The Warlock of Firetop Mountain is a stunning digital adaptation of the classic Fighting Fantasy gamebook. It transforms the text-based adventure into a living tabletop world, where characters are represented by beautifully detailed virtual figurines. As you navigate the dungeon, the world literally unfolds around you, creating a sense of wonder that matches the original book's mystery.
The combat system is a highlight—shifting from simple choice-making to a simultaneous turn-based grid system. You have to predict enemy movements while positioning your hero for the perfect strike. With multiple heroes to choose from, each with their own unique motivations and quest lines, the replayability is significantly higher than the original book. It’s a dark, atmospheric, and highly tactical RPG that honors its heritage while pushing the genre forward.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.22Thu Jan 18 2018
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An epic adventure through a mysterious mountain filled with monsters, magic and mayhem!
“...it looks downright incredible.” - Pocket Tactics
"Spectacular Re-Envisioning. It's rather special." - Gamezebo
“If you’ve ever played a tabletop RPG and been lucky enough to have your dungeon master build out a miniature set, that’s what Tin Man’s done here. It’s absolutely delightful...” - PCWorld
“I can speak on behalf of Fighting Fantasy fans everywhere when I say that this is, to date, the most enjoyable and definitive adaptation of the gamebook” - Game Cynic
"This is an engaging and entertaining single player boardgame with an impressive story, a lovely look, and plenty of nostalgia too. Definitely one to check out." - Pocket Gamer
+ A tabletop adventure come to life with figurines and an environment that assembles itself
+ Fully interactive story, with 1000s of choices, which change for each of the four heroes
+ Story and choices adapt to adventuring style with unique hero quests to complete
+ Over 100 beautifully crafted character and monster figurines to find and interact with
+ Simultaneous turn-based combat system using hero weapon skills and clashing dice
+ Outwit your opponents by learning their fighting styles and predicting their moves
+ More heroes, fighting styles and quests available to download
+ Adapted from the best-selling Fighting Fantasy gamebook by legendary game designers Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone
From Tin Man Games, the award winning studio that has released over 30 digital gamebooks and interactive fiction apps on the App Store, including those from the Fighting Fantasy series. The Warlock of Firetop Mountain goes one step further from previous releases, jumping from the 2D page and transforming into an epic 3D domain, with new areas to explore, characters to meet, and of course, monsters to slay!
The Warlock of Firetop Mountain, originally published in 1982 as a paperback and selling over two million copies, was a pioneering release that popularized the solo gamebook and successfully brought the role-playing game experience to a wider audience. Writers, Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone, founded Games Workshop and have continued to have a distinguished careers in both tabletop gaming and video games. Original illustrator, Russ Nicholson, has also returned 35 years later to create new artwork for the game!
The game comes pre-loaded with four heroes: Lunika Ekaadi, Dekion Strom, Alexandra of Blacksand and Arran Gottspeed. More heroes can be bought, with new combat skills and story quests, from within the app.
Requires iOS 10.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.An epic adventure through a mysterious mountain filled with monsters, magic and mayhem!
“...it looks downright incredible.” - Pocket Tactics
"Spectacular Re-Envisioning. It's rather special." - Gamezebo
“If you’ve ever played a tabletop RPG and been lucky enough to have your dungeon master build out a miniature set, that’s what Tin Man’s done here. It’s absolutely delightful...” - PCWorld
“I can speak on behalf of Fighting Fantasy fans everywhere when I say that this is, to date, the most enjoyable and definitive adaptation of the gamebook” - Game Cynic
"This is an engaging and entertaining single player boardgame with an impressive story, a lovely look, and plenty of nostalgia too. Definitely one to check out." - Pocket Gamer
+ A tabletop adventure come to life with figurines and an environment that assembles itself
+ Fully interactive story, with 1000s of choices, which change for each of the four heroes
+ Story and choices adapt to adventuring style with unique hero quests to complete
+ Over 100 beautifully crafted character and monster figurines to find and interact with
+ Simultaneous turn-based combat system using hero weapon skills and clashing dice
+ Outwit your opponents by learning their fighting styles and predicting their moves
+ More heroes, fighting styles and quests available to download
+ Adapted from the best-selling Fighting Fantasy gamebook by legendary game designers Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone
From Tin Man Games, the award winning studio that has released over 30 digital gamebooks and interactive fiction apps on the App Store, including those from the Fighting Fantasy series. The Warlock of Firetop Mountain goes one step further from previous releases, jumping from the 2D page and transforming into an epic 3D domain, with new areas to explore, characters to meet, and of course, monsters to slay!
The Warlock of Firetop Mountain, originally published in 1982 as a paperback and selling over two million copies, was a pioneering release that popularized the solo gamebook and successfully brought the role-playing game experience to a wider audience. Writers, Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone, founded Games Workshop and have continued to have a distinguished careers in both tabletop gaming and video games. Original illustrator, Russ Nicholson, has also returned 35 years later to create new artwork for the game!
The game comes pre-loaded with four heroes: Lunika Ekaadi, Dekion Strom, Alexandra of Blacksand and Arran Gottspeed. More heroes can be bought, with new combat skills and story quests, from within the app.










Enter the depths of Firetop Mountain! This adaptation of the famous gamebook features a living 3D map, tactical turn-based combat, and over a dozen heroes with unique stories. Every choice you make impacts the narrative, leading to multiple endings and countless secrets hidden within the Warlock's domain.
Tabletop aesthetic with virtual figurines
Simultaneous turn-based combat
Thousand of choices and narrative paths
Multiple unlockable heroes
Atmospheric soundtrack and visuals
Since combat happens simultaneously, look at enemy animations to guess where they will move. Use 'Clash' actions to cancel out enemy attacks.
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Each hero has a unique starting point and different interactions with the NPCs in the mountain. Replay with different characters to see the full story.
It follows the original story but adds new characters, tactical combat, and expanded lore.