Goblin Sword is a retro-inspired action platformer with light rpg elements.
An army of monsters led by an evil wizard have invaded your hometown. Slay as many monsters as you can, collect loot, avoid dangerous traps and defeat menacing bosses, before facing the evil wizard himself.
Reviews:
“It's such a crazy value and has such good production quality it kind of speaks for itself.” 5/5 TouchArcade
"Fun visuals, good music, engaging level design, and lots of content make Goblin Sword an excellent little game." Editor's Choice -148 Apps
“A deeply compelling and staggeringly impressive tribute to retro games.” 10/10 ArcadeLife
Features:
-89 levels
-13 bosses
-30 weapons with unique special attacks
-30 relics that grant you abilities
-14 costumes
-8 guardians that follow you around and assist you
-5 secret very hard levels
-Decorate your home with souvenirs
-Customizable touch controls
-Universal app. Works on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.
-Full screen support for iPhone X
-iCloud and MFi support
-Game Center achievements and leaderboards
-Premium game. No IAP or ads ever.
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This version
4.71 (1.3K)
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0.5/0.5
Rating quality
1.0/1.0
Rating volume
0.6/1.0
Heuristic score · not affiliated with Apple or Google.
Signals: version bump ≤ 7 days + review velocity ≥ 1.5× the 7-day median. Both ⇒ Active event; version only ⇒ Recent update; spike only ⇒ High engagement.
Update History
v2.6
Apple
released 4/25/2018
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This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.
Full screen support for iPhone X
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Apple
4mo ago
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- Dan_TherMan25 · v2.6
Apple
5mo ago
No good
There’s a free game exactly like I don’t remember the name of it . Anyways this game isn’t worth $ plus every time you’re falling from a double jump it pauses and the you get hit and die and have to start over
- TheRealJackSteel · v2.6
Apple
8mo ago
I Love Goblin Sword
I just finished everything you could possibly do in this game. I’m so surprised how well it held up after all these years; at a point the nostalgia faded and new experiences were formed.
Everything about Goblin Sword culminates into an amazing gameplay experience that I wish I could feel more often.
It was so fun to just pick it up and get a few levels done during downtime. After I beat every level I wanted to buy every weapon and relic, to make little me proud, and I had to grind for about ~10k more coins to finish it all up. I ended up replaying levels here and there and I was surprised how fun it still was. After no time at all I realized that there was nothing left to strive towards and that I was done.
Thank you for making this game,
Preoccupiedude
- Preoccupiedude · v2.6
Apple
9mo ago
Exceptional
Truly an honest hit!
One of the best mobile games I’ve played, 10 stars 😅
- Lufel0 · v2.6
Apple
9mo ago
Just discovered this gem in 2024
Great game overall and fantastic value. Supports Xbox controller. 👍
- Stec · v2.6
Apple
10mo ago
A favorite of the decade
My oh my I’ve probably logged 500 fun hours playing this challenging game. But I’m still only 3/4 of the way through it!
- Mangumhead1945 · v2.6
Apple
11mo ago
Made by People Who Care
This game is such a breath of fresh air and exactly what a mobile game should strive to be. The variety of environments, the cool fantasy setting, fun gameplay, customization options, hidden levels, amount of content- everything is fantastic, and the developers packed it all into such a blessedly small file size that far less robust games have failed to achieve. The game loads lightning fast, it’s the perfect price, and my only wish is that more devs would care this much about their product. Thanks for maintaining my faith in this industry!
- AlexM_27 · v2.6
Apple
1y ago
Loved this game
I really loved playing this game. The controls are great on IOS. It’s fun to explore. The levels are challenging, but not frustrating. If you liked Metroid, I think you’d enjoy this. Now that I have finished, I don’t know what to play next.
- SGL · v2.6
Apple
1y ago
THE BEST PLAT-FORMER EVER
BUY NOW
- apple tiger gamer · v2.6
Apple
1y ago
awesome game!
this game has been a great bonding game between my husband born in the early 80s, and our daughters. The controls are similar to old Nintendo games, but you can play it on an iPad.
- hudie96 · v2.6
Apple
1y ago
Awesome Game!
This is genuinely such an amazing game, everything about it. I’m trying to think of things to complement the game on and I’m having difficulty thinking of anything because it’s all so good. I’ll say this, this game being free is a crime, the quality and playability with a free price tag is unmatched.
- Carterboii123 · v2.6
Apple
1y ago
Goblin Sword Is a Perfect 6/5, An Absolute Masterpiece!
I don’t normally write reviews, but Goblin Sword deserves all the praise and then some! This game is the definition of perfection on iOS, flawless retro visuals, tight controls, and a level of replayability that’s off the charts. It brings back the magic of classic platformers with a modern twist that will leave you hooked for hours.
The gameplay balance is incredible, challenging but fair, rewarding exploration and skillful combat. The sheer amount of secrets, treasures, and upgrades makes every level feel fresh and exciting. It’s a love letter to old-school gaming while feeling like a perfect fit for mobile.
If I could rate this 6/5, I absolutely would because it’s just that good. For anyone who enjoys platformers, RPG elements, or simply excellent game design, Goblin Sword is a must have. Do yourself a favor and play this masterpiece, you won’t regret it!
- scottnrwd · v2.6
Apple
2y ago
Fantastic Game!
You simply MUST release this on PS5 Console and all your other games as well!
- Noctilo · v2.6
Apple
2y ago
Fantastic
Almost like the old mega man games . Hours of fun . Cannot believe there haven’t been any updates in years or a sequel !
- mckeesportpaguy · v2.6
Apple
2y ago
Amazing game!
One of the best games I have played on ios. Touch controls are simple, easy to use, and customizable. Lots of different stages to play, things to collect, and challenges to complete. The game feels very polished and the gameplay is well balanced.
- Zieg225 · v2.6
Apple
2y ago
Can y’all add more of a super Mario vibe to it?
It’s a great game but can y’all add a little blood?or have a survival mode we’re you just kill monsters a boss rush maybe
- gabelikestoto · v2.6
Apple
3y ago
Still the best
This game gets snubbed in apple’s retro-inspired games lists, and it’s a shame because this is hands down the best modern-retro platform er on iOS. You know that you have hundreds of games you’ve started and only played for a few minutes, but this isn’t one of those. This is a complete game, and it’s incredibly rewarding with the perfect amount of challenges and secrets to explore. I can’t recommend it enough!
- howDT · v2.6
Apple
3y ago
Actually good.
I am close to finishing it with almost every secret, and have to say it’s really good.
Those bad reviews complaining about it being too hard or bad controls or horrible collision boxes … those are simply poor gamers.
For 2 dollars it’s a bargain.
- xor7 · v2.6
Apple
3y ago
Meh
Boring arduously repetitive levels, bug issues with enemies & platform hitboxes, and none of the armor you collect through the course of the game have any purpose or special attributes. However the game is beautiful and it’s free.
- SkeetopolisPRIME · v2.6
Apple
3y ago
Sloppy.
…
- aka scythe · v2.6
Apple
3y ago
Fun!
One of my all time favorite iOS games. Just a really well done game. I’ve replayed this many times. Wish the dev would make a follow up.
- kafka-kun · v2.6
Apple
3y ago
Is there supposed to be music?
Is there supposed to be music on the menu screen? In the first level? At all?
- Z ) · v2.6
Apple
3y ago
Ethan
One of the best platformers I’ve played. All I’m asking for is please come out with a sequel. Please consider this.
- bestplatformer · v2.6
Apple
4y ago
Best Mobile Game I Have Played
This isn’t even a mobile game at this point. With it being on the Nintendo switch. Got this when it was new. Been through added content. I have generally 100% this game. Literally every single thing you can do in it. Took a lot of time. I managed to do it all while just simply having time to go on my phone and play. While on a long car ride. Before a movie starts. Waiting on something. Things like that. Had fun every second. Worth the buy for sure. Would love to see a sequel or more content added soon hopefully.
- Haxel Deen · v2.6
Apple
4y ago
Great!
Fantastic game!
- IIwarriorII · v2.6
Apple
4y ago
meh
I admit that some aspects of the game are appreciable but some are just so stupid. I collect so much gold and buy armor that does nothing but give me a cool look? What’s the point of that? I get three hearts and everything in the game does the same amount of damage if not more than one heart per hit? Why? that just makes the game so repetitive and boring. And finally some of the levels are just so bad. They consist of jumps that are almost impossible to make and I have spent hours on levels before and just not even gotten close to beating them. The swords all have really stupid abilities and I hate how if you pick up an energy orb your next three attacks all have to be energy attacks so that goes to waste. The game needs to be fixed. I need armor points, generally more fair levels, and some way to get more hearts that don’t consist of me having to some how beat a level that I would need more hearts to beat. Which just makes no sense.And another thing I have noticed is that levels get seriously inconsistent whenever you get near a boss level. Suddenly the level goes from a simple challenge to forgetting what the end of the level looks like cause it’s ridiculous trying to get there. The consistency makes no sense. I have to literally google how to beat the levels because there is just no way to know without prior knowledge.
- Hrachya_Rocks · v2.6
Apple
4y ago
Great game
This game is fantastic I’m just sad I finished it really hoping for more levels sigh 😕
- EpicDuckKnight · v2.6
Apple
4y ago
Phenomenal, But…
This game has been a staple in my arsenal when I’m on the road, out with my family, or at home with an unfulfilled schedule.
I’ve beaten the game a few times, having collected every item, finished every quest, etc. But each time I do this, I break out of it wanting more. I would love to see this game have another update.
Although It has been quite some time, I find that not only I, but many people would love this. It’s truly a great game and is well deserving of more action.
Thank you, sincerely, for the fun you’ve given me and others over these past years. Highly recommended downloading this. Potentially there will be another update to come.
- Terraria's Finest Boy · v2.6
Apple
4y ago
WANT.....SEQUEL!
Heyo, wanted to say I’ve played this to the epic finish about 3x now, and wondering if another one was gonna be released, but nothing. So, I’m here asking if there are any plans to finally make a sequel to this epic platformer.?!
- laceym · v2.6
Apple
5y ago
Too difficult to win
Unless you do the moves perfect it is too hard to win certain levels. Why make a game so hard to win?
- Chaisem28 · v2.6
Apple
5y ago
Stunning
I absolutely love it! Although it would be nice if an update dropped it feels so abandoned it’s a truly fantastic game and I want to see it evolve with new content every once in a while!
- terragamer1226 · v2.6
Apple
5y ago
👍👍👍👍👍
👍👍👍game I❤️it
- w.ali.w · v2.6
Apple
5y ago
Nah.
It’s hard to picture someone honestly giving this a good review, or having the patience for an entire game of this. Go on. Try it. You’ll get what I’m telling you right away. The words I’m saying will be repeated by you as you’re playing. I won’t need to convince you.
- jerk32 · v2.6
Apple
5y ago
Great game
The game is hard but fun and looks sorta like terraria
- itwasntme582 · v2.6
Apple
5y ago
Doesn’t work
I have an iPhone XS Max running iOS 14.4 and I used to love playing this game casually and now when I try to open the app it crashes right away. Bummer. Please update this app.
- dubnelson · v2.6
Apple
5y ago
Awesome game!
I don’t know what to say except that this is a great game! It’s surprising to find an actual game on the App Store. This could be on the switch. We need a second one or more add-ons.
- BatBert35 · v2.6
Apple
5y ago
Utterly fantastic.
Hours of gameplay. RPG elements. Epic bosses. This has got it all.
- htfjfghk.jhgfm · v2.6
Apple
5y ago
Sound doesn’t work
For some reason the sound does not work from iPhone speakers. Only when headphones are connected it works.
- hoblingolder · v2.6
Apple
5y ago
Please add new stuff😓
More stuff would be a dream !:)
- mooggxfkdrh · v2.6
Apple
5y ago
Excellent
Best retro platformer I’ve played. Well done.
- CPA09 · v2.6
Apple
5y ago
Best Game
I think this is one of the best games I’ve played on ipad. The controls are perfect, the level designs are brilliant. Challenging but not extremely so.
- Dooshlaloosh · v2.6
Apple
6y ago
Great game, Apple TV port?
Awesome platformer, would be great if it could be played on the Apple TV as well and support iCloud so you can keep your save across devices.
- Jackmil5 · v2.6
Apple
6y ago
thanks
awesomely cool
- Hoag David 1970gmail.com · v2.6
Apple
6y ago
Fantastic
Really good and well thought out platformer. The art is excellent and truly pixel art as opposed to some games which use pixelated images but still rotate and transform everything to the point that it doesn’t look right. This looks exactly like a SNES game.
The only thing I wish it had was a little bit more depth, like if the armor actually did something besides change your appearance and you could equip more than one special item at a time.
- "Frustrated" was already taken · v2.6
Apple
6y ago
A platformer masterpiece!
Seriously an amazing, complete and addictive journey the game take you on. It has been a while since I felt so.... satisfied with a mobile game let alone a platformer and this one is one for the books! I am in love and hope and pray more content like this will keep coming. Amazing job guys:)
- Pjfry93 · v2.6
Apple
6y ago
Four words
I love this game
- Dream_78 · v2.6
Apple
6y ago
Great
I just got the game and I think it’s great pretty hard though:)
- Battletrooper94 · v2.6
Apple
6y ago
Worth the money
Great game. Totally worth the money. Was satisfyingly challenging and fun. Only 4 stars because it only took a couple of days to beat, would like more content.
- Korraki34 · v2.6
Apple
6y ago
Kinda like it
This is reasonably fun but from what I can tell there seems to be no background music and it’s weird
- raymundorunnerupofkungfu · v2.6
Apple
6y ago
New levels will be great
WE HUMBLY ASK FOR NEW LEVELS !!!
- mozzard0932 · v2.6
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