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Tethered

Master the Rope.
Survive the Swarm.

A fast-paced arcade survival game where you control a physics-based rope to dodge waves of enemies. How long can you stay tethered?

Download on the App Store

Available on iPhone and iPad

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Enemy types
Powerups
Achievements
Leaderboards

The Challenge

Control a rope with two handles. The rope has realistic physics. If any part touches an enemy, it's game over. And as your score climbs, the rope grows longer.

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Dual Control

Manage both ends of your rope independently. A unique mechanic that's easy to learn but hard to master.

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Real Physics

Gravity and momentum affect your rope naturally. Every swing, sag, and whip feels authentic.

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Dynamic Difficulty

Your rope grows longer as you score higher. Success makes survival increasingly challenging.

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Two Leaderboards

Compete globally for highest score or longest survival time via Game Center.

Play Your Way

Three intuitive control schemes to suit your play style.

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Dual Thumbsticks

Each on-screen thumbstick controls one end of the rope. Ideal for precise, deliberate movements.

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Direct Touch

Tap and drag each end of the rope directly. Intuitive and immediate for players who prefer direct manipulation.

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Game Controller

Full support for MFi and Bluetooth controllers. Perfect for players who prefer physical controls.

Know Your Enemies

Four distinct enemy types, each with unique behaviors and dangers.

Basic 1 pt

Travels in a straight line. Easy alone, dangerous in swarms. The most common threat.

Biggie 3 pts

Larger collision area makes dodging difficult, especially in tight spaces or with a long rope.

Wiggler 4 pts

Moves in unpredictable wave patterns. Hard to predict, harder to avoid. Keep your distance.

Bomb 5 pts

Travels briefly, then explodes in a massive radius. Watch for the fuse countdown and clear the area!

Powerups

Collect powerups with your rope handles. But grab them fastโ€”enemies can destroy them too.

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Laser Rope

8 seconds โ€ข 5 pts

Your rope destroys enemies on contact! Hunt instead of hide. The key to high scores.

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Shorter Rope

Instant

Shrinks your rope for easier maneuvering. Counters the growing difficulty as your score rises.

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Slower Enemies

10 seconds โ€ข 5 pts

All enemies move in slow motion. More time to react when the screen gets crowded.

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Zero Gravity

10 seconds โ€ข 10 pts

The rope floats freely like it's in space. Master this for new strategic possibilities.

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Score x2

10 seconds โ€ข 2 pts

Double all points earned. Stack with Laser Rope for maximum scoring potential.

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Rope Speed x2

8 seconds โ€ข 5 pts

Doubles rope movement speed. Outrun enemies and reposition quickly.

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Extra Life

Until used โ€ข 5 pts โ€ข Rare!

Survive one enemy hit. The rarest powerup in the game. Use it wisely!

Features

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Game Center

Global leaderboards and achievements. Compete with friends worldwide.

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Cross-Platform

Same great experience on iPhone and iPad.

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Offline Play

No internet required. Play anywhere, anytime.

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Retro Audio

Distinct sound effects for every action and powerup.

Ready to Play?

Download Tethered free on the App Store.

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