BADLAND 2 in IOS

Award-winning adventure

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Our Site Score

91/100

Badland 2 takes the atmospheric excellence of the original and ramps it up to eleven. The core mechanic of controlling a fluttering creature through a dangerous silhouetted world is still here, but the addition of 360-degree flight makes it feel much more modern.

The physics-based puzzles are brilliant and often require split-second timing. What I love most is the visual storytelling; the world feels alive and beautiful yet incredibly hostile. It’s a tactile experience—the way your creature bumps against gears or splits into a hundred clones is visually stunning and incredibly satisfying to play.

Reviewed on: Tue Feb 24 2026
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Dinsun Review

Badland 2 is a stunning piece of software. The contrast between the lush, hand-painted backgrounds and the silhouetted foreground objects is still one of the best looks in gaming. It’s essentially a 'flappy' game on steroids, but the physics are so well-tuned that it feels more like a dangerous dance. The addition of 360-degree movement makes the levels feel much more open and creative than the first game.

It’s difficult, though. Expect to die. A lot. But the checkpoints are generous enough that it doesn't feel unfair. It’s an atmospheric masterclass that actually uses the touch screen for something meaningful rather than just virtual buttons. My only real gripe is that it can feel a bit chaotic when you have 50 clones on screen at once—it becomes hard to tell which 'you' is the one you need to save. But as an overall package, it’s one of the most polished games on mobile.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Exquisite art direction and atmosphere
  • Inventive physics-based level design
  • Fluid and intuitive touch controls
  • Screen can get too cluttered with clones
  • Occasional frustrating difficulty spikes
  • Short main campaign

Technical Report

Performance: Beautifully optimized; high frame rate and HDR support.

Accessibility:
  • Difficulty Presets

Audience Fit

Buy if: You appreciate high-end art direction and enjoy challenging physics platformers.

Skip if: You have low patience for 'trial and error' gameplay.

Similar Games:
  • Limbo
  • Leo's Fortune

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun - 40yo Male Conservative Critical Gamer
  • Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro Max
  • Playtime: 10 hours
  • Status: Finished all levels with most secrets found

The Game

Available on: Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.4.3Wed Feb 01 2023

- Removed Facebook login

- Aspect ratio fix for iPad Pros

- Bug fixes


The sequel to Apple’s Game of the Year -winning BADLAND! Now on Apple TV!

Apple Editors' Choice worldwide!

Winner - Excellence in gameplay - IMGA Awards 2016

Mobile Nordic Game of the Year - Nordic Games 2016

AppAdvice Paid iPad App of 2015!

5 / 5 "Even more gorgeous than the first one" -- TouchArcade

5 / 5 "A masterpiece" -- AppAdvice

5 / 5 "Exhilarating and enjoyable" -- Apple’N'Apps

9.3 / 10 "A must have” -- iTopNews.de

9.2 / 10 "Stunning" -- Multiplayer.it

9 / 10 "Seriously, this is one of the best looking games you're ever going to stick onto your iPad or iPhone" -- PocketGamer

"Fantastic new sequel" -- The Verge

“Takes everything to love about BADLAND and turns it up to 11” -- Slide to Play

"Brilliantly crafted side scrolling adventure game that should earn a place on your Christmas list immediately" -- AppSpy

Witness the award-winning world of BADLAND in even more stunning beauty with levels that extend and scroll to all directions. Survive through new elements such as liquids, flamethrowers, frost, magma, water and volumetric burning light. Fall down deadly rifts, fly to any direction and race & jump along the surfaces as a rolling character on your way to safety.

Challenge your friends and strangers in constantly updating global online events. Race against their best performances and rise in the global rankings.

Languages: English, Français, Italiano, Deutsch, Español, Português, Pyccknñ, Čeština, Suomi, 中文, 한국어, 日本語.

Features:

- A SINGLE PLAYER campaign with deviously imaginative levels

* Internet connection not required for single player

- Global ONLINE CHALLENGES

* Challenge your friends and others in asynchronous online events

- Intuitive controls combined with innovative level design

- Highly immersive audiovisual gaming experience

- iCloud support

* Progress synced between all linked iOS devices

- Achievements & online leaderboards

- More levels coming soon as free updates

- Universal app - buy on iOS or Apple TV, use on both

The award-winning BADLAND took side scrollers to the next level with its innovative physics-based gameplay combined with stunning, atmospheric graphics and audio. BADLAND 2 takes that further with a lot of new features, crazy levels, online events and even more stunning graphics than in the original.

Follow us:

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/badlandgame

Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/badlandgame

Blog - http://www.badlandgame.com


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

The sequel to Apple’s Game of the Year -winning BADLAND with over 100 million players!

Apple Editors' Choice worldwide!

Winner - Excellence in gameplay - IMGA Awards

Mobile Nordic Game of the Year - Nordic Games

AppAdvice Paid iPad App of the year!

5 / 5 "Even more gorgeous than the first one" -- TouchArcade

5 / 5 "A masterpiece" -- AppAdvice

5 / 5 "Exhilarating and enjoyable" -- Apple’N'Apps

9.3 / 10 "A must have” -- iTopNews.de

9.2 / 10 "Stunning" -- Multiplayer.it

9 / 10 "Seriously, this is one of the best looking games you're ever going to stick onto your iPad or iPhone" -- PocketGamer

"Fantastic new sequel" -- The Verge

“Takes everything to love about BADLAND and turns it up to 11” -- Slide to Play

"Brilliantly crafted side scrolling adventure game that should earn a place on your Christmas list immediately" -- AppSpy

Witness the award-winning world of BADLAND in even more stunning beauty with levels that extend and scroll to all directions. Survive through new elements such as liquids, flamethrowers, frost, magma, water and volumetric burning light. Fall down deadly rifts, fly to any direction and race & jump along the surfaces as a rolling character on your way to safety.

Challenge your friends and strangers in constantly updating global online events. Race against their best performances and rise in the global rankings.

Languages: English, Français, Italiano, Deutsch, Español, Português, Pyccknñ, Čeština, Suomi, 中文, 한국어, 日本語.

Compatible with iPhone 4 and upwards, iPod Touch & upwards and iPad 2 & iPad mini (1st gen) and upwards

Features:

- A SINGLE PLAYER campaign with deviously imaginative levels

* Internet connection not required for single player

- Global ONLINE CHALLENGES

* Challenge your friends and others in asynchronous online events

- Intuitive two-touch controls combined with innovative level design

- Highly immersive audiovisual gaming experience - best enjoyed with headphones

- Universal app optimized for iPhones and iPads

- Game Center and iCloud support

* Progress synced between all linked iOS devices

- Achievements & online leaderboards

- 3D Touch support

* Super precise flying using touch

* Quick actions added to home screen icon to quickly access single player and online

The award-winning BADLAND took side scrollers to the next level with its innovative physics-based gameplay combined with stunning, atmospheric graphics and audio. BADLAND 2 takes that further with a lot of new features, crazy levels, online events and even more stunning graphics than in the original.

Follow us:

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/badlandgame

Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/badlandgame

Blog - http://www.badlandgame.com


Featured In

Who Made Badland Even Better? You.
BEHIND THE SCENES
Who Made Badland Even Better? You.
The unique story behind the making of Badland.

Ratings & Reviews

4.6 out of 5 with 980 Counts
Age Rating 9+

Screenshots

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Badland 2 is the sequel to the critically acclaimed side-scrolling action adventure. It introduces brand new elements like liquids, flamethrowers, frost, and light to its physics-based puzzles. Players can now fly in all directions, navigating through winding paths filled with imaginative traps. The game features a compelling single-player campaign and online global challenges where players compete for high scores. With its iconic silhouette art style and immersive sound design, it remains a peak mobile gaming experience.

Features

1

360-degree flying mechanics

2

Stunning hand-painted atmospheric visuals

3

Innovative physics-based gameplay with new environmental hazards

4

Online global challenges and leaderboards

5

Immersive sound design and soundtrack

Tips

Promotion Videos

BADLAND 2 Release Trailer (iOS) - YouTube

Related Videos

Recommended Links

Badland Official Site

News and level editor info.

Official

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Q&A

Badland 2 features online global stages where you can compete against other players' ghosts, but it focuses mainly on its single-player experience.

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