Item: Apple Knight 3
Rating: 92
Author: Dinsun

Our Site Score

92/100

Apple Knight 3 is a triumphant evolution for Limitless LLC's signature action-platformer series. While previous titles offered tight, stage-based platforming, this third entry boldly pivots toward a Metroidvania-style interconnected world. The transition feels incredibly natural and elevates the overall sense of adventure. Navigating through dark dungeons, discovering hidden paths, and unlocking shortcuts across the sprawling map provides a deeply rewarding loop that keeps you hooked for hours.

The combat remains as snappy and satisfying as ever. Precise controls make wall-jumping, dashing, and slicing through enemy waves feel effortlessly smooth. The inclusion of rideable mounts and loyal pets adds a fantastic layer of depth and flair, giving players meaningful goals to chase alongside weapon and skin upgrades. Whether you're a long-time fan of the series or new to precision platformers, Apple Knight 3 delivers a premium, console-quality mobile adventure that shouldn't be missed.

Reviewed on: Wed Aug 19 2026

Dinsun Review

Apple Knight 3 delivers responsive platforming and clean pixel art, which is more than I can say for most mobile clutter today. The controls are precise—vital for a game reliant on jump timing and melee combat. That said, it sticks strictly to the established formula of its predecessors without offering any groundbreaking innovations. Good for a nostalgic platforming fix, but it won't surprise you.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Extremely responsive virtual or controller inputs
Charming, crisp pixel art presentation
Well-placed secrets and level hazards

Iterative design that feels too similar to Apple Knight 2
Predictable boss battle patterns
Basic storyline

Technical Report

Performance: Flawless 60 FPS performance. Full MFi controller support implemented excellently.

Accessibility:

Button Remapping
Difficulty Presets

Audience Fit

Buy if: You love classic 2D action platformers, pixel art, and games with full physical controller support.

Skip if: You expect modern 3D graphics, cinematic narrative depth, or complex RPG trees.

Similar Games:

Dead Cells
Goblin Sword
Swordigo

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun (40-year-old conservative strategy enthusiast, strict scoring standard)
Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro with Backbone One Controller
Playtime: 9 hours
Status: Finished Story Campaign

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad

6791804049

$2.99 13+★4.3 6 reviews

Author : Limitless LLC

Pubish Date : Mon Aug 17 2026

Last Update Date : Fri Sep 25 2026

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 1.0.7Fri Sep 25 2026

New features include:
• New world map and improved minimap.
• New opening story and animated menu.
• Tutorial caves and training knights.
• Adjustable or fixed-height jump controls.
• Adopt a loyal dog companion.
• New mount perks and reserve hearts.
• Feed chickens for helpful bonuses.
• Sell wheat at Tobin’s farm.
• Livelier farms and expanded dialogue.
• UI improvements and bug fixes.
Requires iOS 18.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Apple Knight is back with interconnected worlds and tons of new features!
No ads or in-app purchases.
Run, jump, and slash your way through a fast-paced action platformer full of secrets, mounts, and farm life.
Some of the things to do in Apple Knight 3:
• Explore 2 worlds (with more to come) and discover new mounts and dungeons
• Track your journey on the world map
• Run and jump through fast, fluid action-platforming
• Switch between side-scrolling adventure and a top-down farm
• Battle hordes of enemies with hack-and-slash combat and powerful special abilities
• Find secret areas, hidden treasures, and hidden mounts
• Collect 10 mounts, each with its own stats. At least 8 more are coming in future updates!
• Grow crops on your farm and feed them to your mounts to level them up, or sell them for coins
• Collect items and manage your inventory
• Adopt a pet dog that gives you +1 heart
• Sleep in your own house
• Visit your friendly neighbor, Tobin, and his animals to buy or sell seeds and wheat, or just to chat
• Feed the chickens on your farm or Tobin's to get a special bonus for 3 days
• Experience a day/night cycle. Even the chickens go to bed at night!
• Learn new moves in the training cave
• Buy weapons at Torren's weapon shop. More branches with more weapons are opening soon!
• Clear weeds from your farm
• Choose your jump style: classic Apple Knight or the new variable jump height
• Play with a game controller
And much more to come!

Ratings & Reviews

4.3 out of 5 with 6 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 13+

Apple Knight 3 evolves the beloved series by shifting from traditional level-by-level stages to one seamless, interconnected open world. Players embark on an epic quest through dangerous dungeons, hidden shortcuts, and treacherous landscapes filled with deadly enemies and secrets. Featuring smooth, responsive controls and high-octane hack-and-slash combat, you will battle hordes of foes, unleash special abilities, and expand your arsenal of weapons. Customization is deeper than ever with unlockable hero skins, helpful pets, and rideable mounts to navigate the massive world in style.

Features

Vast interconnected open world to explore

Fast and fluid action-platforming movement

Fierce hack-and-slash combat with special abilities

Unlockable mounts and companion pets

Deep character customization with unique skins and weapons

Challenging dungeons and hidden secrets throughout

Gameplays

Fluid Action-Platforming

Precision jumping, dash maneuvers, and wall-sliding combine with hack-and-slash combat to create a fast-paced gameplay loop.

Mounts & Pet Companions

Unlock unique mounts that grant increased traversal speed across the sprawling map, alongside pets that assist in collecting loot and aiding in battle.