# Drylands

> Post-apocalyptic RPG with quests, exploration, combat, and character progression. (iPhone/iPad app by Gaspar Mereu.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drylands/id635361610 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gaspar Mereu](https://appshunter.io/developer/382653325)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Role Playing
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 109 App Store ratings · 162 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 177 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-04-15
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drylands/id635361610/reviews.md

## What is Drylands?

TouchArcade review: 4.5/5 "Drylands is a very easy game to recommend to iOS players because it offers a lot that's quite good and a lot that you don't often find on the App Store" - Tasos Lazarides

Important: does not work on iPhone 4/4S - Minimun requirements iPhone 5, iPod touch 5G, iPad2

In a ravaged world, where the "juice" is the only nutrient and most valuable resource, a prisoner teams up with the people of Serenity and so begins an adventure that will change the wastelands' fate...

Featuring:
-Deep quests system, main plot and secondary stories, bounty hunter missions; meet interesting people in your adventure
-Enemies with different factions, everyone fights for their own
-Vast levels to explore and uncover its secrets; loot stashes and hidden collectables
-Raider faction procedurally generated with random weapons that adapts to the player
-Hack into computers, control doors, cameras, drones, turrets, read logs and messages; discover clues and codes to access new locations
-Engaging boss fights
-Improve your character with perks
-Procedurally generated weapons' stats with different rarities and elemental damage; shield and grenade mods
-Battle in the arena to prove you are the best of the wastelands
-Several vendors to upgrade your equipment, arsenal, help your exploration, and a very rare items secret trader
-Customizable controls; change placement, size and transparency
-No in-app purchases whatsoever
-60 fps in all supported devices for a smooth experience
-Universal

## Key features

- Deep quests system with main and secondary stories
- Explore vast, secret-filled levels
- Procedurally generated raider faction and weapons
- Hack into computers and control systems
- Engaging boss fights
- Character progression with perks
- Customizable controls

## What do users think of Drylands?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great no-wifi shooter
- 👍 Engaging RPG gameplay
- 👍 Fun, humorous story
- 👍 Retro-style platforming
- 👍 Addictive loot system

**Cons**

- 🐛 Some bugs and crashes
- 🔧 Needs better optimization
- 🔧 Unclear game mechanics
- 🔧 Uneven difficulty

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch for some devices
- Unresponsive controls
- Progression-blocking bugs

**Most requested features**

- More content and updates
- Improved controls and UI
- Support for newer devices

## Recent user reviews (10 of 162)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drylands/id635361610/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Sci-fi retro crack. Easy buy.

*2026-05-09, version 1.6.0*

Best-of retro basic platforming infused with contempory RNG loot mechanics. Error-laden game text belies above-serviceable post-apocalyptic sci-fi story-lines in a cheeky tone. Would benefit from a more diverse skill tree, greater depth and better documentation but overall the sum surpasses the total of its parts. You can't go wrong at this price point - more please!

### 5/5 — Great no wifi shooter

*2023-09-03, version 1.6.0*

Full story packed with no ads or wifi? Makes an excellent airplane game!

### 5/5 — Top marks

*2023-02-15, version 1.6.0*

Great little rpg game if you can get into it

### 4/5 — So far I like it!

*2022-03-26, version 1.6.0*

So far I like it!

### 5/5 — Sci-fi retro crack. Easy buy.

*2019-08-30, version 1.6.0*

Best-of retro basic platforming infused with contempory RNG loot mechanics. Error-laden game text belies above-serviceable post-apocalyptic sci-fi story-lines in a cheeky tone. Would benefit from a more diverse skill tree, greater depth and better documentation but overall the sum surpasses the total of its parts. You can't go wrong at this price point - more please!

### 5/5 — 面白い

*2019-03-29*

荒削りで面白い。日本語化希望！

### 5/5 — Side scrolling wasteland esc game

*2019-03-25, version 1.6.0*

I dig the extra skins of snake P., road warrior, Indiana. Great game.

### 5/5 — def my go to

*2019-01-25, version 1.6.0*

very addictive game leveling up seems like it takes forever but outta no where u end up with the big guns one shot one kill ...loving it so far lol

### 5/5 — Yes please

*2019-01-10, version 1.6.0*

iPhone X update please

### 5/5 — Just like borderlands

*2018-12-18, version 1.6.0*

Full of content and quest and guns and you can’t just get enough.

## Frequently asked questions about Drylands

### What kind of game is Drylands?

Drylands is a post-apocalyptic role-playing game (RPG) that focuses on story, exploration, and combat. Players will embark on an adventure in a ravaged world, completing quests, battling enemies, and uncovering secrets.

### What are the key features of Drylands?

Key features include a deep quest system with main and secondary stories, vast levels to explore, procedurally generated enemies and weapons, hacking mechanics, engaging boss fights, character progression through perks, and customizable controls.

### How much does Drylands cost?

Drylands is a paid application and does not contain any in-app purchases or advertisements. This means you purchase the game once and have access to all its content without further spending.

### What devices is Drylands compatible with?

The game requires a minimum of an iPhone 5, iPod touch 5th generation, or iPad 2. It is not compatible with older devices like the iPhone 4 or 4S. The game is universal and designed to run at 60 fps on supported devices.

### What is the main objective in Drylands?

The main objective involves a prisoner teaming up with the people of Serenity in a world where 'juice' is the most valuable resource. Their adventure aims to change the fate of the wastelands through quests, exploration, and combat.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.0 — 2017-01-12

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Support for iOS 10
- Controls optimized for iphone 7 and 7+

### 1.4.2 — 2015-09-17

Bug fixing.
Added different outfits to customize the player.
Added more tutorials for new players.
Added quest arrows to make completing objectives easier.
Added a little more color to the game, graphics now pops up a little more.

### 1.4.1 — 2015-06-16

Bug fixing of quest "Amplify me" that caused progress stuck in rare cases.

### 1.4.0 — 2015-05-21

All screen, controls and iOS compatibility issues fixed.
Due to the amazing feedback we decided to improve the combat with shields, covers, melee attack and a new ability, thanks for your support!

Note: Please delete previous version of Drylands before installing to ensure correct functioning.

### 1.0.1 — 2015-04-16

Quick fix screen problems.
Users of iPad with retina reported to have problems with touch controls, wait for the next fix, sorry for the inconvenience, please bear with us. (iPad mini and iPad2 works perfectly).

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## More apps by Gaspar Mereu

- [Drylands: Plan B](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drylands-plan-b/id1023823770)
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All apps by Gaspar Mereu: https://appshunter.io/developer/382653325

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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 2026-09-04.*