# Ravenous by EdGE

> Simulation game where players experience life as a raven. (iPhone/iPad app by TERC, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ravenous-by-edge/id881441439 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TERC, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/663250154)
- Category: Games, Education, Action, Adventure
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 295 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-05-29
- Data updated: 2026-09-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ravenous-by-edge/id881441439/reviews.md

## What is Ravenous by EdGE?

So, you think you are the smartest biped in your food chain? Re-skin yourself in black feathers and see if you've got what it takes to survive in Ravenous. Get from here to there, find what you need to survive, and show you've got the feathers to hook up with that special “some-bird”. Play like a bird, be the bird. 

Ravenous puts players in the role of a raven interacting with the living and non-living challenges of its environment. Flying longer and longer distances reflects an intuitive understanding of adaptations related to the aerodynamics and energy cost of bird flight as well as behavioral strategies that influence survival. Ravenous is part of the Leveling Up collection, developed by EdGE to support and measure science learning in games people choose to play in their free time.

EdGE — On the edge of science and play! The Educational Gaming Environments group (EdGE) at TERC hopes to show that learning happens in all kinds of places by investigating the possibilities—and challenging the assumptions—of game-based learning environments. EdGE is designing and studying games whose mechanics mirror real scientific phenomena, but more importantly, are fun to play.

EdGE at TERC Copyright 2013.
Work made possible by funding from the National Science Foundation (DRK12 grant #1119144). Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect views of the National Science Foundation.

## Key features

- Play as a raven
- Navigate environmental challenges
- Simulates bird flight and energy cost
- Learn about scientific adaptations
- Survival and mating mechanics

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ravenous-by-edge/id881441439/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love this Game!

*2023-01-28*

I loved the original version of the game and the update is just as great. I use this in my ornithology classes to teach about all sorts of things, but especially flight and energetics.

### 5/5 — Really cool

*2018-07-06*

This game is really cool it involves some science and common sense. You really feel like a bird. You should give it a try.

### 5/5 — More!

*2014-08-13*

I’m getting farther in the game. This version seems more stable which makes me play it more. Wish there were more birds to fly and/or other challenges as you go farther. Down the road, I hope. Pushed my other go to games when commuting down the pile.

### 5/5 — Be the bird

*2014-08-12*

Beautiful art and video. Challenging game…hard to find your wings but once you do, oh boy. How far can you go? How long can you live? Being a bird is way more difficult than I ever thought!

### 5/5 — It’s a bird…it’s a game….it’s Ravenous!

*2014-06-03*

Where else are you gonna eat baby birds and die the ultimate death while mating? This game let’s you live the life of a bird in all it’s pain and glory. Look outside and learn from the birds around you…that’s the only way to get good at this game. Very fun and very addictive.

## Frequently asked questions about Ravenous by EdGE

### What is Ravenous about?

Ravenous is a simulation game where you play as a raven. The gameplay focuses on surviving environmental challenges, learning about bird flight mechanics, and finding a mate. It's designed to be fun while teaching scientific concepts.

### Is Ravenous free to play?

Yes, Ravenous is completely free to download and play. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What devices can I play Ravenous on?

Ravenous is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. It is designed for iOS users.

### What is the age rating for Ravenous?

Ravenous has an age rating of 9+. This indicates it is suitable for children aged 9 and older.

### How often is Ravenous updated?

The latest version of Ravenous is 2.2, which was last updated on July 4, 2020. While it hasn't been updated recently, it remains a stable and playable experience.

### Does Ravenous have multiplayer?

The description does not mention any multiplayer features for Ravenous. It appears to be a single-player experience focused on individual survival and learning.

### Can I play Ravenous offline?

The provided data does not specify whether Ravenous can be played offline. However, simulation and educational games often function without a constant internet connection.

### What makes Ravenous educational?

Ravenous is part of the Leveling Up collection by EdGE, designed to measure science learning. Its mechanics mirror real scientific phenomena, like the aerodynamics and energy cost of bird flight, making learning engaging.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2 — 2020-07-04

Ravenous has been rebuilt with the Unity game engine.

### 2.1 — 2017-03-01

Security Updates

### 2.0 — 2015-09-23

Rebranding
 Bug fixes
 Performance improvements

### 1.0.2 — 2014-07-03

Fixed some issues that caused the game to crash or freeze.

### 1 — 2014-05-29

No release notes.

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