Wayward Souls in IOS

Randomly generated action-RPG

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Expert Score

92/100

Wayward Souls is a brutal, uncompromising love letter to the 16-bit action-RPG era. In a mobile market saturated with 'auto-play' grinders, this game demands genuine skill and respect. It’s a roguelike where every room feels like a tactical challenge; you have to manage your limited stamina, use your abilities at the exact right moment, and learn the specific telegraphs of every enemy.

The six different characters are masterfully balanced, each offering a fundamentally different way to play. The Mage feels like a delicate glass cannon, while the Warrior is all about aggressive crowd control. The pixel art is dense and moody, and the lighting effects create a sense of dread that perfectly fits the 'Souls' inspiration. It’s incredibly difficult, yes, but the sense of achievement you feel when you finally clear a floor is unmatched. This is a must-have for anyone who wants a 'real' game on their phone that respects their intelligence and reflexes.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.61Thu May 13 2021

- Paladin's Shrine talent should now work properly

- Some various fixes and tweaks


Wayward Souls is an action-adventure game built for quick playthroughs and massive amounts of replay value. It was inspired by Spelunky, Secret of Mana, and our previous game, Mage Gauntlet.

Procedurally generated random levels mean that every time you play the game, it's a different experience. Control one of six characters, all with their own unique playstyles, abilities, and equipment. Explore and fight for survival, in combat where your tactics, positioning, and timing matter.

More Features:

- Fancy control scheme with no virtual buttons or sticks to fumble over.

- Unlock new areas, for increasingly punishing difficulty.

- 13 area types, all with different monsters, potential traps, and rare encounters.

- Each character can find equipment combinations that change their gameplay.

- Victory is based on your increasing skill as a player, not solely on grinding.

- Hats.

- No IAP ever, even for the hats. All content updates will be free for our fans.

- Unprecedented scope and variety for an action-adventure game on iOS, maybe anywhere.

@rocketcatgames or www.facebook.com/rocketcatgames


Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

A small fix/tweak update for the recently added Paladin character!

Wayward Souls is an action-adventure game built for quick playthroughs and massive amounts of replay value. It was inspired by Spelunky, Secret of Mana, and our previous game, Mage Gauntlet.

Procedurally generated random levels mean that every time you play the game, it's a different experience. Control one of six characters, all with their own unique playstyles, abilities, and equipment. Explore and fight for survival, in combat where your tactics, positioning, and timing matter.

More Features:

- Fancy control scheme with no virtual buttons or sticks to fumble over.

- Unlock new areas, for increasingly punishing difficulty.

- 13 area types, all with different monsters, potential traps, and rare encounters.

- Each character can find equipment combinations that change their gameplay.

- Victory is based on your increasing skill as a player, not solely on grinding.

- Hats.

- No IAP ever, even for the hats. All content updates will be free for our fans.

- Unprecedented scope and variety for an action-adventure game on iOS, maybe anywhere.

@rocketcatgames or www.facebook.com/rocketcatgames


Ratings & Reviews

4.5 out of 5 with 529 Counts
Age Rating 9+

Screenshots

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Wayward Souls is an action-adventure game built for quick playthroughs and massive amounts of replay value. Inspired by Spelunky and Secret of Mana, it features procedural levels that change every time you play. Control six characters, each with their own unique equipment, playstyles, and upgrade paths. With no in-app purchases and a focus on skill over grinding, Wayward Souls offers a premium, challenging experience for fans of classic RPGs and modern roguelikes. Master the timing, learn the enemy patterns, and survive the depths.

Features

1

6 unique playable characters with distinct styles

2

Procedurally generated dungeons

3

Over 100 different enemy types

4

Full MFi Controller support

Tips

Promotion Videos

Wayward Souls Release Trailer - YouTube

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Gameplays

Q&A

As a roguelike, death is permanent for that run. However, you earn 'Souls' during your journey which can be used for permanent stat upgrades that persist across all future runs.

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