# DreadLands — Twin-Stick Wave Shooter

> Dark-fantasy twin-stick wave shooter with procedural generation and unique heroes. (iPhone/iPad app by Thomas Masters.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dreadlands/id6803999670 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Thomas Masters](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773804308)
- Category: Games, Action
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-01
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dreadlands/id6803999670/reviews.md

## What is DreadLands?

Survive the endless dread. Ten playable heroes. Sixteen monstrous enemies. Eight rotating bosses. An infinite, ever-shifting world.

DreadLands is a dark-fantasy twin-stick wave shooter built for one-handed, drop-in sessions. One stick moves and aims in a full circle; the other fires. Every wave ramps the pressure — chain elemental powers, stack bolts, go Titan-sized and start throwing punches, or ring yourself in an explosive barrage to clear a swarm.

Every five waves, the world seals shut around you and a boss steps out of eight rotating horrors, each with its own attack pattern and a growing threat as you go deeper.

- 10 characters, each with a signature power and a fully articulated fighting rig
- 16 enemy types that evolve into Hardened and Ancient forms the longer you survive
- 7 biomes on an endless cycle, from bone deserts to starfields
- Fully procedural — every visual and every note of music is generated, nothing pre-rendered
- Optional rewarded ad for a single continue after death — never required, never forced

## Key features

- Ten playable heroes with signature powers
- Sixteen evolving enemy types
- Eight rotating bosses
- Procedurally generated infinite world
- One-handed, drop-in gameplay
- Elemental power chaining

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Character Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Xirak | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Characters | $3.99 | one-time |
| All Soundscapes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Theme Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Themes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Character Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dreadlands/id6803999670/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Fun!

*2026-09-02*

Reminds me of games I used to play when I was younger, chain lightning is my favorite!

## Frequently asked questions about DreadLands

### What is DreadLands?

DreadLands is a dark-fantasy twin-stick wave shooter designed for one-handed, drop-in gameplay. It features procedurally generated worlds, unique heroes, and challenging enemy waves and bosses.

### How does the gameplay work in DreadLands?

One joystick controls movement and aiming, while the other fires. Players chain elemental powers and use various abilities to survive increasingly difficult waves of enemies and bosses.

### Does DreadLands have offline play?

The description does not explicitly state whether DreadLands supports offline play. However, its design for drop-in sessions suggests it may be playable without a constant internet connection.

### What is the age rating for DreadLands?

DreadLands is rated 9+ by the developer, indicating it is suitable for players aged 9 and older.

### How often is DreadLands updated?

The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on September 3, 2026, indicating recent activity. The initial release date was September 1, 2026.

### Can I continue after dying in DreadLands?

Yes, DreadLands offers an optional rewarded ad for a single continue after death. This is never required and never forced upon the player.

### What devices does DreadLands support?

Currently, DreadLands is listed as supported on iPhone devices. Information regarding support for other platforms like Android or tablets is not provided.

### Does DreadLands have ads?

Yes, DreadLands contains advertisements. An optional rewarded ad can be viewed for a continue after death, but it is not mandatory.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2026-09-03

Minor bug fixes.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-09-02

Minor updates and polish. Thanks for playing DreadLands!

### 1.0 — 2026-09-01

No release notes.

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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 2026-09-09.*