Broken Age is a triumph of storytelling and art design. Double Fine has created a world that feels both whimsical and deeply melancholic. The dual-narrative structure, following Vella and Shay, is handled masterfully. While their worlds seem light-years apart, the way their stories eventually intertwine is some of the best writing I've encountered in a point-and-click adventure.
The art style is essentially a living painting, with gorgeous textures and character designs that feel truly unique. The voice acting is top-tier, featuring talents like Elijah Wood and Jack Black, which brings a level of personality to the characters that is rare in mobile gaming. The puzzles are classic point-and-click fare—sometimes obtuse, but always rewarding to solve. It’s a heartfelt, beautiful journey that reminds us why this genre is so beloved.
Available on: Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 2.3.10Wed Sep 16 2015
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
This version now includes Russian subtitles as well as a host of bug fixes.
**Apple Editors' Choice Winner**
*Now available as a Universal App with support for both iOS and tvOS.*
Broken Age is a family friendly, hand-animated, puzzle-filled adventure game with an all-star cast, including Elijah Wood, Jack Black and Masasa Moyo.
Funded by a record breaking crowdfunding campaign and designed by industry legend Tim Schafer, Broken Age is a timeless coming-of-age story of barfing trees and talking spoons.
Vella Tartine and Shay Volta are two teenagers in strangely similar situations, but radically different worlds. The player can freely switch between their stories, helping them take control of their own lives, and dealing with the unexpected adventures that follow.
Starring:
Elijah Wood as Shay
Masasa Moyo as Vella
Jack Black as Harm'ny Lightbeard
Jennifer Hale as Mom
Wil Wheaton as Curtis
Pendleton Ward as Gus
Important: This game will only play properly on iPad 2, iPhone 5, and beyond.
Requires iOS 6.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone SE (1st generation), iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPad, and iPod touch.**Apple Editors' Choice Winner**
*Now available as a Universal App with support for both iOS and tvOS.*
Broken Age is a family friendly, hand-animated, puzzle-filled adventure game with an all-star cast, including Elijah Wood, Jack Black and Masasa Moyo.
Funded by a record breaking crowdfunding campaign and designed by industry legend Tim Schafer, Broken Age is a timeless coming-of-age story of barfing trees and talking spoons.
Vella Tartine and Shay Volta are two teenagers in strangely similar situations, but radically different worlds. The player can freely switch between their stories, helping them take control of their own lives, and dealing with the unexpected adventures that follow.
Starring:
Elijah Wood as Shay
Masasa Moyo as Vella
Jack Black as Harm'ny Lightbeard
Jennifer Hale as Mom
Wil Wheaton as Curtis
Pendleton Ward as Gus
Important: This game will only play properly on iPad 2, iPhone 5, and beyond.










Broken Age is a timeless coming-of-age story of barfing trees and talking spoons. It features a stellar vocal cast including Elijah Wood and Jack Black. Switch between two characters, Shay and Vella, as they navigate through their own unique worlds, solving puzzles and uncovering the mysteries of their existence. With hand-painted backgrounds and a sweeping orchestral score, it's a masterpiece of the adventure genre.
Hand-painted 2D art
All-star voice cast
Dual-protagonist story
Full orchestral soundtrack
Classic point-and-click logic
If you get stuck on a puzzle with Vella, try switching to Shay. Often, a fresh perspective in the other world helps clear your mind, even if the puzzles aren't directly linked.
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Tap the inventory icon to view your items. You can combine items by dragging one over another, or use them on objects in the environment to progress.
Yes, this version includes both Act 1 and Act 2 of the story.