# The Library of Babel — A sci-fi stealth platformer!

> Sci-fi stealth platformer in a post-humanity world with a mysterious library. (iPhone/iPad app by Another Indie Studio Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-library-of-babel/id1639028046 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Another Indie Studio Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453470402)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.21/5 from 47 App Store ratings · 44 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 1.0 GB
- Languages: Catalan, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Chinese, Spanish, Chinese
- Released: 2023-08-09
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-library-of-babel/id1639028046/reviews.md

## What is The Library of Babel?

The Library of Babel invites you to a world 20,000 years after the extinction of humanity. The world is now run by advanced robots, who know very little about their mythical creators. All is well and orderly in a society run by robots, until the discovery of a library that contains everything that has, is, and will ever be written— the perfect harbinger of chaos. Inspired by Jorge Luis Borges’ short story of the same name.

You play as Ludovik, a Seeker, sent to investigate a murder case in Babylon. When a state of emergency is suddenly declared, Ludovik finds himself in increasingly dangerous territory as he follows the murderer’s trail and unravels the mystery behind the Library’s sudden lock-down.  

Featuring a world full of vast jungles, abandoned temples, and plentiful cybernetic inhabitants to interact with, The Library of Babel promises both a thrilling adventure full of danger and intrigue, and a thoughtful, atmospheric tale of how we consider infinity. 

• An overgrown yet futuristic world with beautifully hand-drawn 2D environments.
• Deadly obstacles and even deadlier enemies to avoid, as Ludovik prefers agility and stealth over violence.
• Dialogue and Inventory management systems reminiscent of the Graphic Adventure games of the 90’s.
• Moody, philosophical science fiction story inspired by The Library of Babel and Apocalypse Now.

## Key features

- Sci-fi stealth platformer gameplay
- Post-apocalyptic robot society
- Murder mystery investigation
- Hand-drawn 2D environments
- Stealth-focused obstacle avoidance
- Dialogue and inventory management
- Philosophical science fiction story

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access Pass | $6.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 44)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-library-of-babel/id1639028046/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Getting kicked from app to Home Screen

*2026-04-06, version 1.3*

Keep trying to play the game and I get kicked to home screen from the game app. The app doesn’t crash entirely but boots me to main menu. 
Running IPhone 16+ 
Version 26.3.1
Serial number 69L4Y2F2H2

### 2/5 — Beautiful but terrible

*2026-01-02, version 1.3*

The controls are terrible. Having to attempt a simple jump 17 times because it just won’t work makes the experience incredibly frustrating. It’s such a shame because I love everything else.

### 1/5 — Can not purchase full game

*2025-04-17, version 1.3*

I would rate this game a solid 4 out of 5 based on visuals, music, audio, lore and story. The parkour mechanics are fine once you get used to them. I just wish I could buy the game.

### 5/5 — full pass button? Help

*2025-04-05, version 1.3*

Full pass button not working, won’t let me buy, Help

### 1/5 — Full game locked behind in app purchase.

*2025-01-23, version 1.3*

So 1 star.

### 1/5 — Always crash

*2024-12-13, version 1.3*

Click start games crash , i deleted the game Tried like 10 times …. too bad iphone 14 dont care next

### 5/5 — This is actually my favorite mobile game ever

*2024-08-01, version 1.3*

I love this game

### 1/5 — Bugs

*2024-06-22, version 1.3*

Beautiful game. However, version 1.3 has a bug that will not allow you to complete - you will get stuck, and cannot progress the game.
Unfortunately, the timeline of development means that the bug will most likely not be fixed. 
Do not recommend

### 3/5 — Mixed feelings…

*2024-06-11, version 1.3*

I generally enjoyed this game, but it seemed to fall short of its potential.  The visuals are beautiful, but some areas are too dark, and ledges can be tricky to discern.  The difficulty curve is excellent, but progress is frustrating because not every attempt to grab onto a ledge is successful.  The narrative is loaded with potential but not adequately explained, and the ending seemed like a letdown.  One thing I will say though - the music is perfect.

What kept me coming back is that there’s plenty here for the completionist: hidden easter eggs and a bonus level.  But even here there’s a problem, because the item tracker upgrade doesn’t seem to work, and finding all the hidden items is an infuriating chore without it.  Finding the easter eggs is even harder, and I honestly wonder whether anyone has yet managed to find them all.

The Library of Babel is worth the investment if you aren’t fussy about the storyline, you have plenty of patience, and you want a challenging platformer that will test your reflexes.  But I did get the nagging sense that this game could have been so much better than it is.

### 4/5 — Crash

*2024-05-17, version 1.3*

Looks good but crashes on title

## Frequently asked questions about The Library of Babel

### What is The Library of Babel about?

The Library of Babel is a sci-fi stealth platformer set in a future where advanced robots inhabit Earth after humanity's extinction. Players investigate a murder that uncovers a mysterious library containing all written knowledge, leading to a thrilling adventure filled with danger and intrigue.

### What are the key gameplay features?

The game features stealth-focused platforming, where players must avoid deadly obstacles and enemies using agility. It also includes dialogue and inventory management systems reminiscent of classic graphic adventure games, all set within beautifully hand-drawn 2D environments.

### Is The Library of Babel a free game?

Yes, the game is free to download and play. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which may provide additional content or features for players who wish to enhance their experience.

### What kind of story does the game tell?

The game tells a moody, philosophical science fiction story inspired by Jorge Luis Borges' short story 'The Library of Babel' and 'Apocalypse Now'. It explores themes of infinity and the consequences of knowledge in a world run by robots.

### What platforms is The Library of Babel available on?

The provided information does not specify the exact platforms for The Library of Babel. However, it is described as a mobile application, suggesting availability on iOS and Android devices.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2023-10-06

• Raise the default volume
• Fix the issue of unresponsive pop-up windows in certain scenes

### 1.2 — 2023-08-15

• Updated support languages list on App store page
• Renew store page screenshots for older iPad version

### 1.1 — 2023-08-10

• Updated support languages list on App store page
• Renew store page screenshots

### 1.0 — 2023-08-07

No release notes.

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