# Vanished — Fear the unknown

> Audio-driven horror adventure game using motion controls and imagination. (iPhone/iPad app by Marco Corradini.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vanished/id687744410 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Marco Corradini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154895650)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Simulation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.52/5 from 27 App Store ratings · 58 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 44 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2013-09-06
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vanished/id687744410/reviews.md

## What is Vanished?

Immerse yourself in a world of darkness, where your eyes won't be necessary.
The screen will not show the game world this time. That world will be created around you only with sounds.
A new game experience ruled only by your imagination!

Prepare to feel the fear of the unknown: listen to the sounds that surrounds you and find the way to escape from monsters and dark entities, in a land of black mists and hollow thoughts. Your goal is but one: reveal the mystery of what's happened to reality!

Hold your iPhone, face the direction you want to go and touch the screen to walk. Shake the device to attack. It's as simple as that.


-Real life simulated combat system. Will you survive a monster apocalypse? Only your skills and reflexes will determinate it!
-Fearsome sound effects in 3D audio!
-Fully voiced story, narrated by the famous voice actor Peter Baker!
-Exp and Level system: grow the strength of your character and get more powerful weapons by killing as many monsters as you can!
-New game modes and expansions coming soon!

"Very clever and original approach to gaming" - tuaw.com

"One of the scariest experience I had in years!" -iGamesReviews

***Device compass needed for best experience! If you are using an iPod touch or a non retina iPad, enable the touch control option!

## Key features

- Screenless gameplay
- Immersive 3D audio
- Motion-controlled movement and combat
- Fully voiced narrative
- Character progression system
- Mystery-driven storyline

## Recent user reviews (10 of 58)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vanished/id687744410/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Hidden Gem

*2024-07-26*

This game is truly one of the best for a mobile app. The gameplay is simple but it’s still quite fun. The only issue is that the there’s little graphics to see, most of the stuff comes from you’re IMAGINATION. Also don’t forget to use headphones when playing this game.

### 4/5 — This isn’t really accessible but figured it out and played

*2022-09-23, version 1.5*

This game is not accessible by this I mean voiceover is it gonna help you if you turn it on you could have it shut off or turn on if you have a turn on you need direct touch anyway blindly figure it out the controls cause I can’t see played it and beat it very sad the game is so short didn’t take me long to beat it pretty sure the developer will never read this but just going to say would increase the review if accessibility was updated but anyway I thought the story was enjoyable

### 1/5 — What is this?

*2020-09-16, version 1.5*

This game is so confusing you can't even see where you're walking so there's no way to tell where you're going..don't waste your time on it.

### 3/5 — I think it’s good, except for one thing

*2018-08-11*

I was really excited to play this game, but when I downloaded it I discovered that the main menu screen is not accessible with voiceover. Being blind, this is somewhat of an issue, and it’s upsetting considering this is one of the few audio games that sounds really good.

### 5/5 — Great!but needs update to be playable again.

*2018-07-01, version 1.3*

Please update

### 5/5 — Love it!!!

*2017-08-08, version 1.3*

It's kinda hard but who doesn't like a challenge, I like how you have to try to figure everything out, and I love the idea of only using sounds, but instead of saying close your eyes, I think you should have just a pitch black screen, with a vague hints on with direction your pointing, like idk a white mist at the bottom that changes on which way you move, but hey you don't have to or anything it's still great, other than that I love it! XD

### 1/5 — No updates since 2014!

*2016-09-14, version 1.3*

Really!
With the negative reviews you would really think that Pixel Heart would make improvements. Since 2014 there have been no action taken by this company to acknowledge this broken game.
The game lacks any substantial playability. You hear a siren in the background and what appears to be a menu screen with a picture of a knife and health bar.
You are left with a dark screen and no game guidance or intuitive controls.
At least show a map so one knows if they are walking or bumping into a wall! Footsteps are the only indication that you are walking or blindly stumbling into a dead end.
I walked for quite some time and ....well..... Just got bored of this game. With no graphics and no map, one can clearly discern that all attempts have been made to produce a cheap game with no real foresight 😉

### 2/5 — Not really the right game for me

*2016-04-27*

The thing I didn't like about it was that I could not see anything but very well made game and people who can tell the direction of the noises
Then probably the right game for you

### 4/5 — Great

*2016-01-18, version 1.3*

Really great free game, loved and sometimes it gave me a jump.

### 1/5 — ???

*2015-08-07*

I didn't know what I was doing and I was waiting for something to happen but it didn't :(

## Frequently asked questions about Vanished

### What kind of game is Vanished?

Vanished is an innovative horror game that relies entirely on sound to create its immersive experience. The game world is not displayed on the screen; instead, players navigate and interact with their surroundings using 3D audio cues and motion controls.

### How do I play Vanished?

To play, you hold your device, face the direction you want to go, and touch the screen to walk. Shaking the device initiates an attack. A device compass is recommended for the best experience, but touch controls are available for devices without one.

### Is Vanished free to play?

Based on the provided information, Vanished is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### What are the key features of Vanished?

Key features include screenless gameplay, fearsome 3D audio effects, a fully voiced story narrated by Peter Baker, a real-life simulated combat system, and an experience and level system for character progression.

### What is the goal of the game?

The primary goal in Vanished is to reveal the mystery of what has happened to reality. Players must listen to the surrounding sounds to find their way, escape monsters and dark entities, and survive in a land of black mists.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5 — 2018-07-12

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

fixed compatibility issues

### 1.3 — 2014-10-29

Bug fixes
Performance improvements

### 1.2 — 2013-10-10

-Touchpad control
-Easy mode option

### 1.1 — 2013-09-22

-A lot of bug fixes
-Performance improvements

### 1.0 — 2013-08-21

No release notes.

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