Goblin Sword is a love letter to the 16-bit era of action platformers. From the chunky pixel art to the chip-tune soundtrack, it feels like a long-lost SNES classic. The controls are incredibly tight—a necessity for a game that demands precise jumps and perfectly timed swings against increasingly difficult enemies.
What makes it stand out is the sheer amount of content. There are secrets hidden in almost every level, rewarding exploration with new weapons, armor, and relics. Each weapon feels distinct, changing your reach and attack speed, which adds a light RPG layer to the pure platforming action. It is a nostalgic, challenging, and deeply rewarding experience for any retro gaming fan.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 2.6Wed Apr 25 2018
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
Full screen support for iPhone X
Goblin Sword is a retro-inspired action platformer with light rpg elements.
An army of monsters led by an evil wizard have invaded your hometown. Slay as many monsters as you can, collect loot, avoid dangerous traps and defeat menacing bosses, before facing the evil wizard himself.
Reviews:
“It's such a crazy value and has such good production quality it kind of speaks for itself.” 5/5 TouchArcade
"Fun visuals, good music, engaging level design, and lots of content make Goblin Sword an excellent little game." Editor's Choice -148 Apps
“A deeply compelling and staggeringly impressive tribute to retro games.” 10/10 ArcadeLife
Features:
-89 levels
-13 bosses
-30 weapons with unique special attacks
-30 relics that grant you abilities
-14 costumes
-8 guardians that follow you around and assist you
-5 secret very hard levels
-Decorate your home with souvenirs
-Customizable touch controls
-Universal app. Works on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.
-Full screen support for iPhone X
-iCloud and MFi support
-Game Center achievements and leaderboards
-Premium game. No IAP or ads ever.
Requires iOS 6.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Goblin Sword is a retro-inspired action platformer with light rpg elements.
An army of monsters led by an evil wizard have invaded your hometown. Slay as many monsters as you can, collect loot, avoid dangerous traps and defeat menacing bosses, before facing the evil wizard himself.
Reviews:
“It's such a crazy value and has such good production quality it kind of speaks for itself.” 5/5 TouchArcade
"Fun visuals, good music, engaging level design, and lots of content make Goblin Sword an excellent little game." Editor's Choice -148 Apps
“A deeply compelling and staggeringly impressive tribute to retro games.” 10/10 ArcadeLife
Features:
-89 levels
-13 bosses
-30 weapons with unique special attacks
-30 relics that grant you abilities
-14 costumes
-8 guardians that follow you around and assist you
-5 secret very hard levels
-Decorate your home with souvenirs
-Customizable touch controls
-Universal app. Works on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.
-Full screen support for iPhone X
-iCloud and MFi support
-Game Center achievements and leaderboards
-Premium game. No IAP or ads ever.










Goblin Sword is a retro-inspired action platformer with light RPG elements. Take on the role of a lone hero tasked with defeating an army of monsters led by an evil wizard. Explore 89 levels, slay 13 powerful bosses, and customize your character with an array of weapons, outfits, and magical relics.
89 levels and 13 bosses
30 weapons with unique abilities
Customizable touch controls
Universal app with MFi controller support
Look for walls that look slightly different or have suspicious gaps. Most levels contain two treasures and one hidden souvenir—exploration is key to upgrading your gear.
Goblin Sword ($0.99) by Eleftherios Christodoulatos is an action platformer that's inspired by the classic games of yesteryear.
AppAdvice - Fri Dec 11 2015
Goblin Sword is a good game. There's not a lot that's particularly unique to it, in any special way. I've played a lot of games like it...
Gamezebo - Fri Dec 11 2015
Visit the shop between levels to buy new swords that grant elemental damage or boots that allow for double jumping.
Yes, Goblin Sword fully supports MFi and other compatible game controllers.