Avoid unofficial downloads, configuration profiles, or websites claiming to provide a native mobile installer. No verified official iOS or iPadOS edition was found.
Fast answer
The answer before the background
You cannot currently download a verified native mobile build from the Apple App Store. The official game listing is for Windows and macOS, not iOS or iPadOS. If you already own the PC version, you can use Valve’s Steam Link app on an iPhone or iPad to stream it from a computer running Steam. That is remote play, not an independent mobile release, so the computer must stay available and the network connection must be reliable.
Direct answer
Is there an official App Store version?
At the time of checking, there is no verified native App Store version for this game. Searching Apple’s store for the title may show similarly named games, but those are not the same product and should not be treated as an official mobile port.
The official Steam page identifies Realm Archive as both developer and publisher and lists Windows and macOS requirements. It does not list iPhone, iPad, iOS, or iPadOS as supported platforms. That makes the safest conclusion straightforward: there is no confirmed native edition to install directly on an Apple mobile device.
This also means there is no verified iOS version number, mobile save format, touch-control layout, or App Store update history to report. If a later mobile release appears, confirm that the listing names Realm Archive and matches the official game before installing it.
- Native installation: Not verified.
- Official computer platforms: Windows and macOS.
- Official mobile port: Not verified.
- Apple device streaming option: Steam Link.
| Method | What it does | What you need |
|---|---|---|
| Native App Store download | Installs the game directly on the device | No verified listing is currently available |
| Steam Link | Streams the computer version to the device | A PC or Mac running Steam, the game, and a suitable network |
| Unofficial installer | Claims to provide a mobile build outside Apple’s store | Not recommended or verified |
The absence of a verified native listing is a platform check, not a claim that a mobile port can never be released. Treat future announcements separately from the current store and system information.
Official route
How to play on an iPhone or iPad with Steam Link
Steam Link is the practical official route if you want to use an iPhone or iPad today. Valve describes the app as a way to bring desktop gaming to Apple mobile devices. The game continues to run on your computer, while the Apple device receives the streamed picture and sends back touch or controller input.
This method requires an existing Steam installation and a copy of the game in that Steam library. The host computer must be switched on, logged into Steam, and able to run the game. For local play, Apple and Valve both recommend keeping the mobile device and host computer on the same network.
- Buy or install the game through its official PC storefront and confirm that it launches on your computer.
- Open the App Store on the iPhone or iPad and search for Steam Link by Valve.
- Install Steam Link, then open it and follow the pairing instructions.
- Log in to the same Steam account used on the host computer.
- Select the computer and start the game from the Steam Link library.
- Use a compatible controller if touch controls feel awkward or menus are difficult to navigate.
| Step | Action | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prepare the host | Run Steam on a supported Windows or macOS computer. |
| 2 | Install the client | Get Steam Link from Apple’s App Store. |
| 3 | Pair devices | Use the on-screen code and keep both devices on the same network when possible. |
| 4 | Launch the game | Start it from the streamed Steam library rather than looking for a native mobile app. |
| 5 | Improve controls | Pair a supported Bluetooth or MFi controller if needed. |
Steam Link does not copy the PC game into your iPhone or iPad. It displays the game from the host computer, so performance depends on the computer, Wi-Fi or internet connection, and input latency.
Compatibility
iPhone and iPad requirements
The game itself has no confirmed iPhone or iPad compatibility because no native mobile build has been verified. The compatibility information that can be confirmed applies to Steam Link instead. Apple’s listing supports iPhone and iPad devices running iOS or iPadOS 11.0 or later.
A compatible Apple device is only one part of the setup. The host computer must also meet the game’s requirements. The official Steam listing gives Windows and macOS specifications, including a 64-bit system, 4 GB of memory, and 3 GB of available storage at minimum. macOS support is listed from Big Sur, with an Apple M1 or Intel Core i3 processor minimum. Windows requirements list Windows 7 64-bit, although the Steam client itself may impose newer operating-system requirements.
For smoother streaming, use Ethernet for the host computer where possible and connect the iPhone or iPad to a strong 5 GHz Wi-Fi network. A wired or Bluetooth controller can also make movement and combat more reliable than on-screen controls.
- iPhone: Compatible with the Steam Link client from iOS 11.0 or later, subject to Apple’s current listing.
- iPad: Compatible with the Steam Link client from iPadOS 11.0 or later, subject to Apple’s current listing.
- Host computer: Must run Steam and meet the game’s Windows or macOS requirements.
- Network: Same-network play is the simplest setup; weak Wi-Fi can cause delay, image drops, or disconnects.
- Controls: A supported controller is recommended for a more consistent experience.
| Device or service | Verified status | Practical meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Native iPhone version | Not verified | Do not expect a direct App Store installation. |
| Native iPad version | Not verified | There is no confirmed tablet build to download. |
| Steam Link on iPhone | Available | Streams the computer edition. |
| Steam Link on iPad | Available | Streams the computer edition, with a larger screen for menus and play. |
Steam Link’s iPhone and iPad support confirms that the streaming app can run on those devices. It does not confirm that the game has been ported to iOS or iPadOS.
Troubleshooting
What to do if the App Store search gives the wrong result
Apple’s normal download process is to open the App Store, use Search, and select the correct app before tapping Get or its price. In this case, the absence of a matching official listing is itself useful information. Do not install an app merely because its name contains “Death” or “Must Die.” Check the developer, screenshots, description, and supported platforms.
If you already own the PC game but Steam Link cannot find it, launch Steam on the host computer first, confirm that the computer and Apple device are paired, and check that the title appears in the host library. If the game launches locally but streams poorly, reduce the streaming resolution or bitrate, move closer to the router, connect the host by Ethernet, and close other high-bandwidth activity.
If a website offers an IPA file, a profile, a “cracked” mobile edition, or a download that bypasses the App Store, treat it as unofficial. Such files can be outdated, altered, unsafe, or unrelated to Realm Archive’s game.
- Verify the developer name before downloading anything.
- Use the official Steam Link listing by Valve for streaming.
- Update Steam Link and the host Steam client before troubleshooting.
- Test the game directly on the computer to separate game problems from streaming problems.
- Contact the relevant official platform support if installation or account authentication fails.
No official statement confirming a future iPhone or iPad port was located in the checked sources. Do not infer a release date or mobile roadmap from third-party videos, storefront rumors, or similarly named App Store games.
FAQ
Common questions
Can I download a native version directly to my iPhone?
Not from a verified official App Store listing at the time of checking. The confirmed alternative is to stream the PC version through Steam Link.
Can I play it on an iPad?
Yes, through Steam Link if you own the PC version and have a Windows or macOS computer running Steam. That is streamed PC gameplay, not a native iPad application.
Do I need to buy the game again for Steam Link?
Steam Link uses the games already available in your Steam library. You need access to the PC version on the host computer, but the streaming app itself is separate from the game purchase.
Will it work away from home on cellular data?
Remote play may work over an external connection, but the official setup guidance emphasizes a computer running Steam and a reliable network. Expect higher latency and possible data usage away from your home network.
Why can I find similar titles in the App Store?
The App Store contains other games with similar words in their names. Check the developer and product details carefully; a similar title is not evidence of an official port.
Sources
What we checked
Official listings establish current availability and product facts. Community pages are used for mechanics and build history, then labeled separately.
- OfficialOfficial Steam store page for the game, including developer, platforms, Early Access status, and system requirements
- OfficialOfficial Steam Support guide for the Apple Steam Link app
- OfficialApple App Store listing for Steam Link, including iPhone and iPad compatibility
- OfficialApple Support instructions for downloading apps on iPhone and iPad