AERTHLINGS is a breath of fresh air in the mobile RPG space. It doesn't take itself too seriously, and that's its greatest strength. The premise—a planet broken into 'chonks' by chaos gremlins—is genuinely funny and sets a lighthearted tone that persists throughout the experience.
The gameplay loop of exploring Earth to find pieces of Ærth is surprisingly compelling. I found myself really invested in the mutation trees; seeing your cute little underdog hero turn into a powerful cosmic defender is very rewarding. The combat is tactical enough to keep you thinking without being overly punishing.
The optional integration with NFC figurines is a cool throwback to the 'toys-to-life' era, but I'm glad the developers made sure the digital-only experience doesn't feel gimped. It's colorful, clever, and offers a lot of content for an adventure game. Definitely worth checking out if you want an RPG with a sense of humor.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.3.2Thu Mar 26 2026
New to ÆRTH? A cinematic intro sets the scene, and NPC-guided quests walk you through your first chonks — the worlds you'll expand, explore, and eventually call home. Your crew also now has a home: the collection screen tracks every character you've found, scanned, or traded for, and rewards you as you go. This update is mostly a round of bug fixes and polish for both of these big features, keeping the adventure running the way it should.
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Planet ÆRTH is toast. Literally shattered into space CHONKS. Thanks to the MOONLINGS… tiny chaos gremlins who thought crashing their MOON into the ÆRTHLINGS’ home planet was a “good idea.”
The ÆRTHLINGS had to go into deep cubernation just to ensure their survival, but the destruction was so violent they were ejected from their world and into ours.
In the aftermath of the MOONCRASH, the ÆRTHLINGS, stranded on EARTH, are scattered across our world, waiting to be returned to ÆRTH and awakened from cubernation.
Now it’s up to you to put ÆRTH back together and bring all the ÆRTHLINGS back home while defending against those pesky MOONLINGS.
• Each of the ÆRTHLINGS has their own unique attack and MUTÆTION tree.
• Collect and scan all 24 ÆRTHLINGS Genesis Collection NFC-enabled figurines (available at Amazon, Big W, EB Games, Target and more!)
• Can you find the four limited edition Seed Series I figurines? Available at special launch events from 28 September.
• Trade ÆRTHLINGS figurines with your friends to expand your collection and earn MUTÆTION points to evolve your ÆRTHLINGS.
Starting off on a CHONK of ÆRTH, you’ll explore, expand, chop, smash, and craft your way through survival challenges, and rescue stranded ÆRTHLINGS who may or may not remember what happened to their beloved home planet.
Meanwhile, the MOONLINGS keep showing up to steal the ÆRTHLINGS’ gear, cause trouble, and generally be the annoying little trolls they are.
Game Features:
• Build your collection of ÆRTHLINGS by trading the NFC-enabled figurines with friends.
• Explore, Expand & Survive while putting the pieces of ÆRTH back together. Discover a world of diverse biomes full of surprises.
• Craft Gear & Build Tools to fix CHONKS of ÆRTH (and defend your gear).
• Outsmart the MOONLINGS. They’re sneaky, loud, and not half as clever as they think they are.
• The epic story of saving a planet has never been this ridiculous.
ÆRTH is broken. The heroes are… underdogs. The enemies are ridiculous little menaces. And somehow, YOU are in charge of fixing it all.
Download ÆRTHLINGS and prove you’ve got what it takes to rebuild ÆRTH (and maybe troll some MOONLINGS along the way).
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In AERTHLINGS: RPG Adventure, the unthinkable has happened: the Moonlings crashed their moon into Planet Ærth, shattering it into pieces. Now, the Aerthlings are stranded on Earth in 'cubernation.' It's up to you to collect these heroes, evolve them through a unique mutation tree, and use their powers to reclaim their home. This RPG combines exploration, crafting, and tactical combat in a vibrant, humorous world.
Unique 'Mutation' system for character progression
NFC figurine support for physical-to-digital play
Ridiculous and charming storyline
Open-world exploration and gear crafting
Strategic combat against various Moonling factions
Travel across different regions to find 'Chonks' of your home planet. Use your gathered materials to repair them and unlock new Aerthlings from their sleep.
Each Aerthling has a mutation tree. Spend points earned from battles to unlock elemental attacks or defensive buffs. Use these strategically to counter specific Moonling types.
Yes, while the figurines offer bonuses, the entire game can be enjoyed digitally.