# Legend of Grimrock

> Oldschool dungeon crawler RPG with tactical combat and puzzle-based exploration. (iPhone/iPad app by Almost Human ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/legend-of-grimrock/id965096605 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Almost Human ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/965096604)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Role Playing
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 416 App Store ratings · 259 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 1.1 GB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-05-07
- Data updated: 2026-09-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/legend-of-grimrock/id965096605/reviews.md

## What is Legend of Grimrock?

With over 1 million copies of the series sold on PC, the ultimate dungeon crawling RPG is now available on iOS!

5/5 "Simply put, there’s not a better RPG on the App Store right now." - Pocket Tactics

5/5 "The perfect blend of modern action and classic dungeoneering." - TouchArcade 

Legend of Grimrock is a dungeon crawling role playing game with an oldschool heart but a modern execution. A group of prisoners are sentenced to certain death by exiling them to the secluded Mount Grimrock for vile crimes they may or may not have committed. Unbeknownst to their captors, the mountain is riddled with ancient tunnels, dungeons and tombs built by crumbled civilizations long perished now. If they ever wish to see daylight again and reclaim their freedom the ragtag group of prisoners must form a team and descend through the mountain, level by level.

The game brings back the oldschool challenge with highly tactical real-time combat and grid-based movement, devious hidden switches and secrets as well as deadly traps and horrible monsters. Legend of Grimrock puts an emphasis on puzzles and exploration and the wits and perception of the player are more important tools than even the sharpest of swords could be. And if you are a hardened dungeon crawling veteran and you crave an extra challenge, you can arm yourself with a stack of grid paper and turn on the Oldschool Mode which disables the luxury of the automap! Are you ready to venture forth and unravel the mysteries of Mount Grimrock?

- Explore a vast network of ancient tunnels, discover secrets and find a way to survive in the perilous dungeons of Mount Grimrock.
- Cast spells with runes, craft potions with herbs and fight murderous monsters with a wide variety of weaponry.
- Create a party of four characters and customize them with different races, classes, skills and traits.
- Pure blooded dungeon crawling game with grid-based movement and thousands of squares riddled with hidden switches, pressure plates, sliding walls, floating crystals, forgotten altars, trapdoors and more.
- Experience a real labour of love, created by passionate game industry veterans. A spectacular big screen experience, now on your iPad!

The game works on iPhone 4 but iPhone 5 or a newer model is recommended
to fully enjoy the Grimrock experience.

## Key features

- Grid-based movement
- Tactical real-time combat
- Puzzle and exploration focus
- Party customization
- Rune-based spellcasting
- Potion crafting

## What do users think of Legend of Grimrock?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎮 Challenging but rewarding gameplay
- 🕹️ Faithful port of classic dungeon crawler
- 🔍 Engaging puzzles and exploration
- 🎨 Solid graphics and visuals
- 🕰️ Nostalgic old-school experience

**Cons**

- 🔍 Puzzles can be overly difficult
- 🕹️ Controls not always intuitive on mobile
- 🕰️ Dated mechanics may not appeal to modern gamers
- 🔋 Performance issues on older devices

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes on certain levels
- Inventory management bugs and glitches
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS devices

**Most requested features**

- Updated controls and UI optimized for mobile
- Difficulty options for casual and hardcore players
- Expanded class/race options and character customization
- Random dungeon generation for increased replayability
- Support for cloud saves and cross-platform progression

## Recent user reviews (10 of 259)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/legend-of-grimrock/id965096605/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Difficult but rewarding

*2025-09-15, version 1.1.3*

A fairly hardcore “blobber” rpg dungeon crawler. The monsters are scary, the puzzles are puzzling, and many of the magical artifacts feel like artifacts, both being harder to obtain and giving you an advantage over more mundane items that are easy to acquire. This is pretty much exactly what I was looking for on the appstore, and I hope there is another similar game on here.

### 2/5 — Really Needs an Update

*2025-07-04, version 1.1.3*

This game needs to be updated for modern phones.

### 5/5 — Локализация на другие языки.

*2025-04-23*

В принципе на эту игру есть разные локализации официальные, не понимаю почему нельзя добавить их здесь.

### 5/5 — Still great after all these years

*2025-01-21, version 1.1.3*

I’ve been playing LOG since it first came out. Once I go through the entire game, I put it aside for a few years, then come back and play it all over again. I’m coming up on my 66th birthday, having played D&D using graph paper and very ordinary excited die starting when I was 17 in the 1970s. My one frustration with this game is realizing that the puzzles that rely on speed and the ability to slide back-and-forth are almost beyond my ability now. Currently, I’m stuck begging my 23-year-old youngest to puhleze help me out here. The graphics are solid, the limited number of species and archetypes within the party are pretty much in keeping with the origins of the genre. There are a lot of different types of enemies and a lot of really confusing and challenging puzzles. My only suggestion to those who are new to LOG is save *a lot*, hoard your potions as much as possible (even if it means reloading the game), enjoy the escargot and, have fun by not racing through to the end.

### 3/5 — Really Needs an Update

*2025-01-21, version 1.1.3*

This game needs to be updated for modern phones.

### 5/5 — Dungeon master Atari ST

*2024-09-20, version 1.1.3*

Was my favourite game back in the day.

This is a fantastic clone of that.  I purchased ages ago l but never got round to playing.  Really good fun and well worth every penny.

Congratulations to the dev

### 3/5 — Please add backbone support

*2024-04-28, version 1.1.3*

Great game needs controller support.

### 3/5 — Pretty Unoptimized

*2024-03-25, version 1.1.3*

A classic but sadly very hard to play on modern phones with the small screen space. Doesn’t seem to be any chance of an update at this point.

### 5/5 — Dungeon Master on IOS

*2024-03-24, version 1.1.3*

If you played the classic Dungeon Master on an Atari ST or Commodore Amiga then you will love this and be right at home. This is essentially the exact same game type. If, however, you are looking for a modern first person RPG, or aren’t really into retro gaming, then there’s a chance you will hate this game. The reviews here all seem to mostly be in those two camps. 

Dungeon Master was revolutionary for its time and this brings back those good feels. I’m stoked a company is doing this kind of thing. Thanks for the updated memories, Dev Team!

### 5/5 — Amazing RPG Game!

*2023-12-22, version 1.1.3*

Amazing game! Incredible level designs, fun, rewarding retro style RPG.

## Frequently asked questions about Legend of Grimrock

### What kind of game is Legend of Grimrock?

Legend of Grimrock is a dungeon crawling role-playing game with an oldschool heart and modern execution. It features grid-based movement, tactical real-time combat, and a strong emphasis on puzzles and exploration.

### What are the key gameplay mechanics?

Players explore a vast network of dungeons, solve puzzles, cast spells using runes, craft potions, and battle monsters. You create and control a party of four characters, customizing their races, classes, skills, and traits.

### Is Legend of Grimrock free to play?

No, Legend of Grimrock is a paid application. It is a premium game with no in-app purchases or advertisements, offering a complete experience upon purchase.

### What are the system requirements for Legend of Grimrock?

The game works on iPhone 4, but an iPhone 5 or a newer model is recommended to fully enjoy the Grimrock experience. It is designed for a spectacular big screen experience, particularly on iPad.

### What makes this game challenging?

The game brings back an oldschool challenge with highly tactical combat, devious hidden switches, deadly traps, and challenging monsters. The player's wits and perception are crucial for solving puzzles and navigating the dungeons.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.3 — 2015-10-06

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

-Minor bug fixes for iPhone version

### 1.1.2 — 2015-08-13

screen size fix for iPhone4S

### 1.1.1 — 2015-07-29

*** Major update: Play Legend of Grimrock on the go on your iPhone ***

With this update, you can now play Legend of Grimrock on your iPhone.
You can transfer your characters between iPhone and iPad using iCloud.
The game works on iPhone 4 but iPhone 5 or a newer model is recommended
to fully enjoy the Grimrock experience.

### 1.0.48 — 2015-06-16

This update addresses bugs and performance on low-end devices.
Thank you for the reports and help !

-Toorum mode bug fixes
-Light spell fixes
-GUI fix
-Character renaming fix
-Performance optimizations

### 1.0.46 — 2015-05-20

This update fixes all issues reported since the release. It is recommended to update to the latest version. Thank you for your help with bug hunting!

- Improved autosaving logic
- Fixed freezing issue when resuming the game
- Fixed invincible skeletons
- Fixed an issue with item splitting
- Fixed bugs with poison clouds
- Fixed wooden box user interface
- Fixed incorrect evasion bonus of Lurker Boots and some other items
- Fixed unarmed bonuses

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