# The Nom — Escape the laboratory > Action-adventure game where a transformed creature seeks to defeat their captor and become human again. (iPhone/iPad app by Voodoo.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-nom/id6443968137 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) - Category: Games, Action - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.71/5 from 20,084 App Store ratings · 151 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 14.0 · 260 MB - Languages: Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Spanish and 1 more - Released: 2022-10-24 - Data updated: 2026-08-29 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-nom/id6443968137/reviews.md ## What is The Nom? Transformed into a creature by the nefarious Dr. Vial, your quest is to find and defeat him to regain your human form. Along the way, you'll face fierce guards and powerful bosses who will stop at nothing to prevent you from achieving your goal. Explore a world filled with danger and mystery as you fight your way through each level, using your wits and strength to overcome the challenges that lie ahead. Will you be able to defeat Dr. Vial and become human again? Play now and find out! ## Key features - Regain human form - Defeat Dr. Vial - Battle fierce guards - Fight powerful bosses - Explore a world of danger and mystery - Overcome challenges ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | No Forced Ads | $2.99 | one-time | | No Forced Ads | $2.99 | one-time | | Gems Pack 5 | $54.99 | one-time | | Gems Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time | | Gems Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time | | Gems Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time | | Gems Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time | | Gems Pack 4 | $26.99 | one-time | | Skin 1 | $1.99 | one-time | | Skin 4 | $1.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of The Nom? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 👍 Best - 😊 Cool game - 👍 Pretty fun - 👍 Brilliant and original game **Cons** - 🤬 Adds are gambling - 🤬 Too many ads - 🤬 Forced ads - 🤬 Can't turn off ads - 🤬 Ads after every level - 🤬 Ads ruin the game - 🤬 Ads interrupt gameplay **Commonly reported bugs** - Game not loading - Level progression issues - Ads not working as advertised **Most requested features** - Allow free roam instead of levels - Add an ending or sequel - Improve graphics - Make it playable offline - Fix level progression issues - Add more upgrades and content ## Recent user reviews (10 of 151) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-nom/id6443968137/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Why *2026-07-22, version 6.3.0* IT WONT LOAD😭😭😭😭 ### 5/5 — Cool *2026-07-09, version 6.3.0* It is so much fun there is not that much adds only every time u lose I love it so much and there is different ways that you could to unlock to get the people ### 5/5 — Great game but… *2026-07-08, version 6.3.0* This game is great but can you make an add happen every 4 or 5 levels ### 5/5 — It’s good *2026-07-05, version 6.3.0* I don’t know how but I can’t play but it’s a good game love this.😄😄 ### 1/5 — Why *2026-07-04, version 6.3.0* The game is not opening😡 ### 5/5 — Hi *2026-05-22, version 6.3.0* Good game if you have adhd ### 3/5 — Good but… *2026-05-09, version 6.3.0* Good game really enjoyed it but it forces you to watch an ad every 2 seconds. ### 5/5 — What I think about the nom *2026-04-07, version 6.3.0* I think it’s really fun! It helps me with anxiety! ### 5/5 — Glitch *2026-04-05, version 6.3.0* When I got the devour ability it said error ### 2/5 — Fun but… *2026-04-04, version 6.3.0* There adds and adds make my anxious ## Frequently asked questions about The Nom ### What is this game about? This is an action-adventure game where you play as a creature transformed by a scientist. Your goal is to fight through various enemies and bosses to reach and defeat Dr. Vial, the scientist responsible, in order to regain your human form. ### What are the main gameplay mechanics? Players will explore a dangerous world, engage in combat against guards and bosses, and use their wits and strength to overcome challenges. The game focuses on progression through levels towards the ultimate goal of defeating the antagonist. ### Is this game free to play? Yes, the game is free to download and play. However, it does include in-app purchases, which may offer advantages or cosmetic items to enhance the gameplay experience. ### What kind of challenges will I face? You will encounter fierce guards and powerful bosses who are determined to stop you. Each level presents unique challenges that require strategic thinking and combat skills to overcome as you progress through the game's narrative. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 6.3.0 — 2025-12-23 bug fixes and updates ### 6.2.8 — 2024-10-27 Bug fixes and improvements ### 6.2.7 — 2024-05-27 Bug fixes and improvements ### 6.2.6 — 2024-05-23 Bug fixes and improvements ### 6.2.5 — 2023-12-16 Bug fixes and optimizations ## Apps similar to The Nom | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Webbi Boi](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webbi-boi/id1561898616) | 4.6 (23,232) | Free | Games | | [Magic Friends - Color Hands](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-friends-color-hands/id1661773583) | 4.7 (38,689) | Free | Games | | [Super Cloner 3D](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-cloner-3d/id1586985495) | 4.8 (33,359) | Free | Games | | [Slicing Hero: Ninja Slice](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slicing-hero-ninja-slice/id1665681064) | 4.7 (40,077) | Free | Games | | [Spooky Cat](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spooky-cat/id6446774920) | 4.9 (3,708) | Free | Games | | [TV Invasion!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-invasion/id1615544297) | 4.3 (803) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Voodoo - [Rock Crawler](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rock-crawler/id920335551) - [Fight List - Categories Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fight-list-categories-game/id1115249449) - [Paper.io](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperio/id1171814682) - [Rolly Vortex](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rolly-vortex/id1231932402) - [Snake VS Block](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snake-vs-block/id1233739175) - [Flappy Dunk](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flappy-dunk/id1235581326) All apps by Voodoo: https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730 ## Related topics [venom games](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/venom-games) · [symbiote](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/symbiote) · [venom](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/venom) · [nom](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/nom) · [venom kids](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/venom-kids) · [venom go](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/venom-go) · [mighty aphid](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/mighty-aphid) · [venom she](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/venom-she) --- *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 2026-08-29.*