# Howl — Dark fairy-tale world

> Turn-based tactical puzzle folktale with unique art style and strategic combat. (iPhone/iPad app by astragon Entertainment GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/howl/id6472719961 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [astragon Entertainment GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/433152241)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 63 App Store ratings · 64 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 477 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-03-21
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/howl/id6472719961/reviews.md

## What is Howl?

This game is free to download and play for a limited number of levels and time. Do you like the game? Then you can easily unlock the full version through the in App purchase!

Howl is a turn-based puzzle/tactical folktale set in the Middle Ages, where a mysterious "howling plague" ravages the land. Any who hear the beasts’ howls turn into feral, hungering beasts themselves – further spreading the curse through their own howls. The Heroine of this tale was born deaf, giving her a unique protection against this curse. 

Play as a daring combat Prophet with the ability to foretell your enemies’ moves. Plan up to six steps ahead to outmaneuver your enemies. Fire a variety of arrows, such as exploding, lightning, or piercing shots, and use skills like Smoke Bombs and Shadow Step’s Invisibility to kill any beasts who stand in your way. Each type of beast offers its own challenges, with some approaching fast, while others taking more powerful hits or attacking from afar.

Howl's visuals are created through "living ink", a flowing art style that paints the story as you play. Carve your way through a dark, fairy-tale world made up of obscure yet magical places where you fight to rid the lands of the howling plague. 

Howl features a total of 5 chapters, including the free Heart of Rot update, each with a distinct visual atmosphere scored by soothing music. Access to this update is FREE for anyone who has bought the Howl base game. You can access this update chapter from the Chapter 3 map at any point after reaching Chapter 3 of the main story. 

This update features its own chapter map, new enemies, a new boss level, new environment mechanics, the new Lightning Shot skill (which, once unlocked, can be used in the main game!), and an NPC who fights by your side in later levels.

Features
• Foretell the actions of your enemies in turn-based puzzle/tactics combat.
• Play through 60 levels across 4 chapters, plus 18 new levels in the free update chapter!
• Beautifully illustrated in a unique, living ink art style.
• Outsmart the different wolf species, from fast predators to enormous pack leaders.
• Unlock and upgrade new skills like Shadow Step, Exploding Shot, and more.
• Save villagers from the claws – and howls – of the wolves.
• Plot your route on the world map to uncover new skills and secret paths.

## Key features

- Turn-based tactical combat
- Foretell enemy moves
- Variety of arrow types
- Unlockable skills and upgrades
- Living ink art style
- Multiple chapters and levels
- Save villagers

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Full Version | $3.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Howl?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎨 Beautiful art style and visual design
- 🎵 Excellent music and sound design
- 🧩 Engaging turn-based strategy gameplay
- 🎯 Creative puzzle mechanics with multiple solutions
- 📖 Compelling story and atmosphere
- 🎙️ Quality voice acting
- 💰 Reasonable pricing for content quality
- 🎮 Good difficulty balance with assist mode
- ✨ Unique aesthetic and immersive experience
- 🔄 Demo allows testing before purchase

**Cons**

- 🐛 UI elements covering action cards on left screen edge
- 📱 Text too small on mobile devices
- 🌍 Limited language localization options
- ⏱️ Game length feels short for the price
- 💾 Save progress issues and data loss
- 🎭 Character gender cannot be customized
- ⚔️ Combat AI feels overpowered/unfair
- 📖 Story underdeveloped and repetitive
- 🔧 Lazy port from PC version
- 📝 Tooltips don't work on touch devices

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Arrow card hidden by sidebar UI on left screen edge
- Text bubbles blocking enemy action information
- Save data not persisting after app closure
- UI elements too small to read on iPhone
- Tooltip descriptions not displaying correctly
- Hover mechanics don't work on iPad
- Specific level completion issues (Tower chapter)
- Yellow completion symbol blends with map background

**Most requested features**

- Movable text bubbles to prevent obstruction
- Character gender/pronoun customization
- More levels and expanded content
- Language localization (Vietnamese, German, etc.)
- UI scaling for smaller phones
- Ability to select language for voice acting
- More detailed story development
- 3D graphics enhancement
- Clearer level count visibility upfront
- Improved tooltip system for mobile

## Recent user reviews (10 of 64)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/howl/id6472719961/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Absolutely beautiful! Just one small bug.

*2026-06-07*

I use the exploding arrow as a last action in level fallow field, but it keeps lagging, and nothing happens. The idle animations of the characters are still moving but the game just pauses (if that makes sense).

### 5/5 — Beautiful!

*2026-05-07, version 1.3*

The art and music are amazing and I like their take on a turn based game

### 5/5 — Great game, worth it

*2026-05-06, version 1.3*

Very nice game, it’s definitely a little complex but I enjoy finding new solutions to each problem.         It would be nice if you could move the text bubbles since sometimes they get in my way but that’s all, I would buy again for sure

### 5/5 — Best puzzle game

*2026-01-26*

If you’re into puzzle games with a story, this is what you should try.

### 1/5 — Illisible

*2025-09-21*

J’en ai marre des applications conçue pour tablette ou mégas téléphone…
Merci d’adapter les textes pour les petits téléphones ( encore très très nombreux)

### 2/5 — Female hero?

*2025-08-03*

Yeah I can’t get into a game where my character is perpetually called ‘her’, at least let me change to a guy. Also, the combat is flawed. This whole ‘npc reactive’ thing is garbage, they forever have the upper hand as they just sit there till I’m close enough and they attack me. No chance to shoot arrows, no chance for spell, just straight ambushed every time. Unfortunately, uninstalled and with such a huge array of apps available, I won’t be back

### 5/5 — I love this game!

*2025-07-24*

Gorgeous visuals. The gameplay is a good challenge with the tactics of trying to achieve the goals of each level. The fact that most of the levels require you to replay them a few times to complete it is nice, cause it’s unrealistic to get all the wolves and strangers while taking the least amount of turns. Also the voice acting and music are just perfect for the atmosphere in this game! I had to buy the full thing as soon as possible and don’t regret it <3

### 1/5 — A 5 min intro review

*2025-04-05*

Gameplay not explained well enough. Needs improvement

### 4/5 — Bello ma corto

*2025-03-25, version 1.3*

Bel gioco, belle musiche ma per quello che costa secondo me è troppo breve

### 5/5 — Incroyable !

*2025-03-25*

Meilleur jeu EVER on attend une v2 😍😍

## Frequently asked questions about Howl

### What is Howl about?

Howl is a turn-based puzzle/tactical folktale set in a medieval world plagued by a mysterious 'howling plague'. Players control a deaf heroine who can foretell enemy moves and use various arrows and skills to combat the beasts spreading the curse.

### What are the key features of Howl?

Key features include turn-based tactical combat where you can foretell enemy actions, a unique 'living ink' art style, 60 levels across multiple chapters, unlockable skills like Shadow Step and Exploding Shot, and diverse beast types to outsmart.

### How much does Howl cost?

The game is free to download and play for a limited number of levels and time. The full version can be unlocked through an in-app purchase. A 'Heart of Rot' update is also available for free to those who have bought the base game.

### What platforms is Howl available on?

The provided description does not specify the platforms Howl is available on. It is described as a mobile application.

### What are some common use cases for Howl?

Howl is designed for players looking for a strategic and engaging gaming experience. It's ideal for those who enjoy puzzle-solving, tactical planning, and immersive storytelling within a dark fairy-tale setting.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2025-03-13

Heart of Rot – Free Update Chapter

Embark on this side-story to the Capital, a city that long stood as a bastion of hope in a world overrun by howling beasts. The Prophet has heard rumors that the alchemists there have found a cure for the Howl. When she arrives, she finds a city consumed by rot ...

Access to this update is FREE for anyone who has bought the Howl base game. You can access this update chapter from the Chapter 3 map at any point after reaching Chapter 3 of the main story. Heart of Rot follows its own storyline, and can be completed either before or after the main Howl story.

This update features its own chapter map, new enemies, a new boss level, new environment mechanics, the new Lightning Shot skill (which, once unlocked, can be used in the main game!), and an NPC who fights by your side in later levels.

### 1.2 — 2024-03-25

We added achievements and fixed some Cloud saving related issues.

### 1.1 — 2024-03-21

Improved some UI elements

### 1.0 — 2024-03-01

No release notes.

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