# Maid of Sker — A first-person survival horror

> First-person survival horror game with stealth and sound-based mechanics. (iPhone/iPad app by Wales Interactive Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maid-of-sker/id6476143692 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Wales Interactive Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/478870653)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Adventure
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 145 App Store ratings · 149 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 3.5 GB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-09-10
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maid-of-sker/id6476143692/reviews.md

## What is Maid of Sker?

Maid of Sker does not support: iPhone X/XR, iPad 9th Gen, iPad Mini 5th gen, iPad Air 3 or earlier.

Maid of Sker is a first-person survival horror, set in a remote hotel with a gory and macabre history from British folklore. Armed with only a defensive sound device, you’ll utilise stealth tactics to avoid death amongst a cult of sound-based AI enemies.

Set in 1898 and inspired by the haunting Welsh tale of Elisabeth Williams, this is a story of a family empire driven by torture, slavery, piracy and a supernatural mystery that suffocates the grounds of the hotel.

-	3D sound-based AI system as the core survival mechanic
-	Fusing psychological, gothic and British horror
-	Realistic visuals, immersive environments and eerie atmospherics
-	Famous Welsh hymns from the spine-chilling voice of Tia Kalmaru
-	Re-imagining of the Welsh folk song “Y Ferch o'r Sger” (The Maid of Sker)

## Key features

- First-person survival horror
- Stealth tactics
- Sound-based AI enemies
- British folklore setting
- Gothic horror atmosphere
- Realistic visuals

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maid of Sker Full Game | $5.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Maid of Sker?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Great atmosphere and graphics
- 🤩 Interesting story and gameplay
- 💯 Excellent horror experience

**Cons**

- 🐛 Unresolved glitches and bugs
- 🤯 Frustrating loss of progress
- 🤢 Poor controls and camera issues
- 🤔 Lack of tutorial and guidance

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Levers not working as intended
- Game freezing or crashing on launch
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Most requested features**

- Add controller support
- Improve sensitivity and button customization
- Implement a proper save system

## Recent user reviews (10 of 149)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maid-of-sker/id6476143692/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Where’s Sker ritual?

*2026-08-25*

Please release Sker ritual on iOS!

### 5/5 — Имба

*2026-08-22*

Прошел бесплатную часть игры , это один из лучших хорроров -на уровне серии игр resident evil , графика хорошая есть чуть мыла в графике ,а так прекрасная графика для телефона топ

### 3/5 — .

*2026-08-12*

Если честно игра на 5/10 играю на айфоне 15про и даже при током мощном телефоне игра фризит неделю назад играл в резик 2 там не фризело:( но сама атмосфера прикольная напоминает резик 4 и резик 7

### 3/5 — Bad control

*2026-08-03*

Bad control and optimisation for graphics…

### 3/5 — Pppp

*2026-03-21*

Делайте сразу игру платной 
Зачем делать так
Что если человек прошел четверть игры потом потом делать её платной(по этому ставлю 3 звезды )
А так игра очень понравилось

### 5/5 — W game

*2026-02-26, version 1.2.1*

It’s what it is

### 1/5 — Compra

*2026-02-01*

Poxa, no meio do jogo eles pedem pra comprar o jogo se quiser continuar.

### 1/5 — No

*2026-01-04, version 1.2.1*

No

### 2/5 — Not the best

*2025-11-22, version 1.2.1*

The quality & graphics are terrible

### 1/5 — iPad 10-поколения, версии 26.0.1 IOS

*2025-11-10*

Просто тупо черный экран после заставки, попробовала перезагрузить, просто ноль😔 а картинки такие красивые, думала хотя бы попробую поиграть, но отзывы говорят что всё не так как на картинке по графике.

## Frequently asked questions about Maid of Sker

### What is Maid of Sker?

Maid of Sker is a first-person survival horror game. It is set in a remote hotel steeped in British folklore and features a unique sound-based AI system as its core survival mechanic.

### What are the key gameplay mechanics?

The core gameplay revolves around utilizing stealth tactics to avoid death. You are armed with a defensive sound device and must evade cult enemies who are sensitive to sound.

### What kind of horror does Maid of Sker offer?

The game fuses psychological, gothic, and British horror elements. It aims to create an eerie atmosphere with realistic visuals and immersive environments, inspired by Welsh folklore.

### What are the system requirements or compatibility for Maid of Sker?

The game does not support iPhone X/XR, iPad 9th Gen, iPad Mini 5th gen, or iPad Air 3 or earlier. It is designed for specific iOS devices.

### What is the story behind Maid of Sker?

Set in 1898, the game is inspired by the Welsh tale of Elisabeth Williams. It tells a story of a family empire driven by torture, slavery, piracy, and a supernatural mystery within the hotel.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2024-10-26

- Minor bug fixes & optimisations

### 1.2 — 2024-10-11

- Added controller support
- Improved stability
- Added input settings
- Added a dedicated map button

### 1.1.1 — 2024-09-10

No release notes.

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