# How I Hate Halloween — 2D Shooter

> Halloween-themed 2D shooter defending against trick-or-treaters. (iPhone/iPad app by Little Whirlwind Software.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/how-i-hate-halloween/id1473607035 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Little Whirlwind Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473607034)
- Category: Games, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 145 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-09-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/how-i-hate-halloween/id1473607035/reviews.md

## What is How I Hate Halloween?

This is a fun 2D Shooter set at Halloween.

Once a Year evil takes the unexpected form of a grumpy old man.  Concealed in darkness, he spends his Halloween playing tricks of his own.  Armed to the false teeth with everything from eggs to onions, he has a special treat in store for anyone who comes knocking at his door.

Can you help an old man get some peace and quiet?

## Key features

- Halloween theme
- 2D shooter gameplay
- Defend against trick-or-treaters
- Variety of projectiles
- Single-player experience

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sweet Bundle 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sweet Bundle 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sweet Bundle 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sweet Bundle 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Sweet Bundle 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Remove all ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/how-i-hate-halloween/id1473607035/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Boss

*2019-10-01*

Great game 👍👍

## Frequently asked questions about How I Hate Halloween

### What is How I Hate Halloween?

How I Hate Halloween is a 2D shooter game with a Halloween theme. Players use various projectiles to defend a grumpy old man's house from trick-or-treaters.

### Is How I Hate Halloween free to play?

Yes, How I Hate Halloween is free to download and play. It also offers in-app purchases.

### What devices does How I Hate Halloween support?

How I Hate Halloween is available on iPhone and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for How I Hate Halloween?

The age rating for How I Hate Halloween is 12+.

### How often is How I Hate Halloween updated?

The latest version of How I Hate Halloween was released on June 13, 2020. The game was initially released on September 21, 2019.

### What are the gameplay mechanics in How I Hate Halloween?

The game features 2D shooter gameplay where players aim and fire projectiles at incoming trick-or-treaters to prevent them from reaching the door.

### Does How I Hate Halloween have multiplayer?

The description does not mention multiplayer functionality, suggesting it is a single-player experience.

### What do users think of How I Hate Halloween?

Based on the available data, How I Hate Halloween has a high rating of 4.5 stars from 2 ratings, indicating positive user sentiment.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 3.5 — 2020-06-13

Bug Fixes
Remove Ads option added
Restore option added

### 2.8 — 2020-03-04

More Levels

More in game mechanics

Prize Wheel Roulette

Hourly Rewards

UI redesign

IAP redesign

### 2.3 — 2020-02-18

More Levels
More in game mechanics
Prize Wheel Roulette
Hourly Rewards
UI redesign
IAP redesign

### 1.4 — 2019-09-22

No release notes.

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