# 9th Dawn III

> Open-World RPG Adventure

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1528353612](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1528353612)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1528353612`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Valorware LTD
- **Category:** Roleplaying
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (105 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.60
- **Last updated:** 2021-03-14
- **First published:** 2020-10-06
- **Size:** 578 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/9th-dawn-iii/id1528353612)
- **Website:** [http://valorware.squarespace.com/9th-dawn-iii](http://valorware.squarespace.com/9th-dawn-iii)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://valorware.squarespace.com/privacy-policy](http://valorware.squarespace.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

9th Dawn III: Shadow of Erthil is a massive 2D open-world RPG and collectathon dungeon crawler. Explore Cedaltia’s lands—from Ashwick fields to Hollow Mountains—battle 270+ monsters, traverse dangerous dungeons, and uncover a foreboding prophecy behind a mysterious evil.

With 1,400 unique items, 300+ weapons, 550 armor pieces, deep crafting, weapon customization, fishing, cooking, gems, and a unique 180-card Fyued card game, the adventure is packed with activities. Recruit monsters, master spells, level up skills, complete side quests, and enjoy an original orchestral soundtrack from Valorware, a UK-based indie studio led by a solo developer.

## Rankings

- #134,155 — Overall

## Review summary

9th Dawn III is praised for its massive open world, deep RPG systems, and long-tail gameplay. Players highlight the rich crafting (mining, smelting, gear, pets) and diverse build options, plus a satisfying card mini-game that adds variety. The game runs well on iOS and offers a premium, no-microtransaction experience that many see as great value. However, reviewers note balance and difficulty can be inconsistent, with some encounters being too hard or unfair. Some stability issues and several QoL/UI annoyances (fog of war, material indicators, merchant placement) also surface, hindering smooth progress for a few players.

### Pros

- Massive open world with deep RPG systems, offering extensive exploration and quests.
- Rich crafting and customization (mining, smelting, gear, pets) with diverse build options; long-term replayability.
- Engaging combat and a built-in card mini-game that adds variety.
- Polished mobile experience with a premium feel and substantial content; no microtransactions.
- Intuitive twin-stick controls that feel well-suited to iOS devices.

### Cons

- Balance and difficulty are inconsistent, with some encounters feeling too hard or unfair.
- Occasional stability issues (crashes) reported on some devices.
- Quality-of-life and UI gaps (fog of war in maps, indicators for required materials, merchant/quest interactions) that hinder smooth progression.
- Some players find endgame pacing and shop/quest navigation frustrating or not well-optimized.

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