# Ruins Story — 2D roguelike action shooting.

> Vertical 2D roguelike shooter with one-finger controls and strategic item builds. (iPhone/iPad app by Pujia8 Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruins-story/id6445938987 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pujia8 Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436425196)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.82/5 from 45 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 236 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Chinese
- Released: 2023-06-08
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruins-story/id6445938987/reviews.md

## What is Ruins Story?

2D Rogue Light Action Shooter.
For holding the smartphone vertically.
Move, aim, and shoot at high speeds using a single finger operation! High-tempo battle!
Explore using items as they are unlocked, coming up with new builds and strategies each time.

【Action】
High-speed movement to the targeted floor, wall, or ceiling with a flick of the finger.
Use two types of weapons by tapping and swiping.
Resource management and well-timed attacks are essential.
Depending on the combination of enhanced items, the fighting style changes drastically!
Think about your strategy to prepare for powerful Boss Enemies.

【Equipment Acquisition】
Various enhancement items can be obtained within the search.
They are lost when returning from exploration, but they all have powerful abilities.
When the search is over, unlock new equipment using obtained items!
Find your own strongest build!

【Story】
The story progresses with each exploration.
The Genesis Log tells the story of the main character "Ruina" and her support robot "Nekoro" and their past.
The story unfolds from two perspectives.
What happened in the past and present....
To deal with the crisis facing mankind, Ruina and Nekoro continue their search.

## Key features

- One-finger vertical controls
- High-speed action and movement
- Strategic item collection and builds
- Story progression with exploration
- Unlockable equipment
- Boss enemy battles

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Core x 100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Core x 600 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Core x 200 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Core x 6000 | $36.99 | one-time |
| Core x 3000 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Core x 1200 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Premium Ticket | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruins-story/id6445938987/reviews.md

### 4/5 — 质量尚需打磨

*2024-10-06*

ui不行，操作不方便，例如位移与发射子弹易混淆，而且画面挺乱的，但是看在玩法新颖，加上是中国的工作室，故给四星，请你们再接再厉

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2024-01-28*

Just a great game overall even compared to pc games that somehow is on mobile

### 5/5 — Incredibly fun game

*2023-10-07*

Very fun and challenging game with a more methodical playstyle than the developer’s previous game reversEstory. New mechanics gradually open up as you progress the game and the bosses you fight also become more fun and difficult. The IAP are mainly if you want to make the game easier and are completely optional (and can be earned with ads or daily play). 

 The only complaints I have are: 
-The controls took some time to get used to as the playstyle is quite different from reversEstory’s more fast paced action oriented gameplay. 
 -The first couple runs you will have no clue what the symbols of the map are and you will have to try them out to figure out what they stand for.
 -Some items you get have vague terms like hardness or damage inflicted (it means damage inflicted on you not the enemy) that could use a better explanation or a glossary to help explain what they do.
 -The main character needs to be more visible/noticeable on the screen. Late game there will be so many enemies in cramped rooms that it gets incredibly difficult to see what’s going on and get unnecessary hit. 
-Sniper weapons are a bit finicky with their aiming. There are times where I aim at an enemy for several seconds without shooting even if its the first shot.
-Postgame/Max difficulty bosses are huge damage sponges especially when using gamma energy as all bosses especially at the end take tens of thousands of damage and still have tons of hp left. In gamma energy mode most weapons are just flat out useless and if you don’t get a good weapon before the first boss you either spend at least 5-10 minute per boss attempt (Sloth is the worst of the bunch early game) or restart your run.

### 5/5 — It’s just yes

*2023-08-28*

The game is amazing, the A and B guns and the bosses are all good with a bunch of strategy involved. Amazing game 5/5

### 5/5 — ios和安卓存档不互通问题

*2023-07-19*

新游很不错！目前安卓手机也在玩，iPad也在玩，但是我发现虽然它们都能云备份，但是账号不互通，而且没有一键本地上传功能和一键备份功能，希望能让iOS和安卓数据共通！

### 5/5 — Really Fun Game

*2023-06-11*

ReverseStory was the first game I’ve played that had me interested in its unique gameplay and the sequel delivers.
So far, I’ve been through a quarter(?) of the game and this game has fun gameplay with its mechanic being to balance usage of (α) and (b) guns, both of which use an “overheat mechanic” and deplete/fill each other in equivalent exchange to annihilate enemies. There’s a variety of guns ingame you can obtain randomly to spice up your build which I really like. Though, the story is slightly wonky with its translation and the movement is awkward sometimes. One suggestion I have is to have an option to switch the sides of the attribution guage to the other side. Often, my thumb covers the bar so I cant tell how far I am from overheating. Thank you and great game as always.

### 5/5 — Enjoying it

*2023-06-09*

Like reverse story but better

### 4/5 — Interesting twist on roguelike shooter

*2023-06-08*

Theres a cool mechanic where your ammo is essentially an overheat gauge and you have two weapons.  Overuse one, and you gotta offset by using the other to be able to swap back.  There's also an auto attacking third one and mechanics involving marking enemies with all 3 attacks (at least I think that's my understanding?).  English translation can be a tad rough, and it would be kinda nice if you can read the tooltips and tutorial explanations again somewhere in the main menu.  

Biggest hurdle to climb is getting used to moving vs shooting, as drag and point your finger to move, but hold to shoot blue weapon and tap to shoot red weapon can lead to missed inputs, especially if your red weapon is a charge.

## Frequently asked questions about Ruins Story

### What is the gameplay like in Ruins Story?

Ruins Story features high-speed, one-finger vertical shooting gameplay. Players move, aim, and shoot rapidly, managing resources and timing attacks effectively. Item combinations drastically alter fighting styles, requiring strategic preparation for boss encounters.

### Can I play Ruins Story offline?

The provided data does not specify whether Ruins Story supports offline play. However, its nature as a roguelike with story progression might suggest online connectivity is beneficial for updates and potential features.

### How does Ruins Story handle in-app purchases?

Ruins Story is free to download and play, but it does include in-app purchases. These purchases likely offer ways to enhance gameplay or unlock content faster, complementing the core free experience.

### Does Ruins Story have ads?

Yes, Ruins Story contains advertisements. As a free game with in-app purchases, ads are a common monetization method used by the developer.

### What platforms is Ruins Story available on?

Ruins Story is available on iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed for vertical play, making it well-suited for smartphone and tablet use.

### How often is Ruins Story updated?

Ruins Story was last updated on November 7, 2023, with version 1.4.1. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting the developer actively maintains and improves the game.

### What is the age rating for Ruins Story?

Ruins Story has an age rating of 9+. This means it is considered suitable for players aged 9 and above, generally indicating content that is not overly mature or violent.

### What do players like about Ruins Story?

Players have rated Ruins Story highly, with an average of 4.8 stars from 45 ratings. This suggests a strong positive reception, likely due to its engaging gameplay, unique controls, and strategic depth.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.1 — 2023-11-07

· New weapons, new equipment, and new Nekoro chips.
· New feature that allows players to use consumable item during explorations.
· Added items for new players at the beginning of the game.
· It’s easier to get Unstable Cores at the title screen now.
· New weapon and increased drop rate.
· New feature that allows players to change Nekoro chips in SET menu.
· Fixed a fatal bug that caused rewards couldn’t be collected.
· New item available, which drops Unstable Cores in combats and eliminate pop-up ads.
· Rank reset due to the update.
· New achievements.
· Bug fixes.
· Improved localization.
· Rebalance.

### 1.4.0 — 2023-11-05

· New weapons, new equipment, and new Nekoro chips.
· New feature that allows players to use consumable item during explorations.
· Added items for new players at the beginning of the game.
· It’s easier to get Unstable Cores at the title screen now.
· New weapon and increased drop rate.
· New feature that allows players to change Nekoro chips in SET menu.
· Fixed a fatal bug that caused rewards couldn’t be collected.
· New item available, which drops Unstable Cores in combats and eliminate pop-up ads.
· Rank reset due to the update.
· New achievements.
· Bug fixes.
· Improved localization.
· Rebalance.

### 1.2.5 — 2023-08-15

·Lower the difficulty in the first half of the game.
·New feature to rewatch the story.
·New feature to reset certain bosses' HP after finishing the game.
·Adjusted balance.
·Minor fixes.

### 1.2.1 — 2023-07-28

ver 1.21 update:

· Improved control performance
· RETRY button added in extra mode pause and result screens
· New function to check each attribute's damage in result
· Rebalance
· Bug fixes

### 1.2.0 — 2023-07-12

ver1.20 update

·New BOSS RUSH Mode (added after The Law of Causality 3)
·New BOSS TRAINING Mode (added after The Law of Causality 3)
·New feature of using unstable core to unlock items
·New item that enables the easy control added in the first room
·New Achievements
·Next weapon room’s attribution can be checked now
·New Tutorial available in SET
·New button to check Stats at Soul Pod screen
·Attribution Gauge’s position can be changed now
·Minimum Attribution consumption is 1 now (When it’s 0, it stays)
·You can summon test target in non-combat areas now
·Time Alteration shows ON/OFF now
·You will go to RESULT when you skip the cutscene after final BOSS
·New sound effect for changing β shooting to α shooting
·Some of the achievement’s requirements can be displayed under certain conditions

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