# Hellrider

> One-touch arcade game where you fight skeletons and avoid traps. (iPhone/iPad app by Andrey Chernyshov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellrider/id973429655 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Andrey Chernyshov](https://appshunter.io/developer/973428904)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 38 App Store ratings · 139 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 95 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-03-31
- Data updated: 2026-08-16
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellrider/id973429655/reviews.md

## What is Hellrider?

The skeletons decided that they can leave the underground world. But it won't happen! Brave and uncompromising Hellrider will teach the fugitives!
Throw down the skeletons, avoid the lethal traps, destroy the agile bosses and compete with your friends!

Features:
- Simple and pleasant to play by one touch!
- 5 incredible zones filled with dangerous traps!
- Dizzying twists!

Independent reviews:
"When I grow up, I want to be brave as Hellrider!" (A child in a sandbox)
"Oh my God, this is the best I've ever seen!" (Some random guy)

## Key features

- One-touch gameplay
- Battle escaping skeletons
- Avoid lethal traps
- Destroy agile bosses
- Compete with friends
- 5 incredible zones

## What do users think of Hellrider?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎮 Simple, intuitive one-tap controls
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and art style
- 😊 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- 💰 Free-to-play with no mandatory in-app purchases
- 🎵 Good music and sound effects
- ⚡ Smooth, responsive controls
- 🏆 Challenging difficulty that rewards skill improvement
- 🎯 Well-designed ad model (optional video ads for rewards)
- 🌟 Unique and innovative game concept
- 📱 No lag or performance issues (for most users)

**Cons**

- 🐛 Unresponsive tap controls on some devices (iPad)
- 📱 Orientation changes frequently during gameplay
- 🎬 Intrusive video ads that interrupt gameplay
- 😤 Steep learning curve for beginners
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay loop
- 🎮 Limited boss variety (all bosses identical)
- ⚠️ Black screen bug after ads
- 🐛 Game glitches and lag on older devices
- ❌ No pause menu functionality
- 😑 Unclear tutorial/instructions for boss fights

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Tap input not registering on iPad and some devices
- Black screen appearing after video ads
- Game crashes on 4th generation devices
- Significant lag on older hardware
- Orientation randomly changes between games
- Spelling errors in game text (Direction misspelled as Derection)
- Ad pop-ups appearing mid-game causing unexpected deaths
- Unresponsive controls requiring excessive tapping
- Game veering off-screen without player input

**Most requested features**

- Different bike types with varying speed and handling attributes
- Bike customization with stickers and designs
- Achievement/badge system
- Pause menu option
- Multiple boss types and patterns
- Reward system for collected skeletons
- Character/rider customization options
- Different death animations (lava, explosions, etc.)
- Ability to pick up multiple hearts simultaneously
- Shop system with in-game currency
- Progression/leveling system
- Option to remove ads via paid IAP
- Ability to choose game orientation preference
- More diverse obstacles and environments

## Recent user reviews (10 of 139)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellrider/id973429655/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Divertido

*2023-08-27*

O jogo é bom. Unica chatice é ter que ver add para salvar o checkpoint.

### 1/5 — John’s response on this game

*2022-11-17*

This is trash you can’t even move your character

### 4/5 — Pretty good game!

*2022-05-08*

I like the simple controls & enjoy the gameplay.
Fun, yet still challenging.

To be honest, this is more enjoyable than the similar Hellrider 2 & the more Subway Surfers style Hellrider 3.

I’ll stick with this, the original Hellrider - if that’s OK?

### 1/5 — Don’t get this game

*2022-01-12*

The game is so dead.. I bet all the people who rated it 5 stars are people who helped make the game.

### 2/5 — Good but

*2020-08-05*

Doesn’t register when you click a lot

### 5/5 — I love crackheadbill

*2018-04-28*

If crackheadbill likes Hellrider, that’s all the endorsement I need.

### 5/5 — Top

*2017-04-19*

Jogo muito bom. Viciante

### 5/5 — Ótimo

*2016-11-03*

Viciante

### 5/5 — Muito bom!!!!!

*2016-11-02*

Ótimo jogo. Jogabilidade 100%

### 4/5 — Not bad

*2016-10-31, version 4*

Fun game ganna be addicted real quick haha

## Frequently asked questions about Hellrider

### What is Hellrider?

Hellrider is a one-touch arcade game where players take on the role of a warrior battling skeletons that have escaped from the underground. The game involves fighting enemies, avoiding traps, and defeating bosses.

### What are the key features of Hellrider?

Key features include simple and intuitive one-touch gameplay, five distinct zones filled with dangerous traps, and challenging boss encounters. Players can also compete with their friends.

### Is Hellrider free to play?

Yes, Hellrider is a free-to-play game. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, meaning you can enjoy the full experience without spending money or being interrupted by ads.

### What kind of gameplay can I expect in Hellrider?

You can expect fast-paced action with simple one-touch controls. The gameplay focuses on quick reflexes to navigate deadly traps, defeat waves of skeletons, and overcome agile bosses across various zones.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.3 — 2017-05-04

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

- bug fix
- announcing a new game!

### 4.2.1 — 2016-12-12

- bug fix

### 4.2 — 2016-11-13

- 3 NEW amazing characters!
- minor gameplay improvements

### 4.1 — 2016-10-31

-minor fixes

### 4 — 2016-10-28

- user interface improvements;
- minor bug fix

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## More apps by Andrey Chernyshov

- [Hellrider 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellrider-2/id1067524957)
- [Fury Turn](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fury-turn/id1202556972)
- [Hellrider 3](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellrider-3/id1387853032)
- [REM CITY](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rem-city/id6452016816)

All apps by Andrey Chernyshov: https://appshunter.io/developer/973428904

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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 2026-08-16.*