Stranger Things: The Game is a free iOS and Android must-have

An 80s RPG that will take you back to Stranger Things without costing a penny

If you’re even a slight fan of Stranger Things, and that 31 October season 2 release date is exciting you, then Stranger Things: The Game is a must-play.

Despite being totally free to download and with no in-app purchases, Stranger Things: The Game is a really impressive top-down 16-bit style RPG. 

The game lets you take control of the show’s police officer character, Hopper. Your mission is to find the four missing children by exploring the town of Hawkins while solving puzzles, taking on the evil offerings of the Upside Down world and - of course - amassing collectibles along the way.

Aside from an eighties look and feel there’s also a retro style leaderboard for speed runs, challenging those that want to be the best at this tap-to-move adaptation of classic eighties RPG style gaming.

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