# Stranger Things: 1984 — An 80s-inspired adventure

> 80s-style adventure game with Stranger Things characters, exploration, and collectibles. (iPhone/iPad app by Netflix, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stranger-things-1984/id1574739824 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Netflix, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/363590054)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Role Playing
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 876 App Store ratings · 601 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 517 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-11-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stranger-things-1984/id1574739824/reviews.md

## What is Stranger Things?

Join Hopper and the kids for bruising missions around Hawkins — and the Upside Down —  in this stylized retro adventure filled with collectibles. 

• It's 1984 all over again. Experience an action adventure game just like the ones our heroes would have played back in the day.

• Explore Hawkins and its surroundings. See your favorite locations like Mirkwood Forest and Hawkins Lab. Uncover exciting areas you've never seen before!

• Solve puzzles with the unique abilities of each character. Lucas can nail anything with his Wrist Rocket. Nancy has an entire collection of bats to swing this time.

• Collect all the Eggos and gnomes you can lay your hands on. You never know what they might unlock.

## Key features

- 80s-inspired retro adventure gameplay
- Explore Hawkins and surrounding areas
- Solve puzzles with unique character abilities
- Collectibles like Eggos and gnomes
- Discover new and familiar locations

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Netflix Standard Plan | $19.99 | per month |


## What do users think of Stranger Things?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎮 Fun retro gameplay
- 🎨 Nostalgic pixel art style
- 🎯 Challenging but rewarding
- 💯 100% completion is satisfying
- 🔍 Lots of hidden details to discover

**Cons**

- 🔒 Requires Netflix account to play
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💾 Inconsistent save progress
- 🎮 Lack of controller support
- 🧭 Unhelpful in-game map

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Levels/areas resetting after exiting game
- Character movement/collision issues
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Inability to progress past certain points

**Most requested features**

- Add support for newer Stranger Things seasons
- Improve save/load functionality
- Implement controller compatibility
- Provide more detailed in-game map

## Recent user reviews (10 of 601)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stranger-things-1984/id1574739824/reviews.md

### 5/5 — A nostalgic and excellent game

*2026-07-05, version 1.0.605*

I had played this game since its beginnings. The only pity is that now you gotta have a Netflix account to play, otherwise, this game is and will continue being one of my favorites ones!

### 5/5 — .

*2026-06-21, version 1.0.605*

Everyone doesn’t understand how much i love stranger things. i’m so sad that the seasons have come to an end but for most off i have to say season 3 was really my favorite i felt so nostalgic just seeing all the episodes and wished to be a teenager in the 1980’s. stranger things basically has a season for literally every season which is fall, winter, summer, and fall again. i hated how everything changed because of that stupid mind flayer which wouldn’t stop following them. i especially loved max and elevens bond. everytime summer comes around my summer isn’t complete if i dont i watch season 3. so yeah i really love this game especially thank you for making stranger things. it basically grew up with me i am now 18.

### 5/5 — Great game but…

*2026-05-28, version 1.0.605*

The whole story’s good I don’t see any bugs, but the games a bit short please add just a tiny bit more chapters because there are only six in the tv show there are eight chapters. So add just 2 or 3 more chapters.😊

### 2/5 — Im so sad

*2026-03-11, version 1.0.605*

I could not play ts I don’t have a membership gng🥀🫩

### 5/5 — 안되시는 분들 시스템 언어를 영어로 바꾸고 실행해보세요

*2026-03-06*

문득 호기심에 시스템언어를 영어로 바꾸고 들어가보니까 실행됩니다! 꼭 해보세요:)

### 1/5 — Greedy people, Greedy company.

*2026-03-03, version 1.0.605*

I used to play this game back in 2020 and I remember that I used to have so much fun not only because it’s great and enjoyable but the fact that Stranger Things is my favorite TV Show ever. When I try to play it after years it says you have to subscribe to Netflix in order to play it… idk why every company gets so greedy and wants more money than they already getting. At least let us play it for free and have other options for money in the game like skins outfits or whatever. I’m so sad its insane bro

### 3/5 — Good game built SO MANY GLITCHES

*2026-02-28, version 1.0.605*

I like the game overall, it’s cute and I had a lot of fun. But there were many glitches in my game. Here were some of the glitches I saw:

The plates that you stand on to turn on/off the lasers stopped working for me. I couldn’t complete the game when these didn’t work. Also there was one time in the school where I made both guards stand on the plates but the door wouldn’t open. I opened the game later and it randomly booted me outside of the school, so I got past that. The guards also sometimes weren’t following their walking routine, they’d randomly start walking everywhere without any kind of pattern. One guy who only paced back and forth started walking all over the library without any repetition. 

I don’t know how to fix these and it’s caused me a lot of trouble.

### 1/5 — Why does it say that the code is incorrect?

*2026-02-25, version 1.0.605*

I can't play the game because it tells me the code is incorrect, even though I made it today and saved it.

### 1/5 — 以前可以玩現在一直閃退

*2026-02-15, version 1.0.605*

有在維護嗎？

### 1/5 — Hate it

*2026-02-15, version 1.0.605*

I played the last fight an kept responding me back to the same elevator if you want to break you phone playing this play it f…this game

## Frequently asked questions about Stranger Things

### What is Stranger Things: 1984 about?

This app is a retro-inspired action-adventure game set in the world of Stranger Things. Players join characters like Hopper and the kids on missions around Hawkins and the Upside Down, solving puzzles and collecting items.

### What are the key features of this game?

Key features include 80s-style retro gameplay, exploration of iconic Stranger Things locations like Hawkins Lab and Mirkwood Forest, puzzle-solving using unique character abilities (e.g., Lucas's Wrist Rocket, Nancy's bats), and collecting items like Eggos and gnomes.

### Is Stranger Things: 1984 free to play?

The game is free to download and play. However, it does offer in-app purchases, allowing players to buy additional items or content within the game.

### What kind of puzzles can I expect?

Puzzles are designed to be solved using the distinct abilities of each character. For example, Lucas can use his Wrist Rocket for certain tasks, and Nancy has a collection of bats that can be used to overcome obstacles or enemies.

### What is the purpose of collecting items like Eggos and gnomes?

Collecting items such as Eggos and gnomes is a core part of the gameplay. The description suggests that these collectibles can unlock hidden content or provide other benefits within the game, though the specifics are not detailed.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.605 — 2026-01-20

We've squashed bugs and made behind-the-scenes improvements to bring Netflix members the best possible gameplay experience.

### 1.0.603 — 2025-10-22

We've squashed bugs and made behind-the-scenes improvements to bring Netflix members the best possible gameplay experience.

### 1.0.600 — 2025-01-21

We've squashed bugs and made behind-the-scenes improvements to bring Netflix members the best possible gameplay experience.

### 1.0.409 — 2022-02-09

Get the best experience by updating to this game’s latest version

### 1.0.393 — 2021-11-05

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