# Tiny Dangerous Dungeons — Game Boy inspired Metroidvania > Retro Metroidvania platformer with dungeon exploration and skill upgrades. (iPhone/iPad app by Jussi Simpanen.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-dangerous-dungeons/id962404555 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Jussi Simpanen](https://appshunter.io/developer/904740790) - Category: Games, Action, Adventure - Price: $0.99 - Rating: 4.10/5 from 80 App Store ratings · 131 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 12.4 · 64 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2015-04-02 - Data updated: 2026-08-27 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-dangerous-dungeons/id962404555/reviews.md ## What is Tiny Dangerous Dungeons? “I really have to recommend Tiny Dangerous Dungeons to anyone who enjoys platformers or Metroidvanias.” – TouchArcade, 4.5/5 starts Pocket Gamer Silver Award "A surprisingly fresh retro platformer, if you want to scratch a Gameboy itch, Tiny Dangerous Dungeons is well worth a look." – Pocket Gamer, 8/10 Hop into a classic Game Boy inspired metroidvania adventure with the little treasure hunter Timmy! Explore a huge dungeon, collect hidden power-ups and gain new skills to aid you on your quest! Can Timmy survive the tiny dangerous dungeons, and find the presumably huge treasure? Based on the hit browser game, this extended edition contains adjustments and new content not seen in the original game, like a wider resolution, new game mode, more hidden upgrades to find, and completely new area to explore! GAME FEATURES: - Game Boy inspired, stylish and retro monochrome art style! - Explore a huge, open dungeon! Solve puzzles, defeat creepy creatures! - Collect loot! Find the hidden ability upgrades to open new passages! - Game Center integration! Unlock achievements and compete for fastest completion times! ## Key features - Game Boy inspired retro art style - Explore a huge, open dungeon - Solve puzzles and defeat creatures - Collect loot and ability upgrades - Unlock achievements and compete for times ## Recent user reviews (10 of 131) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-dangerous-dungeons/id962404555/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Backbone support *2025-11-22, version 1.3.3* Great game, needs backbone support. ### 5/5 — Great Game! *2023-04-15* Virtually perfect platform game. Now you should seek out Super Dangerous Dungeons! ### 1/5 — Not like other Jussi games *2023-03-12, version 1.3.2* I bought the game because I loved the other Jussi games, but I found out this game is not and it is much worse. Several glitches with the menu and sometimes the touch controls are buggy. Not worth in my opinion. ### 5/5 — Super fun and well made game *2023-02-08, version 1.3.2* The game is vary fun to play but it literally took me 20 minutes to beat but it’s still totally worth a dollar ### 4/5 — Good game, but with bugs. *2022-06-20, version 1.3.2* Tried to pause it, but now I got stuck so it’s acting like a baby or so glitchy. Sorry for the inconvenience. ### 1/5 — Shame *2022-03-22, version 1.3.1* Used to love this game on my old phone, was a big fan of the dangerous dungeons series. But recently I decided to play it again on my newest phone, and it doesn’t even open, crashes at every attempt. Wish I could play this game ### 5/5 — Crashes *2022-01-25, version 1.3.1* I keep crashing when I open the game. ### 3/5 — Needs iphone 13 pro max support *2022-01-15, version 1.3.1* I love this game! I come to this game whenever i have no signal but I feel like I need to keep my older phone just to play this classic. ### 1/5 — It won’t open *2021-12-20* I purchased this game as I’ve really enjoyed playing the other games but this game won’t open on my phone ### 1/5 — Crash upon opening. *2021-10-30, version 1.3.1* Complete loss of money! 🥴 ## Frequently asked questions about Tiny Dangerous Dungeons ### What kind of game is Tiny Dangerous Dungeons? Tiny Dangerous Dungeons is a Metroidvania-style platformer inspired by the classic Game Boy aesthetic. Players control a treasure hunter named Timmy who explores a large dungeon, collects power-ups, and gains new abilities to progress. ### What are the key features of this game? The game features a stylish, retro monochrome art style reminiscent of the Game Boy. Players can explore a vast, open dungeon, solve puzzles, defeat enemies, collect loot, and find hidden ability upgrades to unlock new areas. It also includes Game Center integration for achievements and time-based competitions. ### Is this game free to play? Based on the provided information, this application is a paid game. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model. ### What platforms is Tiny Dangerous Dungeons available on? The description specifically mentions 'hit browser game' and 'Game Boy inspired,' suggesting it is available on mobile platforms like iOS and Android, and potentially PC. Compatibility details would typically be found on the app store page. ### What makes this extended edition different from the original? This extended edition includes adjustments and new content not present in the original browser game. These additions include a wider resolution, a new game mode, more hidden upgrades to discover, and an entirely new area to explore. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.3.3 — 2023-03-25 -Updated for iOS 16. ### 1.3.2 — 2022-05-23 Updated with bunch of behind the scenes adjustments to make the game run properly on newer devices! -Control buttons are properly realigned based on device screen size. -Pause menu map properly realigned based on device screen size. ### 1.3.1 — 2018-12-06 - Now supports the gorgeous iPhone X, XS, XS Max and iPhone XR and new iPad Pro with all new fixes and improvements! ### 1.3 — 2017-11-13 • Updated for newer iOS. • Fixed a major bug that caused the game to freeze when player dies. • Added one new save statue to the lava area. • Improved jumping physics, making precise jumps is now much easier. • Game now has wider on screen buttons when playing on phones. • Minor adjustments and fixes. Thank you for playing Tiny Dangerous Dungeons! ### 1.2 — 2015-05-02 Bugfixes and adjustments. ## Apps similar to Tiny Dangerous Dungeons | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [2-bit Cowboy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2-bit-cowboy/id850089184) | 3.4 (20) | $0.99 | Games | | [Traps n' Gemstones](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traps-n-gemstones/id887421672) | 4.7 (38) | $4.99 | Games | | [Shantae: Risky's Revenge FULL](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shantae-riskys-revenge-full/id486409447) | 4.6 (429) | $2.99 | Games | | [Birk's Adventure](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birks-adventure/id1487200977) | 4.7 (41) | $2.99 | Games | | [Osteya: Adventures](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osteya-adventures/id1148053146) | 4.5 (145) | $0.99 | Games | | [Vulture Island](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vulture-island/id1153694100) | 4.2 (26) | $2.99 | Games | ## More apps by Jussi Simpanen - [Super Dangerous Dungeons](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-dangerous-dungeons/id1006111149) - [Heart Star](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heart-star/id1159003700) - [Duke Dashington Remastered](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duke-dashington-remastered/id1275786845) - [Total Party Kill](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-party-kill/id1462538547) - [Tightrope Theatre](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tightrope-theatre/id1624820094) All apps by Jussi Simpanen: https://appshunter.io/developer/904740790 ## Related topics [tiny dangerous dungeons](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/tiny-dangerous-dungeons) · [tiny dangerous dungeons remake](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/tiny-dangerous-dungeons-remake) · [super dangerous dungeons](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/super-dangerous-dungeons) --- *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 2026-08-27.*