# Gargoyle Ruins > Retro VFD tabletop arcade game prequel to Tower of Fortune. (iPhone/iPad app by Game Stew.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gargoyle-ruins/id615159935 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Game Stew](https://appshunter.io/developer/517689895) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Casual - Price: $1.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.30/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 33 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 23 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2013-04-18 - Data updated: 2026-08-15 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gargoyle-ruins/id615159935/reviews.md ## What is Gargoyle Ruins? Step into the boots of a true hero in Gargoyle Ruins, the prequel to Game Stew's first title and TouchArcade's Arcade 2012 Game Of The Year--Tower of Fortune! With your companion by your side it is your hero's duty to save a wealthy kingdom where girls are kidnapped by gargoyles once a year. Solve the mystery and defeat the evil forces in this retro VFD tabletop arcade game inspired by the early Game & Watch games! Features - Retro-style visuals with funny animation and detailed 8-bit art - 7 fun and challenging games to enjoy including Princess Rescue, Dead Man’s Gold, Queen’s Chamber, and more - Play Story Mode to unveil the mystery behind the troubled kingdom as you equip the hero and upgrade the game with over 50 pieces of content to take on the next rewarding challenge - Arcade mode lets you challenge other player's high scores and see your ranking in the world - From getting stabbed, drowned, or burned, prepare to die in more than 13 unique ways during your journey - 40 challenging achievements to conquer if you have what it takes to be a hero ----------------------------------------------------------- Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TowerofFortune Gameplay Movie http://youtu.be/8cv-TIUTgyc ## Key features - Retro VFD tabletop arcade style - Story Mode with mystery and upgrades - Arcade Mode with global leaderboards - Over 50 upgradeable items - 40 challenging achievements - Multiple death scenarios ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $1.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | 1000G | $0.99 | one-time | | 2500G | $1.99 | one-time | | 7500G | $4.99 | one-time | | 25000G | $9.99 | one-time | | 42000G | $14.99 | one-time | | 62000G | $19.99 | one-time | | 85000G | $24.99 | one-time | | 150000G | $29.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 33) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gargoyle-ruins/id615159935/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Difficult and skillful play *2022-12-27, version 1.1.4* Another good game by this developer. It’s a bit different than the others they’ve put out. The gameplay is difficult but once you understand how to play and get used to it it’s fun! I actually almost gave up on it because of the the sudden increased difficulty but stuck to it. Now I can fly through levels that took me forever to beat initially. Learning how to play to game was also part of the challenge but for some reason it’s part of the appeal also. It’s quirky, difficult and rewarding to the player that perseveres. Simple concepts done right. ### 5/5 — Gargoyle Ruins!! *2018-03-12* 😀👍 ### 1/5 — Game will not download *2018-01-28, version 1.0.9* I HATE THIS GAME 2$ WASTED ### 5/5 — 할수록 재미있다 *2015-11-11* 나는 이 회사 게임이 다 마음에 든다 매우 만족한다. 쉽고 편안하게 즐길 수 있는 보드게임도 많고. 이번 게임도 무척 재밌다. ### 3/5 — It's alright *2015-02-24, version 1.0.5* It follows the tof series but it completely different game play from the tof 1&2 game play ### 3/5 — Leider bisher... *2014-07-15* ... der schlechteste Game Stew-Titel, finde ich. Bisher war das Gameplay immer an Puzzle-Spiele wie Match-3 oder Slotmachine angelehnt, auch der Reaktionstest von War of Eclipse hat super funktioniert. Das hier erinnert eher an die alten Game&Watch-Spiele von Nintendo und mag dem einen oder anderen gefallen. Mir ist das aber irgendwie zu hektisch und die Steuerung zu sehr auf Pfeiltasten bezogen. Ich bin noch ganz am Anfang und kann nur ahnen, dass durch die vielen Upgrades und Sonderspiele eine ungeheure Tiefe erreicht werden kann, aber leider flasht mich das Spielprinzip zu wenig, also werde ich diesmal wohl nicht herausfinden, wie die traditionsgemäß wirre story endet... ### 1/5 — Really sad... *2014-06-04* Game is totally suck! Don't worth even a $... ### 4/5 — Good, but difficulty stops it being great *2014-05-10* Continues the journey for ToF fans. Great style and sound. Gameplay suffers from the difficulty level though. Sadly this limits progression and replayability of an otherwise good game. Maybe this can be addressed in an update? Possibly a 2 or 3 hit system would work ### 2/5 — Pretty bad *2013-11-17, version 1.0.2* "Game and Watch" style is horrible. Timing is so bad. Also impossible to make and save progress. Upgrades and buying gear is confusing. Controls are far too small. Art and story are great though. ### 5/5 — Love it! *2013-10-25, version 1.0.2* Old school to the max! ## Frequently asked questions about Gargoyle Ruins ### What is Gargoyle Ruins' gameplay like? Gargoyle Ruins features retro VFD tabletop arcade gameplay inspired by early Game & Watch titles. It includes story mode with challenges and upgrades, and arcade mode for high score competition. ### Is Gargoyle Ruins playable offline? The provided description does not specify if Gargoyle Ruins requires an internet connection for gameplay. However, its retro arcade style suggests it may be playable offline. ### How does Gargoyle Ruins compare to Tower of Fortune? Gargoyle Ruins is the prequel to Tower of Fortune, which was Arcade Game Of The Year 2012. It shares a similar retro VFD tabletop arcade inspiration and developer. ### What is the age rating for Gargoyle Ruins? Gargoyle Ruins has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players. ### How often is Gargoyle Ruins updated? The latest version is 1.1.9, last updated on December 16, 2025. This indicates relatively infrequent updates. ### What devices support Gargoyle Ruins? Gargoyle Ruins is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. ### What is the user sentiment for Gargoyle Ruins? Gargoyle Ruins has a rating of 3.3 stars from 4 ratings, suggesting mixed to average user sentiment. ### Does Gargoyle Ruins have in-app purchases? Yes, Gargoyle Ruins has in-app purchases, though the description does not detail what they entail. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1.10 — 2026-06-26 - Add new game info ### 1.1.9 — 2025-12-16 - Minor bug fixed ### 1.1.8 — 2024-06-14 - Add new game info ### 1.1.7 — 2024-01-25 - Add new game info ### 1.1.6 — 2023-07-29 - Add new game info ## Apps similar to Gargoyle Ruins | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Neoteria](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neoteria/id503652796) | 2.4 (5) | $2.99 | Games | | [Gunslugs:Rogue Tactics](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunslugsrogue-tactics/id1464904472) | 4.0 (7) | $3.99 | Games | | [Trojuhelnicky](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trojuhelnicky/id1616878628) | 4.8 (5) | $3.99 | Games | | [Stardash](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stardash/id465071724) | 3.9 (24) | $1.99 | Games | | [Ashworld](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ashworld/id1304265355) | 3.2 (70) | $3.99 | Games | | [Cozy Golf](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cozy-golf/id6744902829) | 4.5 (54) | $1.99 | Games | ## More apps by Game Stew - [Tower of Fortune](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tower-of-fortune/id517689892) - [War of Eclipse](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/war-of-eclipse/id556418993) - [Tower of Fortune 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tower-of-fortune-2/id691850020) - [Devil Shard](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devil-shard/id869735685) - [Ancient Legacy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ancient-legacy/id936566515) All apps by Game Stew: https://appshunter.io/developer/517689895 --- *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 2026-08-15.*