# Mindkeeper : The Lurking Fear — Explore and solve puzzles

> Lovecraftian horror puzzle adventure game with atmospheric graphics and sound. (iPhone/iPad app by Abylight S.L..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindkeeper-the-lurking-fear/id1473252201 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Abylight S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/964465649)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $1.49)
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 187 App Store ratings · 170 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 312 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 2 more
- Released: 2019-09-19
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindkeeper-the-lurking-fear/id1473252201/reviews.md

## What is Mindkeeper?

Put yourself in the shoes of investigator H. Joyce as you explore a mansion deep in the Swamp of Storms and reveal the secret of the lurking fear.

Mindkeeper: The lurking fear is an atmospheric video game of puzzles and mysteries inspired by the stories of H.P. Lovecraft.

In Mindkeeper you will be able to discover worship, legends and lost realities of multi-tentacular beings that only exist in the abyss of the human mind. Features:

● High quality graphics with real-time lights and shadows.

● Surrounding sound atmosphere.

● Challenging puzzles and thrilling action.

● Simple an intuitive control.

● Haptic vibration.

## Key features

- Atmospheric puzzle adventure
- Lovecraftian horror inspiration
- Investigate a mysterious mansion
- High-quality graphics
- Immersive sound design
- Challenging puzzles

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Full Version | $3.49 | one-time |


## What do users think of Mindkeeper?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Impressive graphics
- 👍 Smooth controls
- 🎮 Great gameplay experience
- 💡 Innovative Apple Watch implementation

**Cons**

- 🐛 Graphical issues and color distortions
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🔒 Compatibility problems with newer devices

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch for some users
- Texture and color issues on newer devices
- Inability to download or install on Apple Watch

**Most requested features**

- Add volume control options
- Improve save/progress syncing across devices
- Implement ability to stop/look around instead of constant movement

## Recent user reviews (10 of 170)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindkeeper-the-lurking-fear/id1473252201/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Very cool game for Apple Watch ⌚️

*2026-07-01, version 1.1.4*

Amazing graphics!

### 5/5 — text: +61 485 927 106

*2026-06-19*

This game is a great game. It’s fun and you can play it on i watch

### 5/5 — yes

*2026-05-02*

unironically really into this

### 5/5 — Toll!

*2026-04-03*

Spitzen Sound, tolle Grafik, echt gruselig.

### 4/5 — Great game, heaps of fun

*2026-03-27*

Only issue is that the invert direction button is glitched so no matter if it’s ticked or not the screen still flips which can be annoying as I like to use my watch at a level angle

### 1/5 — Game locked

*2026-03-13*

i bought the whole game, redownloaded it and it asked me to pay again

### 4/5 — Fun but…

*2026-03-04*

I tried to buy the full game on my watch but nothing would happen so I bought it on my phone but now I can’t get the full game on my watch and if i click “restore” it just shows a hour glass and doesn’t do anything else and I’ve tried wait for over an hour but nothing works. Pls help because I really like the game and in my opinion it’s by far the best game on Apple Watch so please help.

### 2/5 — Compliqué

*2026-02-08*

Jeux ennuyant

### 5/5 — Jetzt passt alles Grafik ist in Ordnung

*2026-01-22*

Besser als vorher

**Developer response:** Vielen Dank für Ihr wertvolles Feedback. Wir haben die von Ihnen genannten Probleme behoben, und Sie sollten Mindkeeper nun problemlos auf Ihrem Gerät spielen können. Falls das Spiel nun Ihren Erwartungen entspricht, würden wir uns sehr über eine Aktualisierung Ihrer Bewertung freuen.

### 5/5 — Amazing Game

*2026-01-21*

This is a great game. The game is fun exciting and is equipped with great visuals! I highly recommend this game to anyone looking for a great fully 3-D game on the Apple Watch!

**Developer response:** Thank you for your valuable feedback. We have fixed the issues you mentioned, and you should now be able to enjoy Mindkeeper flawlessly on your device. If the game now meets your expectations, we would greatly appreciate it if you would consider updating your review.

## Frequently asked questions about Mindkeeper

### What kind of game is Mindkeeper: The Lurking Fear?

Mindkeeper: The Lurking Fear is an atmospheric video game that combines puzzles and mysteries. It is heavily inspired by the stories of H.P. Lovecraft, immersing players in a dark and suspenseful narrative.

### What are the key features of this game?

The game features high-quality graphics with real-time lighting and shadows, a surrounding sound atmosphere for immersion, challenging puzzles, thrilling action sequences, and simple, intuitive controls. It also includes haptic vibration feedback.

### What is the story or premise of the game?

Players step into the shoes of investigator H. Joyce to explore a mansion located deep within the Swamp of Storms. The objective is to uncover the secret of a lurking fear and delve into themes of worship, legends, and lost realities.

### Is this game free to play?

The application is free to download and play. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which may provide additional content or features for players who wish to enhance their experience.

### What platforms is Mindkeeper: The Lurking Fear available on?

The provided information indicates this is a mobile application. While specific operating systems like iOS or Android are not explicitly mentioned, it is designed for mobile devices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.4 — 2025-12-05

Quick Fix: Resolved an issue preventing some prior purchasers from unlocking the full game.

### 1.1.3 — 2025-12-04

Enjoy the upgraded and updated version of Mindkeeper: The Lurking fear, try it, enjoy it and buy it to live out the full experience while supporting the developers.
- Fixed texture errors in previous version.

### 1.1.2 — 2020-03-26

Fixed a crash with devices that had the language of the system set to Russian.

### 1.1.1 — 2020-03-05

- Apple Watch display name changed
- Added the iOS and Apple TV version of the game. Play on Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad or Apple TV
- iCloud save sync between iOS, tvOS and WatchOS to share the progress. Start the game on your iPhone and continue on your Apple Watch
- Added sensitivity adjustment
- Added volume adjustment
-  Game Center integration with 9 achievements to accomplish 
- Dynamic level maps: check the objective by touching on your Apple Watch screen
- New visual effects: Portal distortion, grain, curtains cloth simulation, bloom, color correction, improved lighting.
- Improved death animation to better understand what killed you
- Improved menus usability with a new UI
- New and improved sounds
- Added noticeable hints to interactive elements to make the game more clear and easy to play
- Added new particle effects
- Fixed the bug to have all the in-game languages working: English, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish
- Fixed some crashes and stability problems
- Improved performance on all the platforms
- New Icon
- Improved Splash

### 1.1 — 2020-03-04

- Added the iOS and Apple TV version of the game. Play on Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad or Apple TV
- iCloud save sync between iOS, tvOS and WatchOS to share the progress. Start the game on your iPhone and continue on your Apple Watch
- Added sensitivity adjustment
- Added volume adjustment
-  Game Center integration with 9 achievements to accomplish 
- Dynamic level maps: check the objective by touching on your Apple Watch screen
- New visual effects: Portal distortion, grain, curtains cloth simulation, bloom, color correction, improved lighting.
- Improved death animation to better understand what killed you
- Improved menus usability with a new UI
- New and improved sounds
- Added noticeable hints to interactive elements to make the game more clear and easy to play
- Added new particle effects
- Fixed the bug to have all the in-game languages working: English, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish
- Fixed some crashes and stability problems
- Improved performance on all the platforms
- New Icon
- Improved Splash

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