# Tilly's Quest — An RPG adventure with Tilly

> Pixel-art RPG where budgeting skills are used in turn-based combat and minigames. (iPhone/iPad app by MATTHEW RAY KNIGHT.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tillys-quest/id6779267050 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MATTHEW RAY KNIGHT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896086253)
- Category: Games, Education, Adventure, Role Playing
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 395 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-23
- Data updated: 2026-07-20
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tillys-quest/id6779267050/reviews.md

## What is Tilly's Quest?

Battle your bills. Master your money.

Tilly’s Quest is a pixel-art RPG where budgeting skills become turn-based battles and fast minigames. Combat rewards the same habits that help in real life: planning ahead, building savings, and spending carefully.

Join Tilly on a quest to free the Paycheck Kingdom from bills, debts, and late fees. Plan your paycheck, raise your Safe Cash shield, and outsmart the collectors standing between Tilly and the final showdown.

HOW YOU PLAY

• PLAN THE PAYCHECK  
Build Plan Points each turn, then decide when and how to spend them.

• DEFEND WITH SAFE CASH  
Use savings as a shield against incoming bills and unexpected attacks.

• READ THE INTENT  
Enemies reveal their next move, giving you a chance to prepare and counter it.

• TAKE ON QUIZ BOSSES  
Major battles include finance questions drawn from a pool of more than 200. Correct answers deal real damage.

• CRACK GEAR-LOCK CHESTS  
Test your timing to unlock treasure containing coins and permanent upgrades.

A WORLD TO EXPLORE

• Roam the Paycheck Plains, visit shops, rest at inns, and search for hidden treasure.

• Descend into the Underworld, where debts lurk and a Fallen Angel trades coins for forbidden power.

• Climb toward Heaven, free the bound Bank God, and storm the castle for the final battle.

• Complete the story to unlock New Game+ and a tougher adventure.

• Enter the Daily Gauntlet once each day and compete on Game Center leaderboards.

THE INVESTING EXPANSION

An optional one-time purchase, protected by a parental gate, continues the story beyond the final boss.

• Explore the Market Beyond, including the Stock Exchange, Bond Vault, and neon Crypto Caverns.

• Face the Bull Baron, Coupon King, Crypto Bro, Compounder, and a hidden final boss.

• Discover twelve engravable Glyphs and forge new augments at the Quant’s workshop.

• Unlock new outfits, crack heists, and race through the Portfolio Run minigame.

• Learn the basics of risk, diversification, volatility, patience, and compound growth through play.

MADE FOR PLAYERS AND FAMILIES

• Money concepts are part of the adventure, never presented as financial advice.

• Family-friendly pixel art and short, low-pressure play sessions.

• The complete base story is free to play.

• No ads, coin packs, subscriptions, or accounts.

• The optional Investing Expansion is a single purchase protected by a parental gate.

• No tracking or analytics.

• Progress stays on your device, with optional iCloud backup for transferring saves.

• Fully playable offline.

Whether you’re learning your first money lessons or simply want budgeting to feel less intimidating, Tilly’s Quest makes smart money habits fun.

Download now and turn your budget into your best weapon.

## Key features

- Turn-based budgeting battles
- Finance quiz bosses
- Savings as a defensive shield
- Minigames for upgrades
- Explore diverse in-game worlds
- Optional investing expansion
- Offline play


## Frequently asked questions about Tilly's Quest

### What is Tilly's Quest?

Tilly's Quest is a pixel-art RPG where players use budgeting and financial planning skills as turn-based combat mechanics. It aims to make learning about money management engaging and fun.

### Is Tilly's Quest free to play?

Yes, the complete base story of Tilly's Quest is free to play. There are no ads, coin packs, or subscriptions for the core game.

### Does Tilly's Quest have ads?

No, Tilly's Quest is ad-free. The developers have stated there are no ads included in the game.

### What is the Investing Expansion for Tilly's Quest?

The Investing Expansion is an optional, one-time purchase that continues the story beyond the base game. It introduces new areas like the Stock Exchange and Crypto Caverns, and teaches concepts like risk and compound growth.

### Can I play Tilly's Quest offline?

Yes, Tilly's Quest is fully playable offline. Your progress is saved on your device, with an option for iCloud backup.

### What age rating is Tilly's Quest?

Tilly's Quest has an age rating of 12+. The game-friendly pixel art and low-pressure play sessions are designed for players and families.

### How often is Tilly's Quest updated?

Tilly's Quest was last updated on July 16, 2026, with version 1.2. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting ongoing support.

### Does Tilly's Quest offer multiplayer?

The base game of Tilly's Quest focuses on a single-player adventure. However, it does feature a Daily Gauntlet mode where players can compete on Game Center leaderboards.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2026-07-16

New sprites! Placeholder sprites have been replaced with pixel goodness.

### 1.1 — 2026-07-14

THE MARKET BEYOND — our biggest update yet!

A whole new adventure awaits past Uncle Sam's Final Audit: the optional Investing Expansion (one-time purchase, grown-ups only past the parental gate).

• A new realm — explore the Stock Exchange floor, the Bond Vault, and the neon Crypto Caverns
• Five new bosses — charge down the Bull Baron, out-clip the Coupon King, out-meme the Crypto Bro, and climb to face the Compounder… and one boss is hiding. Audit your surroundings carefully.
• Twelve engravable Glyphs — discover rune-sigils that re-tune Tilly's moves: lifesteal, reflect, compounding power and more
• Tilly outfit skins — suit up as the Investor, the Golden Bull, the Cozy Saver and friends
• Portfolio Run — a dash-and-grab minigame: build a balanced bag and outrun the crash
• Heists & hidden vendors — crack safes, ride memecoin pumps, knock secret patterns into Black Market doors, and visit Gordon the Quant's augment forge
• 14 new music tracks

Free for everyone in this update:
• A one-tap Feedback & Suggestions box on the title screen — tell us what you'd love next!

Skins and Portfolio Run unlock the moment a grown-up says yes; the Market realm opens once Uncle Sam falls. Still no ads, no tracking, no accounts — just learning through play (not financial advice!).

### 1.0 — 2026-06-23

No release notes.

## More apps by MATTHEW RAY KNIGHT

- [TillNext: Paycheck Planner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tillnext-paycheck-planner/id6765815244)

All apps by MATTHEW RAY KNIGHT: https://appshunter.io/developer/1896086253

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