# Severed — Cut through the nightmare

> One-armed warrior battles through a nightmare, severing foes for power. (iPhone/iPad app by DrinkBox Studios.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/severed/id972657175 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [DrinkBox Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/835244877)
- Category: Games, Action, Adventure
- Price: $6.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 1,338 App Store ratings · 359 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 224 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 1 more
- Released: 2016-07-28
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/severed/id972657175/reviews.md

## What is Severed?

** Winner of Apple Design Award 2017 **
** Apple iPad Game of the Year 2016 **

Take control of a one-armed warrior named Sasha, wielding a living sword on her journey through a nightmare world in search of her family.

----- ACCOLADES -----

• "Apple Design Award 2017", Apple
• "iPad Game of the Year 2016", Apple
• "Best Mobile Game of 2016", Destructoid
• "Best Mobile Game + Best Musical Score", Canadian Video Game Awards 2016 
• "Battery Park Award for Best Handheld Game", 2017 New York Game Awards
• "Handheld Game of the Year -- Nominee", 20th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards
• "Mobile Game of the Year -- Nominee", 2017 SXSW Gaming Awards
• "Best Mobile Game -- Nominee", The Game Awards 2016
• "5 best mobile games of 2016", GameSpot
• "Best Mobile Game of 2016 -- Nominee", IGN
• "10 best video games of 2016", Mashable

"Severed is a super compelling game that looks great. Its mechanics go to surprising depths and the sword-swiping combat feels fantastic on iOS." 5/5 - 148Apps

"With great game mechanics, unique artwork and tough to master gameplay, Severed is well worthy of your time." 8/10 - Post Arcade

"Severed is just a game that's all-around cool. Its aesthetic is top-notch, its combat is deep and engaging." 5/5 - TouchArcade

----- KEY FEATURES -----

• Dungeon Combat: Master offensive and defensive touch combat techniques to survive intense battles against a menagerie of enemies.
• Severing: Best enemies in combat for a chance at severing their body parts -- then wear them to gain new powers or consume them to upgrade your equipment and abilities.
• Exploration: Follow branching routes through the unknown, using your wits to avoid hazards and solve puzzles. 
• Award-Winning Soundtrack: Immerse yourself in the haunting original score from Juno- and Polaris-nominated band YAMANTAKA // SONIC TITAN, featuring Pantayo.

Also includes:
• Graphical optimizations for Metal-enabled devices
• Gameplay video recording with ReplayKit (requires Metal-enabled device running iOS 9+)
• Multiple difficulty modes
• Game Center Achievements
• Cloud Save
• iMessage Sticker Pack (requires iOS 10)
• 3D Touch support (3D Touch-enabled device required)

## Key features

- Dungeon combat with touch controls
- Sever enemies for new powers
- Branching exploration routes
- Award-winning original soundtrack
- Upgrade equipment and abilities
- Puzzle solving and hazard avoidance

## Chart rankings

- #194 in Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

## What do users think of Severed?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Beautiful and unique art style
- 🚀 Engaging and challenging gameplay
- 💡 Innovative combat mechanics
- 🎨 Stunning visuals and atmosphere
- 🎶 Haunting and memorable soundtrack
- 👍 Immersive and intriguing story

**Cons**

- 🔁 Repetitive enemy encounters towards the end
- 🕹️ Controls can be finicky on certain devices
- 🕰️ Backtracking and navigation can feel tedious
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches reported

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues on newer iPhone models
- Crashes and freezes reported by some users

**Most requested features**

- Difficulty options for more challenge
- Expanded skill tree and progression system
- Ability to revisit areas and see new content

## Recent user reviews (10 of 359)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/severed/id972657175/reviews.md

### 5/5 — One of a kind game!  Great artistic style, story of loss & redemption, atmospheric music & gameplay

*2026-02-18, version 1.0.30*

I started playing Severed many years ago, way back in 2017.  I was traveling a lot for work then and it was one of my go to games.  I breezed through most of the game but got stuck near the end.  Now in 2026 for some reason I saw it pop up when I got a new iPad.  I decided to revisit it and while it took a few tries to get back into it, I am very glad I did.  I completed the game, which ended up being a long time coming!  I am very pleased with the overall experience.  Highly recommended for anyone who wants a great, memorable gaming experience.

### 5/5 — Good

*2026-01-18, version 1.0.30*

very good 5 hours of gameplay

### 5/5 — Шедевр из бэклога

*2026-01-15*

Когда-то на распродаже января 2019-го купил много игр. И эта игра мне показалась красочной, купил, но хотелось играть во что-то другое. И…выделил на Severed пару дней спустя 7 лет. И эта игра для меня теперь одна из самых крутых мобилок из всех что я играл. Спасибо!

### 5/5 — Just so very good

*2025-10-08, version 1.0.30*

This is genuinely one of my FAVOURITE mobile games along with sword and sworcery. The art, the story, the puzzles… this game is seriously a masterpiece! Waiting and begging for a PC port so I can play this on steam, get all the achievements, and convince all my friends to play. I highly recommend it for anyone wanting a game to play on the go which is just truly such a fantastic experience. ❤️

### 5/5 — One of the Best

*2025-08-06, version 1.0.30*

A masterpiece of a game, easily one of the best video games you could play on your mobile device

### 1/5 — 🤮

*2025-02-27, version 1.0.30*

A game that wastes time and is really hard on your arms and wrists.

### 5/5 — Incredible.

*2025-02-25, version 1.0.30*

This (in my opinion), is the genuine best mobile game of all time. Yes, it is short, but it is incredible.
Props to Drinkbox Studios.

### 5/5 — Deveria ter Severed 2

*2024-09-09*

Aguardo ansiosamente. Amei

### 5/5 — One of the best games of all time

*2024-08-17, version 1.0.30*

Nothing wring with it. Design and everything is awesome been playing this gams since it released

### 5/5 — If you can get it on sale def worth

*2024-05-27, version 1.0.30*

Picked this up for $1, was surprised at well made the game was. Puzzles

## Frequently asked questions about Severed

### What is Severed about?

Severed is an action-adventure game where you control Sasha, a one-armed warrior on a quest through a nightmare world to find her family. The gameplay focuses on touch-based combat, exploration, and puzzle-solving.

### What are the key gameplay mechanics in Severed?

Key mechanics include mastering offensive and defensive touch combat techniques, severing enemy body parts to gain new powers or upgrade abilities, and exploring branching routes through hazardous environments while solving puzzles.

### How much does Severed cost?

Severed is a premium game that requires a one-time purchase. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements within the game.

### What devices is Severed compatible with?

Severed is available on iOS devices. Some features, like graphical optimizations for Metal and gameplay video recording, require specific iOS versions and Metal-enabled devices.

### What makes Severed unique?

Severed stands out with its unique art style, a haunting award-winning soundtrack by YAMANTAKA // SONIC TITAN, and its innovative touch-based combat system that includes the 'severing' mechanic for power progression.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.30 — 2020-05-13

- Compatibility updates.

### 1.0.20 — 2018-10-19

- Fix for an iPhone X touch detection issue

### 1.0.19 — 2018-10-15

Fix for iOS 12 iPad Pro compatibility issue

### 1.0.18 — 2017-11-02

Updates for iPhone X

### 1.0.17 — 2017-10-09

- Fix for issue with two-finger camera-rotation in iOS 11

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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 2026-09-09.*