This was the killer. Shortly after the port’s release, Apple released the iPhone X with its infamous "notch" and edge-to-edge display. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth had not been optimized for this new aspect ratio. Suddenly, the virtual buttons were misaligned, the notched cut into the health bar, and parts of the map were hidden behind rounded corners. Nicalis, for reasons still debated (likely low sales and high repair costs), simply refused to update the app. Within a year, the iOS port was delisted. It vanished. If you bought it, you could redownload it, but no new customers could. To this day, the 2017 port is considered abandonware.
This time, the dark is just your pocket. The Binding Of Isaac Mobile Port
For years, the game existed primarily on PC, evolving from its humble Flash origins into the massive, expansion-laden Rebirth engine. However, as mobile gaming hardware advanced, a singular demand grew louder from the fanbase: they wanted to take Isaac’s basement with them. This was the killer
The deal made strategic sense. Netflix was desperate for "prestige mobile games" to justify its subscription price. They didn't need to sell Isaac for $14.99; they could as part of the Netflix bundle. This removed the price barrier that killed the 2017 port. Suddenly, the virtual buttons were misaligned, the notched