Milkmaid of the Milky Way in IOS

Adventure

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Expert Score

90/100

Milkmaid of the Milky Way is a poetic gem in the point-and-click genre. What starts as a somber, beautifully illustrated story of a lonely milkmaid in 1920s Norway quickly evolves into a whimsical sci-fi adventure. The most striking feature is the writing: the entire game is written in rhyme, which gives the dialogue a rhythmic, fairytale quality that perfectly complements the hand-painted pixel art.

The puzzles are logical and well-integrated into the narrative, avoiding the 'moon logic' that often plagues older adventure games. It’s a short experience, roughly 2-4 hours, but every minute feels handcrafted and meaningful. It’s a game about loss, courage, and cows in space—a unique combination that lingers in your mind long after the credits roll. For fans of classic LucasArts adventures like Monkey Island or Loom, this is a must-play.

Dinsun reviewed on: Wed Feb 25 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.60.0Tue Jan 24 2023

- Improved user interface

- Minor bug fixes


Experience the cult hit point and click adventure!

Winner of Game of The Year, Spillprisen 2017!

Toucharcade's Game Of The Week!

"The Best Mobile Adventure Game You’ll Play This Year" - player.one

It's 1920's Norway, and you play as Ruth, a young woman who lives alone on a remote farm at the end of a faraway fjord. You take care of your cows and make delicious dairy products that your friend sells in the closest town. But life is hard and work is tough, and Ruth ponders: Is this really the life I want? It's not easier when mysterious things start happening to you and your cows.

And then a huge, mysterious ship descends from the skies, turning Ruth's life upside-down.

Milkmaid of the Milky Way is a delightful, classic point-and-tap adventure game that combines an exciting story with puzzles and exploration.

It's also written completely in rhyme!

If you like unique games like Loom, Broken Age and Monkey Island you should give this a try!

Features

* A lovingly crafted universe with hand-painted backgrounds combined with old school pixel art

* An exciting, intriguing story filled with wonder

* All dialogue and game text written in rhyme!

* Puzzles and exploration, perfect for beginners and veterans alike

* Easy, touch-friendly controls and no fail-state gameplay

* Autosave and custom save games

* Lovely, original soundtracks

* Made in Norway by one dedicated guy

* 2-4 hours of playtime

* Works on both iPhone and iPad

* English, French and Norwegian languages

* Four earth-based cows


Requires iOS 11.4 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Experience the cult hit point and click adventure!

Winner of Game of The Year, Spillprisen 2017!

Toucharcade's Game Of The Week!

"The Best Mobile Adventure Game You’ll Play This Year" - player.one

It's 1920's Norway, and you play as Ruth, a young woman who lives alone on a remote farm at the end of a faraway fjord. You take care of your cows and make delicious dairy products that your friend sells in the closest town. But life is hard and work is tough, and Ruth ponders: Is this really the life I want? It's not easier when mysterious things start happening to you and your cows.

And then a huge, mysterious ship descends from the skies, turning Ruth's life upside-down.

Milkmaid of the Milky Way is a delightful, classic point-and-tap adventure game that combines an exciting story with puzzles and exploration.

It's also written completely in rhyme!

If you like unique games like Loom, Broken Age and Monkey Island you should give this a try!

Features

* A lovingly crafted universe with hand-painted backgrounds combined with old school pixel art

* An exciting, intriguing story filled with wonder

* All dialogue and game text written in rhyme!

* Puzzles and exploration, perfect for beginners and veterans alike

* Easy, touch-friendly controls and no fail-state gameplay

* Autosave and custom save games

* Lovely, original soundtracks

* Made in Norway by one dedicated guy

* 2-4 hours of playtime

* Works on both iPhone and iPad

* English, French and Norwegian languages

* Four earth-based cows


Ratings & Reviews

4.6 out of 5 with 127 Counts
Age Rating 9+

Screenshots

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Experience the cult hit adventure that won Game of the Year (Spillprisen 2017). You play as Ruth, a young woman living on a remote farm in a faraway fjord. When a mysterious ship descends from the sky and abducts her cows, Ruth's life is turned upside down. This classic point-and-tap adventure combines hand-painted backgrounds, pixel art, and a rhyming script to create a truly unique and heartfelt journey.

Features

1

Entirely written in a charming rhyming script

2

Beautiful hand-painted backgrounds and old-school pixel art

3

A touching story that blends 1920s history with science fiction

4

Easy, touch-friendly controls optimized for mobile

5

Original atmospheric soundtrack

Tips

Promotion Videos

Milkmaid of the Milky Way - Release Trailer - YouTube

Related Videos

Milkmaid of the Milky Way: Complete Walkthrough Guide & iOS iPad Gameplay (by Machineboy) - YouTube

Milkmaid of the Milky Way: Walkthrough Part 3 (The End!) & iOS iPad Gameplay (by Machineboy) - YouTube

Milkmaid of the Milky Way: Walkthrough Part 2 & iOS iPad Gameplay (by Machineboy)

Milkmaid of the Milky Way: Walkthrough Part 1 & iOS iPad Gameplay (by Machineboy)

Milkmaid of the Milky Way | Full Game Walkthrough | No Commentary - YouTube

Milkmaid of the Milky Way | Complete Gameplay Walkthrough - Full Game | No Commentary

Milkmaid of the Milky Way MY OPINION - YouTube

Milkmaid of the Milky Way (by machineboy) - adventure game for android and iOS - gameplay. - YouTube

Milkmaid of the Milky Way - Release Trailer - YouTube

Milkmaid of the Milky Way | Full Game Playthrough (No Commentary) - YouTube

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Gameplays

Q&A

The game can be played in rhyming English, French, and Norwegian.

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