Escape the Dark Castle

Escape the Dark Castle

Companion App

25 ratings
20 reviews
$1.99 $0.99
With Ads

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 22, 2021
  • May 19, 2021

Features

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Enhance your tabletop experience with this companion app. Track prisoner stats, manage companions, and access digital rules. Enjoy atmospheric sound and animations that deepen immersion in your dark adventure.

Track Prisoner HP with visual feedback
Record and manage Plague Levels
Manage Companion stats and abilities
Access digital rules and FAQ
Integrated Death Book with contextual scenes
Solo and local multiplayer support
Pass the virtual 'YOU' token
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What's New in Escape the Dark Castle

1.1

May 19, 2021

Audio bug fixed.

Charts

Top Paid

📉 43-2

Board games

This game dropped -2 positions in Board games chart.

Last updated on July 19, 2026.

Top Paid

📉 136-6

Adventure games

This game dropped -6 positions in Adventure games chart.

Last updated on July 19, 2026.

User reviews

Cool in theory…

The fact that each player needs to pay is insane, and feels a bit scammy. Micro-transactions in a physical game is crazy.

Nice idea but

I thought this would be a true companion app for playing with friends locally, in person. But it seems each person needs to own the app. That is a no go. I was hoping I could use this one (paid) app instance on a single ipad to track all of our hp and add a soundtrack. Does not seem to work that way. I regret the $1 purchase since I don’t see us using this app at all while playing.
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Very neat, could be more functional

This app is really fun and adds to the overall vibe. I love the graphics and design. The music and sound effects are top notch and really add to the atmosphere. I also don’t mind the $0.99 charge.

A really simple addition that would bring huge value would be a soundboard. We really loved the text on the chapter cards, and having a soundboard of simple creepy sounds that make sense (gurgling, swinging axes, shield bashes, screeches, etc.) would be so fun and be even more functional.
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Pointless

Not intuitive. Doesn’t work. Waste of money.

App simply doesn’t work DO NOT BUY

Downloaded for our first game, no music or sound. Select prisoner screen worked, clicked escape and next screen is frozen. Can’t track health or anything. App just doesn’t work. Do not buy

FAQ

What is Escape the Dark Castle companion app?

Escape the Dark Castle companion app is a digital tool designed to enhance the tabletop board game experience. It allows players to track prisoner health, manage game mechanics, and access digital rules and lore.

Is Escape the Dark Castle app free?

No, the Escape the Dark Castle companion app is a paid application. It is priced at $0.99 and requires a copy of the Escape the Dark Castle board game to use.

What devices is Escape the Dark Castle app compatible with?

The app is compatible with iOS 11 onwards and is designed for iPhone and iPod devices. An internet connection is required for network features.

Can I play Escape the Dark Castle app offline?

While some features may function offline, an internet connection is required to use the network features of the application, such as hosting or joining multiplayer games.

What age rating is Escape the Dark Castle app?

Escape the Dark Castle app has an age rating of 9+. This indicates it is suitable for players aged 9 and above.

How often is Escape the Dark Castle app updated?

The app was last updated on May 19, 2021, to version 1.1. Information on update frequency beyond this is not provided, but it was released on April 22, 2021.

Does Escape the Dark Castle app support multiple users on one device?

No, the application is limited to one user per device. Each player will need their own device for multiplayer sessions.

What makes the Death Book feature special in Escape the Dark Castle app?

The integrated Death Book is a free feature that normally sells for £9.99. It provides contextual death scenes to read aloud when a prisoner dies, offering full narrative closure.