# The_Otherside — For brave players > Turn-based RPG and strategy board game with puzzle-solving and combat. (iPhone/iPad app by TEAM17 USA INC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-otherside/id1415190753 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [TEAM17 USA INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631225043) - Category: Games, Board - Price: Free - Rating: 3.66/5 from 260 App Store ratings · 141 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 845 MB - Languages: Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian Bokmål and 10 more - Released: 2020-05-08 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-otherside/id1415190753/reviews.md ## What is The_Otherside? Otherside is a turn based RPG and strategy board game where you will control four survivors who hope to push back the shadowy threat. Make your way through each level solving puzzles, fighting monsters, and destroying the spirit anchors that threaten our dimension. ## Key features - Turn-based RPG - Strategy board game - Puzzle solving - Monster combat - Destroy spirit anchors - Control four survivors ## What do users think of The_Otherside? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👍 Zombicide-like gameplay - 🎨 Great graphics and art style - 🕹️ Engaging turn-based strategy - 🕹️ Fun and challenging gameplay - 🕹️ Unique board game feel - 🕹️ Enjoyable single-player experience **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes - 🐛 Bugs preventing progress (e.g. unable to attack certain enemies) - 🐛 Glitchy local co-op mode - 🐛 Saved progress being lost - 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay with limited variety - 🕹️ Lack of difficulty options beyond 'Hard' - 📚 Unclear tutorials and explanations of mechanics **Commonly reported bugs** - Unable to attack certain enemies (e.g. Hounds) - Inability to progress after reaching the exit - Search function not working properly - Freezing and crashing issues - Saved progress being lost **Most requested features** - More characters, monsters, and map variations - Expanded game modes and objectives - Ability to customize turn time in local co-op - Improved save/load functionality - Better explanations of game mechanics ## Recent user reviews (10 of 141) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-otherside/id1415190753/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Unplayable *2025-03-13, version 12.0* Can’t be played passed the hound showing up. Game freezes and moves are locked. ### 5/5 — Zombicide in your phone *2025-03-11, version 12.0* This game is almost like a complete adaptation of Zombicide (the board game) even down to the weapons and some of the missions. Really well done and very fun with a good level of difficulty. ### 4/5 — Very fun *2025-02-12, version 12.0* Great game and strategic. But it’s become buggy enough to nearly be unplayable. ### 4/5 — Decent Turn-Based Strategy *2025-01-17, version 12.0* Sunk about 24hrs into this to unlock everything. A little anticlimactic because by the time all the characters alternative skills are unlocked, you've gotten used to playing with the defaults. I expect I'll replay, but it seems like the the locked items/features were just a way to hobble the characters and add difficulty to extend gameplay; locked features in place of creativity and better game design. Basically you end up traversing the board from one side to the other leveling up your inventory --- that describes every variation. The game got stuck in the dice roll animation (I guess they're using real physics, but their math is bad and sometimes a die lands on an edge) at least 4 times. It also crashed the first time I played the Scientist Escort version: after everyone got to the exit, the board was still animated but there were no UI elements. Still fun, and wish there were more games like this because it's very well suited to playing on a tablet. ### 3/5 — Bug Report *2025-01-04, version 12.0* Can’t finish the scientist mission. I get scientist to the exit and then get all my heroes on he exit and then it freezes and locks up I have encountered another bug on the classic mission in large map. I kill the boss but there are no more places to search, no more anchors, and no exit. ### 1/5 — UNPLAYABLE- do not bother. *2024-12-11, version 12.0* Would be great if it worked. It’s the game Zombicide but without all the hassle of setting up a board game. But it’s UNPLAYABLE, one level works and then it bugs out every game the second an enemy named the hound spawns. Looks like it hasn’t been updated in 2 years, so it’s a dead game and this will never be fixed. DO NOT DOWNLOAD. ### 4/5 — Fun, Beautiful, but… *2024-11-15, version 12.0* The art is excellent. Concept is compelling. Game design well balanced. But the programmer is making buggy code. Stuttering animation even on a fast pro iPad. Crackling sound. Crashes on occasion. Healing actions available when no one is hurt. Phantom or misplaced clue symbols. I’ve had to abandon a game that wasn’t behaving properly. I enjoy playing this, but the bugs can be killjoys. ### 1/5 — U don’t get this game *2024-11-10, version 12.0* What should I do with the hounds ### 2/5 — Fun but borderline unplayable *2024-10-13, version 12.0* I can’t say much about the mechanics or how it plays other than it seems fun and interesting, but it constantly crashes and freezes and renders mechanics unusable. The local co-op, which is why I wanted to play it, is absolutely unplayable. The turns are timed at a ridiculously short 30 seconds, you can barely see what the other person is doing, and what the other player does usually doesn’t affect anything on your screen, so if they kill a monster it often makes it unkillable on your screen but it can still attack you, or if they unlock the exit it won’t appear on your screen. Or any one of a million problems that appear. Genuinely, I would really love this game if only I could play it, just fix at least the game-breaking bugs. ### 1/5 — Buggy *2024-09-23, version 12.0* It keeps bugging out. There’s nothing to press, you can’t attack or end turn, all you can do is move the screen. ## Frequently asked questions about The_Otherside ### What kind of game is Otherside? Otherside is a turn-based RPG and strategy board game. It combines elements of puzzle-solving, monster combat, and strategic decision-making to push back a shadowy threat. ### What are the main objectives in Otherside? The main objectives involve controlling four survivors to progress through levels, solve puzzles, fight monsters, and ultimately destroy spirit anchors that threaten the dimension. ### Is Otherside free to play? Yes, the application is free to play. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a completely free experience for players. ### What platforms is Otherside available on? The provided data does not specify the platforms Otherside is available on. Typically, such games are found on mobile app stores like Google Play and the Apple App Store. ### Who would enjoy playing Otherside? This game is designed for brave players who enjoy turn-based RPGs and strategy board games. It appeals to those who like a blend of puzzle-solving and combat challenges. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 12.0 — 2022-01-11 New iPad Mini resolution Fix ### 11.0 — 2021-12-18 New Game Mode: Scientist's Bodyguard Performance Improvements Bug fixes ### 10 — 2021-11-30 New Game Character: Slubber New Weapon: Spiked Knuckle ### 9.0 — 2021-10-28 New Game Modes! "Horror Survival" Mode "Follow the Light" Mode "Pull the Plug" Mode ### 8.0 — 2021-10-12 New Game Modes! 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*