# The Frostrune

> Viking-themed point-and-click adventure game with puzzles and rich lore. (iPhone/iPad app by Snow Cannon Games.)

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- Developer: [Snow Cannon Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1118027907)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 214 App Store ratings · 100 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 663 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-02-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-frostrune/id1067658337/reviews.md

## What is The Frostrune?

"The Frostrune is everything a classic point-and-click puzzler should be, and there's really not much else to be said. It's an utter joy to play through, and a genuine must-have for lovers of the genre."
- 9/10,  Pocket Gamer

Unravel a mystery inspired by Viking myth and legend in The Frostrune, a classic point-and-click adventure based on ancient Norse culture and environments. 

Find yourself shipwrecked on an island after a summer storm. Nearby, a recently abandoned settlement shows signs that its inhabitants left in a panic. Surrounding the village is a dark, dense forest filled with ancient rune stones and burial mounds. Among them are hidden relics and other well-kept secrets that will bring you closer to solving the mysteries of the island.  

" The Frostrune speaks for itself and stands out amongst its competitors as a crowning achievement in the point & click genre. For those who enjoy playing Point-and-Clicks or those interested in Vikings or Norse lore, this is an experience well worth getting." - Matthew White, Opnoobs. 9/10

The Frostrune is made by game developers who are passionate about Norse culture and history. We have taken extra care to make The Frostrune as authentic and historically accurate as possible. 

KEY FEATURES

Rich Story
The Frostrune embraces the Nordic tradition of storytelling: One filled with magic, myth and wonder common in Viking lore. 2 - 5 hours of immersive gameplay.

Hand-Painted Art
Beautiful, hand-painted art and an original Viking age themed soundtrack bring the The Frostrune’s desolate Norse landscape to life.

Challenging Puzzles
Through exploring the rich environment, you will unravel the mystery of the deserted island. Use the objects that you collect to solve puzzles on your journey of discovery.  
Two to five hours of gameplay.

Culturally & Historically Accurate
An authentic Norse environment where elements from myths and folklore come alive. 
Old Norse speech with subtitles. All objects faithfully recreated from archaeological sources.

## Key features

- Viking myth and legend inspired story
- Classic point-and-click gameplay
- Hand-painted art and soundtrack
- Challenging environmental puzzles
- Culturally and historically accurate Norse setting
- Old Norse speech with subtitles

## Chart rankings

- #197 in Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

## What do users think of The Frostrune?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎨 Stunning and beautiful art design
- 🎵 Exceptional music and soundtrack by Wardruna
- 🧠 Creative and engaging puzzles
- 📖 Immersive Norse mythology storytelling
- 🎭 High-quality voice acting and sound design
- 💡 Helpful built-in hint system
- 🌍 Atmospheric and immersive world-building
- 🎮 Smooth and intuitive gameplay mechanics
- ✨ Professional production quality
- 🧩 Unique spirit vision mechanic

**Cons**

- ⏱️ Too short for the price point
- 🐛 Visibility issues with spirit vision mode
- 🔊 No sound toggle option
- 🎯 Puzzles lack variety and complexity
- 📱 Graphics don't scale well on smaller screens
- 🔄 Excessive backtracking required
- 💰 Overpriced at $5
- 🎬 Long unskippable cutscenes
- 😴 Story engagement could be stronger
- 🧩 Some puzzles feel obtuse or unintuitive

**Commonly reported bugs**

- White bloom effect obscuring puzzles in spirit vision
- Ice rune tablet visibility completely whited out
- Hint scroll bar glitchy and non-functional
- Game freezes or crashes during horse rune puzzle
- Navigation controls unresponsive in certain areas
- Hotspots not always registering clicks
- Game crashes after 2 minutes on some devices
- Graphics rendering issues on different platforms

**Most requested features**

- Longer gameplay or additional chapters
- Sequel or expansion content
- Sound/music toggle option
- Larger game environment
- More puzzle variety and complexity
- Multi-step puzzle challenges
- Soundtrack standalone option
- Expanded backstory and lore
- Full-screen scaling option
- Skippable cutscenes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 100)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-frostrune/id1067658337/reviews.md

### 5/5 — So beautiful!

*2025-09-15, version 2.0.3*

This is the best point and click game out there. The art is stunning, and Wardruna does the soundtrack— top tier. Plus it teaches Norse mythology. Gorgeous game, all, I sincerely hope to see a follow up to this soon.

### 5/5 — Play this game!

*2025-03-21, version 2.0.3*

Loved this game. Gorgeous art, story and characters. Game play is just the right amount of challenging. If you get stuck, though, hints are built in to the game. Highly recommend for anyone who loves a Myst-like old timey game.

### 3/5 — Bug on the rocks to move

*2024-12-04*

Whatever I tried-there is no way getting further than to that magic board which is not taking the “move the rock-action” … so I’m stuck and paid for nothing really

### 3/5 — Frustrating bug

*2024-09-29*

I seem to have encountered a bug. There are puzzles that are obscured until you find a way to reveal them, but my game seems to have this bright white bloom covering everything so even though I have met the conditions to be able to see these puzzles, I can’t see what I’m doing. Some of them I was able to brute force, but the last one doesn’t even seem to function properly. Very disappointing, I was enjoying this game. Such cool art and concept.

### 1/5 — Can’t see the runes in spirit vision mode, hint scroll bar is glitchy

*2024-09-25*

Idk if it’s just me but when you get to the bit where you have to change the figures on the ice rune tablet to match the ones on the tapestry, the spirit vision doesn’t help me see at all. I tried changing my display options to brighter or dimmer but nothing helped. The whole screen is still completely whited out and I can barely just see the outline of the feet for the first character. I tried brute forcing it but I can’t even see where the other figures are standing to know if I’m not just tapping on the same one. 

I wanted to like this game but for $5 I’m seriously disappointed. Also, the hints menu scroll doesn’t work and is super glitchy.

### 1/5 — iPad mini 5 17.5.1

*2024-08-28, version 2.0.0*

I can’t see under the ice to solve puzzle.  I tried changing display light and didn’t work so I can’t finish the game.  I like it so far.

### 2/5 — Rune stones impossible to read

*2024-07-15, version 2.0.0*

This game could have been much better, but the ice on the rune stones was too bright, which made them impossible to see. I had to use a walkthrough and guess the positions on the stone to tap for the raven and wolf rune stones, and I could barely make out the correct weapons on the horse rune stone. It’s a miracle that I managed to complete them.

Otherwise the art was very good and my primary complaint is that the game was too short.

### 1/5 — Nicely written but badly ported

*2024-04-27, version 2.0.0*

Probably easier to play on another platform.  Couldn’t progress past the horse rune puzzle as the graphics obscured the puzzle more than on other platforms. 

Otherwise lovely.

### 5/5 — Excellent concept! Puzzles could use some help

*2021-01-05*

I love the overall concept and execution of this game. The story is interesting, it stays true to Norse mythology & the production value is excellent. The music and voice work blew me away, I was not expecting that from a $5 game! That being said, some of the puzzles were confusing in their execution, which made me feel lost at times & reliant on the included hints. I still give 5 stars however, as the hints were included for free & unlocked as I played. Great job, hope to see more in the future!

### 1/5 — Didn’t work

*2021-01-02, version 1.2*

Got 2 minutes in and it frooze stopped working 😡

## Frequently asked questions about The Frostrune

### What is The Frostrune?

The Frostrune is a classic point-and-click adventure game inspired by Viking myth and legend. Players are shipwrecked on an island and must unravel a mystery by exploring the environment, solving puzzles, and discovering hidden secrets.

### What are the key features of The Frostrune?

Key features include a rich story inspired by Norse lore, beautiful hand-painted art with a Viking-age soundtrack, challenging puzzles that require using collected objects, and a culturally and historically accurate Norse environment. The game also features Old Norse speech with subtitles.

### How long is The Frostrune?

The Frostrune offers between 2 to 5 hours of immersive gameplay, providing a substantial experience for players to unravel the island's mysteries.

### Is The Frostrune historically accurate?

Yes, the developers have taken extra care to make The Frostrune as authentic and historically accurate as possible. The Norse environment is recreated with elements from myths and folklore, and all objects are faithfully recreated from archaeological sources.

### What kind of puzzles can I expect in The Frostrune?

The game features challenging puzzles that are integrated into the exploration of the rich environment. Players will need to use the objects they collect throughout their journey to solve these puzzles and progress the story.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.3 — 2024-11-22

- Fixed a shader issue
- Fixed Swedish localization
- Moved back button to a better location on the screen

### 2.0.0 — 2024-03-12

Updated app to work on the newest iOS versions

### 1.2 — 2018-05-20

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

* New App icon

### 1.1 — 2017-03-06

* Fixed Danish language bug.
* Fixed rare gameplay bug related to the last scene in the game. 
* Updated some of the graphics and added animations.

### 1.0 — 2017-01-26

No release notes.

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