Junk Jack Retro

Name: Junk Jack Retro
Price: 0.99 USD
Rating: 4.3 (147 reviews)
Author: Pixbits SRL

By: Pixbits SRL App

Adventure

Overview

Version:

1.3.1

Last updated: 2016-11-17

Ranking

#120,181 ▲ 97

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Junk Jack Retro, the prequel to Junk Jack, returns with widescreen support and beautiful retro pixel art. Explore, build, and survive in a vast 2D sandbox world.

Featuring procedurally generated settings, an in-depth crafting and farming system, day/night cycles, mysterious biomes, and many treasures and mobs, it invites endless creativity.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Games Art Entertainment

By:

Pixbits SRL

Rating:

4.30

(147) 1 new ratings

Version:

1.3.1 Last updated: 2016-11-17

Version code:

841396059

Creation date:

2011-11-07

Compatible devices:

Size:

32.19MB

Price:

0.99

URLs:

Website

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-18

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Ranking

# 120,181 ▲ 97

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Developed by:

Pixbits SRL

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/junk-jack-retro/id436555490

Website:

http://pixbits.com

User Reviews

Fans praise Junk Jack Retro for its deep crafting, nostalgic charm, and mobile-friendly sandbox gameplay. However, repeated calls for online/local multiplayer, regular content updates, and stability improvements dominate the feedback. Price concerns and control issues also appear. Overall, the crafting experience is loved, but the game seems overdue for updates, better platform features, and performance fixes to justify the purchase.

Pros

Rich crafting system with many items and map packs
Addictive, open-ended gameplay with exploration
Nostalgic appeal for longtime players
Good-looking graphics suitable for mobile
Accessible, casual play and companion to offline/mobile use

Cons

No multiplayer (local or online) as requested by players
Content updates have been scarce; game feels outdated without new content
Stability issues and crashes on certain devices (e.g., iPhone 6/6 Plus)
Perceived poor value for money and refunds requested by some players
Controls and item-dragging can be unresponsive or confusing

Recent reviews

This game… this game. Wow, I haven’t played this game in years. I’m 26 now and I started playing Junk jack when I was like 11. Take me back. When I found out about this game I was a hardcore Minecraft player. I payed Minecraft in its beta stage. But nothing, nothing; not even terraria has been able to make me feel like this game. Now, in 2026 I bought this gem, again, what a game, what an amazing game. I wish junk jack x was built like JJ retro but this game is the OG the one that started it all. I wish Pixbits would do something like this again. Such an amazing time spent, building, hearing their music, exploring the world, which is one of the best out there. A must buy game, a must have in your library, a must play game at least once in your life. Retro, classic, and everything about it feels just right. Only con…. That it died, that it’s no longer a game someone talks about, it’s no longer a game company that makes games or atleast that I know of. But damn, I wish I could go back to when this game was having updates, and good updates not like you see in Minecraft now adays. Such an amazing time spent playing this game. And you can bet your ahh that am about to spent some good quality time now on 2026 on this game. GGWP pixbits. I’m going to miss you guys.