# Wayward Souls — Randomly generated action-RPG

> Randomly generated action-RPG with unique characters and tactical combat. (iPhone/iPad app by Rocketcat LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wayward-souls/id857555369 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rocketcat LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/305576988)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Role Playing
- Price: $7.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 531 App Store ratings · 343 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 117 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-04-24
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wayward-souls/id857555369/reviews.md

## What is Wayward Souls?

Wayward Souls is an action-adventure game built for quick playthroughs and massive amounts of replay value. It was inspired by Spelunky, Secret of Mana, and our previous game, Mage Gauntlet.

Procedurally generated random levels mean that every time you play the game, it's a different experience. Control one of six characters, all with their own unique playstyles, abilities, and equipment. Explore and fight for survival, in combat where your tactics, positioning, and timing matter.

More Features:
- Fancy control scheme with no virtual buttons or sticks to fumble over.
- Unlock new areas, for increasingly punishing difficulty.
- 13 area types, all with different monsters, potential traps, and rare encounters.
- Each character can find equipment combinations that change their gameplay.
- Victory is based on your increasing skill as a player, not solely on grinding.
- Hats.
- No IAP ever, even for the hats. All content updates will be free for our fans.
- Unprecedented scope and variety for an action-adventure game on iOS, maybe anywhere.

@rocketcatgames or www.facebook.com/rocketcatgames

## Key features

- Procedurally generated levels
- Six unique characters
- Tactical combat
- Fancy control scheme
- Unlockable areas
- Diverse area types
- Equipment combinations

## What do users think of Wayward Souls?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Excellent gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful pixel art and music
- 🔥 Highly addictive and challenging
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🔁 High replayability
- 🕹️ Tight and responsive controls
- 🌍 Immersive world and story

**Cons**

- 🤕 Extremely difficult and punishing
- 🔁 Repetitive grinding to progress
- 🕹️ Occasional control issues
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes (especially on older devices)
- 💔 Loss of progress on death can be frustrating

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes when using teleporters
- Compatibility issues on older iOS devices
- Glitches with certain enemy behaviors

**Most requested features**

- Difficulty options or modes
- Checkpoints or save system
- Multiplayer co-op
- More character classes and upgrades
- Cloud save support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 343)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wayward-souls/id857555369/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Good game… but

*2026-01-01, version 1.61*

This game is good but please add iCloud save. I can’t switch progress bettween my divices.

### 5/5 — This Is the Best Game on the App Store

*2025-11-25, version 1.61*

As a guy in his mid-30's who has been an avid gamer since he was about 4 years old, Wayward Souls is honestly one of my favourite video games of all time, and if you don't play it, I actually feel sorry for you. This is literally the very best game out of thousands and thousands of games on the App Store. I don't even care that I'm totally shilling the hell out of it right now, it's that's good. Buy it.

### 5/5 — Truly masterpiece

*2025-03-11*

Gorgeous pixil art with awesome story.

### 1/5 — Why did I pay money for this

*2025-01-13, version 1.61*

This game is very poorly
Made. Horrible controls, lazy enemy design, very boring game

### 5/5 — One of the best

*2024-05-31, version 1.61*

This is truly one of the best action RPGs on mobile. Rocket if you could just make it to where we could listen to our own audio while playing I would appreciate it. I’d like to listen to my podcasts and audiobooks while I play. Thank you for making such great games without microtransactions! Truly a hero of the people.

### 1/5 — Not great…or good

*2024-05-13, version 1.61*

pointless to play on a phone without a controller attachment. Hot boxes for characters are too large and awkward making it not a game of skill but of chance. I’ll be requesting a refund, my home screen is more fun to look at then trying to play this game on a phone.

### 4/5 — Really fun game

*2024-04-07, version 1.61*

It’s super fun but it really needs to have a cloud save option…. 🙏🙏☁️☁️☁️🤩

### 2/5 — Really?

*2024-04-05, version 1.61*

You cannot shoot or attack diagonally, this game has been on my wishlist for a while so I was excited to start it up. Lost interest about 2 minutes in when I was killed because I had to line up with an enemy, stand still, shoot and then the enemy would move out of the way. It’s ridiculous that you cannot shoot diagonally in a game like this. Frustrating, annoying, and a waste of time. If you could shoot diagonally I would give this five stars.

### 5/5 — Awesome except

*2024-03-22, version 1.61*

when the game glitches and I’m locked in a room with no enemies spawning and no way out. A heartbreaking glitch.

### 5/5 — Mobile Masterpiece

*2024-03-09, version 1.61*

This game is the perfect successor to Mage Gauntlet, which I adored as a teenager.

Though I would love if I could sync my game data in iCloud, so I could continue playing on my iPad! Love you guys ❤️

## Frequently asked questions about Wayward Souls

### What kind of game is Wayward Souls?

Wayward Souls is an action-adventure game inspired by titles like Spelunky and Secret of Mana. It features procedurally generated levels, offering a unique experience with every playthrough. The gameplay emphasizes tactical combat, positioning, and timing.

### How many characters can I play as?

You can control one of six distinct characters, each possessing their own unique playstyles, abilities, and equipment. This variety ensures different approaches to combat and exploration.

### Is Wayward Souls free to play or does it have in-app purchases?

Wayward Souls is a paid application and does not feature any in-app purchases, including for cosmetic items like hats. All content updates are provided free of charge to fans.

### What platforms is Wayward Souls available on?

While the description specifically mentions iOS, it highlights an 'unprecedented scope and variety for an action-adventure game on iOS, maybe anywhere,' suggesting a broad appeal and potential for other platforms.

### What makes Wayward Souls replayable?

The game's massive replay value comes from its procedurally generated random levels, ensuring a different layout and set of challenges each time you play. Combined with six unique characters and unlockable areas, the game offers extensive variety.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.61 — 2021-05-13

- Paladin's Shrine talent should now work properly
- Some various fixes and tweaks

### 1.60 — 2021-02-04

Here's a new giant content update for Wayward Souls! We have added an all new playable character: Gallus, the Paladin. He is extremely powerful when he gets all his abilities, but also has to face an extra difficult dungeon designed specifically for him!

- Adds the Paladin, unlocked after completing the Shadow dungeon or dying in that dungeon 20 times
- The Paladin has his own long, extra difficult dungeon, a new storyline, and all new weapons, equipment, and abilities!
- New music tracks added!
- You can now unlock Cultist without beating Labyrinth, by dying in that dungeon 20 times, as a way to help people that are stuck
- New higher difficulty added to the monster generation, to support Paladin's story. This can also show up in the other hard dungeons during rare rooms!
- New special appearances for Gauntlet bosses
- Other tweaks and fixes

This is likely our last big content update for the iOS version, but we're also planning a small update in the future!

If you like what we're doing, follow us on Twitter @rocketcatgames or www.facebook.com/rocketcatgames

### 1.42 — 2019-03-29

- Fixes for iPhone Plus (6S+, 7+, 8+)

### 1.41 — 2019-03-22

- Tweaks and fixes for the resolution support for newer devices
- Fixes for the iPhone SE, 5, and other older devices
- Some fixes for user interface, such as the ammo count meter on older devices

### 1.40 — 2019-03-21

- New resolution support for newer iPads and phones, such as the iPhone X
- Other compatibility with new phones, such as UI tweaks

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