# Tower of Babel 1989

> 3D puzzle game with robot control and level progression. (iPhone/iPad app by Paul Gardiner.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tower-of-babel-1989/id1006403268 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Paul Gardiner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1389784003)
- Category: Games, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.33/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 62 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2015-07-25
- Data updated: 2026-06-20
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tower-of-babel-1989/id1006403268/reviews.md

## What is Tower of Babel 1989?

An awesome 3D puzzle game, designed by Pete Cooke, some 30 or so years ago, remade for phone and tablet. The game play is based around controlling 3 spider robots, each with specific functions, walking them around levels filled with all sorts of other weird contraptions. The levels vary greatly in difficulty. Past the early few, there are many very challenging and satisfying ones.

The first 27 levels come free with the download; the remaining 90 can be bought as an in app purchase. A level editor is yet to be developed, but is planned.

## Key features

- 3D puzzle gameplay
- Control three unique spider robots
- Challenging level progression
- Classic game remake
- In-app purchases for more levels

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tower-of-babel-1989/id1006403268/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Lgo

*2024-03-08, version 2.5*

I've waited years to play this game again as I had it back in the 80s. Along with Dungeonmaster my all time favourite. Great logic game. Thanks to all those who have helped with its re-release.

Just played this through again! I still love it. 2024

### 5/5 — Top game

*2021-06-22, version 2.4*

Clever and fun, puts the brain mater to work, best the it’s free and not a single ad, not 1.

### 5/5 — Fun brain teaser

*2021-06-04, version 2.4*

An old game, average graphics, but a fun brain teaser

### 5/5 — Great puzzle and programming test

*2021-03-28, version 2.3*

Great for me and kids

### 5/5 — Definitely the best game ever written.

*2020-08-13, version 2.2*

Well, I wrote it, so of course I like it.

### 5/5 — Fantastic Game!!!!!

*2019-08-28*

Well designed levels with polished gameplay!  I can’t understand why more people aren’t playing this!!

### 5/5 — The best of all games

*2017-12-07, version 1.8*

It’s not only the best computer game, but the best game of any sort ever devised by anyone. It’s better than monopoly, better than football. It’s even better than hide n seek. I bought an iPad solely to experience Tower Of Babel again. Wonderful stuff!

### 5/5 — Great port from The Amiga

*2015-12-04*

This was one of my favorite games on the Amiga and this is a great port to IOS.  A really challenging puzzler.

### 5/5 — Faithful conversion of an old favourite with great puzzles

*2015-09-28, version 1.2*

This is a great conversion of a retro video game - Tower of Babel from 1989, originally for the Amiga/Atari/Archimedes. Everything that is good about the games from that era has been retained.  It's a puzzle game and is suitably challenging!

### 5/5 — Very exciting and educational

*2015-07-30, version 1.0*

This is a very nicely designed game. Each level brings different and exciting challenges.  The players are required to excel at planning, timing, spatial awareness...  It does not get boring. It is difficult to let go.  Fantastic.

## Frequently asked questions about Tower of Babel 1989

### What is the core gameplay of Tower of Babel 1989?

The core gameplay involves controlling three distinct spider robots, each with specific functions, to navigate through intricate 3D puzzle levels. Players must strategically guide these robots to overcome obstacles and complete objectives.

### How many levels are available in Tower of Babel 1989?

The initial download of Tower of Babel 1989 includes 27 free levels. An additional 90 levels can be purchased through in-app purchases, offering a significant amount of content.

### Is Tower of Babel 1989 available offline?

The provided data does not specify whether Tower of Babel 1989 supports offline play. However, as a puzzle game, it is likely designed to be playable without a constant internet connection.

### Does Tower of Babel 1989 have multiplayer modes?

The description for Tower of Babel 1989 does not mention any multiplayer features. It is presented as a single-player puzzle experience.

### What is the age rating for Tower of Babel 1989?

Tower of Babel 1989 has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players and families.

### How often is Tower of Babel 1989 updated?

The latest version of Tower of Babel 1989 is 2.6, released on January 19, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing support and development.

### What devices does Tower of Babel 1989 support?

Tower of Babel 1989 is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, offering compatibility across a range of Apple mobile hardware.

### Does Tower of Babel 1989 have ads?

No, Tower of Babel 1989 does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and monetizes through optional in-app purchases for additional levels.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.7 — 2026-06-03

Fixed crashes on some levels due to shader problems

### 2.6 — 2026-01-19

New in-level buttons that don't get lost in the glare.
Improved audio quality
Some level tweaks to avoid trivial solutions.
New in-app purchase support using StoreKit2.
Rework to change from Cocos2d-x game engine to Axmol (this may cause some users to lose game progress - apologies).

### 2.5 — 2023-09-17

No feature changes. Just rebuilt with latest Xcode.

### 2.4 — 2021-04-25

Improved model animation: use higher precision vertex shaders so that, when zoomed in on, model surfaces don't pop in and out as they animate.

### 2.3 — 2020-11-01

Fix incorrect robot interaction: prevent lucky timing from causing the Zapper Spider to shoot an attacking Fixed Zapper.

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