# The Franz Kafka Videogame

> Surreal puzzle-adventure game inspired by Franz Kafka's literature. (iPhone/iPad app by Daedalic Entertainment GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-franz-kafka-videogame/id1237526610 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Daedalic Entertainment GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/469359943)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 2.90/5 from 24 App Store ratings · 144 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 367 MB
- Languages: American English, Czech, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, European Portuguese, Russian and 4 more
- Released: 2017-07-18
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-franz-kafka-videogame/id1237526610/reviews.md

## What is The Franz Kafka Videogame?

The Franz Kafka Videogame is an original puzzle/adventure game inspired by the writings of Franz Kafka.

The protagonist named K. gets a sudden offer of employment. And this event changes his life, forcing him to make a distant voyage. To his surprise, the world beyond his homeland appears to be not as normal as he would think.

Together with K. you will experience an atmosphere of absurdity, surrealism, and total uncertainty.

• From the Creator of an Award-Winning Hamlet
• Original Logic Puzzles
• No inventory. No boss battles. No RPG features
• Only Absurdity and Surrealism

## Key features

- Kafka-inspired narrative
- Original logic puzzles
- Absurd and surreal atmosphere
- No inventory management
- No boss battles
- No RPG elements

## What do users think of The Franz Kafka Videogame?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎨 Beautiful and unique artistic style
- 🧩 Creative and challenging puzzles
- 🎵 Excellent atmospheric soundtrack
- 📖 Interesting Kafka-inspired narrative
- 💡 Innovative and surreal gameplay
- 🎯 Well-designed hint system with two-tier hints
- ✨ Polished graphics and animations
- 🧠 Encourages creative thinking outside the box

**Cons**

- ⏱️ Extremely short gameplay duration (1-2 hours)
- 💰 Overpriced for content length
- 🤔 Illogical and obscure puzzle solutions
- 🐢 Slow pacing and sluggish animations
- 🔤 Text too small to read comfortably
- 🌐 English language knowledge required despite localization
- 😕 Confusing and disjointed storyline
- ⏳ Long wait times for hint availability
- 🎮 Unclear game objectives and mechanics
- 😴 Repetitive and monotonous puzzle design

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes at 'Intermission' chapter
- Game crashes at 'Castlock' chapter on iPad
- Game crashes at end of second chapter
- No sound on iPhone 6
- Unresponsive touch controls
- Slow hint loading times
- Game crashes on certain devices
- Unclear if 'Intermission' is end or continuation point

**Most requested features**

- Longer gameplay with more levels and content
- Clearer puzzle instructions and objectives
- Larger, more readable text
- Faster hint availability
- More intuitive puzzle mechanics
- Stronger narrative connection to Kafka's works
- Sequel or additional chapters
- Better explanation of game controls

## Recent user reviews (10 of 144)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-franz-kafka-videogame/id1237526610/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2025-10-30*

Acheté il y a pas mal d‘années sur iPhone 5, j’y rejoue de temps en temps (pas trop pour ne pas me souvenir des énigmes trop rapidement). Installé depuis sur iPhone 6 puis iPad, aucun problème, le jeu marche parfaitement et les énigmes sont toujours aussi prenantes. Et ces graphismes… quel plaisir !!

### 2/5 — Se queda bloqueado

*2021-06-27, version 1.4.24*

Es una pena, el juego es bueno. Se bloquea nada mas llegar a castlock y no puede continuar. Juego en un iPad Pro. Incluso junio 2021

### 5/5 — Franz Kafka

*2021-05-12*

Отличная игра!!! И английский язык совсем не мешает, лишний раз можно подучить👌

### 5/5 — ouf!

*2021-05-07*

Heureusement qu’il y a des indices. Je me suis bien amusée.

### 1/5 — Ужасно

*2021-01-12*

Уныло, однообразно. Временами кажется, что создатели просто издеваются над игроками. Глава intermission чистое издевательство, не вижу другого объяснения или хоть какой-то смысловой нагрузки в этом «глюке». 
 Головоломки абсолютно нелогичные. Играть по подсказкам (которые ещё и ждать приходится) не интересно. 
 Сюжет неплохой, но жутко скучный.
 Русский язык есть, но несколько головоломок основаны на знании английского. Будьте любезны об этом предупреждать.  

 Игра не стоит денег, времени и внимания. 

 Одна звезда - за дизайн. Хоть что-то нормальное в этом разочаровании.

 Сожалею, что не обратила внимание на отзывы перед покупкой игры. Ранее писали, что эта игра только портит настроение. Абсолютно согласна.

  Очень неприятно заплатить за игру и удалить ее, потому что ну просто невыносимо играть. Жаль, не могу вернуть деньги и потратить их на что-нибудь стоящее.

### 5/5 — Kafkiano

*2020-12-22, version 1.4.24*

Quintesencialmente kafkiano.

### 1/5 — Gereksiz zor

*2020-11-25, version 1.4.24*

Puzzle lar anlamsız ve gereksiz zor .Nerdeyse hiç seçenek yok .Adamın kitaplarını okuyun oyunu boşverin

### 5/5 — Отличная игра с прекрасной эстетикой и головоломками

*2020-11-07*

Не обращайте внимания на негативные отзывы, игра нишевая, но совершенно прекрасная

### 5/5 — Wow!

*2020-11-05, version 1.4.24*

It’s extremely beautiful and interesting (but some quests are very difficult as they have no tips). Looove it!

### 5/5 — Weird and wonderful

*2020-11-02*

I had no idea what was going on but it was still fun to play ;) Maybe my lack of knowledge about Franz Kafka? Lol. The puzzles are quirky and challenging and the graphics are delightful.

## Frequently asked questions about The Franz Kafka Videogame

### What is The Franz Kafka Videogame about?

This is a puzzle-adventure game inspired by the writings of Franz Kafka. Players follow the protagonist, K., on a journey filled with absurdity and surrealism after he receives a surprising job offer.

### What kind of gameplay can I expect?

The game focuses on original logic puzzles and an atmosphere of absurdity and surrealism. It intentionally avoids common game mechanics like inventory management, boss battles, and RPG features.

### Is this game free to play?

Based on the provided information, this is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase model.

### What platforms is this game available on?

The description does not specify the platforms for this game. It is presented as a mobile application, but further details on compatibility would be needed.

### Who is this game for?

This game is designed for players who appreciate unique puzzle-adventure experiences with a strong emphasis on surreal and absurd themes, particularly those familiar with or interested in the works of Franz Kafka.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.4.24 — 2018-07-02

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Version 1.4.24 - now with stickers for the iMessage App!

### 1.3.16 — 2017-08-09

Fixed bug with language setting for Traditional Chinese.
Fixed splash screen showing incorrectly on some devices.
Fixed issue with push notifications.

### 1.2.11 — 2017-07-17

Minor Bugfixes

### 1.1 — 2017-07-14

No release notes.

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