# Lowlander > Retro fantasy RPG adventure with minimalist graphics and one-handed controls. (iPhone/iPad app by Flat Black Films.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lowlander/id903215411 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Flat Black Films](https://appshunter.io/developer/300244541) - Category: Games, Adventure, Role Playing - Price: $1.99 - Rating: 4.80/5 from 84 App Store ratings · 77 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 28 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2015-01-01 - Data updated: 2026-08-23 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lowlander/id903215411/reviews.md ## What is Lowlander? Come -- return with us to the days of yesteryear. When 8 colors were enough, and the pixels were individually detectable to the human eye. This is LOWLANDER, a fantasy role-playing adventure from simpler times. This might *be* your father’s RPG! Embark on a glorious adventure to save the world from the clutches of the evil sorceress Azamon and her hordes of low-res low-lifes! You begin as a lost and wandering soul who can barely stay alive. Your circumstances will rise in the service of King Shebastian as you help to rid the world of evil. It IS as simple as black-and-white! Lowlander harkens back to the early days of personal computers. If you’ve been looking to get your nostalgia on, but can’t be bothered to use two hands doing it, then this is the game for you. FEATURES - glorious one handed retro-RPG action - approximately 8 hours of minimalist adventure - explore a huge world, gain experience and rise in power - delve into dark dungeons for loot and riches - save your game and resume it later! - no in-app purchases. buy once, own forever! - Lord British approved! - over 8 colors! - realistic moving water! ## Key features - One-handed retro RPG action - Approximately 8 hours of minimalist adventure - Explore a huge world and gain experience - Delve into dungeons for loot - Save and resume your game - Over 8 colors ## What do users think of Lowlander? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Great homage to Ultima - 👍 Captures old-school RPG feel - 👍 Nostalgic experience - 👍 Well-balanced gameplay - 👍 Charming and challenging gameplay - 👍 Streamlined and intuitive controls - 👍 Open and interesting world - 👍 Perfect balance of retro and modern - 👍 No ads or pay-to-win - 👍 Worth the price - 👍 Addictive and deep gameplay - 👍 Good for short play sessions - 👍 Responsive developer **Cons** - 🐛 Occasional confusion at the start - 🐛 Tedious and unrewarding for some - 🐛 Dialogue and humor can be terrible - 🐛 Some bugs reported - 🐛 Torches disappearing from shops - 🐛 Difficulty progressing due to specific mechanics **Commonly reported bugs** - Talking to Holly quest never clears - Dungeons got messed up (maps all showed up as revealed) - Auto-saving turned off unexpectedly - Minor glitches in shops when selling duplicate items - Holly unaware her brother was freed upon game completion - Torches disappear from shops **Most requested features** - Sequel - Open game editor - More games like this - Map with coordinates - Sequel with more adventures ## Recent user reviews (10 of 77) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lowlander/id903215411/reviews.md ### 5/5 — How you remember Ultima II but better *2026-07-05* Played a lot of Ultima II over my friends shoulder as a kid. Played a lot of Questron as well. This scratches that itch. So fun. Beat it this morning and immediately purchased the sequel. Played 19 hours. ### 5/5 — Fun *2026-06-26, version 1.2.3* Really fun little ultima esque game, had to look up a couple things to progress but overall was just a good experience ### 5/5 — Only $1.99? *2026-01-28* I just defeated the final boss and immediately rushed here to buy the sequel. If that’s not a ringing endorsement then I don’t know what is. Seriously, I don’t even find most of the Ultima games fun (interesting but not fun). I had an incredible blast playing this. Like this is how I imagine an Ultima remake would look like for people who grew up after the Apple II was a thing. Don’t think it over. Get this and let it waste like 10-12 hours of your life. It’s well worth it. ### 5/5 — Great game *2025-12-25* If you are a fan of the early Ultimas, this game is for you! Love this game as well as the second one. ### 5/5 — If you loved Ultima *2025-01-17, version 1.2.3* Its a great homage to the Ultima games I loved as a kid, adapted for a mobile experience. ### 5/5 — One of the best games on iOS. *2024-10-16* The design of this game is quite simple but for a one handed game that is a plus. For how streamlined and intuitive the controls and graphic is the story is cool and gameplay is charming and challenging. The game is basic but given but the map feels big. The world is open and interesting to explore but not overwhelming in it being a grind. I would say it’s a perfect balance. I have played ultima in the past (apple iie and nes) and some other ultima clones (one for ti-82 that was excellent) and this is top notch. Finally I would like to say that the gameplay loop is appropriate for old school gamers that have since lost interest in gaming as well as modern gamers interested in retro style gaming. It’s the perfect balance of retro vibe and streamlined gameplay. With very little confusion. Unfortunately there isn’t a lot of info on how to play online or game faqs. I would seek out a gameplay demo of the first 10 minutes so you don’t starve to death or die. ### 5/5 — Retro throw back *2024-09-30, version 1.2.3* Great game brought back Questron and Ultima feelings. On to the next. ### 2/5 — Pass *2023-11-11, version 1.2.3* Ultra tedious and unrewarding. It’s Ultima ][ with slightly better graphics minus anything interesting or imaginative. ### 5/5 — Garriott, Ultima, Lowlander! *2023-01-15* Both of the Lowlander games are excellent! Reminiscent of Ultima 3 and games from 1980’s, but current for today, these games are a blast. Puzzles that drive you crazy and then suddenly seem so obvious! Well worth the diminutive price. Love these games! ### 5/5 — Love this game *2023-01-03* I’m a huge fan of ultima which has a great balance of adventure, side quests, epic story, etc. I used to get tired of all the combat as it took much of the game play time. Lowlander is perfect. Right MoZ of everything and a good story. Plus I no longer have as many hours to game so Lowlander meets that need of being the right amount of game play. We’ll done, keep em coming! ## Frequently asked questions about Lowlander ### What kind of game is Lowlander? Lowlander is a fantasy role-playing adventure game designed to evoke the feel of early personal computer RPGs. It features minimalist graphics, a retro aesthetic, and a story-driven adventure where players save the world from an evil sorceress. ### What are the key features of Lowlander? Key features include glorious one-handed retro RPG action, approximately 8 hours of minimalist adventure, the ability to explore a huge world, gain experience, delve into dungeons for loot, and save your game to resume later. It also boasts over 8 colors and realistic moving water. ### How much does Lowlander cost? Lowlander is a paid application. The description explicitly states 'no in-app purchases. buy once, own forever!', indicating a single purchase price for the full game. ### What platforms is Lowlander available on? While not explicitly stated in the description, the context of 'early days of personal computers' and 'mobile applications' suggests it is likely available on mobile platforms like iOS and Android, and potentially PC. ### Who is Lowlander designed for? This game is designed for players who enjoy retro-style RPGs and are looking for a nostalgic gaming experience. Its one-handed control scheme makes it accessible for those who prefer simpler, one-handed gameplay on their mobile devices. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.2.3 — 2016-10-09 This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. - A SOUNDTRACK! Thanks to James Michael St. Claire for composing awesome music for Lowlander! ### 1.1.7 — 2016-06-14 - restored names to the map! ### 1.1.5 — 2016-03-13 - bug fix for late-game breaking bug ### 1.1.4 — 2016-03-13 - fixed potential game-breaking bug ### 1.1.3 — 2016-02-26 - bug fixes ## Apps similar to Lowlander | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Mines of Moria](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mines-of-moria/id6448195864) | 3.8 (18) | $4.99 | Games | | [Saga RPG: First Blade](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saga-rpg-first-blade/id689059795) | 4.8 (74) | Free | Games | | [Pixelot](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelot/id1254557946) | 4.9 (35) | $2.99 | Games | | [QuestLord](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/questlord/id510864423) | 4.6 (166) | $5.99 | Games | | [Castle of White Night](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-of-white-night/id1494667368) | 4.6 (115) | $1.99 | Games | | [Queen's Wish: The Conqueror](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/queens-wish-the-conqueror/id1484144127) | 4.6 (72) | $9.99 | Games | ## More apps by Flat Black Films - [Headspace](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headspace/id300244538) - [Headspace Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headspace-lite/id318803856) - [Voxel](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voxel/id333186489) - [Retroid](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retroid/id467468477) - [Space Flea](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-flea/id920613568) All apps by Flat Black Films: https://appshunter.io/developer/300244541 ## Related topics [lowlander](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/lowlander) --- *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 2026-08-23.*