# Mendel's Quest — Oy Gevald! Another Quest!!!

> A running-jumping-punching game with Jewish themes and a time-traveling protagonist. (iPhone/iPad app by Rafael Hecht.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mendels-quest/id1504770748 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rafael Hecht](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504770747)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.62/5 from 29 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 361 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-04-08
- Data updated: 2026-07-07
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mendels-quest/id1504770748/reviews.md

## What is Mendel's Quest?

Mendel's Quest is the only running-jumping-punching game that has distinct Jewish motifs. Set in 19th century Russia, you play as Mendel: an Orthodox Jew with a time machine and a mission to restore as many 'holy books' as possible. Help little Mendel complete his mission. Help him.

Mendel's Quest was created by four handsome jews,  of whom tried their best to make this game as fun as possible. They would love to hear about any bugs or other bad experiences --  send them an email at mendelsquestgame@gmail.com, preferably before rating the game, and they'll try to make it right :)

Gevalt!

## Key features

- Running, jumping, and punching gameplay
- Distinct Jewish cultural motifs
- Time machine mechanic
- Collect holy books
- Engaging narrative

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Books | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Books | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10000 books | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mendels-quest/id1504770748/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great game

*2025-07-16*

Amazing game I’m addicted the down button kind of glitches tho and jumps before going down which makes it very hard to pass levels

### 5/5 — Amazing game, made me laugh in hard times

*2024-08-17*

Thanks for this game, been a hard year as I’m sure you agree and after searching “Jewish Games” randomly one day just to see if there was anything, I found this little gem. It’s hilarious and genuinely fun to play. Thanks again for the Jewish joy and making this masterpiece!

### 5/5 — I AM IN LOVE WITH A MAN AND HIS NAME IS MENDEL

*2024-06-15*

Originally, I was looking for apps to help me learn Yiddish, but then I saw him—Mendel—and my heart went Oy Gevalt! I don’t know what it was about him that was so captivating. His build? His schnoz? His ability to convert people to Judaism? Whatever the reason I knew he was the right mensch for me. 10/10.

### 4/5 — SLIDE BUTTON

*2024-04-18*

Sick game but the slide button either jumps and slides or just jumps

### 5/5 — Little boring

*2024-02-09*

Love it but just a bit boring

### 4/5 — Slide button is acting like a jump and needs to be fixed.

*2022-12-23*

Fun game but the slide button needs to be fixed.

### 4/5 — Great Game Minor Bugs

*2021-07-14*

The slide button acts like a jump. Other than that I enjoy challah chasing and punching the anti-semites.

### 5/5 — THIS MADE ME CONVERT TO JUDAISM!!

*2020-12-23*

I was a thirsty soul looking for a purpose, then I found Judaism,I got pretty interested but I felt that its kinda weird and that there way to square for me. But one day I saw this game and was like “holy schnitzel! If Jews can have fun and make games too then I want to be a part of this!!”  Now I finished my conversion and am learning in mayanot Israel. #moshiach now!

**Developer response:** LOL that's awesome! Keep growing MiChail El Chail מחיל אל חיל (from strength to strength) !

### 5/5 — Lots of fun!

*2020-10-02*

Love it.

### 5/5 — It’s Geshmack!

*2020-04-26*

It has a Yiddishe taam. Well designed graphics and gameplay.

## Frequently asked questions about Mendel's Quest

### What is the gameplay like in Mendel's Quest?

Mendel's Quest features classic running, jumping, and punching mechanics. Players navigate levels, overcome obstacles, and engage in combat as they progress through the game's narrative.

### Does Mendel's Quest have offline play?

The provided data does not specify whether Mendel's Quest supports offline play. It is recommended to check the app store listing or contact the developer for this information.

### What is the age rating for Mendel's Quest?

Mendel's Quest is rated '9+' by the developer, making it suitable for players aged 9 and above.

### How often is Mendel's Quest updated?

The game was last updated on June 19, 2021, with version 1.10. This indicates a moderate update frequency, with potential for future improvements and bug fixes.

### What platforms is Mendel's Quest available on?

Mendel's Quest is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, indicating compatibility with various Apple iOS devices.

### What are the in-app purchases in Mendel's Quest?

While the game is free to download, it does offer in-app purchases. Specific details about these purchases are not provided in the data.

### How can I report bugs in Mendel's Quest?

You can report bugs or bad experiences by emailing the developers directly at mendelsquestgame@gmail.com. They encourage users to do so before rating the game.

### What is the user sentiment for Mendel's Quest?

Mendel's Quest has a strong positive reception, boasting a 4.6-star rating from 29 reviews. This suggests that players generally enjoy the game's unique concept and execution.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.10 — 2021-06-19

Updated the game code, and addressed various bugs related to Facebook integration. Also added more wisdom quotes and spruced up the splash screen.

### 1.09 — 2021-06-17

Updated game code and addressed issues related to Facebook integration.

### 1.08 — 2020-11-10

Added feature that allows player to have more than three hearts in game.

### 1.07 — 2020-10-03

Bug fix for controls being disabled when hitting objects a certain way. Facebook login integration for leaderboard rankings.

### 1.06 — 2020-07-14

More bug fixes. Also, added Leaderboard to Tournament Mode.

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## Related topics

[rafael hecht](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/rafael-hecht) · [jewish games](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/jewish-games) · [hecht](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/hecht)

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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 2026-07-07.*