# Power Grounds

> Strategic roguelike action game with randomized levels and unique ability choices. (iPhone/iPad app by Diego Cathalifaud.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/power-grounds/id842201143 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Diego Cathalifaud](https://appshunter.io/developer/570089925)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Strategy
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 23 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-04-10
- Data updated: 2026-06-08
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/power-grounds/id842201143/reviews.md

## What is Power Grounds?

"an easy recommendation for anyone who wants a challenge" - TUAW.com

"good luck putting that down once you unlock [the Arena mode]" - AppAdvice.com

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You are trapped inside a very special temple, surrounded by dangerous monsters. You have no weapons of your own, but the ground is filled with great powers. 

In Power Grounds, thinking strategically is very important when it comes to choosing your abilities. Would you be swift? Would you be strong? Would you be... wise? It much depends upon the situation.

Features:
- randomly generated levels
- original mechanics that you will have to discover
- arena mode! survive for as long as you can
- challenging achievements

* Originally made for the 7 Day Roguelike Challenge. *

## Key features

- Randomly generated levels
- Original mechanics to discover
- Arena mode for survival
- Challenging achievements
- Strategic ability selection

## Recent user reviews (10 of 23)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/power-grounds/id842201143/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Alas...

*2018-11-17*

For years one of my go-to apps, designed and operated by a programmer so obsessively paranoid that he has finally succeeded in eliminating the one pure aspect of all apps: playability. Now it’s nothing but cold, mathematically designed formulas. Sadly—deleted.

### 2/5 — its competitors are better

*2016-03-06, version 1.5*

I'd rather be playing Hoplite.

### 5/5 — Great

*2015-11-28*

strategy action that is both challenging and accessible. Highly recommended.

### 3/5 — Meh

*2015-05-04, version 1.5*

Original and simplistic, but lacks the progression of a roguelike; seems no purpose to it but to play, and the play gets boring fast.

### 5/5 — Great fun!

*2015-01-19*

Endlessly entertaining! The rules are simple, but there's a lot of strategic depth and you're constantly encountering different challenges. Hoplite is one of my favorite iOS games and if you like that, you'll enjoy this as well.

### 5/5 — Ace :-)

*2014-07-15, version 1.4*

This is a truly excellent game. Something so simple has no right being this fun or replayable!
Buy it, for goodness sake!

### 5/5 — Add daily challenge!

*2014-07-02*

This is a very good hard and inventive game that take wisdom and skill to do well at. You will fail. But you can succeed if you play right. Great game, some don't understand it's beauty like I. It would be so much better if there was a daily challenge mini game everyday. Please add

### 5/5 — Brilliant

*2014-06-28, version 1.4*

Great turn based little game, with a tactical element but fluid gameplay. Swipe controls work like a dream, feel quite natural with single hand use.

### 5/5 — Little gem of a game!

*2014-06-26, version 1.4*

Thought I'd better write a review as I couldn't believe there weren't any!

Excellent puzzle/strategy game. This game is a combination of Chips Challenge (movement style), Pac Man (different enemies try to chase you down differently) & Checkers (you need to plan your moves to really succeed).

You'll of seen every thing this game has to offer in 5-10mins yet hours later you'll still be having just one more go!

You really can't go wrong at this price - highly recommended.

### 3/5 — Good game

*2014-04-23*

I've had fun with this game, there's not much to it. But I have had fun trying to best my height score's, at least tell I updated it and now I can't play it because it crashes as it try's to load. :( kind of a bummer guys hope this problem can be fixed quickly.

## Frequently asked questions about Power Grounds

### What is the gameplay like in Power Grounds?

Power Grounds features strategic combat where you choose abilities like swiftness, strength, or wisdom to defeat monsters in randomly generated temple levels. The game emphasizes discovering original mechanics and surviving for as long as possible, especially in the Arena mode.

### Is Power Grounds available offline?

The provided description does not specify offline play capabilities for Power Grounds. However, roguelike games often function well without a constant internet connection.

### Does Power Grounds support multiplayer?

There is no mention of multiplayer functionality in the description for Power Grounds. It appears to be a single-player experience focused on individual challenge.

### What are the pricing details for Power Grounds?

Power Grounds is a paid application, costing $0.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

### How often is Power Grounds updated?

The latest version of Power Grounds is 1.9, last updated on January 27, 2025. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting ongoing support.

### What devices can I play Power Grounds on?

Power Grounds is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS platforms.

### What is the age rating for Power Grounds?

Power Grounds has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for younger players and above. This rating suggests mild fantasy violence.

### What do users like about Power Grounds?

User reviews highlight the challenging nature of the game and the addictive quality of modes like the Arena. Critics have praised its strategic depth and unique mechanics.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9 — 2025-01-27

Just some technical upgrades.

### 1.8 — 2021-09-24

Fixed mute button

### 1.7 — 2018-07-18

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

Improving support

### 1.6 — 2018-06-12

Updating for modern devices

### 1.5 — 2015-04-16

* Automatic saving: now if you quit the app, your current game is saved and next time you open it, you can finish your run.
* Buffed teleport: now teleports you to a random arbitrary magic tile (instead of teleporting you to a random teleport tile). Now also prioritizes teleporting into an enemy
* Buffed boosted dash: now also spawns a teleport tile at your final position

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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 2026-06-08.*