Elderand is a triumph of atmosphere and tight combat, serving as a love letter to the 'Metroidvania' genre while injecting a healthy dose of Lovecraftian horror. The pixel art is some of the most detailed I’ve seen on mobile, with visceral gore effects that really emphasize the 'brutal' nature of its world. Combat is deliberate and high-stakes; you cannot button-mash your way through this. You have to learn parry timings and dodge windows, or the massive bosses will make short work of you.
The RPG depth is surprising for a mobile title. You can customize your mercenary with various stat points and a massive arsenal ranging from whips to magic staves. The mobile port is exceptionally well-done, offering a fully customizable HUD which is vital for the precise platforming required. As a premium title with no microtransactions and full offline support, Elderand stands out as a top-tier action-platformer that rewards exploration and punishes recklessness in the best way possible.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.3.19Fri Nov 10 2023
• New controls system available
• Action buttons can be moved and enlarged
• The game's text has been increased in size!
• Spawning in a wall is now fixed
• Players need less time between actions. The game is now more dynamic!
Become the hero of an epic quest in Elderand, a metroidvania that will test your will and skill. Heads will literally roll in this gruesome, retro-inspired action platformer, where only the strong will survive in brutal, skill-based combat against terrifying creatures.
Through the darkness and madness, promised glory awaits.
Wield a variety of killing instruments and abilities to test your metal against towering, bone-chilling bosses. Explore a twisted Lovecraftian world shrouded in darkness and madness. RPG elements allow you to customize your battle experience to your liking, from your character’s appearance to skills, stats, and weapons. Slay or be slain as you collect glory and treasure in this nightmarish 2D world.
Glory and riches await those who can spill the required blood and guts to collect it.
KEY FEATURES:
•Wield an arsenal of killing devices, including whips, swords, daggers, axes, bows, and more. From a magical staff that shoots bursts of energy to a giant sword, different weapons have different stats and capabilities, so find the ones that you enjoy battling beasts with the most!
•Satisfying Metroidvania-style exploration meets terrifying Lovecraftian creatures in this detailed hand-drawn pixel world with glorious gothic aesthetics and handcrafted level design.
•RPG elements let you customize your experience to best suit your play style, from your character’s appearance to their skills, stats, and weapons.
Collect loot from exploration and fallen enemies and then use it to upgrade your weapons via crafting.
•Travel to the many corners of this perilous land, such as an inviting village with merchants, a forest, a temple prison, floating islands, a cursed Cathedral, and the hellscape that is Elderand itself.
•More than 60 different enemy types and around a dozen bosses for your slaying pleasure.
•Collect lost letters and other correspondence from the poor souls who came before you to learn more about the darkness taking hold of this grim land.
Requires iOS 11.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Become the hero of an epic quest in Elderand, a metroidvania that will test your will and skill. Heads will literally roll in this gruesome, retro-inspired action platformer, where only the strong will survive in brutal, skill-based combat against terrifying creatures.
Through the darkness and madness, promised glory awaits.
Wield a variety of killing instruments and abilities to test your metal against towering, bone-chilling bosses. Explore a twisted Lovecraftian world shrouded in darkness and madness. RPG elements allow you to customize your battle experience to your liking, from your character’s appearance to skills, stats, and weapons. Slay or be slain as you collect glory and treasure in this nightmarish 2D world.
Glory and riches await those who can spill the required blood and guts to collect it.
KEY FEATURES:
•Wield an arsenal of killing devices, including whips, swords, daggers, axes, bows, and more. From a magical staff that shoots bursts of energy to a giant sword, different weapons have different stats and capabilities, so find the ones that you enjoy battling beasts with the most!
•Satisfying Metroidvania-style exploration meets terrifying Lovecraftian creatures in this detailed hand-drawn pixel world with glorious gothic aesthetics and handcrafted level design.
•RPG elements let you customize your experience to best suit your play style, from your character’s appearance to their skills, stats, and weapons.
Collect loot from exploration and fallen enemies and then use it to upgrade your weapons via crafting.
•Travel to the many corners of this perilous land, such as an inviting village with merchants, a forest, a temple prison, floating islands, a cursed Cathedral, and the hellscape that is Elderand itself.
•More than 60 different enemy types and around a dozen bosses for your slaying pleasure.
•Collect lost letters and other correspondence from the poor souls who came before you to learn more about the darkness taking hold of this grim land.












Elderand is a dark and visceral Metroidvania that challenges players to survive a world shrouded in madness. Play as a mercenary tasked with eradicating ancient evil across hand-drawn pixel landscapes. Master skill-based combat using an arsenal of swords, bows, and magic, while allocating stats to fit your playstyle. The mobile version features a customizable HUD and MFi controller support for a premium offline experience with no microtransactions.
Skill-based combat involving parries and precise timing
Over 60 unique enemies and a dozen towering bosses
Deep RPG stat and crafting systems
Hand-drawn gothic pixel art with visceral gore
Customizable mobile controls and controller support
The dash-dodge has a brief window of invincibility. Prioritize finding the 'Dash' ability in the Forest area early to unlock new paths in the Cathedral.
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Focus your stats early. If you prefer melee, dump points into Strength and Dexterity to unlock weapon scaling bonuses rather than being a 'jack of all trades'.
Yes, once downloaded, Elderand can be played entirely offline.