# Junk Jack Retro > 2D sandbox exploration and crafting game with procedural worlds. (iPhone/iPad app by Pixbits SRL.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/junk-jack-retro/id436555490 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Pixbits SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/436555493) - Category: Games, Education, Adventure, Simulation - Price: $0.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.30/5 from 147 App Store ratings · 452 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 7.1 · 32 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2011-11-07 - Data updated: 2026-08-31 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/junk-jack-retro/id436555490/reviews.md ## What is Junk Jack Retro? *If you don't have Junk Jack we suggest you to first purchase it and then consider Junk Jack Retro to enjoy where all started!* Junk Jack is now called Junk Jack Retro, with widescreen support! Junk Jack Retro is the prequel of Junk Jack, a 2D sandbox game where you can explore, build your home and survive in random procedurally generated worlds full of monsters, treasures and hidden secrets! --------- What the press says: "A Wonderful Free-Roam Game with an Irresistible Pixel Aesthetic" -Iphonealley.com, 4.5/5 "It has charm in spades. While it isn't the first 2D sandbox building game out there, it is a particularly attractive one, sporting crisp pixel art and gorgeous lighting effects. " " -Toucharcade, 4/5 "Junk Jack is a hands-down, no questions asked must-own for any and all iOS users who love sandbox crafting games." -148apps, 4.5/5 "Junk Jack isn't Minecraft, nor does it feel like it needs to be as its 2D world provides the same level of novel exploration fun while presenting challenges of its own to overcome; a tightly balanced free form experience that's only going to get better with time." -Appspy, 5/5 --------- Join our forum (http://forum.pixbits.com) and help us to improve our game, and share your creations! Features: * retro style pixel art! * beautiful sound tracks from Bright Primate * intuitive controls: swipe to move and tap to interact with everything! * dynamic day/night cycle * never get lost with customizable signs * advanced farming system with more than 30 different plant types * 135+ recipes for cookable foods! * tint cloth blocks with 15 color dyes * underground biomes with unique graphic style and monsters. * placeable and throwable explosives that can destroy buildings, landscapes and monsters! * critters and enemies to fight (more than 60 different mobs!) * a fully featured lighting system together with many different sources of light and global lighting * 3 slots for infinite worlds that you can generate and explore, every world is different from any other! * procedural generation which creates beautiful worlds with plants, caves, different biomes all around the world * a double layered world which allows to customize background and foreground of your creations * many ores and shiny gems to help your adventure * many hidden containers full of treasures * more than 1000 treasures! * more than 600 crafts! * more than 380 block types * many elements to decorate your houses (like sofas, tables, wardrobes, paintings, statues and many others) * an in-game discoverable book to teach you how to play and the recipes available * shelfs to place items around just to make your buildings shine * minimap (with a really zoomed out feature to allow you to share your creations) * runs fine on older gen hardware We would like to thank Notch! He developed our bigger indie brother Minecraft, without which this game would not exist. If you need help, please contact us! ## Key features - Retro style pixel art - Procedurally generated worlds - Dynamic day/night cycle - Advanced farming system - Extensive crafting recipes - Underground biomes - Combat with diverse mobs ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $0.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Complete CraftBook | $0.99 | one-time | | Golden Logo | $2.99 | one-time | | Slime Hat | $0.99 | one-time | | Botanist Hat | $0.99 | one-time | | Chef Hat | $0.99 | one-time | | Robin Hood Hat | $0.99 | one-time | | Breeding Hat | $0.99 | one-time | | Jazon Hat | $0.99 | one-time | | Frost Ninja Hat | $0.99 | one-time | | Santa Hat | $0.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Junk Jack Retro? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - ⭐ Long-time fan - 💬 Multiplayer request - 🎮 Retro feel - 👍 Great game - 🔍 Lots of content to explore - 🏆 Best game ever - 🌟 Awesome game **Cons** - 🐛 Crashes - 🔒 Needs more security - 🕹️ Clunky controls - 💰 Not worth the money - 🤔 Confusing **Commonly reported bugs** - Crashes on launch - Inventory/crafting issues - Compatibility problems - Saving/loading issues **Most requested features** - Multiplayer - Creative mode - More content updates - Armor and weapons - Customization options - Larger worlds - Liquids and portals - Bosses and mobs - Quests and progression ## Recent user reviews (10 of 452) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/junk-jack-retro/id436555490/reviews.md ### 5/5 — I have missed this *2026-08-14, version 1.3.1* This game… this game. Wow, I haven’t played this game in years. I’m 26 now and I started playing Junk jack when I was like 11. Take me back. When I found out about this game I was a hardcore Minecraft player. I payed Minecraft in its beta stage. But nothing, nothing; not even terraria has been able to make me feel like this game. Now, in 2026 I bought this gem, again, what a game, what an amazing game. I wish junk jack x was built like JJ retro but this game is the OG the one that started it all. I wish Pixbits would do something like this again. Such an amazing time spent, building, hearing their music, exploring the world, which is one of the best out there. A must buy game, a must have in your library, a must play game at least once in your life. Retro, classic, and everything about it feels just right. Only con…. That it died, that it’s no longer a game someone talks about, it’s no longer a game company that makes games or atleast that I know of. But damn, I wish I could go back to when this game was having updates, and good updates not like you see in Minecraft now adays. Such an amazing time spent playing this game. And you can bet your ahh that am about to spent some good quality time now on 2026 on this game. GGWP pixbits. I’m going to miss you guys. ### 5/5 — Long time *2025-01-26, version 1.3.1* This game was part of my childhood. I still play it once in a while. ### 5/5 — Multiplayer *2024-01-01, version 1.3.1* MULTIPLAYER PLEASE PLEASE IM BEGGING YOU IT WOULD BE THE COOLEST THING IN THE WHOLE WORLD OF JUNK JACK!!!!!!!!!!!!! ### 5/5 — Kein Multiplayer *2020-11-15* Ich hätte gerne Multiplayer sonst ein cooles Spiel ### 5/5 — Junk Jack Retro 1.3.1 *2020-05-19, version 1.3.1* How about a virtual reality Junk Jack Retro 1.3.1 as is (think about it) ### 4/5 — Please add more content and multi player of the four players *2020-01-23, version 1.3.1* I love this game but it has not go a content update in 6 years. I want Multiplayer up to 4 play on local and online please add more content ### 5/5 — J adore *2019-12-08* Ce jeu est une petite petite, mix parfait entre terraria et Minecraft, musique au top une superbe mécanique, super addictif, j espère qu il sera développé sur console! 💓💓💓 allez y sans hésiter pour ceux qui aime le genre . Bonne prise en main également... bref j y retourne.... GG au dev. ### 2/5 — 어려워서 삭제 ㅜㅜ *2019-06-17* 해보고싶은데 설명도 복잡하고 영어에 방식도 노가다라 안하고 지움 ### 5/5 — Как блеать? *2019-05-29* Как в этой игре что то добыть какой либо ресурс непойму подхожу к кубику стучу а толку нет вы бы блеать хоть управление понятное сделали или перевод хотябы Даже видео на ютубе смотрел делаю все как на видео а толку нет нечего не крафтится и не добывается 😡😡😡😡😡😡 ### 1/5 — Grottenschlecht gemacht *2019-04-13* 0 € währe noch zu viel! Am liebsten hätte ich mein Geld zurück! ## Frequently asked questions about Junk Jack Retro ### What is Junk Jack Retro? Junk Jack Retro is a 2D sandbox game where players can explore, build, and survive in procedurally generated worlds. It serves as a prequel to the original Junk Jack, featuring retro pixel art and a focus on exploration and crafting. ### What are the key features of Junk Jack Retro? Key features include retro style pixel art, procedurally generated worlds with unique biomes, a dynamic day/night cycle, an advanced farming system with over 30 plant types, more than 135 cookable food recipes, and over 60 different mobs to fight. ### How much does Junk Jack Retro cost? The application is free to download and play, but it does offer in-app purchases. This allows players to enhance their experience or acquire additional items within the game. ### What kind of worlds can I explore in Junk Jack Retro? You can explore infinite, procedurally generated worlds that are unique each time. These worlds feature diverse plants, caves, different biomes, hidden containers full of treasures, and many ores and shiny gems. ### Can I build and decorate in Junk Jack Retro? Yes, building and decorating are core aspects of the game. You can craft over 600 items, use over 380 block types, and decorate your houses with many elements like sofas, tables, paintings, and statues. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.3.1 — 2016-11-17 This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. Junk Jack is now called Junk Jack Retro, paying homage to the game who started our adventure. The game has been updated to new Apple standards, and supports widescreen on all devices. Check also out Junk Jack (Formerly known as Junk Jack X). A vast new adventure awaits you! ### 1.3 — 2016-11-15 !!!DO NOT UPDATE THE GAME TO THIS VERSION, OR YOUR WORLDS WILL STOP WORKING!!! ** If you have already updated you need to wait for a new update which fixes the issue, DO NOT BACKUP YOUR WORLDS right now, but wait for the new update to RESTORE your worlds and everything will be working again! ** Many apologies for that. Junk Jack is now called Junk Jack Retro, paying homage to the game who started our adventure. The game has been updated to new Apple standards, and supports widescreen on all devices. Check also out Junk Jack (Formerly known as Junk Jack X). A vast new adventure awaits you! ### 1.2.4 — 2013-02-14 The St. Valentine update is here! Check out the new cool features, hidden statues, and rare chests. This is a minor update, all our resources right now are focused towards the Junk Jack sequel we're developing. Check out our blog for more news! Happy mining! Features: • Removed Christmas theme and mobs • New St. Valentine bunny! • New rare St. Valentine Chest • New St. Valentine Bow • New St. Valentine Arrows • Tiny consumable St Valentine hearts can be found in the world • New rare Spider statue • New rare Stone Golem statue • New rare Worm statue • New rare Mummy Pharaoh statue Bugfixes: • Falling on blocks will make the correct block sound • The inventory outline for the cactus is now correct • It’s possible to hold on an item in a craftbook page to open its craft page (if it’s craftable) • It’s possible to hold on an addon label in a craftbook page to open its craft page • Player doesn’t get stuck inside blocks anymore when placing blocks on him • Wrapped ribbon decoration can now be placed on blocks adjacent to player • Jungle tree now makes the right sound when hit ### 1.2.3 — 2012-12-08 The Christmas update with new mobs, blocks, hats, achievements, themed stuff, weapons, and much more is here! Merry Christmas and happy new year by Jack and Xsx :) New features: 4 hats have been added to the shop 10 new achievements! New craftable curing star The world has now a snowy appearance! New ice block Revamped Snow Bricks Revamped Snow Blocks Trees are now covered in snow! New throwable snow ball New rare placeable christmas tree can be found underground New christmas decorations can be found underground New placeable christmas bells craft New placeable christmas balls craft Brown Bears are back with revamped graphics! New white bear mob New big penguin mob New small penguin mob New frosty mob New falling star mob New placeable butcher's broom! New placeable christmas candles New ice arrows, freeze monsters with them New ice shurikens, used to freeze mobs New ice sword weapon New Bear Claw weapon New placeable christmas light bulbs New placeable hanging star New craftable christmas chest New craftable frosty head New revamped placeable snow man New christmas biscuits and more than 10 christmas treasures New wrapped paper craft, use it to wrap blocks and give them a christmas look! Bonedust has a chance to force the growth of a plant when used on it It’s now possible to jump from the top of a ladder or a bridge It’s now possible to jump vertically from beneath a bridge Bug fixes: Some wood objects have a new wood break sound Fireplace has now christmas socks on it Zombie and skeletons are now Christmas themed! Physics engine has been tweaked to work seamlessly on older devices (no more slides of entities anymore) Sloped block crafts now require a workbench Climb movement is slightly faster Fixed jump animation frames Blocks that yield fruits cannot be broken with bare hands anymore Removing fruits from trees and items from shelves now is possible only with bare hands but from any distance Fixed a bug that caused crashes with quickslots that were emptied and filled again Fixed a bug that caused ghost items to remain in a quickslot Fixed the bug which made the character float when sliding during explosions Most sounds now are faded according to the player position Hurt effect on player now has the correct brightness according to his tile Pumpkin skin graphical hand glitch has been fixed Now TNT has a special graphical variant when ignited Fixed a bug that kept TNT on basalt blocks after explosion Removing a deco from a tile doesn’t start to break it anymore Tilling an untilled dirt block doesn’t start to break it anymore Trees have been mildly revamped Naturally growing leaves and blue leaves are now non solid blocks Placing an item on a shelf will place the same variant that you have in your inventory Dead tree now makes correct sound when hit Fixed a bug which made fruits on trees glitch their hanging status Now climbable vines correctly updates their sprites when destroyed Some jungle decorations now correctly allow treasures and mob inside them Chairs and tables can now be correctly placed without a background block Dark stone can now be mined just with its correct tool Fixed compact sand hardness Fixed compact sand wrong footstep sound Fixed bamboo bridge wrong sounds Increased Wood Fence craft output to 2 Slightly increased sapling drop rate on trees ### 1.2.2 — 2012-10-28 THE NEW HALLOWEEN THEMED UPDATE WITH NEW MONSTERS, STATUES, THROWABLE WEAPONS, BLOCKS, CRAFTS & MUCH MORE IS HERE! We're also working on a new project, keep an eye to our blog and forum for official news! Check out the changelog below: New Features: • A new option has been added that keep game unpaused with inventory/map/book opened. • New brewing barrel addon. • 25+ new cooking crafts. • New plantable hops. • 4 New rare statues. • Throwable knives! • Slingshot weapon, use it to throw small rocks at mobs! • Throwable shurikens! • Placeable camp fire that can be used for basic cooking. • Placeable fireplace block. • Placeable carpet block. • A new achievement has been added. • 3 new mobs! • More than 15 new rare treasures! • A new rare chest can be found in the world. • Halloween Pumpkins can be found in the world! • A new craftable chest has been added. • 10+ new crafts have been added. • 3 new hats have been added to the shop. Bug Fixes: • Cocoa tree can be correctly destroyed without crashes. • You can now milk a cow unlimited times. • Taming collar craft now requires copper bars instead of silver. • Various wrong treasure offsets fixed. • Various craftnote typos fixed. • Stone merlon moved under the right craftbook category. • Putting Junk Jack in background will automatically trigger pause view. • Damage on character is correctly inhibited for one second upon receiving damage from any source. • Items thrown from inventory will bounce correctly even when player is not aligned to center of block. • Sticky bombs thrown at world limit won’t crash the game neither explode anymore. • Ghost items shouldn’t remain anymore when placing items. • Unhittable blocks are properly indestructible with bare hands. • Removed the duplication glitch with crafting and tap to move on. • Arrows don’t stick on world limit anymore, they just disappear. • Sapphire encrusted tools now properly work (shovels and swords). • Compact sand is now properly identified as sand (eg you can plant cactus on it). • Wheat is now easier to find. • Increased stone merlon craft output to 4. • Left sloped bricks hardness fixed. • Fixed white sheep health. • Jungle tree base makes the right sound. • Walking on glass makes the right sound. ## Apps similar to Junk Jack Retro | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Growtopia](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/growtopia/id590495115) | 3.8 (11,274) | Free | Games | | [Nuclear Day Survival](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nuclear-day-survival/id1666266916) | 3.8 (336) | Free | Games | | [Eden - World Builder](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eden-world-builder/id405743220) | 4.2 (2,084) | $1.99 | Games | | [Shattered Pixel Dungeon](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shattered-pixel-dungeon/id1563121109) | 4.9 (4,050) | $4.99 | Games | | [Terraria](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terraria/id640364616) | 4.5 (47,586) | $4.99 | Games | | [DYSMANTLE](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dysmantle/id1403738209) | 4.6 (469) | $9.99 | Games | ## More apps by Pixbits SRL - [Junk Jack](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/junk-jack/id601584735) All apps by Pixbits SRL: https://appshunter.io/developer/436555493 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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