# Type:Rider

> An adventure puzzle platformer exploring the history of fonts and characters. (iPhone/iPad app by ARTE France Apps.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typerider/id667443268 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ARTE France Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1159668429)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 387 App Store ratings · 317 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 644 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-10-10
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typerider/id667443268/reviews.md

## What is Type?

- "An intricately-designed masterpiece that constantly throws fresh challenges and situations at you for the entire run of the game." - Touch Arcade - 4.5/5
- "You never realized fonts could be this exciting" - Kotaku
- "The "Final FONTasy" of video games. [...] Type:Rider encourages players to learn about type by exploring a world of fonts." - FastCoDesign
- "The unlikely appeal of Type:Rider, a platformer about fonts" - Kill Screen

Immerse yourself in this fascinating and unique experience to uncover the history and secrets of Fonts & Characters !

Play as 2 dots and travel through the ages of typographic styles and techniques. 
From the rock paintings of prehistoric times to Pixel art of the 2000’s, solve all the riddles by riding the most popular fonts and characters (Garamond, Helvetica, Times New Roman, Pixel, Comic Sans...) in a very captivating musical and visual environment.

Type:Rider is an adventure puzzle game produced by AGAT – EX NIHILO and ARTE that brings gaming experience to a whole new daring level.

FEATURES 
•• 10 worlds echoing key periods of the typograhy’s history
•• Breath-taking artworks and musical vibes
•• Immersive and intriguing atmosphere
•• Great historical archives and paintings

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If you encounter issues,  please reboot your device. Then, reduce the resolution of the game in the parameters of Type:Rider and set the quality from « Fantastic » to « Good ». 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Type:Rider is compatible with iPad 2 and up, iPhone 4 and up and iPod touch 5th generation – THE GAME WILL NOT RUN ON EARLIER DEVICES

## Key features

- Explore 10 worlds of typographic history
- Solve riddles by riding popular fonts
- Discover secrets of fonts and characters
- Captivating musical and visual environment
- Learn about typography through gameplay

## What do users think of Type?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Gorgeous visuals and music
- 💡 Unique and educational gameplay
- 🚀 Immersive and engaging experience

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Inconsistent and frustrating controls
- 📖 Poorly written historical information

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes during tutorial
- Inability to progress past certain levels
- Compatibility issues with iPad Mini and older devices

**Most requested features**

- Save/resume progress option
- Difficulty settings or adjustments
- Improved compatibility with newer devices

## Recent user reviews (10 of 317)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typerider/id667443268/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work in current iOS.

*2024-04-02, version 2.0*

I was really excited to play this game, but it hangs partway through the tutorial and won’t respond at all. 🙁

### 1/5 — UGGGGGH!

*2024-03-03, version 2.0*

I used to play this years ago and gave up because of a glitchy high level. My son just recently started playing and I remembered how fun it was so I downloaded it, not even imagining it would still be glitchy this many years later. Never assume. I literally cannot get past the first tutorial. I grabbed the asterisk, and got to the introduction page, and...stalled. Pages don't turn but I can *hear them move. The right touch no longer moves the periods.  The continue button is dead. I've downloaded it, then uploaded it four times. Bummer that they haven't fixed the bugginess yet

### 1/5 — Won’t go past the first level

*2023-12-08, version 2.0*

Ive downloaded this app multiple times and it won’t push further than the first level. I need a refund!

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2023-08-08, version 2.0*

Have downloaded, re downloaded, tried to change quality. Can’t get past first page

### 1/5 — Stuck at tutorial

*2023-03-14, version 2.0*

Bought this game, super excited about the topic.
But was unable to proceed after opening the first page. Not able to resume the game play.

### 2/5 — Cool

*2023-01-04, version 2.0*

But it crashes

### 5/5 — In love with this game

*2022-12-03, version 2.0*

If you’re a graphic designer, young or old, this is a phenomenally fun way to explore the history of typography. Gorgeous visuals, great and simple historical anecdotes. Obsessed!

### 2/5 — App Doesn’t Work

*2022-09-21, version 2.0*

I played this game on steam years ago, and then again on switch when that version released. It’s fun and informative. Sadly, this version of the game is broken. It has so far frozen in the tutorial level 5 times in a row. Please fix.

### 5/5 — Important

*2022-08-28, version 2.0*

Please update this app for compatibility.

### 2/5 — Great game if I could play it!

*2022-01-29, version 2.0*

I played this game as a kid on my sisters iPad and absolutely adored it, mega fun way to spend my free time and such a whimsical premise. However I am currently experiencing issues after redownloading it in which after collecting my first asterisk the game will not let me advance, very frustrating since I know this is a great game, perhaps the game needs to be updated but it would be really cool to play it again.

## Frequently asked questions about Type

### What is Type:Rider?

Type:Rider is an adventure puzzle game where players explore the history of fonts and characters. You play as two dots and travel through different typographic eras, solving riddles by riding popular fonts and characters.

### What are the key features of Type:Rider?

The game features 10 worlds echoing key periods of typography's history, breathtaking artworks, immersive atmosphere, and historical archives. Players solve puzzles by riding various fonts and characters, learning about type along the way.

### How much does Type:Rider cost?

Based on the provided information, Type:Rider is a paid application and does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What devices is Type:Rider compatible with?

Type:Rider is compatible with iPad 2 and up, iPhone 4 and up, and iPod touch 5th generation. It will not run on earlier devices.

### What is the gameplay like in Type:Rider?

The gameplay involves navigating through different historical periods of typography as two dots. Players solve puzzles by interacting with and riding on various fonts and characters, uncovering the history and secrets of type in a visually and musically engaging environment.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2018-07-20

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

Type:Rider is back and now available on iOS 11!

### 1.3 — 2013-11-20

•• WARNING •• Type:Rider doesn't work on iOS 11 yet ! Until our next update, devices with iOS 11 won't be able to play the game.  

- Quality options pop-up correction
- Text correction
- Various bugs fix

### 1.2 — 2013-10-27

iPad Mini Bug fix

### 1.1 — 2013-10-04

Bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2013-07-16

No release notes.

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