# NO THING - Surreal Arcade Trip — Surreal Arcade Trip in 1994!

> Minimalistic surreal action game with a unique storyline and retro 3D graphics. (iPhone/iPad app by Evil Indie Games.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/no-thing-surreal-arcade-trip/id1045504326 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Evil Indie Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/448644619)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Casual
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 56 App Store ratings · 47 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 115 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-04-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/no-thing-surreal-arcade-trip/id1045504326/reviews.md

## What is NO THING?

The year is 1994 and it is the future.

NO THING is an indie minimalistic surreal action game set in totalitarian regime of future.

Tells the story of an office clerk who is sent with important message to the Queen of Ice.

Main features:
- unique, weird storyline
- retro surrealistic full 3D graphic
- glitches and post effects 
- simple controls
- full voiceover and speech synthesis
- chiptune sounds
- original cold wave music with over ten unique music themes
- achievements
- leaderboard
- game center support
- portrait mode and landscape mode supported
- easy to play hard to master, very hard

Please use headphones for the best experience!

## Key features

- Unique, weird storyline
- Retro surrealistic full 3D graphics
- Glitches and post effects
- Simple controls
- Full voiceover and speech synthesis
- Chiptune sounds
- Original cold wave music

## Recent user reviews (10 of 47)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/no-thing-surreal-arcade-trip/id1045504326/reviews.md

### 5/5 — One of my favorite (evil) indie games of all time

*2024-08-06*

I have this game on every platform I own. I am obsessed, and have been since like 2018/2019. I listen to the soundtrack daily, and the surrealist poetry of every level is intriguing, it really invites the player to take the story how they will. This game is more of an art piece above anything else. It wonderfully displays the monotony of being an office worker by the repetitiveness, while still being very out there. I LOVE NO THING

### 5/5 — Buen juego

*2024-04-10, version 1.1*

Es difícil, pero la atmósfera que tiene es muy agradable, la música está cool y los textos me gustan mucho. 
👍🏻👍🏻

### 5/5 — Fun yet challenging

*2024-02-10*

Picked this up on Switch years back when it was on a good sale, never got around to beating it but I just bought it again on the app store so I could play on my phone! The aesthetics are fun, the robotic narration gets stuck in my head just as much as the music, and the gameplay is challenging enough to make me want to keep trying again and again. Controls are simple, I turn my phone sideways and just tap the left or right of the screen to turn the direction I want. Haven’t figured out how to pause on the iOS version but other than that, it’s a fantastic port of an enjoyable game.

### 5/5 — amazing game

*2023-04-03*

the gameplay is simple and sounds and looks easy but is actually really hard it took me a while to just beat level 2, even though it is simple it actually has a story and the dialogue is interesting and does a good yet cryptic job of world building, and the visuals are also simple but complements the feeling of it very well and looks nice, highly recommended for such a small price

### 5/5 — minimalistic-retro-art-platformer

*2021-10-08, version 1.1*

It is a great game, but only when you like the minimalistic style and retro-hard gameplay. The unique music and voice narration just improve the immersion. My only complaint is no save game sync between devices.

### 4/5 — Jeu avec un très bon concept

*2020-11-08, version 1.1*

Ce jeu ce passe dans une société totalitaire et vous devez délivrer un message spécial à la princesse des glace. C’est un jeu de coordination et de reflex. Vous devez arpenter un labyrinthe avec votre vitesse qui augmente progressivement. Les effets sont très bien réalisés et les décors sont plutôt simplistes mais originales. 

Ps: je suis qu’au niveau 1

### 5/5 — ありふれたものじゃない

*2020-07-21*

僕はすごい好きです。初めは結構難しいです。努力して達成できる感じは、昔のゲームを受け継いでると思います。あまり取り上げてもらえないアプリなので、久々にレビューしました。気になる方は、買って損はないです。

### 5/5 — ゆかいなげーむ

*2020-06-10*

やっていきいると
はきけがしていまいす
でも
たしのい

### 5/5 — Dystopian Fun!

*2019-10-16, version 1.1*

Incredibly fun & challenging gameplay complete with an interesting aesthetic and 1984-esque theme.

### 5/5 — 長く、厳しく、フラットな旅へようこそ

*2019-04-17*

買い切りのゲームアプリは容量の関係もあり、「クリアしてしばらくしたら端末から消す」のですが、その点このゲームは約1年間ほど私の携帯に密かに居座っていました。

「道を辿って延々角を曲がり続ける」だけのシンプルなゲーム、の筈なのにコレがめちゃくちゃ難しい。新しいエリアへたどり着くまで同じ道を何度も何度も踏み外しながら進んでいく日々を送る羽目になります。

ですが、他の方もおっしゃるように、その繰り返しの中で聞こえてくる「ちょっと前に聞いたことがあるようなBGM」と画面のノイジーな感じが合わさって、なんとも言えない不思議な旅を演出してくれます。

派手なゲームでも、スカッとするゲームでもありませんが、反復作業を積み上げつつ次の「なにか」を求めて挑み続けるのがお好きな方は、心惹かれるものがあると思います。

## Frequently asked questions about NO THING

### What kind of game is NO THING?

NO THING is a minimalistic, surreal action game with a unique storyline. It is set in a totalitarian regime of the future, reminiscent of 1994's vision of the future. The game features retro surrealistic full 3D graphics, glitches, and post-effects.

### What are the main features of NO THING?

Key features include a unique and weird storyline, retro surrealistic full 3D graphics, glitches and post-effects, simple controls, full voiceover and speech synthesis, chiptune sounds, original cold wave music, achievements, and leaderboard support. It also supports both portrait and landscape modes.

### How much does NO THING cost?

Based on the provided information, NO THING is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### What platforms is NO THING available on?

The description does not explicitly state the platforms. However, it mentions 'game center support,' which typically implies compatibility with Apple devices (iOS). It also supports both portrait and landscape modes, suggesting mobile device compatibility.

### What is the gameplay like in NO THING?

The gameplay is described as easy to play but hard to master, and very hard overall. It involves navigating a surreal world with simple controls while experiencing a unique story. The game is best enjoyed with headphones for the full audio experience.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2026-02-06

Gameplay improvements and bug fixes have been introduced

### 1.1 — 2018-01-10

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- IPHONE X SUPPORT:
NO THING is now optimised for iPhone X!
- IOS 11 SUPPORT:
Enjoy better performance of NO THING and great experience on IOS 11 devices.
- APP PREVIEWS:
NO THING game app previews added to App Store!
- [NEW!] IMESSAGE STICKERS:
NO THING IMessage Stickers added!

### 1.0 — 2016-04-06

This update is signed with Apple’s latest signing certificate. No new features are included.

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