# Beneath a Steel Sky

> Adventure

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id331733638](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id331733638)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id331733638`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Revolution
- **Category:** Adventure
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (35 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.9
- **Last updated:** 2020-11-14
- **First published:** 2009-10-07
- **Size:** 167 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-03
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/beneath-a-steel-sky/id331733638)
- **Website:** [https://revolution.co.uk/games/beneath-a-steel-sky/](https://revolution.co.uk/games/beneath-a-steel-sky/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://revolution.co.uk/privacy-policy/](http://revolution.co.uk/privacy-policy/)

## Description

When orphaned Robert Foster is seized at gunpoint from the peaceful village he calls home and flown a thousand miles to a city he’s never seen, he can only ask himself:  why me? Escaping from his abductors into the dark metropolis, he vows to avenge the murder of the only family he’s ever known.
 
Play 10+ hours of intense narrative puzzle-solving, meeting an array of dazzling characters, to ultimately uncover a terrible truth.

“Whether you're an established fan of puzzle adventures or just a newcomer to the genre, Beneath a Steel Sky is an absolute delight.” 9/10, Neon Kelly, Videogamer.com

“This is a story rich and layered throughout...” 4/4 (must have), Keith Andrew, Slide to Play (Game of the month)

Set in a dystopian future, with an ironic twist, this remastered version has many special new features, including:

• Stunning new animated movies from Dave Gibbons, co-creator of 'Watchmen'
• Context-sensitive hint system
• Remastered audio track featuring re-sampled voices and higher quality music
 
English speech with Spanish, French, Swedish, Portuguese, German, Italian, and English subtitles.

This software is covered under the terms of the GNU General Public License Version 2. For the full text of this license please visit our website.

## Rankings

- #201,449 — Overall

## Review summary

Overall, Beneath a Steel Sky is praised as a beloved old-school point-and-click with strong humor, story, and puzzles, especially for fans of the PC original and Beyond a Steel Sky. However, many players report stability and mobile usability issues on iOS—crashes, black screens, flaky controls, and device compatibility problems. The lack of cross-device saves and some remaster-related criticisms also affect the experience. Despite flaws, the core game remains charming with enduring appeal.

### Pros

- Nostalgic old-school point-and-click charm with witty humor, memorable characters, and a strong engaging story.
- Clever puzzles with a helpful hint system, delivering satisfying and thoughtful gameplay.
- Faithful iOS port that preserves the atmosphere and appeals to fans of the original and Beyond a Steel Sky.
- Good replay value and enduring appeal, with appreciation for references to the original and continued world-building.
- Distinctive retro vibe and setting that remains charming despite older graphics.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes, freezes, and black screens on various devices and during intro sequences, leading to unplayable moments.
- Glitchy touch controls and UI issues on iOS, including misaligned clickable areas and poor screen scaling.
- Compatibility and optimization problems across iOS versions and devices (notably iOS 14+ and older iPhones/iPads).
- Lack of cross-device save synchronization, making it hard to carry progress between iPhone and iPad.
- Remaster-related criticisms, including removal of some original content and concerns about changes to the classic experience.

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