# Lootbox RPG — The satisfying dungeon crawler

> Offline dungeon crawler with no permadeath or pay-to-win. (iPhone/iPad app by Mario J. Gaida.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lootbox-rpg/id1449364050 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mario J. Gaida](https://appshunter.io/developer/355725696)
- Category: Games, Role Playing
- Price: $1.99 (on sale, was $2.99)
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 220 App Store ratings · 104 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 241 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2019-01-13
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lootbox-rpg/id1449364050/reviews.md

## What is Lootbox RPG?

Lootbox is a nice little dungeon crawler that will take you directly to hell. Being one of His Great Unholinesses sons, you are about to set on a quest that will lead you to various places until you finally have the chance to help your father defend the realm against its enemies. If you want it or not. So, do as you are commanded, naughty brat.

The satisfying dungeon crawler is here!

"Oh no, an incoming call!"
no real time decisions, you can safely interrupt the game at any point.

"So late already?"
no need to exit the game, a real world clock can be switched on optionally.

"What? I AM DEAD?"
No permadeath, this is no rogue-clone. You can load/save at any time, or return to safety without losing all your money or equipped items.

"Damn! I died and I forgot to save!"
The game is autosaved every level, don't panic.

"If I only could teach those damn rats what I've learned..."
You can come back to your old friends and show them your uber gear.

"Nice game, but my smartphone is over 5 years old..."
The game runs well on older devices, happy playing!

"Where can I buy money?"
Nowhere. This game is OFFLINE and there is NO Pay-To-Win mechanism. Sorry.

"Where is the chatroom?"
There are enough messengers already in the world, right?

"Where do I have to register?"
Register what? This game is OFFLINE. I don't need your data, thanks anyway.

"Where is the premium version?"
There isn't. Buy once, play endless.

## Key features

- Dungeon crawling gameplay
- No real-time decisions
- Interruptible gameplay
- No permadeath
- Autosave every level
- Runs on older devices
- Offline play

## What do users think of Lootbox RPG?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 No pay-to-win mechanics or loot boxes
- 🎮 Engaging turn-based dungeon crawler gameplay
- 🎨 Charming old-school 8-bit aesthetic
- ⏰ Easy to pick up and play in short sessions
- 🎯 Deep character progression and stat customization
- 🏆 Satisfying loot and equipment system
- 💾 Flexible save system with no permadeath
- 🎭 Humorous tone and creative design
- 🔄 Free stat redistribution for experimentation
- 📚 Substantial content and replayability
- 👨‍💻 Responsive developer who listens to feedback
- 🎪 Randomized dungeons with variety

**Cons**

- 🐛 Clunky and unintuitive controls
- 📖 Difficult to read old-timey font with poor contrast
- ⚖️ Severe difficulty spikes every 5 floors
- ⏳ Excessive grinding required for progression
- 🗺️ Map functionality inadequate (no zoom, no dungeon maps)
- 🎯 Unclear game mechanics and poor onboarding
- 🔚 Unfinished endgame content after main quest
- 💰 24-hour ore mining cooldown frustrating
- ⚔️ Weapons don't progress meaningfully
- 🎲 Heavy reliance on RNG and luck
- 📱 Notch device compatibility issues on newer iPhones
- 🎪 Limited spell slot availability

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Notch device GUI not properly sized for iPhone XS/XR
- Health bar invisible on notched iPhones
- First Aid skill drops to 0 after unequipping stat items
- Enemies invisible at game start
- No enemy spawns at Cranborough Crypt level 13
- VoiceOver accessibility not working for blind users
- Ranged weapon controls are difficult to use

**Most requested features**

- Dungeon maps or better navigation aids
- Map zoom in/out functionality
- Landscape mode support for tablets
- Swipe controls for movement
- Auto-explore and auto-sort inventory features
- Inventory slot expansion
- More spell slots or spell casting from spellbook
- Additional late-game dungeons with higher level caps
- More weapon and skill variety
- Better character customization options
- Improved spell learning system clarity
- More storyline and narrative content

## Recent user reviews (10 of 104)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lootbox-rpg/id1449364050/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Good nostalgic gameplay, poor documentation

*2026-07-16*

This reminds me of the old Spiderweb Software computer rpg games that I played as a kid. It has a surprising amount of depth in its stat interactions (e.g., your success rate gets worse and you take more damage if there is no light or your character is exhausted). I’ve already put a lot of hours into it and only feel like I’ve scratched the surface. 

However, that is also its major deficiency. There is so much going on that it is often difficult to tell what the correct way to play is. For example, I am currently level capped at 20. How do I lift this? How do I find a trainer who can give me more stat points to use? I found one in the start of the Tunnels, but no more even down to level 17. Is there a way of figuring out crafting and spell recipes, or do you need to wait for them to randomly drop? Early on, I got new recipes automatically (I.e., not as a dropped item) for no apparent reason, but this hasn’t happened for a long time. I currently only have one spell I can cast and I’ve never done it because it only creates light and lanterns are cheap. How do I mine? I already have a pickax. There are even apparently pets and minions and base building, but I’ve never seen even a hint of this in game. What does item combination do? It always says that the combo doesn’t do anything. Where can I find a mystic forge? All of this is getting a bit frustrating because my obvious avenues to progress (Tunnels, Fairy Kingdom, and the rat area) are gated by extremely difficult encounters where often I cannot even successfully hit the enemies.

Normally this sort of stuff would be explained in a help system, but there is none. The only direction is in short snippets of flavor text, which are often not specific enough. There is a Fandom wiki, but it’s nearly empty. Please add better instructions for how the various systems work and where you should look next for progression!

**Developer response:** Thank you very much for your feedback! I will add a help system asap! Kind regards, Mario.

### 1/5 — Unsatisfying ending and controls

*2026-01-25, version 1.98.13*

Game doesn’t hold up well past level 30, have to wait 24 hours if you want to mine ores, weapons do not progress. Controls are also very clunky, experience as s whole is very underwhelming.

### 5/5 — Great game!

*2025-06-12*

You will need the wiki and the discord chat to get all the good stuff, but it’s fun leveling up as you try to figure out what all the scrolls, runes, and other loot does. Looking forward to 2.0.

**Developer response:** Thank you very much! Kind regards, Mario.

### 4/5 — Worth the money

*2025-01-23, version 1.98.13*

My only complaint is the map. Most games let you zoom in/out with your fingers. The game itself is good and worth the money.

### 5/5 — Awsome game !

*2025-01-14*

Un jeu fait maison par un passionné a l’écoute de ses joueurs. La difficulté y est réelle. On y meurt souvent on élabore sa stratégie pour eviter de tout perdre. L’histoire est sympa et le jeu ergonomique et peu gourmand en batterie. Vivement la mise a jour. Je recommande Lootbox Rpg aux fans de jeu de rôle à l’ancienne : dur, addictif et longue durée de vie.

**Developer response:** Merci beaucoup pour ce commentaire positif ! Je suis content que le jeu te plaise. Bonne continuation !

### 5/5 — Perfect dungeon crawler.

*2025-01-13, version 1.98.1*

Exactly what you want.  Randomized levels, plenty of loot, crafting, milestones, the works.

### 5/5 — Schön & Abwechslungsreich

*2024-12-27*

Unglaublich spannendes und Abwechslungsreiches Spiel und perfekt gemacht, guter Support  - ermöglicht auch ein schnelles Spiel zwischendurch zB. Beim warten auf dem Flughafen. Insbesondere wird es nie langweilig - kleine Verbesserungsmöglichkeit: die scroll-Schriften und die Zahlen sind schlecht zu lesen, evtl. Eine Schrift ohne Serifen verwenden ?? Weiter So !

**Developer response:** Vielen Dank für das nette Review! Gruß, Mario.

### 5/5 — Perfect game

*2024-12-17, version 1.97.1*

if you loved hack or mines of Moria you will love this.

### 5/5 — Awesome game

*2024-10-26*

I’m having a lot of fun with this old school type of game. A little more directions would be nice though.

**Developer response:** Thank you very much! Kind regards, Mario :-)

### 5/5 — Fun little game

*2024-04-30, version 1.96.234*

Enough to keep me entertained and playing. Worth the purchase.

## Frequently asked questions about Lootbox RPG

### What kind of game is Lootbox RPG?

Lootbox RPG is a dungeon crawler where you play as one of a dark lord's sons on a quest to defend the realm. It features satisfying gameplay without real-time decisions, allowing for easy interruption and saving.

### Does Lootbox RPG have permadeath or pay-to-win mechanics?

No, Lootbox RPG does not feature permadeath; you can load/save at any time and return to safety without losing progress. It is also completely offline and has no pay-to-win mechanisms, meaning you buy it once and play endlessly.

### Can I play Lootbox RPG on older smartphones?

Yes, the game is designed to run well on older devices, ensuring a smooth experience for a wider range of users. You can also play the game offline without needing an internet connection.

### How does saving work in Lootbox RPG?

The game autosaves every level, so you don't need to worry about losing progress if you die or get interrupted. You can also manually load and save your game at any point.

### Is there a premium version or in-app purchases?

There is no premium version or in-app purchases. The game operates on a 'buy once, play endless' model, offering all content without any additional costs or microtransactions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.99.284 — 2026-07-31

- fix for Fairy Token
- adjusted minion_bag

### 1.99.280 — 2026-07-23

- fix for broken loottables

### 1.99.275 — 2026-07-14

- fixed some wrong sprites
- fixed an item dupe issue

### 1.99.267 — 2026-07-10

- fix for old saves refusing to load

### 1.99.264 — 2026-07-08

Welcome to the biggest update yet!

NEW: Colony & base
Learn Mining, dig your own mine in "The Forsaken Deep" and set up a base. Hire helpers at the tavern, build production stations (Lumberjack, Mining Spot, Greenhouse, Furnace, Alchemy) and let your people produce resources. Carve tunnels, place stairs to go deeper, set torches, beds, chests and portals – a whole new, optional layer of play.

Fairy Forest with depth zones – a dungeon that changes as you descend: new enemies, layouts and dedicated permanent auras across four zones.

Companions overhauled – they now wear gear, can be upgraded at the merchant and fight alongside you in numbers.

Combat & balance – enemies now cast spells and debuffs (e.g. Slow). New fear mechanic, antidote, Lightning Bolt, area-damage Fireball and a new "Water" damage type. Fresh skill-point system, new trainers.

Fishing – cast a line at water, choose bait and reel in potions, rings and cookable fish (e.g. fish soup).

Quality of life – pinch, mouse-wheel & keyboard zoom, steadier camera, flicker-free teleporting, improved loading screen, smarter autofight, save export/import and iCloud saves.

Plus many refinements, performance improvements and bug fixes. Enjoy!

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All apps by Mario J. Gaida: https://appshunter.io/developer/355725696

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