Fran Bow is a hauntingly beautiful dive into psychological horror, seen through the eyes of a young girl. Chapter 1 sets the stage perfectly, balancing the stark reality of an oppressive mental institution with the surreal, bloody visions triggered by Fran's medication. The art style is striking—macabre yet whimsical, reminiscent of a dark storybook.
The 'pill' mechanic is the heart of the gameplay, allowing you to flip between two versions of reality to solve puzzles. It’s unsettling in the best way possible, forcing you to interact with the grotesque to find your way home. For fans of point-and-click adventures, Fran Bow offers a level of atmospheric storytelling and emotional depth that is rarely seen in the genre. It's not just about the jump scares; it's about the disturbing mystery of Fran's mind and her quest for her cat, Mr. Midnight.
Version 1.1Sat Mar 19 2016
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
-Improved description and OS requirements.
-Added localization for German, Russian and Spanish. <3
Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.
After witnessing the gruesome and mysterious loss of her parents, found dismembered at their home, Fran rushes into the woods, together with her only friend, Mr. Midnight, a black cat that Fran had previously received as a present from her parents.
In the forest, Fran goes into shock over the loss of her parents and when she recovers, she’s at Oswald Asylum, an oppressive mental institution for children, and Mr. Midnight is nowhere to be found.
After having a dream about her beloved cat, Fran decides to escape from the mental institution to find him and go back home to Aunt Grace, her only living relative.
FEATURES
* Story driven creepy psychological horror adventure game.
* Unique and peculiar hand drawn 2D Art-Style and 2D animation.
* Self administer medication to open the terrible hidden world that will help solve puzzles and find objects.
* A big variety of puzzles designed with different levels of difficulty and specifically based on the story.
* Original Soundtrack.
IMPORTANT: New iPad, 3rd Generation, iPad Mini 2, iPod Touch 6th Generation and later devices with at least 1 GB of System Memory--RAM or more) are strongly recommended when playing the Fran Bow apps. Older devices may experience crashes or not play the Fran Bow apps at all.
Requires iOS 6.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.
After witnessing the gruesome and mysterious loss of her parents, found dismembered at their home, Fran rushes into the woods, together with her only friend, Mr. Midnight, a black cat that Fran had previously received as a present from her parents.
In the forest, Fran goes into shock over the loss of her parents and when she recovers, she’s at Oswald Asylum, an oppressive mental institution for children, and Mr. Midnight is nowhere to be found.
After having a dream about her beloved cat, Fran decides to escape from the mental institution to find him and go back home to Aunt Grace, her only living relative.
FEATURES
* Story driven creepy psychological horror adventure game.
* Unique and peculiar hand drawn 2D Art-Style and 2D animation.
* Self administer medication to open the terrible hidden world that will help solve puzzles and find objects.
* A big variety of puzzles designed with different levels of difficulty and specifically based on the story.
* Original Soundtrack.
IMPORTANT: New iPad, 3rd Generation, iPad Mini 2, iPod Touch 6th Generation and later devices with at least 1 GB of System Memory--RAM or more) are strongly recommended when playing the Fran Bow apps. Older devices may experience crashes or not play the Fran Bow apps at all.




Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny. After witnessing the gruesome loss of her parents, Fran is admitted to Oswald Asylum. To escape and find her cat, Mr. Midnight, Fran must navigate a world of psychological horror. Players can self-administer medication to open a terrible hidden world that helps solve puzzles and find objects. This first chapter introduces the unique and peculiar hand-drawn 2D art style and the unsettling atmosphere that defines the series.
When you are stuck, take the red pills to shift into the 'Ultra-reality'. This often reveals hidden items or changes the environment, allowing you to bypass obstacles in the asylum.
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Interact with characters and objects to gather clues. Fran's inner monologue provides hints about her environment, helping you understand how to progress through the oppressive institution.
Despite the young protagonist, the game contains frequent cartoon violence and horror themes, making it more suitable for ages 13 and up.