Eldrum: Black Dust - Text RPG1.8.9 - App Store

Dive into a dark, immersive world where your choices shape your destiny. Eldrum: Black Dust is a gripping text-based RPG that combines the depth of D&D, the strategic gameplay of CRPGs, and the narrative freedom of CYOA gamebooks.
Key Features:

- Branching Storylines: Every decision matters in this grimdark adventure, leading to multiple endings.
- D&D-Inspired Gameplay: Experience the depth of tabletop RPGs in a mobile format.
- Turn-Based Combat: Engage in strategic 2D battles reminiscent of classic CRPGs.
- Rich, Dark World: Explore a meticulously crafted universe filled with moral ambiguity and tough choices.
- Immersive Experience: Vivid text descriptions enhanced by evocative imagery and atmospheric audio.
- Exploration: Roam the desert city and its surroundings, uncovering secrets and side quests.

Eldrum: Black Dust brings the essence of traditional gamebooks and CRPGs to your fingertips, with a modern twist. Whether you're a fan of Choose Your Own Adventure stories, D&D campaigns, or simply looking for a deep, narrative-driven experience, this game offers hours of captivating gameplay.

Our commitment to accessibility shines through - Eldrum: Black Dust is proudly created by a studio recognized for developing the Best Mobile Game for Blind Users (AppleVis Game of the Year 2020).

Embark on your journey through the dark and unforgiving world of Eldrum today. Every choice you make, every path you take, will leave its mark on the Black Dust. What tale will you weave, and which of the multiple endings will you unlock?

Eldrum: Black Dust is the third game in the Eldrum series. The games' stories are linked and there are references between the games, but they can be played in any order.

Download now and start your grimdark adventure!

Version History Minor bug fixes related to iOS/iPadOS 27 1.8.9 Sep 22 - Solved an issue with certain status effects not disappearing as expected
- Solved an issue with audio playback 1.8.8 Sep 14 Solved an issue with certain status effects not disappearing as expected 1.8.7 Sep 13 Fixed an issue with the "Giver" achievement in the Mount Karnak DLC 1.8.6 Sep 11 - Fixed an issue with returning certain flowers to the apothecary 1.8.1 Apr 20 - The scavenger and the orox leatherworker will now offer to craft new gear with unique abilities based on material provided by you
- Added a new recipe to the apothecary
- Fixed a bug where some opponents would fail to properly gain advantage
- Fixed an issue where effects from weapons would not be applied when triggered by counter-attacks or via Ambidextrous trait
- Other minor bug fixes 1.8.0 Mar 30 - Basic attacks in combat are now always based on the main hand weapon if there is one instead of defaulting to the strongest weapon
- Added a missing modifier description
- Added new background image for a DLC late game location 1.7.7 Feb 24 - Fixed an issue with the DLC paywall when aborting payment 1.7.6 Feb 21 - Fixed ability to scroll on achievements screen
- Minor other bug fixes 1.7.5 Feb 20 - Added DLC achievements
- Fixed an issue where the player would not receive trait points for level 2-5. This fix is applied to existing save data as well as new playthroughs. 1.7.4 Feb 19 - Minor bug fixes 1.7.3 Feb 18 - Resolved issue with image flickering 1.7.1 Feb 16 MAJOR UPDATE!
Added new DLC "Mount Karnak", available starting February 20th! 1.7.0 Feb 15 Fixed an issue which affected VoiceOver users 1.6.10 12/29/2025 - Resolve screenreader related issues
- Inspecting effects in combat no longer requires long-press 1.6.9 12/20/2025 Fixed an issue with screenreaders on character screen 1.6.8 12/18/2025 Fixed an issue where VoiceOver would not select effects in combat 1.6.7 12/16/2025 - Minor system update 1.6.6 12/04/2025 Minor bug fixes 1.6.5 08/01/2025 Minor bug fixes 1.6.4 07/29/2025 Minor bug fixes 1.6.3 06/24/2025 - Improved map rendering performance 1.6.2 06/17/2025 - Fixed a performance issue with loads/saves that was introduced in 1.6.0
- Fixed an issue where arena would not reset when sleeping in low cave
- Minor bug fixes
- Minor audio adjustments
- Fixed an issue with review requests 1.6.1 06/08/2025 - Add support for sharing/importing saves
- Minor bug fixes
- Minor UX improvements 1.6.0 05/27/2025 - Added tips & tricks 1.5.4 05/14/2025