# The Incident

> Retro action game with falling objects, platform climbing, and survival gameplay. (iPhone/iPad app by Matt Comi.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-incident/id385533456 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Matt Comi](https://appshunter.io/developer/290859727)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 31 App Store ratings · 481 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-08-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-incident/id385533456/reviews.md

## What is The Incident?

THE INCIDENT is a fast-paced, retro-style action game. Run, dodge and jump your way to safety as an angry rain of just about everything in the world falls and builds a mountain of platforms for you to climb up, up… up to the source of it all: the cause of THE INCIDENT.

"This iPhone/iPad game is really great - get it! $2. It makes me laugh every time I play it." —John Romero, Designer of Wolfenstein 3D, Doom and Quake.

"A game you pick up quickly, but can't put back down." —Engadget

"Gaming's Most Charming Vision of the Apocalypse" —Gizmodo

"The controls work well, the graphics look cool, it's universal from the get go, and I really dig the whole concept behind the game." —Touch Arcade

"Terrific little indie games like this are what make the iPhone platform really shine." —TUAW

THE INCIDENT is easy to pick up but hard to master. It's a totally new gameplay concept and it's perhaps TOO addictive. It's loaded with power-ups, power-downs (d'oh!) and collectables.

THE INCIDENT is a universal app that runs great on any iPhone or iPod touch, and on iPad. Buy once, play anywhere!

WHAT'S IN THE BOX:

• Supercool 8-bit pixel art with Retina display support
• Awesome chiptune soundtrack
• 7 levels to explore and survive in "The Rise & Fall of Frank Solway"
• Join competitive multiplayer games on your Apple TV in "Coincidents"
• Dodge and jump as high as you can in "Endless Nightfall"
• Score sharing with Game Center
• Hundreds of unique objects, hundreds of ways to die
• The Award Room, where you recall your adventures
• The elusive "B-mode"

## Key features

- Retro-style action gameplay
- Climb falling platforms
- Power-ups and collectables
- 7 levels to explore
- Multiplayer on Apple TV
- Endless survival mode
- 8-bit pixel art with Retina support

## What do users think of The Incident?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Classic game
- 🚀 Game runs well on newer devices
- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Nostalgic retro style
- 👍 Great music and sound effects

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and compatibility issues on older devices
- 🐛 Screen stretching and display issues on some devices
- 🔋 Concerns about lack of updates and support

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Game freezing and progress loss

**Most requested features**

- Controller support
- More levels and gameplay modes
- Ability to save progress

## Recent user reviews (10 of 481)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-incident/id385533456/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Loved this game back in the day

*2026-02-03, version 1.7*

This was one of the first iOS games I ever had. I use to play it on the subway heading to work. Good memories!

### 5/5 — Kindheit Classic

*2025-12-26, version 1.7*

Das Spiel habe ich damals an dem iPod meines Vaters gespielt. Es ist und bleibt eines meiner Lieblings Spiele aller Zeiten!

### 2/5 — Awful controls

*2025-05-12, version 1.7*

Amazing pixel art but horrible controls. 0 control option, still no virtual controller or left/right touch system. Wasted talent…

### 5/5 — classic

*2025-04-11, version 1.7*

classic game but damn it needs an update to stay on the phone. classic 5 stars

### 5/5 — Thank you

*2024-12-15, version 1.7*

Great game 😎

### 5/5 — 簡單好玩

*2024-12-06, version 1.7*

不需要動太多腦筋，用來消遣還不錯

### 4/5 — Still works great after all these years

*2024-12-02, version 1.7*

Game runs well on iPhone SE 2

### 5/5 — The best game I’ve played on mobile

*2024-01-18, version 1.7*

I come back to it from time to time.
It’s always been in my phone.
I love the mysterious retro music, the intriguing background story, and the not-so-easy controls. The controls are well thought for mobile, without being the usual silly virtual gamepad or boring 1-touch-no-think “action” games.

### 5/5 — This is a FUN FUN FUN game to play!!!!

*2020-09-20, version 1.7*

After all these years, I got reacquainted with The Incident.  Still!  A great looking and fun game to play on the iPhone. 

I know the game is aging but I would love to see the developer offer support for it again. Namely, controller support for the iPhone. I hope this game never leaves the AppStore and we need more like it.  ❤️❤️❤️

### 5/5 — Nostalgia

*2020-05-30, version 1.7*

Game is super fun!!!! I remember few years back I played this with my older sister and we loved it. Now I was searching up the game and now I found it! I thought my memory’s were gone forever! But can you change the starting up music? It gives me PTSD lol. Anyways 5 stars!!!

## Frequently asked questions about The Incident

### What kind of game is The Incident?

The Incident is a fast-paced, retro-style action game. Players must run, dodge, and jump to survive a constant rain of falling objects, using them to climb higher and higher to reach the source of the incident.

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

Key features include supercool 8-bit pixel art with Retina display support, an awesome chiptune soundtrack, 7 levels to explore, competitive multiplayer games on Apple TV, an endless survival mode, score sharing with Game Center, and hundreds of unique objects and ways to die.

### How much does The Incident cost?

The Incident is a paid application. The description mentions a price of $2, and it is a universal app, meaning you buy it once and can play it on any compatible Apple device.

### What devices is The Incident compatible with?

The Incident is a universal app that runs great on any iPhone or iPod touch, and on iPad. It also supports competitive multiplayer games on Apple TV.

### What are some common use cases for The Incident?

This game is ideal for quick gaming sessions when you want a challenging and addictive experience. It's also great for players who enjoy retro aesthetics, competitive multiplayer, and testing their survival skills in an endless mode.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7 — 2016-05-18

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

New "Coincidents" multiplayer mode! You can now use your iOS device to join competitive multiplayer games on your Apple TV.

### 1.6 — 2015-02-16

• Support for native 1080p on iPhone 6 Plus
• Improved iCloud support
• Various bug fixes

### 1.5.2 — 2013-08-14

Addresses an issue with sharing trophies on Twitter.

### 1.5.1 — 2012-10-10

• iPhone 5 support.
• iOS 6 bug fixes.

### 1.5 — 2012-04-18

• All pixels now retinized for the New iPad.

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All apps by Matt Comi: https://appshunter.io/developer/290859727

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-21.*