# Horror in the Pacific — Text Based Adventure RPG > Lovecraftian open-world text-based adventure RPG with a dark story. (iPhone/iPad app by Craig Kadziolka.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horror-in-the-pacific/id1253765337 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Craig Kadziolka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640438980) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Puzzle - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.60/5 from 42 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 10.0 · 26 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2017-06-30 - Data updated: 2026-08-05 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horror-in-the-pacific/id1253765337/reviews.md ## What is Horror in the Pacific? Horror in the Pacific is an open world Lovecraftian text-based adventure game, where players explore and investigate progressing though an engaging and exciting story. It is a mobile phone adaption of the classic text-based adventure genre, similar to the point-and-click classics. The game combines a bleak environment, an sense of underlying dread, and several moments of comedy to keep you entertained. As the third game in the "Horror in the Darkness" series, Horror in the Pacific takes place several years after the events of Horror at Innsport. Called once again to investigate a case of a missing person, our protagonist is drawn to a small resort island in the Pacific, to uncover all new macabre horrors. ## Key features - Open world exploration - Text-based adventure gameplay - Lovecraftian horror theme - Engaging story progression - Moments of dark comedy - Investigation mechanics ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Premium Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 20) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horror-in-the-pacific/id1253765337/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Stuck, but got through *2026-05-25, version 1.6* I love these games! ### 5/5 — Really fun game *2026-05-04, version 1.6* These kinds of games are great. You can complete them without spending tons of time, or getting bored and deleting the game. The puzzles are actually FUN to figure out, unlike the games that are designed to make you watch Ad after Ad to get hints so that you can complete them (Escape Room games are notorious for this). I don’t think that it’s even possible to watch an ad in this game, though there is a Premium version for those people who want to support the developer. Great job! ### 5/5 — Great game! *2025-08-10, version 1.6* This one has to be the best one in the series, it’s the biggest one at least. I found it interesting that the choices of occupation will affect the ending. Great work! ### 1/5 — Rather Watch paint dry *2024-03-21, version 1.6* Way to create the most boring and pointless game. There is no substance. I am glad it doesn't cost money you should pay the player to have to play this its so bad ### 5/5 — Another success *2022-01-27, version 1.6* The story that began in Horror in the Darkness continues in the Pacific, where our hero visits a mysterious island to help solve some disappearances. I love these games and I only wish the developer would make more. ### 5/5 — Play them all it’s worth it *2021-06-18, version 1.6* So glad I found these. If you’re in Lovecraft, cosmic horror these are a must ### 5/5 — Text based games rock *2020-10-14, version 1.5* With so many over produced, flashy, graphics-driven games out there, it is so refreshing to go back to the 1980s when texted adventures were the thing. The true charm is you get to use your imagination. It’s like an escape room and a book and the fabulous excitement of using your imagination all in one. Bravo! So good! ### 5/5 — Great Text Based Adventure *2020-08-08, version 1.5* This is a good text based adventure. Challenging but forgiving. Brilliant that there using ads every three steps. Worth a download and try. I will be trying the other chapters of story available now. ### 4/5 — Good, marred by a few bugs *2020-03-08* Entertaining continuation of the “Horror in the darkness” series. This is the third in the series (it’s a bit weird that they aren’t numbered, but the order is: Darkness, Innsport, Pacific, Hobbsgate). The tone of this entry is quite different from the previous two. It blends the previous “Lovecraft monster” story with a (sadly rather generic) Tiki-lite Cannibal plot that entertains, but doesn’t maintain the unsettling tone of “Innsport”. The redeeming feature is that the map is much bigger and the puzzles are somewhat better than previous entries. There is a bug that only appears in the final act: once the villain has been revealed, and your character has resolved to kill him, the hints system glitches out, causing the game to lock up if you try to ask for help. The game can still be completed from this point (and the final act doesn’t really require any hints to solve), but I’d let’s down an otherwise rather polished game. ### 5/5 — Another excellent entry in the series! *2020-03-03, version 1.4* Fun twist on this ever evolving storyline. Enjoyed the new setting and the new characters. Not as creepy as the others, but still suspenseful and the plot definitely keeps you on your toes. Definitely recommend. ## Frequently asked questions about Horror in the Pacific ### What is Horror in the Pacific? Horror in the Pacific is an open-world, text-based adventure RPG with a Lovecraftian horror theme. It's a mobile adaptation of classic text adventures, featuring an engaging story and a bleak atmosphere. ### Is Horror in the Pacific free to play? Yes, Horror in the Pacific is free to download and play. It also offers in-app purchases for additional content or features. ### What kind of gameplay can I expect in Horror in the Pacific? You can expect to explore an open world, investigate a mystery, and progress through an engaging story using text-based commands, similar to classic point-and-click adventure games. ### What platforms is Horror in the Pacific available on? Horror in the Pacific is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, as indicated by its supported devices. ### What is the age rating for Horror in the Pacific? Horror in the Pacific has an age rating of 17+, suggesting mature themes and content suitable for adults. ### How often is Horror in the Pacific updated? The latest version, 1.6, was released on March 14, 2021. This indicates the game has received updates since its initial release on June 30, 2017. ### Does Horror in the Pacific have multiplayer? The description focuses on a single-player narrative and exploration experience, so it does not appear to have multiplayer functionality. ### What is the story of Horror in the Pacific? It's the third game in the "Horror in the Darkness" series, where players investigate a missing person case on a Pacific resort island, uncovering new horrors. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.6 — 2021-03-14 Fixes intermittent crashing during the upgrade process. ### 1.5 — 2020-06-17 Update to latest iOS SDK ### 1.4 — 2018-07-29 Added premium content for users who have upgraded. ### 1.1 — 2017-10-05 Fixed bug in hints system. ### 1.0 — 2017-06-30 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Horror in the Pacific | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Franz: Scary Text Adventure](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/franz-scary-text-adventure/id6468365936) | 4.7 (669) | Free | Games | | [At The Sea of Madness Prologue](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/at-the-sea-of-madness-prologue/id6504615185) | 4.8 (8) | Free | Games | | [iAdventure](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iadventure/id1437961208) | 4.8 (86) | Free | Games | | [Tomb of the Khan](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tomb-of-the-khan/id1142733263) | 3.3 (3) | Free | Games | | [The Spy and the Labyrinth](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-spy-and-the-labyrinth/id1262531767) | 3.8 (4) | Free | Games | | [Noble Man](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noble-man/id1274806603) | 4.6 (114) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Craig Kadziolka - [Horror in the Darkness](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horror-in-the-darkness/id1247099550) - [Horror at Innsport](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horror-at-innsport/id1252870201) - [Madness at Hobbsgate](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/madness-at-hobbsgate/id1292863671) All apps by Craig Kadziolka: https://appshunter.io/developer/1640438980 ## Related topics [call of cthulhu](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/call-of-cthulhu) --- *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 2026-08-05.*