# Spirit Island — Co-op Settler Destruction > Cooperative strategy game where spirits defend an island from colonial invaders. (iPhone/iPad app by Handelabra Studio LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spirit-island/id1501321205 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Handelabra Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/371135968) - Category: Games, Board, Strategy - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.20/5 from 198 App Store ratings · 173 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 13.7 · 941 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2020-12-16 - Data updated: 2026-08-27 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spirit-island/id1501321205/reviews.md ## What is Spirit Island? In the most distant reaches of the world, magic still exists, embodied by spirits of the land, of the sky, and of every natural thing. As the great powers of Europe stretch their colonial empires further and further, they will inevitably lay claim to a place where spirits still hold power - and when they do, the land itself will fight back alongside the islanders who live there. Spirit Island is a cooperative settler-destruction strategy game designed by R. Eric Reuss and set in an alternate-history world around A.D. 1700. Players become different Spirits of the land, each with their own unique elemental powers, forced to defend their island home from colonizing Invaders spreading blight and destruction. Your Spirits work with the native Dahan to increase your power and drive the invading colonists from your island in this strategic area-control game. Spirit Island includes: • Free access to unlimited plays of the tutorial game • Create custom games with up to 4 available spirits and play 5 full turns • 36 Minor Power cards that enhance the abilities of your Spirits • 22 Major Power cards with more powerful effects to devastate the Invaders • A modular island, made up of 4 balanced island boards, for a variety of layouts • Thematic island boards that reflect the canonical island and provide a new challenge • 15 Invader cards driving a distinctive Invader expansion system • 2 Blight cards with challenging effects as the Invaders blight the Island • 15 Fear cards with beneficial effects, earned as you terrify the Invaders Every rule & interaction in the game has been carefully adapted and thoroughly tested by expert Spirit Island players, as well as the designer himself. If you’re wondering how a certain situation works in Spirit Island, this game is the ultimate rules lawyer! Features: • Original dynamic music composed by Jean-Marc Giffin brings Spirit Island to life. Each Spirit has unique musical elements that wax and wane as the game progresses. • 3D Textured maps bring a realistic look and isometric perspective to the Island. • 3D Classic maps present the Island the way it looks on the tabletop. • 2D Classic maps provide a simplified top-down option for all you number crunchers out there. When you are ready for more, choose the best option for your budget to unlock the full game, including cross-platform online multiplayer with friends and others from around the world. Purchase the Core Game - Permanently unlocks all content from the Core Game and Promo Pack 1: Flame, including 6 additional Spirits, 4 double-sided Island Boards, 3 Adversaries, and 4 Scenarios for a wide variety of play and fine-tuned challenge. Or, purchase Horizons of Spirit Island - Permanently unlocks all content from Horizons of Spirit Island, an introductory set of content with 5 Spirits tuned for new players, 3 Island Boards, and 1 Adversary. Or, subscribe for Unlimited Access ($2.99 USD/month) - Unlocks all content during the term of your subscription. Includes all Core Game content, both Promo Packs (Feather & Flame), Branch & Claw, Horizons of Spirit Island, Jagged Earth, and Nature Incarnate, as well as all future content as it becomes available. Also available: • Branch & Claw expansion with 2 Spirits, an Adversary, 52 Power Cards, new Tokens, 15 Fear Cards, 7 Blight Cards, 4 Scenarios, and an Event Deck. • Jagged Earth expansion with 10 Spirits, 2 double-sided Island Boards, 2 Adversaries, 57 Power Cards, new Tokens, 6 Fear Cards, 7 Blight Cards, 3 Scenarios, 30 Event Cards, 6 Aspects, and more! • Promo Pack 2: Feather expansion with 2 Spirits, an Adversary, 5 Scenarios, 5 Aspects, and 5 Fear Cards. • Nature Incarnate expansion with 8 Spirits, 20 Aspects, an Adversary, 12 Power Cards, 9 Fear Cards, 8 Blight Cards, 2 Scenarios, and 9 Event Cards. Partial content now available with more coming in updates for no additional cost. Terms of Service: handelabra.com/terms Privacy Policy: handelabra.com/privacy ## Key features - Cooperative settler-destruction strategy - Unique spirit powers - Modular island boards - Invader expansion system - Original dynamic music - 3D and 2D map options ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Unlimited Access | $2.99 | per month | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Full Game | $24.99 | one-time | | Branch & Claw | $9.99 | one-time | | Horizons of Spirit Island | $8.99 | one-time | | Jagged Earth | $24.99 | one-time | | Promo Pack 2: Feather | $6.99 | one-time | | Nature Incarnate | $22.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Spirit Island? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Fantastic game adaptation - 👍 Great user interface - 🚀 Smooth gameplay - 👍 Faithful to the board game - 👍 Helpful tutorial - 🚀 Efficient rule enforcement **Cons** - 💰 Expensive pricing - 🐛 Bugs and glitches - 🔒 Offline play issues - 👎 Clunky card/map management **Commonly reported bugs** - Presence detection issues - Subscription restoration problems - Tutorial bugs - Multiplayer game saving issues **Most requested features** - Asynchronous multiplayer - Ability to zoom in on cards - Offline access to purchased content - Chinese language support ## Recent user reviews (10 of 173) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spirit-island/id1501321205/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Constantly Deletes Purchases *2026-07-28, version 3.3.3* I have purchased every release since Nature Incarnate, but it constantly reverts me back to the free trial and won’t restore my purchases ### 3/5 — German please 🙏🏼 *2026-07-28* Auf deutsch würde ich es sofort kaufen/abonnieren. So geht’s zwar einigermaßen, aber ist auf Englisch auf Dauer aber leider zu anstrengend für mich. Schade. Ich hoffe sehr, dass ein Sprach-Update kommen wird. ### 1/5 — Expansions are way more expensive *2026-06-28, version 3.3.1* Expansions are way more expensive than on steam ### 5/5 — Fantastic game! *2026-06-23, version 3.3.1* Another amazing update to my favorite deep strategy game. The vast choice of spirits and game play modifications makes every play-through unique. I’ve tested multiple spirits looking to identify their strengths and weaknesses against the invaders. There are many spirits is the fully paid version each being completely unique. The playability of these spirits is endless. I keep coming back to this game repeatedly because no two playthroughs are alike. ### 3/5 — German please *2026-06-15* Eine deutsche Version wäre sensationell. Ich hoffe, dass irgendwann eine kommen wird. Dann investiere ich auch gerne Geld dafür. ### 5/5 — Hidden Gem *2026-06-11, version 3.3* It’s rare to see an app adaptation of a board game not only recreate the game accurately and faithfully, but with clear love and care for the original content. This app goes above and beyond to do just that, from the thorough tutorial to the plethora of gameplay options, everything is handled incredibly well and with such care and thoughtfulness. If you are a fan of the board game already then I can’t recommend this app enough, and if you are new to it I highly recommend giving it a try. ### 4/5 — Excellent implementation with one problem… *2026-06-06, version 3.2.2* …unlike other games with DLC, it needs to connect to the internet to verify, meaning if you forget to log in before travelling (on a device without cellular internet) it won’t let you play the full game, which is annoying. But otherwise an excellent adaptation of an excellent board game. ### 5/5 — Fantastiche Umsetzung, Must Buy! *2026-06-04* Ich habe bereits die analogue Version von SI und immer gern gespielt, aber im Alltag mit Kindern doch zu selten aufgrund von Aufbau- Abbau und Zeitsufwand. Dann habe ich die digitale Version entdeckt und ich liebe sie. Das Spiel ist nicht nur fantastisch umgesetzt, auch die Bedienung ist Mega leicht. Jetzt kann ich jederzeit eine kleine Runde starten, es passieren keine Regelfehler und das Spiel lässt sich bei Bedarf auch mehrere Tage unterbrechen. Ich wünschte alle digitalen Spiele wären so liebevoll umgesetzt. Bis jetzt habe ich noch viel Spaß am Grundspiel da es schon enorme Vielfalt mitbringt. Aber ich denke es ist nur eine Frage der Zeit bis ich mir Branch und Claw und Jagged Earth auch noch dazuhole. Vielen Dank für diese tolle Spielerfahrung. :) ### 1/5 — Lost all paid content *2026-05-28, version 3.2.2* App worked for over a year until now where I have lost access to all of my paid content. You cannot play more than 3 rounds without it. In-App feedback button is also disabled. ### 4/5 — 求）日本語化…。 *2026-05-04* めちゃくちゃ出来が良さそうだけど、日本語化は予定にないのでしょうかね？ 頑張ってカード効果覚えるしかないかなぁ ## Frequently asked questions about Spirit Island ### What is Spirit Island? Spirit Island is a cooperative settler-destruction strategy game where players embody spirits defending their island home from invading colonists. It features unique elemental powers, strategic area control, and a modular island for varied gameplay experiences. ### What are the key features of Spirit Island? Key features include unique spirit powers, a modular island made of balanced boards, a distinctive Invader expansion system, and thematic island boards. The game also offers original dynamic music and multiple map views (3D textured, 3D classic, and 2D classic). ### How much does Spirit Island cost? The app offers free access to the tutorial game and allows custom games for up to 4 spirits for 5 turns. To unlock the full game content, players can purchase the Core Game, the Horizons of Spirit Island expansion, or opt for a monthly subscription for unlimited access to all content. ### What platforms is Spirit Island available on? The description mentions cross-platform online multiplayer, suggesting availability on multiple platforms. Specific platform details beyond mobile are not explicitly stated in the provided text. ### What is the main goal in Spirit Island? The main goal is to defend the island from invading colonists by using your spirit's unique powers and working with the native Dahan. Players must increase their power and drive out the invaders before they spread blight and destruction across the island. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.3.3 — 2026-07-27 This update fixes a problem where the tutorial got stuck while dealing damage to a Town with Flash Floods. ### 3.3.2 — 2026-07-24 This update has several fixes and improvements, including: - Improved support for rejoining multiplayer games in progress. If you intentionally leave a multiplayer game, you may now rejoin the game from the multiplayer menu or via invitation. - The artwork for Shadows Flicker Like Flame (Deeps aspect) has been updated to use a new illustration by Nolan Nasser. - If no Sands or Mountains exist (due to Reclaimed by the Deeps), the game no longer gets stuck when the Dahan event Sandfever Outbreak occurs. - The second threshold of Stretch out Coils of Foreboding Dread now interacts correctly with Weave Together the Fabric of Place. - Fixed a crash when a Spirit under the effect of Strength of the Waking Island used a power while Observe the Ever-Changing World was also in effect. - After repeating a power via Strength of the Waking Island, Downpour Drenches the World may now properly target further repeats of the power using its own special rule. - The game will no longer get stuck when losing Dahan Insurrection with no Invaders on the island. - When using thresholded Cast Down into the Briny Deep on a land that has been combined with a land on another board, pieces in the combined land physically on the board that is not destroyed will no longer persist visually. - The game will no longer get stuck when winning in certain situations when a board has been destroyed by Cast Down Into the Briny Deep. - Fixed an issue where Dream of the Untouched Land would allow the Kingdom of Scotland's Escalation to be skipped. - If Land of Haunts and Embers pushes Invaders into the Ocean and causes the Blight card to flip in the same action, the Invaders are now correctly drowned. - When Back Against the Wall is in effect and you normally would have +0 Energy, undoing the Gain Energy step now properly returns the extra Energy. - Fixed an issue where Strength of the Waking Island would allow Wandering Voice Keens Delirium to Push its Incarna from the land where Serpent's Incarna is located when using Frightful Keening. - Fixed an issue in which Repeating Storm Swath using Locus of the Serpent's Regard could allow reselection of the origin land. - Powerstorm now allows repeats on cards replayed with Slip The Flow Of Time. - Bringer of Dreams and Nightmares' To Dream a Thousand Deaths now pushes all intended Invaders in conjoined lands. - Irregular Outbreaks now properly generates Fear for Disease in oceans sunk by Ocean's Hungry Grasp (Deeps). - Fixed an issue in which Military Response (Dahan Insurrection) would not trigger after undo. - Serpent Slumbering Beneath the Island (Locus) is now allowed to remove Presence from the Presence track when resolving the Blight Card Burn Brightest Before the End. - Fixed an issue in which effects reducing Invader damage to Dahan would incorrectly cause other Invader increase damage effects to the land not to apply. - While resolving the Fear Card Theological Strife (III), you may now apply more than 3 damage when appropriate. - Gift of Twinned Days no longer allows any powers granted by Aid from Lesser Spirits to be repeated. ### 3.3.1 — 2026-06-22 This update has a number of fixes and improvements, including: - Fixed a problem where resuming a multiplayer game saved for later would not allow previously disconnected players to join the game. - Strength of the Waking Island may now be used at the same time another Spirit is using a Power in multiplayer. - If Reclaimed by the Deeps is used on a land already combined with the Ocean via Weave Together the Fabric of Place, it now properly becomes part of the Ocean. - Lure of the Deep Wilderness may now allow Explorers to participate in a Ravage Action created by Habsburg Mining Expedition’s Ceaseless Mining during the Build Step. - The Event Restlessness now allows correct lands to Push from when Habsburg Mining Expedition 4+'s Salt Deposits is in the Build Space. - Serpent Slumbers Beneath the Island's (Locus Aspect) Serpent Rouses in Anger now correctly counts Incarna towards damage of the third threshold. - Fixed a problem where the game could become unresponsive while resolving the Build step when Habsburg Mining Expedition and Dream of the Untouched Land (with threshold) are in play. - Undoing Dances Up Earthquake’s “Add a Presence OR Gain Major Power” Growth no longer allows you to choose Adding Presence after revealing Major Power Cards, which caused the next Gain Power Card to use those revealed Major Power Cards. - While playing as Shifting Memory of Ages, using Inspire the Release of Stolen Lands with Element Markers to achieve the threshold requires the markers to be spent to target a Blighted land. - Fixed a problem interaction between Infestation of Venomous Spiders and the Fear Card Panicked by Wild Beasts. - Terror Breeds Aggression (Beasts Multiply) now sees Beasts that are in the Ocean while Ocean’s in Play. - Mesmerized Tranquility now reduces damage from Wounded Lands Attract Explorers (Raiding and Retaliation). - Wandering Voice Keens Delirium may now count its Incarna as Presence or not during all Ravages. - Fixed a problem where undoing a Gain Energy in Growth that partially fulfilled a Bargain could incorrectly prevent too much Energy Gain when redoing. - Using Blazing Intimidation as a held over Power in Second Wave no longer causes the game to become unresponsive. - Visions of a Shifting Future no longer allows certain specially placed Adversary cards to be moved to the bottom of the Invader Deck. - Repeated Call to Guard on a land now works properly when France 2+ builds there. - Spirit Foresight now shows the correct Build preview in Coastal lands in the Great River scenario against France. ### 3.3 — 2026-06-11 Jungles, wetlands, sands, and mountains; the terrains making up Spirit Island are important, but in some ways, only scratch the surface. The true locus of power can be found within the Deeps of Earth and Sea.. The fourth phase of Nature Incarnate content is now available with a new Spirit, an Adversary, and 2 Aspects for existing Spirits. Dances Up Earthquakes: A traveling Spirit of movement and movement’s deep power, circling a bright leap of flame, dancing atop dark mysteries of night and earth. It roams the island as its visions and will to motion bid, dancing with and among whomever it finds. The Dahan learned long ago that if the land-dancer was aware of them, village-wrecking earthquakes became much rarer… Habsburg Mining Expedition: Alongside the mixed successes of their nomadic herding livestock colonial efforts, the Habsburg dynasty also reached across the seas with an eye towards gathering a key resource: salt. Two Aspects: Ocean's Hungry Grasp (Deeps) & Serpent Slumbering Beneath the Island (Locus). No additional purchase is required; you will gain access to the new content with your existing purchase of Nature Incarnate. This update also includes several fixes and improvements, including: - When multiple effects allow you to select Invaders that do not participate in a Ravage Action, an icon is temporarily shown on affected Invaders so you can decide exactly which ones participate. - The game will no longer get out of sync or stuck in multiplayer if you get disconnected and rejoin while another player is using a power that involves you. - Fixed an issue where Seek Company could allow an incorrect number of gathered Explorers and Towns. - Discord (Terror Level II) now interacts correctly with Badlands. - Fixed an issue with undoing Boon of Resilience adding extra Presence. - Pyroclastic Bombardment now applies all of the damage it should from each step in the power when used during an Event. - Fixed an issue with Solidify Echoes and Vengeance of a Burning Plague not allowing choice in the order of skips. - The event Years of Little Rain (Let the Plants Die and the Land Wither) will no longer apply Blight to a land under the effects of Absolute Stasis. - Dry Wood Explodes in Smoldering Splinters now correctly interacts with other effects that can make the power fast. - Fixed an issue where if Bargain of Coursing Paths (thresholded) failed to remove Presence from your Presence tracks, it could incorrectly still mark lands. - Spirit Foresight now displays Vitality blocking Blight properly in some situations. - Fixed an issue with Slip the Flow of Time not allowing the resolution of a slow power in A Diversity of Spirits. - Fixed an issue when playing with The Kingdom of England 3+ and The Habsburg Monarchy (Livestock Colony) 1+, Migratory Herders would cause towns to be gathered into lands matching the High Immigration card. - Fixed an issue where repeating the power Gift of Flowing Power could cause the Fast Power Phase to abruptly end. - During Rituals of Terror, moving Thunderspeaker's Presence while the ritual resolves no longer causes only some of the Dahan to be dispersed. - Incarna is now properly counted as Presence for the event Dahan Trade with the Invaders. - When an Invader with Strife is moved to the Ocean and its destruction may be prevented, its Strife is no longer temporarily invisible. - Finder of Paths Unseen no longer incorrectly incurs Responsibilities of the Dead when moving a piece indirectly triggers its destruction during Growth. - Fixed a problem where undoing growth with Fractured Days Split the Sky could leave gaps in the presence track. - Hard-Working Settlers (Create Unnerving Distractions) now skips one Ravage action per card if there are multiple Ravage cards. - Insatiable Hunger of the Swarm now gathers both of Many Minds Move as One’s Presence while their Sacred Site is being treated as a beast. ### 3.2.2 — 2026-04-17 This update has various fixes and improvements, including: - Fixed an issue in which undoing Entwined Power could cause a repeated Power gaining loop. - Fixed some cases where Devouring Teeth Lurk Underfoot's Territorial Aggression was not applying its additional damage to damage-dealing powers. - Towering Roots of the Jungle’s Heart-Tree Guards the Land now correctly prevents Build actions in lands combined by Weave Together the Fabric of Place. - Lure of the Deep Wilderness is now able to ignore Explorers for the purposes of matching an additional Ravage Card. - Civil Unrest no longer incorrectly allows you to damage the same Russian Explorer multiple times. - Fixed an issue in which Serpent Rouses in Anger (Level 3) could incorrectly double count Presence in lands combined with Weave Together the Fabric of Place. - If Gradual Corruption flips the Blight Card, then you undo, you will no longer be incorrectly prompted about Gradual Corruption again. - Fixed an issue where undoing Far-Off Wars Touch the Island could skip a land selection. ## Apps similar to Spirit Island | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Hero Realms](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-realms/id1396367189) | 4.3 (219) | Free | Games | | [Terraforming Mars](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terraforming-mars/id1353471030) | 4.5 (7,460) | $8.99 | Games | | [Dune: Imperium](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dune-imperium/id1575414319) | 4.9 (4,697) | $10.99 | Games | | [Root Board Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/root-board-game/id1439262206) | 4.9 (5,424) | $9.99 | Games | | [Dire Wolf Game Room](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dire-wolf-game-room/id1529031679) | 3.1 (30) | Free | Games | | [Star Realms](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-realms/id893447125) | 4.6 (4,420) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Handelabra Studio LLC - 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