# Cosmos Quest

> Idle civilization builder with hero collection, PvP battles, and time travel mechanics. (iPhone/iPad app by Kongregate.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmos-quest/id1380783721 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kongregate](https://appshunter.io/developer/491569846)
- Category: Games, Role Playing, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 3,846 App Store ratings · 394 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 253 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-09-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmos-quest/id1380783721/reviews.md

## What is Cosmos Quest?

Start your civilization and carry it from the discovery of fire to the stars and beyond!

This idle game from the best idle publisher has it all. Civilization, Buildings, Heroes, Time Travel….even a Black Hole Cannon
As you progress in the beautiful realm of Cosmos Quest, you see the impact of the evolution on your tribute.

Collect heroes to help you on your journey.

Fight other players in frantic battles.

Grow your hero roster and level them up to reign supreme on the universe!

After finding a mystical stone, your civilization has seen great discovery come faster and faster. That magical stone absorbs the energy you generate, and allows you to travel through time and space to parallel universes to grow ever faster and stronger!

Conquer the Cosmos and uncover the mystery of the stone...

## Key features

- Civilization building
- Hero collection and leveling
- Time travel mechanics
- Player vs. Player battles
- Idle progression
- Building upgrades

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Marbles Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Marbles Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Marbles Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Researcher pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ancient Value Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medieval Value Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hero Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Equipment Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Industrial Value Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Project manager week | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Cosmos Quest?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💡 Unique idle/hero collecting concept
- 👍 Beautiful pixel art and animations

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and loading issues
- 🚧 Progression bottlenecks and difficulty spikes
- 💰 Monetization and pay-to-progress concerns

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game freezes on loading screen
- Save data loss and reset issues
- Unresponsive or non-functioning in-game buttons

**Most requested features**

- More content and progression beyond current eras
- Better balance and progression pacing
- Offline/standalone mode option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 394)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmos-quest/id1380783721/reviews.md

### 1/5 — cant even open the game

*2025-12-23, version 2.1.5*

keeps on crashing

### 5/5 — Don’t give up!

*2025-06-20, version 2.1.5*

Played this many years ago and thought about it recently again, I loved loved the graphics and details, it reminded me of building a city ground up. Don’t give up! I hope you guys continue to build on this, it’ll be amazing to show everyone what your game brings. Keep it up kongregate!! Love your pixelated games

### 1/5 — The game doesn't even start

*2025-04-02*

It's literally unplayable

### 1/5 — Bug du jeu

*2025-03-16*

Très bon jeu de ce dont je me souviens mais depuis plusieurs années impossible de relancer le jeu ou d’envoyer un report ou de réparer le jeu avec les options proposées

### 5/5 — Please Comeback

*2024-11-09, version 2.1.5*

I BEG YOU DEVELOPERS PLEASE BRING BACK THE GAME!!

### 5/5 — Oh how I loved this game, rest in peace.

*2024-09-17, version 2.1.5*

We miss you

### 1/5 — Cant play

*2024-06-10, version 2.1.5*

Every time i try to play it doesn't work i tried ALL option D=

### 1/5 — Fix error

*2024-06-09, version 2.1.5*

It doesn't even load. Buggy game

### 1/5 — Error

*2024-02-28, version 2.1.5*

Please fix game I neeed

### 1/5 — Stuck at Starting Screen

*2023-12-14, version 2.1.5*

I have downloaded the game multiple times and it is stuck at the “Cosmos Quest” Starting screen after I allow notifications and login to Kongregate.

## Frequently asked questions about Cosmos Quest

### What is Cosmos Quest?

Cosmos Quest is an idle game where you build and evolve a civilization from the discovery of fire to interstellar travel. It features hero collection, player battles, and time travel mechanics to accelerate your progress.

### What are the key features of Cosmos Quest?

Key features include building and upgrading your civilization, collecting and leveling up heroes, engaging in PvP battles against other players, and utilizing a time travel mechanic powered by a mystical stone to speed up your growth.

### Is Cosmos Quest free to play?

Yes, Cosmos Quest is free to play. It offers in-app purchases, which can be used to enhance your gameplay experience or accelerate your progression.

### What kind of gameplay can I expect in Cosmos Quest?

You can expect an idle gameplay experience focused on long-term progression and strategic decisions. The game involves managing your civilization's growth, collecting and developing heroes, and competing with other players in battles.

### Can I battle other players in Cosmos Quest?

Yes, the game allows you to fight other players in frantic battles. This competitive element is a core part of the experience, where you can test your civilization and hero roster against others.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.5 — 2020-07-02

Titan info is now correct when doing a long press on its portrait during battle.
The quantity of Time Travels to use is now right after using multiple of them at a time
Debuffing skills (Attack down and Armor down) now show the correct amount of turns (1 less than before)
Decimals appear now in the alliance war damage dealt.
The “?” button on conquests don’t disappear under certain conditions.
When pressing the “?” button on a Hero info it shows all of its skills, regardless of the ascension.

### 2.1.4 — 2020-06-15

Fixed the floating blueprint bug.
Fixed a bug where some weird screen effects were showing after battles.
Sorting by hero now sorts by hero, and then by level and promotion.
Players can now use multiple time travels at once.
Players can now select “Fight max” on Extra Conquest, except for the Extra Conquest of the last era unlocked.
Damage caused to Titans on Void Gate and Warp Station will be shown at the end of the battle.
Expected rewards when defeating a Titan will be shown on the Void Gate.
Elements from the Officer Shop at the alliance market will have a confirmation panel to avoid buying things by mistake.

### 2.1.2 — 2020-06-01

Laboratory implemented in Alliances. 
Attacking and managing Titans in Alliances.
Alliance wars.
Researches, Energy and population multipliers bug fixing.
Chaos vortex now updates at the end of the day without needing  a restart.
Heroes can now be unsummoned regardless its ascension.
Info button on friend requests.
Equips can now be long-pressed to show its stats before upgrading them.
Era shown in player profiles is now the correct.
Fixed an issue with heroes that couldn’t go on an expedition.

### 2.1.1 — 2020-04-27

Button to official discord next to the Wiki button
Alliance info now shows the leader
Player profile is accessible from friends list, chat texts, barracks and invasion rankings. Player profile allows to send mails and make friends and alliance requests.
Fixed bug where players couldn't be accepted or rejected from alliances
Fixed bug where players were unable to request to join alliances
The chat position on some devices has been moved to be inside the safe area of the screen

### 2.1.0 — 2020-04-14

Alliances system first milestone (alliance creation, management, and shop)
Value packs now show the equipment rarities correctly
Promo code system to redeem codes that we will publish.
Improved overall performance and battery consumption.
New hero, the Orb Summoner, available only at the Alliance Shop.
New equip, Demonic Sword, available only at the Alliance Shop.

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