# Vulture Island

> Platform adventure game focused on exploration, puzzle-solving, and item collection. (iPhone/iPad app by Donut Games.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vulture-island/id1153694100 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Donut Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/310068844)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Casual
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 26 App Store ratings · 68 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-09-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-12
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vulture-island/id1153694100/reviews.md

## What is Vulture Island?

* Pocket Gamer GOLD AWARD
* "New Games We Love", Apple
* "Best New Apps for October", Vodafone UK
* #1 Hot Game, TouchArcade, Sep 2016
* "The 30 Best iPad Games of 2016", Stromstock

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Vulture Island is a platform adventure with a distinct focus on exploration to tickle your curiosity.

Rather than stacking up high scores and running towards the end of each level, you get to roam freely in an open world and explore caves, swamps, temples, pirate ships and more.

You collect objects along your way, solve puzzles and talk to NPCs, all while being wrapped inside the platform gameplay mechanism we all have to come to love since the golden era of 8-bit computers and consoles.

THE PLOT

Benjamin has built a spectacular flying machine to take him and his friends around the world.
During one of the first flight sessions something goes wrong. The youngsters have no choice but to parachute themselves to safety.

After an exhausting swim Alex, Paul and Stella end up on a distant island. Barehanded and with no trace of Benjamin.

GAME FEATURES

* Non-linear gameplay: Explore the island freely
* Non-destructive gameplay: When failing, you're simply thrown back to the overview map instead of losing all progress
* Interact with characters, trade tools and help each other
* Collect items to your inventory
* Solve puzzles
* Battle enemies & bosses

Supports MFi Controllers and ION Arcade Controllers.

## Key features

- Non-linear exploration
- Open world island
- Item collection
- Puzzle solving
- NPC interaction
- Enemy and boss battles
- MFi Controller support

## Chart rankings

- #195 in Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 68)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vulture-island/id1153694100/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2025-09-20, version 1.02*

This wonderfully retro platform game is one of my favorites. Once you start playing, you can’t stop.

### 1/5 — Don’t buy

*2022-07-23, version 1.02*

Short expensive and frustrating

### 5/5 — Nostalgic Gold !!!

*2020-02-19, version 1.02*

The game is a great one with an original story. Simple game with relaxed graphics and loads of fun and problem solving head scratching puzzles. 

Another Epic make by Donut Games

### 5/5 — Make more!

*2019-10-05, version 1.02*

Love this game, the graphics the strategy the format the game play, it just might be the best I’ve ever played on my phone. 
Very frustrating that I can’t find any other games like it. 
Please make more games like Vulture island, please please please!

### 5/5 — Nicht abschrecken lassen

*2019-07-28, version 1.02*

Das Spiel ist super und die Bewertung hier (1★) entsprechen einfach nicht der Wahrheit. Der Einstieg ist zäh, weil man ein etwas anderes Spiel erwartet (Mario etc) und direkt am Anfang vor einem Rätsel steckt. Man weiß nicht wirklich was man tun soll.
Deswegen hatte ich auch erst eine schlechte Meinung und gab es wieder gelöscht.
Später hab ich es dann aber noch man probiert und mich auf das sehr eigene Spielprinzip eingelassen. Und auf einmal hat es super viel Spaß gemacht und ich gucke immer mal wieder nach einem zweiten Teil.

Also, bitte am Anfang nicht abschrecken lassen! Das Spiel bietet eine ziemlich neue Erfahrung und ist super.-

### 2/5 — Keep getting stuck

*2018-09-19, version 1.02*

This game could sure use some instructions and a way to get hints when stuck, which is often. I really like donut games usually but this one has too many inconsistencies and it’s harder if you’ve played traps and gem stones because thet game has much better usability. I’ve persevered because I like solving problems but I am now completely stuck. It’s very frustrating to know there must be something the game makers consider obvious to do but you can’t figure what it is.  Sigh.

### 5/5 — Better than expected

*2018-05-11, version 1.02*

At first I was reluctant to buy the game but I was drawn to the graphics because of the similar super Mario world art direction. But What i really like about the game is the hunt for items which Require a little bit of strategy but all together its fun, not too long and enjoyable.

### 4/5 — Fun Adventurous Game 😃

*2018-01-10, version 1.02*

It was very puzzling at first, but once I got the hang of it, I real enjoyed the game. The only negative thing was that it didn’t need to be 2.99

### 2/5 — If you like hard, old school platformers

*2017-11-18, version 1.02*

I enjoyed “Traps n’ Gemstones” but this one is too hard and unforgiving for me. It’s classic Mario-like platformer including the tedious go back to start when you die. It’s just too tedious to be fun. I wish there was an easy mode.

### 5/5 — Could be better

*2017-11-01, version 1.02*

I think that three dollars is too much to pay for a game that might last you one afternoon. The instructions aren’t clear at all, and the layout is kind of funky. I have loved nearly all of the other donut games, but this one has disappointed me.

## Frequently asked questions about Vulture Island

### What kind of game is Vulture Island?

Vulture Island is a platform adventure game with a strong emphasis on exploration. It offers non-linear gameplay where you can freely roam an open world, discover various locations, and engage with the game's mechanics.

### What are the main gameplay features?

Key features include non-linear exploration of a large island, item collection, puzzle solving, interaction with non-player characters, and battles against enemies and bosses. The game also features non-destructive gameplay, meaning failure doesn't result in losing all progress.

### How much does Vulture Island cost?

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

### What platforms is Vulture Island available on?

The description mentions support for MFi Controllers and ION Arcade Controllers, indicating it is likely available on iOS devices. Specific platform availability beyond that is not detailed.

### What is the objective of the game?

The game's objective revolves around exploration and uncovering the story of characters stranded on a distant island after a flying machine malfunction. Players collect items, solve puzzles, and interact with NPCs to progress through the adventure.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.02 — 2017-05-07

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

- Collectors icon added by popular request (#41)
- Fixed a bug where the player could get stuck under a block inside the Mines of Shamus
- Optimized assets: Saves valuable space on your device

As always, thanks to all fans for your support. We hope you'll enjoy this update!

### 1.01 — 2016-09-28

- Improved controls: Larger touch area on HUD buttons
- Alex's speech bubble now shows capital letters when using the megaphone to better visualize his louder speech volume
- Tweaks and bug fixes

Thanks to all fans for your valuable feedback.

### 1.00 — 2016-09-19

No release notes.

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