# Kill the Dragon

> Dwarf dragon slayer collecting gold, raising dragons, and smashing rocks with dynamite. (iPhone/iPad app by Doug Peterson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kill-the-dragon/id426577912 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Doug Peterson](https://appshunter.io/developer/361814048)
- Category: Games, Action, Adventure
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 17 App Store ratings · 180 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 28 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2011-03-25
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kill-the-dragon/id426577912/reviews.md

## What is Kill the Dragon?

You are a dwarf with the most dangerous job in the land.  Killing Dragons! Using lots of dynamite, a mining pick, and your wits you need to rid the kingdom of its dragon infestation all while collecting as much gold and jewels as you can!

Smash Rock and throw dynamite through 197 levels
Earn tons of new equipment.
Blast dragons into the sky.
Split mountains.
Build Castles!
Mine the Moon!
Explore Caves!

Capture dragon eggs to raise your own pet dragons. Pair up different colored dragons to hatch baby dragons in crazy colors. 

"Hilarious Game" 
"This game is addictive" 
"Fun and challenging at the same time" 
"It's fun to lob dynamite all over the screen and watch stuff fall away"
"Awesome"
"Great,addicting,fun,best game downloaded."
"Reminds me of older games - simple and tons of fun"

## Key features

- Smash rock and throw dynamite
- Collect gold and jewels
- Blast dragons
- Raise pet dragons
- Build castles
- Mine the moon
- Explore caves

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dragon Growth Elixir 5 pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dragon Growth Elixir 20 pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Poison Totem | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ice Totem | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Kill the Dragon?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Nostalgic retro graphics
- 🐉 Fun dragon breeding mechanics

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy controls and movement
- 🔧 Lack of instructions and tutorials
- 💰 Paid content required to access full game

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Dwarf randomly moving left
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Hatching eggs not working properly

**Most requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Improved dragon mechanics and interactions
- Customization options for the dwarf character

## Recent user reviews (10 of 180)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kill-the-dragon/id426577912/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I bought an iPhone to play this again

*2023-04-02, version 11.0*

My favorite mobile game. First downloaded it on my iPod when I was around 8 and I'm 20 now. Switched from Android to iPhone this week to play again. Nostalgia got me acting financially unwise.

### 5/5 — Thank you

*2022-07-27, version 11.0*

Thank you for keeping this up

### 1/5 — Poor Controls

*2022-06-13, version 11.0*

Concept is great, visuals are cute but controls are terrible. You can't edit them to fit to your playstyle too. So instead of playing the game, you fight against the controls. 
No movement with movement buttons, but crappy tilting is your movement. 
Everytime I have to jump, I don't want to click on that TINY dwarf on the screen, so instead of jumping I regularly blow myself with the dynamite. But game offers this as a challenge. So I rate this challenge with a 1 star sadly.

### 5/5 — Please update app

*2022-04-26, version 11.0*

I love this game, and it’s been my go to app for years when I’m bored and need something to play on the go. Apple is removing old apps that haven’t been updated for a while, so I wanted to ask that you push a simple update that would keep the game on the App Store. Thank you :)

### 5/5 — Dragon chees

*2021-04-13, version 11.0*

Big drip

### 5/5 — Yes. Dragon

*2019-07-01, version 11.0*

Dragon, yes. I like dragon.? Yes. Sir

### 5/5 — How is that game? (read this if you want the answer)

*2018-12-15, version 11.0*

Best game its so adventurous I recommend you to download it 😜👍

### 5/5 — Love it

*2018-07-02, version 11.0*

This game defines my childhood. Love that there’s still an active developer team!

### 4/5 — Simple Fun

*2017-07-18, version 11.0*

This app has a lot of good memories. Got it ages ago on my Ipod 4. It's nothing fancy, but it's simple fun you can play whenever. It's got fairly good replay value, as you can mess around with tnt physics, taunt mighty (albeit simple) dragons by trapping them in a tiny one block ditch, or, for a serious challenge, try launching them over the moon. Furthermore, you dont freaking wifi to play and its totally free. Worth a try I'd say.

Does crash occasionally, but that was years ago when i had that problem. Cant speak for modern version.

### 5/5 — Only 1 thing...

*2017-02-05, version 10.1*

The only thing i really wanna see in this game is mini games to do with your dragons. It would be great to play with them and would improve this game amazingly! Thanks! Don't give up on this game!

## Frequently asked questions about Kill the Dragon

### What is the main objective of Kill the Dragon?

The main objective is to eliminate a dragon infestation from the kingdom. You play as a dwarf who uses dynamite, a mining pick, and wits to achieve this. Along the way, you'll also collect gold and jewels, and can even raise your own pet dragons.

### What are the key gameplay mechanics in Kill the Dragon?

Gameplay involves smashing rocks, throwing dynamite to clear paths and defeat dragons, and collecting treasures. You can also split mountains, build castles, explore caves, and even mine the moon. A unique feature is capturing dragon eggs to raise and breed your own dragons.

### Is Kill the Dragon a free game?

Yes, the game is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases, allowing players to enhance their experience or acquire items through optional transactions.

### What kind of content can I expect to find in Kill the Dragon?

The game features 197 levels filled with action and challenges. You can earn new equipment, blast dragons, split mountains, build structures, explore various environments like caves, and engage in dragon breeding mechanics.

### Who would enjoy playing Kill the Dragon?

This game is designed for players who enjoy action-packed adventures with strategic elements. Fans of fantasy themes, collecting in-game items, and raising creatures will find it particularly engaging. Its simple yet fun mechanics also appeal to those who enjoy retro-style gaming experiences.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 11.0 — 2017-07-05

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Eggs found in levels are no longer always the same color.
Free Poison and Ice totems to hatch dragons that spit poison and ice
64 Bit Support. Lots of changes sorry for the huge delay.

### 10.1 — 2013-08-12

50 New Caverns Levels!
Fixed rotation on iOS 6
Fixed score saving in Caverns
Fixed snow in Peaks

### 10.0 — 2013-08-07

The Caverns!
50 new Levels
4 inch screen support
Hatching Dragons will no longer roar in the middle of the night.

### 9.0 — 2012-03-22

New Victory dance and fireworks. 
New Level Menu.
Added star ratings rather than scores.
Improved polish.
You can expand your rookery with extra spots.
New Screen that lets you show off your huge collection of dragons

### 8.0 — 2011-12-19

Game Center Achievements!
New Santa Hat
Notifications - Receive notifications when your eggs hatch.
Fixing beard physics (it was causing explosions to throw the dwarf around too much)
Added Emeralds.
Fixing font issue.

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## More apps by Doug Peterson

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All apps by Doug Peterson: https://appshunter.io/developer/361814048

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*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 2026-06-11.*