Ticket to Earth in IOS

Epic Indie Puzzle RPG

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Site Score

92/100

Ticket to Earth is an absolute gem that defies easy categorization. It’s a tactical RPG blended with a color-matching puzzle mechanic that feels incredibly fresh. Instead of just moving units on a grid, you traverse paths of matching colors to power up your attacks. This adds a deep layer of strategy where you have to weigh the benefit of a long path for a massive hit against the risk of leaving your character exposed in the open.

The story is surprisingly compelling as well, featuring a sci-fi world on the brink of collapse with well-written characters that you actually care about. The comic-book art style is vibrant and polished, and the lack of predatory microtransactions makes the experience even better. It’s one of the most innovative and satisfying strategy games I've played on mobile.

Reviewed on: Thu Nov 13 2025
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Dinsun Review

Dinsun here. I usually find mobile RPGs to be shallow, but Ticket to Earth actually respects the player's intelligence. Linking tiles to move and charge attacks is a smart mechanic that adds a layer of spatial awareness most tactical games lack. The story is surprisingly well-written for the platform, though the 'episodes' model felt a bit disjointed in the early years. It’s a solid, premium experience without the usual mobile nonsense, but it does get a bit repetitive by the final act.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Innovative movement/combat system
  • Excellent art direction
  • No predatory microtransactions
  • Difficulty spikes in later chapters
  • Combat can feel repetitive over long sessions
  • UI is a bit cramped on smaller phones

Technical Report

Performance: Flawless performance on modern iOS hardware; very polished animations.

Accessibility:
  • Subtitles

Audience Fit

Buy if: You want a deep tactical experience with a strong story.

Skip if: You dislike puzzle mechanics or grid-based movement.

Similar Games:
  • Into the Breach
  • Final Fantasy Tactics
  • Transistor

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative gamer
  • Hardware: iPad Pro 11-inch
  • Playtime: 18 hours
  • Status: Finished all 4 episodes

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 4.0.5Wed Dec 16 2020

Ticket to Earth can now be played on Apple Silicon Macs!

This update also includes minor enhancements and fixes.


A distant planet. A dying colony. A deadly conspiracy. Fight a corrupt system in Ticket to Earth, the revolutionary tactical puzzle RPG!

The puzzle grid is your battlefield as you position your team, collect matching tiles, and power up devastating special abilities. You’ve never played anything like this!

Ticket to Earth seamlessly blends turn-based tactics, thought-provoking puzzles, and engaging RPG storytelling into one awesome, multi-award winning experience.

BATTLEFIELD TACTICS - Fast and furious combat. Control your party in classic grid-based tactical action to accomplish a huge range of mission objectives.

TILE-MATCHING PUZZLE - New possibilities every time you play. Adapt your strategies to find new paths across the puzzle grid. Match tiles to build attack energy and unleash explosive combat powers!

STORY-DRIVEN RPG - Manage and customize your team’s abilities and gear as you explore a vivid sci-fi world full of unique characters!

AUGMENTED REALITY - Dive deeper into the world of Ticket to Earth with the iOS exclusive AR mode.

PREMIUM EXPERIENCE - No in-app purchases. This complete experience unfolds across more than 120 unique missions providing many hours of deep RPG gameplay.

- "Ticket To Earth is an evolutionary leap forward in the puzzle/RPG hybrid genre" – Kotaku

- "...one of the first truly essential mobile games of the year" – 9/10 Pocket Gamer

- "Ticket To Earth tricked me into enjoying a puzzle game" – Rock, Paper, Shotgun

- "A superbly original and exceptionally presented colour matching tactical game" – 5/5 Pocket Tactics

For more information about the game, visit www.ticket-to-earth.com


Requires iOSΒ 10.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPodΒ touch.

A distant planet. A dying colony. A deadly conspiracy. Fight a corrupt system in Ticket to Earth, the revolutionary tactical puzzle RPG!

The puzzle grid is your battlefield as you position your team, collect matching tiles, and power up devastating special abilities. You’ve never played anything like this!

Ticket to Earth seamlessly blends turn-based tactics, thought-provoking puzzles, and engaging RPG storytelling into one awesome, multi-award winning experience.

BATTLEFIELD TACTICS - Fast and furious combat. Control your party in classic grid-based tactical action to accomplish a huge range of mission objectives.

TILE-MATCHING PUZZLE - New possibilities every time you play. Adapt your strategies to find new paths across the puzzle grid. Match tiles to build attack energy and unleash explosive combat powers!

STORY-DRIVEN RPG - Manage and customize your team’s abilities and gear as you explore a vivid sci-fi world full of unique characters!

AUGMENTED REALITY - Dive deeper into the world of Ticket to Earth with the iOS exclusive AR mode.

PREMIUM EXPERIENCE - No in-app purchases. This complete experience unfolds across more than 120 unique missions providing many hours of deep RPG gameplay.

- "Ticket To Earth is an evolutionary leap forward in the puzzle/RPG hybrid genre" – Kotaku

- "...one of the first truly essential mobile games of the year" – 9/10 Pocket Gamer

- "Ticket To Earth tricked me into enjoying a puzzle game" – Rock, Paper, Shotgun

- "A superbly original and exceptionally presented colour matching tactical game" – 5/5 Pocket Tactics

For more information about the game, visit www.ticket-to-earth.com


Ratings & Reviews

4.7 out of 5 with 699 Counts
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Age Rating 13+

Screenshots

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Ticket to Earth is a groundbreaking tactical RPG that introduces the 'Movement Puzzle' system. Set on a distant planet facing total collapse, players must lead a small group of heroes against corrupt officials and deadly mutants. By traversing paths of matching tiles on the battlefield, you build 'Justice' to unleash powerful abilities. The game features a deep narrative across four episodes, beautifully rendered comic-book visuals, and a complex character progression system that rewards strategic planning and clever positioning.

Features

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Unique Movement Puzzle tactical system

2

Epic sci-fi story across 4 episodes

3

Over 100 deep combat missions

4

Stunning comic-book art style

5

Fully premium with no IAPs

Tips

Promotion Videos

Ticket to Earth Trailer - YouTube

Related Videos

Recommended Links

Pocket Gamer Review

Analysis of the unique combat mechanics.

Review

News on this game

Ticket to Earth is an Immersive Puzzle RPG Strategy Mashup

Ticket to Earth ($3.99) by Robot Circus Pty Ltd is a unique mashup of a match-three puzzle, RPG, and a turn-based tactical strategy game.

AppAdvice - Sat Nov 11 2017

Gameplays

Q&A

Yes, all four episodes of the story arc are included in the game.

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