# Journey to Misthaven — A Premium Match 3 Adventure! > Fantasy match-3 adventure game with integrated fitness tracking and social features. (iPhone/iPad app by NextYou, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journey-to-misthaven/id6739739017 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [NextYou, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220184229) - Category: Games, Adventure, Casual - Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $19.99) - Rating: 4.71/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 17.0 · 128 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2025-01-22 - Data updated: 2026-06-01 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journey-to-misthaven/id6739739017/reviews.md ## What is Journey to Misthaven? Welcome to the newest adventure on Legend's Path! After hearing of your skill in battle and desire for adventure, the famous mage Jonathan Goldenglow asks you to embark on a bold attempt to find the lost city of Misthaven. Along the way, you'll meet elemental mages, find a familiar, and team up with a famous scout to uncover an ancient secret. In the chaos that follows, you must recruit wild, elemental spirits known as the Veradrim to fight by your side in the ultimate battle against the tides of darkness! Journey to Misthaven is perfect for people looking for a new generation of casual gaming. Keep your mind sharp and your imagination engaged as you challenge each opponent. FEATURES * A complete adventure with beautiful artwork, an engaging storyline and interesting characters * A thrilling take on the match 3 genre that is easy to play but challenging to master, enhanced by magical elixirs * Epic music from the album 'Runes of the Veradrim' is included, plus a bonus track * An optional "Journey Mode" links each level to your daily step data (2,000 steps per level) - good for both mind and body! * In Journey Mode, Apple Health integration automatically pulls steps from your Apple Watch or other compatible data sources * Find Onyx, a valley panther, and watch him grow into a formidable ally * Create a Guild and invite friends and family to share your adventure, leaderboards, and achievements * Earn Achievements for in-game events, reputation earned, and matches won * Optional notifications to help you stay on track. Journey to Misthaven uses the power of a beautiful, epic fantasy adventure to help you take your casual gaming to the next level. The soundtrack, Runes of the Veradrim, is also available on all major music services. ## Key features - Engaging fantasy storyline and characters - Challenging match-3 gameplay with magical elixirs - Optional daily step integration with Apple Health - Create guilds and play with friends - Earn achievements for in-game events - Includes epic fantasy soundtrack ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Elixir Refill | $0.99 | one-time | | Misthaven Elixir Backpack | $9.99 | one-time | | Misthaven Elixir Satchel | $5.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (5 of 5) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journey-to-misthaven/id6739739017/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Meh *2025-07-23* There’s something not quite right about this game. The match 3 doesn’t take up much of the screen and every level is the same. You don’t get stronger (or weaker) and without the game counting your steps, this absence of strengthening or leveling up takes away any sense of progression. The AI art and music is okay, but it’s CLOSE to being great. It’s just missing a handmade touch which can’t be accounted for here. Maybe changing how many steps between the levels would generate interest. Make them further apart as you go? Or adding more variety and different rules to the match 3 part of the game would help too. **Developer response:** Hi Minimurda and thanks for trying Misthaven! I think Misthaven may not feel "quite right" for you because of the decision I made early on to create a very story-forward app rather than just a Match 3 game. That is also why the Match 3 games take only half the screen: they are "battles" with each chapter's character - putting you "in the action" rather than being the entire focus of the app. The other aspect of the Match 3 that I think is different from games like Royal Match or Candy Crush is that it is far more focused on skill rather than luck. Where most Match 3 games are rather like a very splashy checkers game crossed with a dice roll, Misthaven seeks to provide more strategic gameplay. The 6 elemental gems (rather than the traditional 4) and the introduction of diagonal drag does indeed make it different. Also, while the board does not change, the Match 3 does get harder with each level - especially when it comes to getting all three stars in a win. The expectation is that users figure out the "meta-strategy" for getting 3 stars across the board. That strategy, of course, is to earn elixirs on the earlier, easier boards to use on the harder boards. When looking at other Match 3 games, you are right that they provide lots of differently shaped boards, specialty widgets, and purchasable options. I could only have gone that route if I put in a lot less effort on story telling, music and art. But, like I say, I really wanted a story-forward app. Your comment about steps really hit the spot, too! I struggled with that a lot. At first, the levels were much further apart but I worried that people who didn't get a lot of steps would lose the thread on the story. If you learn the secret of Skye's lost brother and then don't get back to the game for three days because you are busy, for example, I feared the story would lose its impact. In retrospect, though, maybe I should revise that. In the end, I *could* revise the game so that defeating opponents wasn't done via Match 3 at all but by collecting the power of steps or other exercise. I had even thought of having people essentially bet their steps/minutes. So, if it *possible* that 5K steps could win, you could try for a 50/50 chance. Alternatively, you could wait until 10K steps for a sure thing. Anyway, any thoughts you - or anyone - has would certainly be appreciated! ### 5/5 — Not your typical match 3 game *2025-03-12* The challenge of the game is enhanced if you choose to combine apple health steps to advance the game. The story of your journey keeps the game interesting as you advance. Fun **Developer response:** Thank you! ### 5/5 — Fun game! *2025-03-12* I love the music and the match 3 game. I chose the Journey option and love that fitness aspect as well! **Developer response:** Thank you for trying the game! Would you have preferred more steps between levels? Let me know! ### 5/5 — Beautiful Art and Music *2025-03-12* The rewards you get for making progress are very nice. The artwork can be saved for screen backgrounds and the music is gorgeous. **Developer response:** Thank you! I love the music as well. While I gave Arn ideas of what I wanted, he is the true genius behind it. Other than voice work from Merethe Solvedt and some singing bowls I added, *everything* was played by Arn using his synth and violin. It was truly an honor working with him. The astonishing thing? He was only 19 when we first started working on this project! ### 5/5 — Fun story + liked the fitness aspect *2025-03-08* This game is more story-driven than a lot of mobile games and I enjoyed that. Progressing with steps each day was a fun addition to the game ## Frequently asked questions about Journey to Misthaven ### What is Journey to Misthaven? Journey to Misthaven is a fantasy adventure game that combines match-3 puzzle mechanics with an engaging storyline. Players embark on a quest to find the lost city of Misthaven, recruiting allies and battling enemies along the way. ### Does Journey to Misthaven have ads? No, Journey to Misthaven does not contain advertisements. It is free to play and offers optional in-app purchases for additional content or features. ### Can I play Journey to Misthaven offline? The description does not specify offline play capabilities. However, features like creating a Guild and leaderboards suggest that an internet connection may be required for full functionality. ### How does the 'Journey Mode' work in Journey to Misthaven? Journey Mode links each level to your daily step count, requiring 2,000 steps per level. It integrates with Apple Health to automatically pull step data from compatible devices like the Apple Watch. ### What platforms is Journey to Misthaven available on? Journey to Misthaven is currently supported on iPhone devices. The app was last updated on May 21, 2025. ### What is the age rating for Journey to Misthaven? Journey to Misthaven has an age rating of 9+. This indicates it is suitable for players aged 9 and above. ### Can I play Journey to Misthaven with friends? Yes, you can create a Guild in Journey to Misthaven and invite friends and family to join your adventure. You can share leaderboards and achievements with your guild members. ### What kind of in-app purchases are available in Journey to Misthaven? The app is free to download and play, but it does offer in-app purchases. Specific details on what these purchases entail are not provided in the description, but they are common for unlocking content or features in casual games. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2 — 2025-05-21 Removed the paywall that popped up halfway through the game. Removed the "Guild" requirements to focus on solo gameplay experience. ### 1.8 — 2025-05-06 Tuned up the difficulty scaling for harder opponents. Updated shareable badges so you can brag to friends when you have a new achievement. ### 1.7 — 2025-04-04 Fixes a bug for new users that prevents them from earning elixirs. Important update! ### 1.6 — 2025-04-03 In Version 1.6, we introduce a new elixir storage mechanism, improvements to the Match 3 game play, and changes to the Veradric elemental spirits. ### 1.5 — 2025-03-11 Various small fixes. In particular, people who have bought the Premium package might still see a link to premium when they first start up. Sounds might play correctly the first time a match is started. I also set the start date to yesterday so that players using Journey Mode can play more matches, initially. 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