Basic Buddies: the Descent
Andrew Hoffart Games iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Basic Buddies: the Descent is a free Games app for iPhone and iPad by Andrew Hoffart. Rated 5.0/5 from 1 ratings. Requires iOS 26.0.
- Rating
- 5.0
- 1 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 52 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Feb 21
- 2026 · v1.1.0
Screenshots
About Basic Buddies: the Descent
Descend fast. Survive longer. Master the descent. This is a fast-paced arcade-style game built around vertical descent, precision movement, and split-second decision making. Each run drops you into a continuously generating world filled with platforms, hazards, and opportunities to push just a little farther. The game features four distinct game modes, each offering a different way to play — from endless, score-chasing runs to survival-style challenges that test how long you can last under pressure. Whether you’re aiming for a clean, focused descent or pushing yourself through increasingly intense encounters, every mode rewards timing, control, and momentum. Features: - Four unique game modes with different rules and challenges - Endless, vertically scrolling gameplay - Smooth, responsive controls built for mobile - Unlockable characters and visual customization - Coin-based progression and optional rewards - Designed for quick sessions and high replay value Easy to learn but difficult to master, this game is all about control, rhythm, and surviving the descent.
What’s new
Version 1.1.0 · Updated February 21, 2026
This update included a small fix to the leaderboard layout and added an ad-free event through Easter!
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App privacy
The developer, Andrew Hoffart, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Identifiers: User ID
- Usage Data: Advertising Data, Product Interaction
- Purchases: Purchase History
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data, Other Diagnostic Data
Used for: Third-Party Advertising, Analytics
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