Ski Safari is the absolute peak of the 'endless runner' genre. It takes a simple premise—outrunning an avalanche—and injects it with an incredible sense of momentum and joy. What sets it apart is the 'mount' system. You start on skis, but you'll soon be riding a Yeti, hitching a ride on a Penguin, or flying through the sky on a motorized snowmobile.
The game is a masterclass in 'flow.' Every animal has a unique physics profile that changes how you interact with the slopes. The missions keep the experience fresh, and the sense of speed as you perform backflips off a house to land perfectly on a penguin is unmatched. The art style is vibrant and the sound design is cheery, creating a game that is impossible to play without a smile. It is an essential mobile classic that has aged perfectly.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.5.5Mon Sep 25 2017
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
Squished some bugs and fixed some compatibility issues.
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#1 Paid App in Australia
Game of the Week in US, Canada, Australia, Mexico and New Zealand
[5/5] "Great! - Love everything about this game. The graphics are excellent, the controls easy to use, and best of all, it's endlessly fun!"
[5/5] "How can you go wrong ! - This game is smooth as a sheet of ice !! Love it"
Welcome to Ski Safari!
Ski Safari is where Animals, Avalanches and Action come together to create a new casual gameplay experience.
Our deep sleeping hero has to stay ahead of a relentless avalanche that threatens the local mountainsides. Sven, as we like to call him, can use animals to aid his escape from an icey end. Each of the hillside animals have different attributes to make a speedier escape. Penguins glide further, Yetis are tougher, Eagles soar to great heights, each of these can provide useful advantage for Sven. Sometimes on the slopes Sven can find fast Snowmobiles which can ferry multiple animals a maintain a very high top speed.
Staying ahead of the avalanche has its advantages and perks. Completing objectives can 'level up' Sven and increase his score multiplier. Riding animals, performing backflips add to the score and with an increased score multiplier Sven will rocketing up the highscore table with ease.
Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.#1 Paid App in Australia
Game of the Week in US, Canada, Australia, Mexico and New Zealand
[5/5] "Great! - Love everything about this game. The graphics are excellent, the controls easy to use, and best of all, it's endlessly fun!"
[5/5] "How can you go wrong ! - This game is smooth as a sheet of ice !! Love it"
Welcome to Ski Safari!
Ski Safari is where Animals, Avalanches and Action come together to create a new casual gameplay experience.
Our deep sleeping hero has to stay ahead of a relentless avalanche that threatens the local mountainsides. Sven, as we like to call him, can use animals to aid his escape from an icey end. Each of the hillside animals have different attributes to make a speedier escape. Penguins glide further, Yetis are tougher, Eagles soar to great heights, each of these can provide useful advantage for Sven. Sometimes on the slopes Sven can find fast Snowmobiles which can ferry multiple animals a maintain a very high top speed.
Staying ahead of the avalanche has its advantages and perks. Completing objectives can 'level up' Sven and increase his score multiplier. Riding animals, performing backflips add to the score and with an increased score multiplier Sven will rocketing up the highscore table with ease.










Ski Safari is where animals, avalanches and action come together to create a new casual gameplay experience. Our deep-sleeping hero Sven must stay ahead of a relentless avalanche. Harness the help of Yeti, Penguins, and Eagles to speed down the mountain and perform spectacular backflips. Upgrade your gear, complete over 100 missions, and discover why this is the most loved runner on the App Store.
Fast-paced endless action
Over 100 challenging missions
Unique animal mount mechanics
Vibrant high-definition graphics
Landing backflips is the best way to gain a speed boost. However, don't get greedy—if you don't land on your feet, the avalanche will catch you in seconds!
Ski Safari from Defiant Development is a great casual mobile game & international hit, but was having trouble finding a Chinese audience.
Game Developer - Thu Aug 29 2013
It's been more than three years since the original Ski Safari appeared on the App Store. Since then it has amassed a 140m downloads, which is an impressive...
Pocket Gamer - Mon Nov 29 2021
Defiant Development, creator of the insanely-addictive Ski Safari for iOS, has teamed up with Cartoon Network in order to bring a brand new...
AppAdvice - Wed Jan 29 2014
Do you want a free game? Of course you do! Who doesn't? Well this month's IGN freebie is the Bronze Award-winning Ski Safari: Adventure Time...
Pocket Gamer - Wed Oct 29 2014
Mathematical! Defiant Development has taken their mobile endless skier game Ski Safari and given it the full Adventure Time treatment this...
Gamezebo - Wed Jan 29 2014
Ski Safari: Adventure Time, a collaborative effort from both Defiant Development and Cartoon Network, is now available to download in the App Store.
AppAdvice - Wed Jan 29 2014
Defiant Development's mash-up of its own Ski Safari game and Cartoon Network's animated favourite Adventure Time has just gone live on the...
Pocket Gamer - Wed Jan 29 2014
What happens when you mix Ski Safari with US cartoon series Adventure Time? I have no idea, in truth. But we're all going to find out pretty...
Pocket Gamer - Sun Dec 29 2013
It's Ski Safari, with Adventure Time stuff shoe-horned in. And it works reasonably well, mixing the arcade thrills and spills of the original game with the...
Pocket Gamer - Wed Jan 29 2014
Android players can get a whole bunch of Cartoon Network games for as much or as little as you like, in the latest Humble Mobile Bundle.
Pocket Gamer - Sun Mar 01 2015
Ride on a Penguin for extra speed, use a Yeti to smash through obstacles, or grab an Eagle to soar over large chasms. Every animal adds a layer of protection against the snow.
Complete all missions to become the 'King of the Mountain' and unlock special costumes and secret vehicles.