takıldı sanki
Oyundan çıkıp tekrar girince düzeldi neyse ki
Bunların dışında bulmacalar basitti çoğu yerde sıkıldım
Hikayeyi çok da etkileyici bulamadım kötü değildi ama iyi de diyemem
Aynı anda iki karakteri kontrol etmek zordu
Aynı anda kontrol etmek zorunda değildik belki ama aynı anda kontrol etmeyince de tatmin edici bir oynanış da sunmuyordu
Kısaca oynanış da vasat

### 5/5 — Duygusal

*2025-11-20, version 1.7.2*

Bu oyun bende travma yaptı ya sonu aklıma geldikçe kahroluyorum. Ama çok güzel oyundu

## Frequently asked questions about Brothers

### What is Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons about?

This is a story-driven adventure game where you guide two brothers, Naia and Naiee, on an epic journey to find the "Water of Life" to save their ailing father. You'll solve puzzles, explore beautiful locations, and face challenges by controlling both brothers simultaneously.

### How do you control the characters in the game?

The game features specially designed, dual virtual joysticks. You control both brothers simultaneously in a single-player cooperative mode, requiring you to coordinate their actions to overcome obstacles and progress through the story.

### What are the unique gameplay mechanics?

A key mechanic is controlling two brothers at once, each with varying strengths, sizes, and speeds. You'll need to leverage these differences to solve puzzles and navigate the world. The narrative is also told entirely without words, focusing on visual storytelling.

### What devices is Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons compatible with?

The game is supported on iPhone 5, iPad 4, iPad Air, and iPad Mini 2 or newer devices. It's designed for modern iOS devices to provide a smooth and immersive experience.

### Is this game suitable for younger players?

While the game is critically acclaimed for its emotional depth and storytelling, it's generally recommended for players who appreciate mature themes and narrative complexity. The puzzles and challenges are designed to be engaging for an older audience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.2 — 2018-12-18

Optimized for the latest Apple devices.

### 1.7.1 — 2017-06-27

Optimization.

### 1.7 — 2016-05-04

Thank you for supporting Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons

•Bug Fixes
•Stability Improvements

### 1.1 — 2015-12-15

Game optimization and bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2015-11-04

Thank you for your support of Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons 

•  General Optimization
•  Minor Bug Fixes
•  Performance and Stability Improvements
•  Graphic Improvements

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