Slayaway Camp in IOS

Darkly Funny 80s Horror Puzzle

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Our Site Score

92/100

Slayaway Camp is brilliant. It takes the sliding block puzzle genre and injects it with an absolutely hilarious, blocky 1980s slasher movie aesthetic. Figuring out the exact sequence of moves to slide Skullface around the map to take out the camp counselors without getting trapped is immensely satisfying.

The difficulty curve is absolutely spot on. The game introduces new mechanics—like cops, landmines, and cats you aren't supposed to hurt—at just the right pace to keep your brain engaged. The 'Gorepack' kill animations are surprisingly funny due to the voxel art style. Highly recommended for puzzle fans!

Reviewed on: Mon Oct 30 2023
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Dinsun Review

Dinsun here. This is how you do a mobile puzzle game. It takes a simple, ancient mechanic—sliding until you hit a wall—and gives it a thematic coat of paint that actually works. The 80s horror aesthetic is spot on, from the VHS-style menus to the synth-heavy music. The puzzles are genuinely challenging in the later 'movies,' and the 'Gorepacks' you unlock are a fun, albeit juvenile, reward for efficiency. It’s smart, it’s stylish, and it doesn't take itself too seriously. If you can handle the blocky blood, it’s one of the best logic games on the platform.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Extremely clever level design
  • Fantastic 80s horror parody theme
  • Tons of content and unlockables
  • Theme might be off-putting to some
  • Sliding mechanics can lead to accidental deaths
  • Late-game puzzles require heavy trial and error

Technical Report

Performance: Rock solid. The voxel art looks great and doesn't stress the GPU.

Accessibility:
  • PG Mode (Removes Gore)
  • Hint System
  • Undo Move Button

Audience Fit

Buy if: You love retro horror movies and challenging, logic-based puzzles.

Skip if: You want a narrative-heavy horror game or dislike 'sliding block' mechanics.

Similar Games:
  • Friday the 13th: Killer Puzzle
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  • Lara Croft GO

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative gamer
  • Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro Max
  • Playtime: 12 hours
  • Status: Finished all base 'Movies'

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 4.33Tue Aug 05 2025

Performance improvements and bug fixes


“A killer puzzle! 5/5 stars” - Touch Arcade

Become Skullface, a psycho slasher bent on slaughtering campers in this darkly comic ode to 80’s horror!

“An instant classic. 5/5” - Gamezebo

“A smart and addictive puzzler… you’re going to absolutely love it.” - Pocket Gamer

From the twisted mind behind Bejeweled and Peggle (and some other guys) comes a diabolical puzzle game that also happens to be a bloody tribute to the VHS era of videotape horror! No one is safe… no law enforcement enforces the law enough… and no animals or children are harmed… in the summer horror hit of 1984.

“The most brutal game I’ve played so far this year.” - Kotaku

“Hands down, the most ridiculously, absurdly, insanely over the top violent game I’ve ever seen. 4/5” - Dread Central

“Unusual? Yes. Wickedly good fun? You bet!” -Cult of Mac

“Brutally cute! Brilliant and funny… drenched in good-humored gore.” -Hardcore Gamer

Key Features:

• 11 gut-wrenching “videotapes” for over 140 puzzle levels + more to come!

• Traps! Cops! SWAT teams! Land mines! Rotary telephones! Cats! Don’t kill the cats!

• Unlock multiple deranged killers, including ones based on cult horror movies such as “American Mary”

• Starring Mark Meer (Cmdr Shepard from Mass Effect) and Derek Mears (Friday the 13th)

• Discover dozens of spectacular “Gorepack” kill scenes featuring wood-chippers, lawn mowers, Sumerian demon incantations, and more!

• All-new DELETED SCENES revealed for each movie, for optional 'extra-challenge' puzzles!

• Genuine synth-laden hair metal soundtrack by legendary Canadian band GNÜ TRUNTION

• No internet required! We're proud to present Slayaway Camp as a fully offline game experience. Slash on an airplane, bus, or out in the woods around the campfire!

“Surprisingly wonderful… two thumbs way up!” -Jim Sterling, The Jimquisition

“Will slash its way into your heart.” -CGMagazine

“The most successful ode to slasher films ever” -RelyOnHorror

“Slayaway Camp is a killer.” -Gamespew

“A cute kill ’em up… sure, there’s dismemberment, decapitation and quite a lot of impaling, but it’s adorable.” -Rock Paper Shotgun

Visit http://www.slayawaycamp.com for tourism info or to sign up for the free Monthly Murderer Club!


Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Awesome new update to the best horror puzzle game with extra bug fixes!

“A killer puzzle! 5/5 stars” - Touch Arcade

Become Skullface, a psycho slasher bent on slaughtering campers in this darkly comic ode to 80’s horror!

“An instant classic. 5/5” - Gamezebo

“A smart and addictive puzzler… you’re going to absolutely love it.” - Pocket Gamer

From the twisted mind behind Bejeweled and Peggle (and some other guys) comes a diabolical puzzle game that also happens to be a bloody tribute to the VHS era of videotape horror! No one is safe… no law enforcement enforces the law enough… and no animals or children are harmed… in the summer horror hit of 1984.

“The most brutal game I’ve played so far this year.” - Kotaku

“Hands down, the most ridiculously, absurdly, insanely over the top violent game I’ve ever seen. 4/5” - Dread Central

“Unusual? Yes. Wickedly good fun? You bet!” -Cult of Mac

“Brutally cute! Brilliant and funny… drenched in good-humored gore.” -Hardcore Gamer

Key Features:

• 11 gut-wrenching “videotapes” for over 140 puzzle levels + more to come!

• Traps! Cops! SWAT teams! Land mines! Rotary telephones! Cats! Don’t kill the cats!

• Unlock multiple deranged killers, including ones based on cult horror movies such as “American Mary”

• Starring Mark Meer (Cmdr Shepard from Mass Effect) and Derek Mears (Friday the 13th)

• Discover dozens of spectacular “Gorepack” kill scenes featuring wood-chippers, lawn mowers, Sumerian demon incantations, and more!

• All-new DELETED SCENES revealed for each movie, for optional 'extra-challenge' puzzles!

• Genuine synth-laden hair metal soundtrack by legendary Canadian band GNÜ TRUNTION

• No internet required! We're proud to present Slayaway Camp as a fully offline game experience. Slash on an airplane, bus, or out in the woods around the campfire!

“Surprisingly wonderful… two thumbs way up!” -Jim Sterling, The Jimquisition

“Will slash its way into your heart.” -CGMagazine

“The most successful ode to slasher films ever” -RelyOnHorror

“Slayaway Camp is a killer.” -Gamespew

“A cute kill ’em up… sure, there’s dismemberment, decapitation and quite a lot of impaling, but it’s adorable.” -Rock Paper Shotgun

Visit http://www.slayawaycamp.com for tourism info or to sign up for the free Monthly Murderer Club!


Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5 with 827 Counts
Age Rating 18+

Screenshots

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Slayaway Camp is a darkly comedic sliding puzzle game that pays homage to 1980s VHS horror cinema. You play as Skullface, an adorable but deadly voxel-based slasher out for revenge on teenage camp counselors. Players must slide across isometric grids, avoiding obstacles like cops, traps, and innocent cats, to reach their targets. With its clever mechanics, hilarious mini-games, and hundreds of cleverly designed levels, it's a puzzle game that constantly surprises.

Features

1

Hundreds of sliding puzzles

2

Unlockable killers based on horror tropes

3

Comical voxel-based gore

4

Awesome synth-heavy 80s soundtrack

Tips

Promotion Videos

Slayaway Camp: Free 2 Slay Trailer - YouTube

Related Videos

Recommended Links

Official Slayaway Camp Site

Merchandise, news, and info on all platforms.

Official

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Q&A

No, the game uses blocky, Minecraft-style voxel graphics, making the gore comical and cartoonish rather than realistic.

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