# Goblin Sword

> Retro Platformer

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id905488045](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id905488045)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id905488045`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gelato Games Ltd
- **Category:** Action
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (1,322 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.6
- **Last updated:** 2018-04-25
- **First published:** 2014-09-11
- **Size:** 33 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/goblin-sword/id905488045)
- **Website:** [http://www.gelatogames.com/p/goblin-sword.html](http://www.gelatogames.com/p/goblin-sword.html)

## Description

Goblin Sword is a retro-inspired action platformer with light RPG elements. Battle an army of monsters led by an evil wizard across 89 levels, 13 bosses, 30 weapons, 30 relics, and 14 costumes, while collecting loot and avoiding deadly traps.

Equip guardians that assist you, customize touch controls, and enjoy a universal iOS experience (iPhone, iPad, iPod touch) with iCloud and MFi support, plus Game Center achievements and leaderboards. Premium game with no IAP or ads.

## Rankings

- #48,508 — Overall

## Review summary

Goblin Sword blends retro visuals and modern polish into a dense, content-rich mobile platformer with tight controls and strong replayability. Reviewers praise its affordable price, fast load times, and hundreds of hours of exploration-filled gameplay. However, its most common caveats are punishing difficulty and spikes, plus a lack of updates or a sequel for years. Some gear balance issues and occasional level-design quirks also appear in reviews. Overall, a must-try retro-inspired gem for fans of challenging action, with room for fresh content.

### Pros

- Tight, responsive iOS controls with easy customization and official controller support.
- Massive, content-rich experience—numerous levels, environments, secrets, and upgrades with strong replayability and hundreds of hours of play.
- Nostalgic, polished retro visuals and classic platformer feel that still feels fresh.
- Great value: affordable price, small download size, fast loading times, and high perceived quality for the price.
- Addictive, well-balanced gameplay that rewards exploration and skill, offering a satisfying challenge.

### Cons

- Extremely challenging levels that require near-perfect execution; some stages feel almost impossible and show sharp difficulty spikes around bosses.
- Long absence of updates or sequels; players repeatedly request new content or a follow-up.
- Gear/loot balance feels unrewarding at times (armor is cosmetic and some weapons/mechanics don’t meaningfully affect gameplay).
- Some level design and balance near bosses can be inconsistent, leading to frustration.

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