# Transistor

> Science fiction action RPG with strategic combat and customizable abilities. (iPhone/iPad app by Supergiant Games, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transistor/id948857526 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Supergiant Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/542504796)
- Category: Games, Action, Role Playing
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 715 App Store ratings · 921 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 2.3 GB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-06-11
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transistor/id948857526/reviews.md

## What is Transistor?

** App Store Best of 2015 Selection **

*Transistor requires at least an iPhone 5, iPad 4, or iPad mini 2.*

FROM THE CREATORS OF BASTION: Experience a science fiction action RPG like no other! Wield an extraordinary weapon of unknown origin as you fight through a stunning futuristic city.

BUILT FOR TOUCH: Transistor for iOS features the vibrant presentation and deep combat that Transistor is known for, with an intuitive new touch interface -- or switch to Classic Controls with optional gamepad support.

IT'S YOUR TURN: Transistor seamlessly integrates thoughtful strategic planning into a fast-paced action experience.

FIGHT YOUR WAY: Configure the powerful Transistor with thousands of possible Function combinations to overcome any obstacle.

UNRAVEL THE STORY: Piece together the Transistor's mysteries as you pursue its former owners through a rich and atmospheric story.

INFINITE RECURSION: 'Recursion' option introduces all-new battles after finishing the story.

UNIVERSAL APP: Play on iPad, iPhone, or the new Apple TV with save data stored via iCloud.

LANGUAGES:
- Voice-over: English 
- Text and subtitles: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese (based on language setting)

## Key features

- Science fiction action RPG
- Futuristic city setting
- Customizable weapon abilities
- Strategic planning integration
- Intuitive touch controls
- Optional gamepad support
- New game+ mode

## What do users think of Transistor?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎨 Gorgeous artwork and visuals
- 🎶 Exceptional soundtrack and audio design
- 🧠 Unique and engaging gameplay mechanics
- 🔍 Intriguing and mysterious story
- 👍 Smooth touch controls and intuitive interface

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Confusing and unclear narrative at times
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🕹️ Challenging learning curve for some players

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes when accessing the soundtrack menu
- Save data not persisting across sessions
- Controls becoming unresponsive during combat

**Most requested features**

- Support for newer iPad models and devices
- Improved save/load functionality to prevent progress loss
- More detailed tutorials and in-game guidance

## Recent user reviews (10 of 921)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transistor/id948857526/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Transistor’s PRIVACY POLICY

*2026-05-12, version 2.0*

Introduction  This Privacy Policy describes how Supergiant Games, LLC (the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects information about your use of Company’s website at www.supergiantgames.com (the “Site”), mobile applications (“Apps”), and any other online service locations where this Privacy Policy is posted (we refer to the Site, Apps, and other service locations, and the features, content, and software made available through them, collectively, as the “Service”). It also details the choices you have regarding the use and disclosure of information about you collected through the Service.

By using the Service, you agree to our Terms of Use and consent to the Company’s collection, use, storage, deletion, and disclosure of information relating to you as set forth in this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date set forth above and is only applicable to the Service and not to any other websites or online service locations that you may be able to access from the Service which may have their own data collection and use practices and policies.  Types of Information We Collect  Information you Provide

We and our Service Providers (defined below) may collect information you provide directly via the Service. For example, we collect information when you sign up to receive periodic updates and promotional materials from us; make a purchase through the Service; or receive customer or technical support.

The information we collect may include personal information. “Personal information” means information that can be used to identify you personally (whether alone or in combination), such as your first and last name, e-mail address, phone number, and postal address. You may choose to voluntarily submit certain other information to us through the Service, including personal information, but you are solely responsible for your own personal information in instances where we have not requested that you submit such information to us.   We may make your personal information non-personally identifiable by either combining it with information about other users (aggregating your personal information with information about other users), or by removing characteristics (such as your name or e-mail address) that make the information personally identifiable. This process is known as de-identifying your information. Personal information once de-identified is not subject to this Privacy Policy and we and our Service Providers may treat it as non-personal information and use it without obligation to you except as prohibited by applicable law. 

Information Collected Automatically

We and our Service Providers may automatically collect certain information about you when you access or use the Service (“Usage Information”). Usage Information may include IP address, device identifier, browser type, operating system, data regarding network connected hardware, and information about your use of the Service. To the extent that we combine Usage Information with your personal information, we will treat the combined information as personal information under this Privacy Policy.

The methods that may be used on the Service to collect Usage Information include:

Log Information: Log information is data about your use of the Service, such as IP address, browser type, internet service provider, referring/exit pages, operating system, date/time stamps, and related data, which is stored in log files.
Information Collected by Tracking Technologies: Cookies, web beacons (also known as "tracking pixels"), embedded scripts, location-identifying technologies, device fingerprinting, in-app tracking methods, and other tracking technologies now and hereafter developed (“Tracking Technologies”) may be used to collect information about your interactions with the Service or e-mails, including information about your browsing and activity behavior.
Cookies: Cookies are small bits of electronic information that a website sends to a visitor’s browser and are stored on the visitor’s device. Like many websites, we employ cookies in certain areas of the Service to allow us to provide information to make your online experience more convenient. Session cookies make it easier for you to navigate the Service and expire when you close your browser. Tracking cookies help in understanding how you use the Service, and remain longer. The Service may associate some or all of these types of cookies with your devices. Cookies may remain on your device for extended periods of time.
Web Beacons (“Tracking Pixels”): Web beacons are small graphic images, also known as "internet tags" or "clear gifs," embedded in web pages and e-mail messages. Web beacons may be used to count the number of visitors to the Service, to monitor how users navigate the Service, and to count content views.
Embedded Scripts: An embedded script is programming code designed to collect information about your interactions with the Service. It is temporarily downloaded onto your device from our web server or a third party with whom we work, is active only while you are connected to the Service, and deleted or deactivated thereafter.
Location-identifying Technologies: GPS (global positioning systems) software, geo-filtering, and other location-aware technologies locate (sometimes precisely) you for purposes such as verifying your location and delivering or restricting relevant content based on your location.
Device Fingerprinting: Device fingerprinting is the process of analyzing and combining sets of information elements from your device’s browser, such as JavaScript objects and installed fonts, in order to create a “fingerprint” of your device and uniquely identify your device and applications.
In-App Tracking Methods: There are a variety of tracking technologies that may be included in mobile apps, and these are not browser-based like cookies and cannot be controlled by browser settings. Some use device identifier.

### 5/5 — Still awesome and worth the money in 2025

*2025-11-15, version 2.0*

I played through this game during an international flight and it was an amazing experience. The voice acting, the action, everything was perfect. Try it!

### 1/5 — Garbage performance

*2025-08-23, version 2.0*

Runs at a solid 20 fps or so on iPad mini 7. Seriously unplayable despite looking 20 years old

### 5/5 — Molto bello

*2025-05-07, version 2.0*

All’inizio si rimane un po’ spaesati ma una volta presa confidenza risulta semplice, ambientazioni molto curate, colonna sonora bellissima

### 3/5 — Abandonware

*2025-04-28*

Weil Hades so gut läuft werden die alte Spiele einfach ignoriert. Schade!

### 1/5 — Нижний гейминг

*2025-02-15*

Вот поэтому не стоит покупать игры на iOS. Разработчик глубоко забивает на обновление игр. 30 фпс. Спасибо.

### 2/5 — This game just isn’t smooth

*2024-10-23, version 2.0*

Very creative and interesting as well as beautiful game but it stutters constantly whenever the screen is panning. Animations are smooth but for some reason whenever you move the background stutters and jerks. Doesn’t do this on the steamdeck or switch.

### 5/5 — Another amazing supergiant story!

*2024-06-11, version 2.0*

If you haven’t played either bastion or transistor and you are looking for a very unique and great story then here it it. The music, art and story are really something special and it is a great buy!

### 2/5 — Играйте, но не на IOS.

*2024-01-07*

Игра супер, но порт не обновляли кучу лет: 30 фпс и чёрные рамки мешают получать удовольствие. Лучше уж пройти игру на другой платформе.

### 4/5 — Excelente

*2023-11-07, version 2.0*

Es un juego excelente hermosos gráficos pero ya tiene tiempo que no lo actualizan es muy bueno pero deberían actualizarlo y no dejarlo en el olvido para que las nuevas generaciones la conozcan

## Frequently asked questions about Transistor

### What kind of game is Transistor?

Transistor is a science fiction action role-playing game (RPG). It combines fast-paced action with thoughtful strategic planning, allowing players to customize their abilities and approach combat in various ways.

### What are the key features of Transistor?

Key features include a unique science fiction setting, a powerful and customizable weapon called the Transistor, seamless integration of strategy into action combat, an intuitive touch interface with optional gamepad support, and a rich, atmospheric story to unravel.

### How much does Transistor cost?

Transistor is a premium application, meaning it is a paid game. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

### What devices is Transistor compatible with?

Transistor requires at least an iPhone 5, iPad 4, or iPad mini 2. It is a universal app that can be played on iPad, iPhone, and the new Apple TV, with save data stored via iCloud.

### What is the 'Recursion' option?

The 'Recursion' option is a feature that introduces all-new battles after you have finished the main story. This provides an additional challenge and replayability for players who want to continue experiencing the game's combat.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2018-04-05

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

+ Improved support for iPhone X and iPad Pro
+ Bug fixes and general improvements

### 1.9 — 2018-02-07

Fix for aspect ratio issue on iPhone X.

### 1.8 — 2018-01-24

Fixes an issue detecting correct language.

### 1.7 — 2017-09-22

- Adds Simplified Chinese localization
Note: The game's language is based on your device's Language setting selected under Settings > General > Languages & Regions

- Fixes an issue detecting device language in iOS 11
- General updates and bug fixes

### 1.6 — 2016-10-06

+ Fixes a compatibility issue when using iOS 10 on iPhone 5 and iPad 4 models

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## More apps by Supergiant Games, LLC

- [Bastion](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bastion/id1467063160)

All apps by Supergiant Games, LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/542504796

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