# Old Man's Journey

> A game about life, loss & hope

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1204902987](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1204902987)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1204902987`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Broken Rules
- **Category:** Adventure
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (2,359 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.22
- **Last updated:** 2025-11-26
- **First published:** 2017-05-18
- **Size:** 1.44 GB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/old-mans-journey/id1204902987)
- **Website:** [http://oldmansjourney.com](http://oldmansjourney.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://brokenrul.es/privacy/](http://brokenrul.es/privacy/)

## Description

Old Man's Journey is a soul-searching adventure about life's precious moments, broken dreams, and changed plans, told primarily through imagery. With over 17 international awards, including the Apple Design Award (USA), the Emotional Game Award (France), the Innovation Award (Brazil), and the Best Art Award (Japan).

Features include a powerful narrative told through imagery, hand-drawn art and animations, whimsical landscapes, handcrafted, pressure-free puzzles, a unique landscape-shaping mechanic, and an evocative SCNTFC soundtrack. 'A gorgeous experience.' — TouchArcade; 'An absolute joy to look at and play' — The Guardian; 'A whimsical poem' — Polygon.

## Rankings

- #38,124 — Overall
- #28 — Essential Adventure Games
- #66 — journey

## Review summary

Old Man's Journey is praised for stunning visuals, a beautiful musical score, and a moving, contemplative story. It’s described as a calming, story-first puzzle experience with polished presentation and no ads or IAPs. The main drawbacks cited are its brevity—many wish for more levels—and an ending that can feel abrupt or leave gaps, along with some desire for more traditional gameplay or hints. Overall, it’s a heartfelt, visually rich, replayable tale that resonates through its art, music, and emotional core.

### Pros

- Stunning visuals, art, and animation
- Enchanting music and sound design
- Moving, emotional story that resonates
- Calming, relaxing pace offering a meditative puzzle/story experience
- No ads or in-app purchases; polished presentation with a fair price

### Cons

- Short length; many reviewers wish for more content/levels
- Ending feels abrupt or leaves narrative gaps
- Perceived as a story-focused experience rather than a traditional game
- Some readers express a desire for hints or clearer guidance in puzzles

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