# DAK - A most peculiar game

> Retro-inspired arcade maze game with nuclear explosions, kitten rescue, and multiple play modes. (iPhone/iPad app by Pavlos Tsochantaris.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dak-a-most-peculiar-game/id1035454689 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pavlos Tsochantaris](https://appshunter.io/developer/328330654)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Adventure
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-02-17
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dak-a-most-peculiar-game/id1035454689/reviews.md

## What is DAK?

Vanquishing hostiles that hover through infinite mazes with tiny nuclear explosions and rescuing kittens. A most peculiar game.

• Multiple ways to play: Be the top rescuer, the top exterminator, the top survivor, the most distant runner, or simply let it put you into a meditational state.
• Retro-inspired, without the blockiness.
• Atmospheric spatial sound effects (Headphones recommended!)
• Play in portrait or landscape mode to alter your viewing area.
• Super-simple controls: Move by dragging, shoot by tapping. Alternative control is also available using a game controller.
• No ads or spyware.

## Key features

- Infinite mazes
- Nuclear explosions
- Kitten rescue
- Multiple play modes
- Retro-inspired visuals
- Atmospheric spatial sound
- Portrait/landscape support
- Simple tap/drag controls

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dak-a-most-peculiar-game/id1035454689/reviews.md

### 5/5 — My favorite game, actually

*2022-06-11*

It may seem simplistic, but it’s kinda therapeutic in my opinion. This game is totally my kind of thing!! So odd and .. weird, why cats-? That’s the best part 😩❤️‍🔥 I also love the sound effects, it gives me interesting feelings and I could just play this game forever. I hope you’ve created other peculiar games like this one!! I literally love it so much and I’m a 16 year old lol THANK YOU. My typa game 💪💪

## Frequently asked questions about DAK

### What is DAK's gameplay like?

DAK offers a unique arcade experience where you vanquish hostiles with nuclear explosions and rescue kittens in infinite mazes. It features multiple ways to play, including survival, extermination, and meditative modes.

### Does DAK have ads?

No, DAK is ad-free and does not contain spyware, providing an uninterrupted gaming experience.

### What devices does DAK support?

DAK is available on Apple TV, iPhone, and iPad, allowing for versatile play across Apple devices.

### How often is DAK updated?

The latest version of DAK is 1.4.0, which was last updated on January 31, 2023. This indicates the game receives periodic updates.

### What is the age rating for DAK?

DAK has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players.

### Can I play DAK with a controller?

Yes, DAK offers alternative control options, including support for game controllers, in addition to its super-simple tap and drag controls.

### What are the different play modes in DAK?

DAK provides multiple ways to play, such as being the top rescuer, exterminator, survivor, or distant runner. It also offers a meditative state mode.

### Does DAK have offline play?

The provided data does not specify if DAK supports offline play. However, its ad-free nature suggests it may function without an internet connection.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.0 — 2023-01-31

Spring cleaning and minor optimisations.

### 1.3.0 — 2021-02-17

• New option to continue directly from last-played level rather than needing to teleport (applies only for the default "fun" difficulty of course).
• WASD keyboard movement support added, SPACE to fire, with ESC or P to pause.
• Livelier backgrounds and minor gameplay tweaks.
• Lots of fixes to 3D audio positioning.
• Less blocky walls.
• Many little fixes to menus, text, and presentation.

### 1.2.0 — 2019-08-20

∙ Extra bonus points for multiple enemies destroyed by a single explosion. Also, each enemy death slightly extends the life of an explosion, allowing potential chaining.
∙ Zone codes are also visually displayed when entering a new zone.
∙ Nice little puffs of smoke when enemies are vanquished.
∙ Small performance improvements and bug fixes.
∙ Fix for Game Center login.

### 1.1.3 — 2019-02-20

Subtle visual feedback while DAK is recharging, plus some minor performance optimisations.

### 1.1.2 — 2018-11-14

• Native support for the latest device screens.
• Some small tidy-ups.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-11.*