Highwater in IOS

A post-apocalyptic story

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Expert Score

94/100

Highwater is an absolute masterpiece of atmosphere and storytelling. In a sea of high-energy mobile games, Highwater is a melancholic, beautiful journey through a flooded world. It blends turn-based combat with exploration in a way that feels organic to the story. The world is dying, but the game focuses on the humanity and hope found in small moments.

The standout feature for me is the in-game radio station. The music and the commentary from the DJ provide an incredible amount of world-building that makes the environment feel lived-in. The tactical combat is solid, using environmental hazards cleverly, but it’s the narrative journey of Nikos and his friends that will stay with you long after the credits roll. It is a hauntingly beautiful experience that proves mobile games can be true art.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad

Version 1.7Tue Feb 11 2025

We've squashed bugs and made behind-the-scenes improvements to bring Netflix members the best possible gameplay experience.


Available exclusively for Netflix members.

It's the end of the world. The ultra-rich might be headed to Mars. Explore a flooded planet, discover islands and find allies — can you escape in time?

Amid a great climate catastrophe, the flooded region of Hightower has become a kind of safe zone between the two dry regions: the nearly entirely ravaged land of the War Zone, and the fortified city of Alphaville, where the obscenely wealthy live behind giant walls. Rumors that the rich are escaping to Mars abound. Travel a submerged world by boat as a humble survivor — pick up friends, battle insurgents and steal food — all while fighting to find out if the rumors are true. Can you make it onto the rocket in this atmospheric, story-driven adventure?

Features:

• Explore a rich, story-driven 3D adventure filled with memorable characters, including friends, foes and creatures

• Discover beautiful urban islands and experience new elements of the story

• Engage in turn-based combat with a puzzle-solving twist

• An exclusive Highwater Pirate Radio soundtrack and original musical performances by in-game characters color an immersive experience!

- Game by Demagog Studio and Rogue Games.


Requires iOS 16.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPad Pro (11‑inch), iPad Pro (11‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (5th generation), iPad mini (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation), iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (4th generation), iPad Air (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (8th generation), iPad (8th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation), iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (6th generation), iPad mini (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (9th generation), iPad (9th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (5th generation), iPad Air (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (10th generation), iPad (10th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation), iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M2), iPad Air 11-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M2), iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M4), iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M4), iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (A17 Pro), iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (A16), iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M3), iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M3), iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M5), iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M5), and iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular.

Available exclusively for Netflix members.

It's the end of the world. The ultra-rich might be headed to Mars. Explore a flooded planet, discover islands and find allies — can you escape in time?

Amid a great climate catastrophe, the flooded region of Hightower has become a kind of safe zone between the two dry regions: the nearly entirely ravaged land of the War Zone, and the fortified city of Alphaville, where the obscenely wealthy live behind giant walls. Rumors that the rich are escaping to Mars abound. Travel a submerged world by boat as a humble survivor — pick up friends, battle insurgents and steal food — all while fighting to find out if the rumors are true. Can you make it onto the rocket in this atmospheric, story-driven adventure?

Features:

• Explore a rich, story-driven 3D adventure filled with memorable characters, including friends, foes and creatures

• Discover beautiful urban islands and experience new elements of the story

• Engage in turn-based combat with a puzzle-solving twist

• An exclusive Highwater Pirate Radio soundtrack and original musical performances by in-game characters color an immersive experience!

- Game by Demagog Studio and Rogue Games.


Ratings & Reviews

4.6 out of 5 with 439 Counts
Age Rating 13+

Screenshots

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Highwater is a story-driven adventure game set in the aftermath of a great climate collapse. Navigate the flooded region of Hightower on your boat, discover new islands, and find allies in a world where the wealthy are planning an escape to Mars. Combat is turn-based and tactical, emphasizing the use of the environment to overcome enemies in a quest for survival and a better future.

Features

1

Stunning minimalist 3D art style

2

Deeply moving, original soundtrack

3

Tactical turn-based puzzle combat

4

Richly detailed post-apocalyptic world

5

Engaging character-driven narrative

Tips

Promotion Videos

Highwater (by Rogue Games, Inc.) Netflix Games IOS Gameplay Video (HD) - YouTube

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Yes, Highwater is part of the Netflix Games catalog and requires a Netflix subscription to play.

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