# Hell and Back

> Sci-fi turn-based roguelike RPG with procedural levels and squad recruitment. (iPhone/iPad app by Brandon Stecklein.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hell-and-back/id1474841566 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Brandon Stecklein](https://appshunter.io/developer/498894252)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Role Playing
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 45 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-08-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hell-and-back/id1474841566/reviews.md

## What is Hell and Back?

A sci‑fi roguelike RPG where you descend into hell to close the portal.

A portal to hell has opened on Mars Base - and you’re the only one left to stop it.  Fight, loot, upgrade, and survive in a turn‑based roguelike RPG where every run is different!

- Procedural + handcrafted levels for endless replayability
- Upgrade weapons and armor using power cells
- Recruit mercenaries to build you squad
- Challenging quests and bosses that evolve as you progress in this dungeon crawler
- Deep RPG progression with stat points and gear builds
- Classic roguelike tension - every decision matters
- Turn based RPG action

Do you have what it takes to descend into hell and come back alive?

## Key features

- Procedural and handcrafted levels
- Weapon and armor upgrades
- Mercenary recruitment
- Challenging quests and bosses
- Deep RPG progression
- Turn-based combat

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hell and Back Full Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Ape Coins | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hell-and-back/id1474841566/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2026-08-12*

Doom ripped this game off hard. A masterpiece.

### 3/5 — Fun

*2023-10-04*

Nice twist on Doom. Can’t get past level 27 though there’s a head on a stick right in your way, cannot advance.

### 2/5 — the plot is the plot of doom

*2021-02-08*

it's literally the plot of doom

### 3/5 — Fix it!

*2019-10-02*

Crash on entering the first room. 1pad mini 4 running iOS 13. Kinda disappointed in this one, looks like is it just a slightly different version of Gone Rogue?

## Frequently asked questions about Hell and Back

### What is Hell and Back?

Hell and Back is a sci-fi roguelike RPG where players descend into hell to close a portal. It features turn-based combat, procedural levels, and squad recruitment.

### Does Hell and Back have ads?

Yes, Hell and Back contains advertisements. This is common for free-to-play games that offer in-app purchases.

### What platforms is Hell and Back available on?

Hell and Back is available on iPhone and iPad devices.

### How often is Hell and Back updated?

The latest version of Hell and Back is 3.1.0, last updated on January 21, 2026. This indicates a recent update.

### What is the age rating for Hell and Back?

Hell and Back has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for teenagers and older.

### Can I play Hell and Back offline?

The description does not specify offline play capabilities. Roguelike games often require an internet connection for certain features like leaderboards or updates.

### What kind of gameplay mechanics does Hell and Back offer?

Hell and Back offers turn-based RPG action, procedural and handcrafted levels, deep RPG progression with stat points, and gear builds.

### What do users like about Hell and Back?

While specific user sentiment data is limited, the features highlighted like procedural levels, deep RPG progression, and turn-based combat suggest players enjoy replayability and strategic depth.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2.0 — 2026-08-11

bug fixes

### 3.1.0 — 2026-01-21

updated icon and title screen
load time improvement
bug fixes

### 3.0.0 — 2025-08-05

bug fixes

### 2.5.0 — 2024-12-07

bug fixes
added support for dark and tinted mode icons

### 2.4.0 — 2024-06-23

bug fixes

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All apps by Brandon Stecklein: https://appshunter.io/developer/498894252

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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 2026-08-18.*