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Enter the Gungeon iOS: Comprehensive Review of Devolver's Bullet Hell Roguelike

by Devolver

Enter the Gungeon delivers a challenging bullet hell dungeon crawler to iOS, featuring cooperative play, procedurally generated levels, and hundreds of weapons. This port targets hardcore gamers seeking intense, replayable combat with deep mechanical complexity.

Detailed Review

Enter the Gungeon represents Devolver Digital's ambitious iOS adaptation of their critically acclaimed bullet hell roguelike, translating the intense dungeon crawling experience to mobile platforms. The game follows multiple adventurers seeking the legendary Gun That Can Kill The Past, combining twin-stick shooting mechanics with procedurally generated levels, creating a fresh experience with each run through the ever-changing Gungeon. The core gameplay revolves around precise shooting, dodging through bullet patterns, and strategic resource management across multiple floors of increasingly difficult enemies. Players select from unique characters like the Marine, Hunter, or Convict, each with specialized starting gear and abilities. The game features over 300 weapons and items, from conventional shotguns to absurd creations like a gun that shoots sharks, creating endless combat variations. Cooperative multiplayer allows two players to tackle the Gungeon together, though the iOS version currently lacks online matchmaking functionality. Control implementation presents both adaptation successes and challenges on touchscreens. The virtual twin-stick controls provide adequate precision for most combat situations, with customizable button placement addressing varying device sizes. However, technical issues reported by users indicate persistent problems with control customization interfering with core functions like dodging and map access. The interface maintains the original's clean HUD design while adapting inventory management for touch interactions, though the intense action demands larger screen devices for optimal visibility during chaotic battles. User feedback reveals consistent praise for gameplay depth alongside technical concerns. Reviewer 0_____0 (September 9, 2025) reported control customization bugs preventing basic actions, while Hmxik (September 4, 2025) noted the absence of online players for cooperative modes. Multiple reviews including Really no hands (September 6, 2025) describe stability issues with the game crashing after single sessions. Despite these technical limitations, users universally acknowledge the faithful translation of the game's challenging combat and extensive content library. The iOS version successfully delivers Enter the Gungeon's signature challenging gameplay and massive content library to mobile devices, maintaining the original's tight combat mechanics and rewarding progression systems. However, technical issues including control customization bugs, stability problems, and the absence of online matchmaking significantly impact the experience. The game remains best suited for dedicated roguelike enthusiasts willing to overlook technical shortcomings for deep, challenging gameplay, particularly when using physical controllers rather than touchscreen inputs.

Key Features

  • Procedurally generated dungeon layouts ensure no two runs are identical, maintaining long-term engagement through unpredictable enemy placements and room configurations
  • Over 300 unique weapons and items create vast build diversity, ranging from standard firearms to imaginative creations like bee-shooting guns and explosive chickens
  • Local cooperative multiplayer supports two players simultaneously, though the iOS version currently lacks online matchmaking capabilities for connecting with remote players
  • Multiple playable characters each feature distinct starting gear and passive abilities, encouraging varied playstyles and strategic approaches to combat encounters
  • Intricate bullet hell patterns require precise dodging and positioning, delivering high-skill ceiling combat that rewards mastery and quick reflexes
  • Secret rooms, hidden passages, and NPC questlines provide substantial exploration incentives beyond primary combat objectives

Why Users Love It

Massive weapon and item variety
Challenging, rewarding gameplay loop

Perfect for: Hardcore gamers seeking challenging roguelike combat experiences

Ranking History

Track Enter the Gungeon's performance in Adventure Games over the last 30 days

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Current Rank

#49

8 from last week

Best Rank

#30

All-time high

Average Rank

#39

30-day average

User Reviews

0_____0
Sep 9, 2025

Great Fully that I fully beat on console. I am having an issue with the touch screen controls that I think have to do with me customizing the controls for a connected controller. Please fix this cause I can’t open the map, blank, use items and I can’t doge roll it hour the thumb stick version. Bug Great Fully that I fully beat on console. I am having an issue with the touch screen controls that I think have to do with me customizing the controls for a connected controller. Please fix this cause I can’t open the map, blank, use items and I can’t doge roll it hour the thumb stick version.

Really no hands
Sep 7, 2025

I like this game and all, but I can only play the game once and then it kicks me out. Please fix this. Game does not work (kind of) I like this game and all, but I can only play the game once and then it kicks me out. Please fix this.

ScpFox-1040
Sep 6, 2025

ITS SO GOOD but hard as a gun, So many enemies, more boss fight, and MORE, but we needed something, something in multiplayer, We needed 2 players turn into 4 Players. You could play 4 Players! That should make the game MORE FUN! THIS IS THE BEST! But Add something new in multiplayer. ITS SO GOOD but hard as a gun, So many enemies, more boss fight, and MORE, but we needed something, something in multiplayer, We needed 2 players turn into 4 Players. You could play 4 Players! That should make the game MORE FUN!

Javier Quiles
Aug 28, 2025

I’ve played this game on pc and console which I already passed, and with all my experience this is way better than the other versions, it’s more hard cuz I still don’t get used to the buttons, and that’s why I like it, I’ve been playing this game since 4 years and it was way to easy for me and I was getting bored, as soon as I see enter the gungeon on phone I said “okay I don’t expect much, but I’ll give it a shot” and you don’t know how satisfying was to play again as a noobie and btw I loved the collaboration, like I’ve feel this is a new game, and tbh I don’t like exit the gungeon it’s trash, but enter the gungeon omg… just give this game award for the game of the year already Peak I’ve played this game on pc and console which I already passed, and with all my experience this is way better than the other versions, it’s more hard cuz I still don’t get used to the buttons, and that’s why I like it, I’ve been playing this game since 4 years and it was way to easy for me and I was getting bored, as soon as I see enter the gungeon on phone I said “okay I don’t expect much, but I’ll give it a shot” and you don’t know how satisfying was to play again as a noobie and btw I loved the collaboration, like I’ve feel this is a new game, and tbh I don’t like exit the gungeon it’s trash, but enter the gungeon omg… just give this game award for the game of the year already

Idiottooons
Aug 25, 2025

It’s a good game I’ll give you that but I don’t like the fact I have to pay to play the rest of the experience just please next update or so please remove it and I’ll Be happy thanks. Please remove paywall It’s a good game I’ll give you that but I don’t like the fact I have to pay to play the rest of the experience just please next update or so please remove it and I’llBe happy thanks.

App Details

Developer

Devolver

Platform

ios

Rating

3.9

Last Updated

11/20/2025