# Superbrothers: Sword&Sworcery — Exploratory Action Adventure

> Exploratory action-adventure with audiovisual style, combat, and musical puzzles. (iPhone/iPad app by Capybara Games Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superbrothers-sword-and-sworcery/id424912055 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Capybara Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/424912058)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Role Playing
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 456 App Store ratings · 418 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 392 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2011-03-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superbrothers-sword-and-sworcery/id424912055/reviews.md

## What is Superbrothers?

Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP is an exploratory action adventure with an emphasis on audiovisual style. Traverse a mythic little realm, use a sword to do battle & evoke sworcery to solve mystical musical mysteries. Experience a videogame world that is affected by moon phases & help a wandering warrior monk complete her woeful errand.
 
CRITICAL RESPONSE

***** from thousands of players!
***** from TouchArcade.com
***** from The London Times
10/10 from Destructoid.com
9.5/10 from IGN.com

"Gworgeous" remarks Kotaku.com

"Swo Engrossing" enthuses Joystiq.com

"It's just walking!?" observes Baiyon.

"Achievement in Art" awarded by IGF Mobile 2010.

S:S&S EP features an album's worth of original music by noted composer Jim Guthrie as well as artwork & designs by Superbrothers Inc, crafted & engineered by videogame wizards at Capy in Toronto, Canada. For more details, feel free to stop by http://swordandsworcery.com

Listen to Jim Guthrie's Sword & Sworcery LP: The Ballad of the Space Babies, available April 2011 on iTunes, Bandcamp & limited edition vinyl.

## Key features

- Exploratory action adventure
- Audiovisual style
- Sword combat
- Sworcery for puzzles
- Moon phase effects
- Mythic realm exploration

## What do users think of Superbrothers?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎨 Gorgeous pixel art and visuals
- 🎵 Incredible soundtrack and audio design
- 🤔 Unique, thought-provoking story and atmosphere
- 👍 Engaging, relaxing gameplay experience
- 💡 Innovative use of device features

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🕹️ Challenging controls and puzzles
- ⏱️ Slow pacing and progression at times
- 🔍 Lack of guidance or direction for players

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Rotation and orientation issues on some devices
- Crashes and freezes when progressing in the game
- Inability to access in-game settings

**Most requested features**

- Improved support for newer devices and iOS versions
- More accessibility options and customization
- Expanded content and replayability

## Recent user reviews (10 of 418)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superbrothers-sword-and-sworcery/id424912055/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Beautiful. Just Beautiful.

*2026-06-16, version 1.20*

I miss playing this.

### 5/5 — This game is a masterpiece

*2026-04-17, version 1.20*

The weird storyline. The characters. The music. The scenery. The full use of touchscreen gameplay. The puzzles. The ending! Complete masterpiece of a phone game 10/10

Seriously stands the test of time as well, as a (currently) 14 year old game! First played it back then on iPad and remembered it all these years later to try again on iPhone. Not changed a bit.

It's tricky, but entirely possible without using a walk through either. Well worth getting fully immersed and trying everything.

### 5/5 — A must

*2026-03-12, version 1.20*

Just replayed in 2026…still amazing.

### 1/5 — ユニバーサルバージョンなのに

*2026-02-20*

アップルシリコン搭載のMacに対応しているはずだが、Macではダウンロードでなく、購入するための金額が表示される

### 1/5 — Rotation bug NOT fixed

*2025-10-16, version 1.20*

Latest iOS. Refund me?

### 1/5 — Добавьте русский язык

*2025-07-06*

Купил лет 10 назад, так и не играл, жду русский язык

### 4/5 — Rotation bug on iPad

*2025-06-16*

It’s super pitty that there is even that rotation bug on iPad.

### 5/5 — Utterly sublime

*2025-06-06, version 1.20*

Sword & Sworcery is hands down my favourite game of all time - I simply love every aspect of it. The music is out of this world, and is such a core part of the experience. Above all, what makes this game stand out is its tone and feel - it manages to create an atmosphere that feels like you are somewhere special, but yet without taking itself too seriously. The gameplay is not too taxing but with just enough challenge to give you a sense of achievement - but really it’s all just an excuse to keep listening to Jim Guthrie’s phenomenal soundtrack. Check it out - you will not regret it.

### 3/5 — Bug with waterfalls

*2025-04-11, version 1.20*

Great game! However there’s a bug where I can’t get a dark moon sprite. It’s the level where you need to strum the waterfalls from smallest to largest- the waterfall with 4 streams doesn’t light up despite strumming them in order.

### 5/5 — This is my favorite game.

*2025-02-12, version 1.20*

i love this game so much i play it about once a year so i can try to forget it a bit and enjoy it every time. it's so beautiful and fun and funny and creepy and good.

## Frequently asked questions about Superbrothers

### What kind of game is Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP?

It is an exploratory action-adventure game that emphasizes audiovisual style. Players will traverse a mythic realm, engage in sword combat, and solve mystical musical mysteries using sworcery.

### What are the key gameplay mechanics?

The game features exploration of a unique world, combat using a sword, and the use of 'sworcery' to solve puzzles. The game world is also dynamically affected by moon phases.

### Is this game free to download?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid game. There are no mentions of free downloads or in-app purchases.

### What platforms is Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP available on?

The description mentions its release on mobile platforms and highlights its critical reception from various gaming publications, suggesting it is available on common mobile operating systems.

### What is the main goal of the game?

The main goal is to help a wandering warrior monk complete her woeful errand. This involves exploring the mythic realm, battling enemies, and solving musical mysteries.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.20 — 2023-11-16

We refreshed the app for the latest operating systems and device sizes
We spied a major screen rotation issue and fixed it
We added new histories and thanked more people in the credits

### 1.18 — 2021-12-14

We've re-calibrated for modern devices and operating systems.

### 1.16 — 2016-10-11

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Hey, wanna jam? iOS10 audio fixes.

### 1.15 — 2016-06-24

#cosmicfriendsforever #tweaksandfixes

### 1.13 — 2015-10-08

#cosmicfriendsforever #littletweaks

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## More apps by Capybara Games Inc.

- [Superbrothers: S&S EP Micro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superbrothers-s-and-s-ep-micro/id431166885)
- [Grindstone](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grindstone/id1357426636)

All apps by Capybara Games Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/424912058

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