# Gargoyles > Strategic fantasy defense game with gargoyle armies, pixie harvesting, and automaton battles. (iPhone/iPad app by Karl Voskuil.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gargoyles/id6450793381 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Karl Voskuil](https://appshunter.io/developer/957889051) - Category: Games, Role Playing, Strategy - Price: $1.99 - Rating: 5.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 12.4 · 50 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2024-02-09 - Data updated: 2026-06-06 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gargoyles/id6450793381/reviews.md ## What is Gargoyles? Lulu ported a gargoyle from the Between. She had last seen a gargoyle when she was ten. Her grandmother had brought her to the forest, and helped her feed a pixie to the strange unmoving creature. This gargoyle, too, ate a pixie from Lulu’s careful hand. It sang a pure note of pleasure. Then it spoke into Lulu’s mind. At that moment the automatons attacked. Place your gargoyle army strategically to harvest pixies and defeat the hordes of attacking automatons and predators. Level your gargoyles, evolving them into more-powerful forms in three different evolution trees. Try a tanky Boulder for defense and a Black Mage for ranged vapor-type damage—or maybe experiment with the Lure ability of the multirow Manticore. In the main campaign, follow Lulu and her companion gargoyle Poe to discover the source of the automatons and how to stop them. Your gargoyle army stays with you as you proceed through each battle of the campaign. With your favorite evolutions and best battle tactics, you might make it to victory. FEATURES • 24 distinct enemies including vaporwolves, tetrapods, and lightbats • every gargoyle pup is different because of its randomly assigned perks (some rare!) • 22 in-game achievements • pause the combat at any time • save and load the game at any time • tutorial, game tips, and an “easy” difficulty setting are available if wanted • optional story mode • original music by Joel Roston • no in-app purchases or ads ## Key features - Strategic gargoyle army placement - Pixie harvesting and resource management - Gargoyle evolution with multiple trees - Defeat diverse enemies and automatons - Engaging story campaign - Randomly assigned gargoyle perks - 22 in-game achievements ## Recent user reviews (2 of 2) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gargoyles/id6450793381/reviews.md ### 5/5 — If you need me . . . *2024-03-06, version 1.0.1* . . . I’m probably on the couch, playing this game. It’s been a while since I found one this absorbing! I haven’t beaten it on Normal because it’s kind of hard, though I’m doing better since I started swapping gargoyles around. I especially like seeing what perks my gargoyles have and leveling them up. I’ve always liked tower defense games, and I find the indie art style of this one appealing. The gargoyles are adorable! ### 5/5 — Excellent tower defense game! *2024-02-11, version 1.0.1* This game is a great challenge in Normal mode and still challenging enough to be fun in Easy mode. I love the way scoring is cumulative, so you really have to budget your pixies. The art and sound effects work together to create a lived-in, homespun vibe and the story is well integrated into the game, not just something you read at the beginning and then forget. ## Frequently asked questions about Gargoyles ### What is the gameplay like in Gargoyles? Gargoyles is a strategic defense game where you place your gargoyle army to harvest pixies and defeat waves of automatons and predators. You can level up your gargoyles, evolving them into more powerful forms with different abilities. ### Can I play Gargoyles offline? Yes, the game allows you to save and load your progress at any time, indicating it is playable offline. There is also an optional story mode for a narrative experience. ### How does Gargoyles compare to other defense games? Gargoyles features unique randomly assigned perks for each gargoyle pup, adding a layer of unpredictability. It also offers a story campaign following Lulu and her companion Poe, and includes 22 in-game achievements. ### What devices is Gargoyles available on? Gargoyles is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is rated for ages 9 and up. ### How often is Gargoyles updated? The latest version of Gargoyles is 1.2.0, which was last updated on December 12, 2025. This suggests a relatively recent update. ### What is the price of Gargoyles? Gargoyles is a paid application, priced at $1.99. The game does not feature any in-app purchases or advertisements. ### Does Gargoyles have ads? No, Gargoyles is ad-free. The description explicitly states 'no in-app purchases or ads'. ### Are there different difficulty levels in Gargoyles? Yes, Gargoyles includes an 'easy' difficulty setting, along with tutorial and game tips, to assist players who may want a more accessible experience. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 1.2.0 — 2025-12-12 New build to satisfy updated App Store requirements. ### 1.1.1 — 2024-07-20 Gargoyles can be swapped without selecting them first. Fixed a problem where the final score sometimes listed incorrectly in the credits. ### 1.0.1 — 2024-02-10 Removed incomplete Spanish localization; I hope it will be back some day! ### 1.0 — 2024-02-09 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Gargoyles | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Kaamos](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaamos/id6744039770) | 5.0 (3) | $3.99 | Games | | [Beyond: Escape Room](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beyond-escape-room/id1660762382) | — | $2.99 | Games | | [RPG Conquer the world](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rpg-conquer-the-world/id6473287154) | 4.0 (2) | $0.99 | Games | | [Wilderless: Dune Barrens](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wilderless-dune-barrens/id1631924215) | — | $4.99 | Games | | [Avadon 2: The Corruption HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avadon-2-the-corruption-hd/id784903621) | 4.8 (19) | $9.99 | Games | | [Tower of Nod](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tower-of-nod/id6737438816) | 3.6 (7) | $4.99 | Games | ## More apps by Karl Voskuil - [Flippy the Train](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flippy-the-train/id957889052) All apps by Karl Voskuil: https://appshunter.io/developer/957889051 ## Related topics [meta gafas](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/meta-gafas) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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