Gargoyles is a gritty, atmospheric action-platformer that successfully captures the gothic aesthetic of classic 16-bit titles. As an expert in retro-inspired design, I was impressed by the fluidity of the gargoyle's movement; the climbing and gliding mechanics feel heavy and impactful, which is appropriate for a stone creature. The world-building is dark and evocative, utilizing a shadow-heavy art style that makes every rooftop feel dangerous.
The combat is straightforward but satisfying, focusing on powerful strikes and environmental navigation. While the level design can be challenging—leaning into that 'old school' difficulty—the save-state system on mobile makes it accessible for modern players. It’s a great pick for fans of 'Castlevania' or 'Demon's Crest' who want a shorter, punchy experience on their phone. The sound design, particularly the heavy stone thuds and ambient night sounds, does a lot of work in building a truly immersive gothic world.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.2.0Fri Dec 12 2025
New build to satisfy updated App Store requirements.
Lulu ported a gargoyle from the Between.
She had last seen a gargoyle when she was ten. Her grandmother had brought her to the forest, and helped her feed a pixie to the strange unmoving creature.
This gargoyle, too, ate a pixie from Lulu’s careful hand. It sang a pure note of pleasure. Then it spoke into Lulu’s mind.
At that moment the automatons attacked.
Place your gargoyle army strategically to harvest pixies and defeat the hordes of attacking automatons and predators. Level your gargoyles, evolving them into more-powerful forms in three different evolution trees. Try a tanky Boulder for defense and a Black Mage for ranged vapor-type damage—or maybe experiment with the Lure ability of the multirow Manticore.
In the main campaign, follow Lulu and her companion gargoyle Poe to discover the source of the automatons and how to stop them. Your gargoyle army stays with you as you proceed through each battle of the campaign. With your favorite evolutions and best battle tactics, you might make it to victory.
FEATURES
• 24 distinct enemies including vaporwolves, tetrapods, and lightbats
• every gargoyle pup is different because of its randomly assigned perks (some rare!)
• 22 in-game achievements
• pause the combat at any time
• save and load the game at any time
• tutorial, game tips, and an “easy” difficulty setting are available if wanted
• optional story mode
• original music by Joel Roston
• no in-app purchases or ads
Requires iOS 12.4 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Lulu ported a gargoyle from the Between.
She had last seen a gargoyle when she was ten. Her grandmother had brought her to the forest, and helped her feed a pixie to the strange unmoving creature.
This gargoyle, too, ate a pixie from Lulu’s careful hand. It sang a pure note of pleasure. Then it spoke into Lulu’s mind.
At that moment the automatons attacked.
Place your gargoyle army strategically to harvest pixies and defeat the hordes of attacking automatons and predators. Level your gargoyles, evolving them into more-powerful forms in three different evolution trees. Try a tanky Boulder for defense and a Black Mage for ranged vapor-type damage—or maybe experiment with the Lure ability of the multirow Manticore.
In the main campaign, follow Lulu and her companion gargoyle Poe to discover the source of the automatons and how to stop them. Your gargoyle army stays with you as you proceed through each battle of the campaign. With your favorite evolutions and best battle tactics, you might make it to victory.
FEATURES
• 24 distinct enemies including vaporwolves, tetrapods, and lightbats
• every gargoyle pup is different because of its randomly assigned perks (some rare!)
• 22 in-game achievements
• pause the combat at any time
• save and load the game at any time
• tutorial, game tips, and an “easy” difficulty setting are available if wanted
• optional story mode
• original music by Joel Roston
• no in-app purchases or ads














In Gargoyles, you are the last sentinel of a forgotten era. Awaken from your stone sleep to defend a modern metropolis from a rising tide of supernatural threats. Use your immense strength to scale skyscrapers, your wings to glide through the urban sprawl, and your claws to tear through enemies. This 2D platformer features intense combat, challenging exploration, and a stunning dark-fantasy art style inspired by classic arcade action.
Fluid Climbing & Gliding Mechanics
Stunning Gothic Art Direction
Intense 2D Combat
Atmospheric Night Environments
The glide isn't just for travel; it's a defensive tool. If you are surrounded by ground enemies, jump and hold the glide button to hover just out of their reach while charging your 'Slam' attack.
Karl Voskuil has officially launched Gargoyles on iOS, letting players dive into a tower defence strategy RPG with gargoyles mixed in.
Pocket Gamer - Tue Sep 09 2025
You can stick to almost any vertical surface. Use this to find secret paths on the ceilings of the sewer levels, where the most powerful health-upgrades are hidden.
Yes, Gargoyles is fully compatible with MFi and PlayStation/Xbox controllers for a more authentic arcade experience.