Baldur's Gate in IOS

Enhanced Edition

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Our Site Score

95/100

Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition on mobile is a technical marvel that brings one of the greatest RPGs of all time into the palm of your hand. This isn't just a port; it's a massive refinement of the original Infinity Engine masterpiece. The depth of character customization, based on the AD&D ruleset, remains unparalleled. You aren't just playing a character; you're building a legend through hundreds of choices that actually matter.

The touch interface is surprisingly intuitive, though it shines brightest on a tablet. Selecting your party, managing the inventory, and pausing for tactical combat feels fluid. The 'Enhanced' part of the title isn't a lie—the updated graphics, restored content, and new party members breathe fresh life into the Sword Coast. It’s a slow-burn epic that demands your attention, but rewards you with a narrative richness that modern 'casual' RPGs simply cannot touch. It is essential for any serious RPG fan.

Reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026
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Dinsun Review

This is real gaming. Baldur's Gate is a reminder of when RPGs didn't hold your hand and your choices actually mattered. The writing is superb, the world-building is unmatched, and the tactical depth provided by the AD&D ruleset is something modern games have largely abandoned for flashy graphics. It’s a slow burn, but it’s a rewarding one. The Enhanced Edition additions are mostly fine, though I still prefer the original character portraits.

However, we need to talk about the platform. Playing this on an iPhone is an exercise in masochism. The UI is packed with tiny icons and walls of text that were meant for a 17-inch CRT monitor, not a 6-inch OLED screen. On an iPad, it’s brilliant. On a phone, you’ll be mis-clicking spells and squinting at your inventory until your eyes bleed. If you have the patience to learn its quirks and a large enough screen, this is easily one of the best values on the App Store. Just don't go in expecting a modern, streamlined experience—this is a relic, and it demands respect.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Masterclass in RPG writing and world-building
  • Incredible amount of content for the price
  • Deep, tactical party-based combat
  • Terrible interface for small screens
  • Steep learning curve for those unfamiliar with D&D
  • Visuals show their age despite the 'Enhanced' label

Technical Report

Performance: Occasional crashes on older iOS versions; pathfinding can be buggy.

Accessibility:
  • Text size adjustment (limited)
  • Subtitles

Audience Fit

Buy if: You want a deep, 100-hour epic and you are playing on a tablet.

Skip if: You want fast-paced action or have poor eyesight.

Similar Games:
  • Planescape: Torment
  • Icewind Dale
  • Divinity: Original Sin

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative gamer
  • Hardware: iPad Pro 12.9
  • Playtime: 150 hours
  • Status: Finished Story and Expansion

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 2.5.17Fri Aug 17 2018

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

A fair wind favors the Sword Coast today as the 2.5 update arrives in Baldur’s Gate! After weeks of waiting on becalmed seas, our swashbuckling team of developers have released a patch filled with features and fixes.


This game is optimized for tablets and not recommended for phones with screen sizes under 7 inches.

Forced to leave your home under mysterious circumstances, you find yourself drawn into a conflict that has the Sword Coast on the brink of war. Soon you discover there are other forces at work, far more sinister than you could ever imagine...

Since its original release in 1998, Baldur’s Gate has set the standard for Dungeons & Dragons computer roleplaying games. Customize your hero, recruit a party of brave allies, and explore the Sword Coast in your search for adventure, profit… and the truth.

Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition contains the original 60-hour adventure, as well as the following additions:

Tales of the Sword Coast: Explore more of the Sword Coast, including the fabled Durlag’s Tower.

The Black Pits: Battle a myriad of monsters and other adventurers in Baeloth’s marvelous arena.

Brothers Lost: Help Rasaad yn Bashir, the Sun Soul Monk, as he scours the Cloud Peaks in search of his lost brother.

Countless improvements to the original game, including an improved interface, dynamic zooming, and more.

The following content is available for in-app purchase:

Neera and the Red Wizards: Save the wild mage Neera from the machinations of Thay’s dreaded Red Wizards.

Path of the Bloodied: Join the blackguard Dorn Il-Khan in taking revenge against those who betrayed him in Luskan.

Gallery of Heroes: Reimagine your character with eleven new character portraits from Icewind Dale artist Jason Manley.

New voice sets to further customize your character.


Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Customize your hero, recruit a party of brave allies, and explore the Sword Coast in your search for adventure, profit… and the truth.

This game is optimized for tablets and not recommended for phones with screen sizes under 7 inches.

Forced to leave your home under mysterious circumstances, you find yourself drawn into a conflict that has the Sword Coast on the brink of war. Soon you discover there are other forces at work, far more sinister than you could ever imagine...

Since its original release in 1998, Baldur’s Gate has set the standard for Dungeons & Dragons computer roleplaying games. Customize your hero, recruit a party of brave allies, and explore the Sword Coast in your search for adventure, profit… and the truth.

Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition contains the original 60-hour adventure, as well as the following additions:

Tales of the Sword Coast: Explore more of the Sword Coast, including the fabled Durlag’s Tower.

The Black Pits: Battle a myriad of monsters and other adventurers in Baeloth’s marvelous arena.

Brothers Lost: Help Rasaad yn Bashir, the Sun Soul Monk, as he scours the Cloud Peaks in search of his lost brother.

Countless improvements to the original game, including an improved interface, dynamic zooming, and more.

The following content is available for in-app purchase:

Neera and the Red Wizards: Save the wild mage Neera from the machinations of Thay’s dreaded Red Wizards.

Path of the Bloodied: Join the blackguard Dorn Il-Khan in taking revenge against those who betrayed him in Luskan.

Gallery of Heroes: Reimagine your character with eleven new character portraits from Icewind Dale artist Jason Manley.

New voice sets to further customize your character.


Ratings & Reviews

3.9 out of 5 with 658 Counts
Age Rating 13+

Screenshots

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Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition is a 60-plus hour RPG classic. Since its original release in 1998, this saga of mystery, intrigue, and adventure has set the standard for Dungeons & Dragons™ computer roleplaying games. Customize your hero, recruit a party of brave allies, and explore the Sword Coast in search of adventure, profit… and the truth.

Features

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80+ hours of gameplay

2

Includes Tales of the Sword Coast expansion

3

Native high-resolution support

4

Cross-platform multiplayer

5

Advanced D&D mechanics

Tips

Promotion Videos

Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition Trailer

Related Videos

Recommended Links

Beamdog Official Site

Support and patches for the Enhanced Edition.

Official

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Q&A

While helpful, the game explains mechanics through its tutorial and UI as you play.

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