Comparison

Tugtics vs Anomaly

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tugtics

Features
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Tugtics is a game where you select athletes and compete in tug-of-war matches around the world. All you have to do is select which team members to deploy. Then sit back and watch a fierce 15 second battle unfold before you! Bon Voyage!

About

Anomaly

Explore a mysterious, distortion-filled shrine by observing, remembering, and judging the scenery. Make correct decisions based on your memory to progress through changing situations and find a way out. This fan-made adventure offers short play sessions and a unique gameplay loop.

Highlights
  • Observation and memory-based gameplay
  • Dynamic situations with each playthrough
  • Zoom functionality for detailed examination
  • Suitable for short play sessions
  • Touhou Project fan-made content
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【Major Update】 Stage 2, “Anomaly-Filled Garden” (Protagonist: Youmu Konpaku), has been added! Even if you have already played the game, updating it will let you enjoy a brand-new anomaly-hunting experience. ■ Story 【Stage 1: Anomaly-Filled Shrine】 Reimu Hakurei becomes lost in a mysterious shrine where the boundaries have become distorted. Guided by Yukari Yakumo, Reimu explores the shrine, records what she sees, and aims to escape by making the correct decisions. 【Stage 2: Anomaly-Filled Garden】 Youmu Konpaku finds herself lost in a mysterious garden where something seems strangely out of place. Guided by Yuyuko Saigyouji, she must identify the “anomalies,” choose the correct path, and escape from the garden. ■ Game Overview This is an exploration adventure game in which you progress by observing, remembering, and judging your surroundings. The situation changes with each loop, and you must rely on your memories of previous visits to decide what to do next. Each stage features a different protagonist and setting. ■ How to Play ・Move freely around the stage and carefully examine every detail ・Compare the current surroundings with the scenery you saw before ・If you find an anomaly, turn back. If there is no anomaly, choose the correct action, such as ringing the bell or moving forward ・Continue making the correct decisions to advance your exploration and escape ■ Features ・Gameplay built around observation and memory ・A zoom function that lets you inspect small details ・A pace suited for short play sessions ・Different situations appear at random during each loop ・Text-driven presentation and charming characters inspired by Touhou Project ・New stages added through updates, with more planned for the future! ■ Recommended For Players Who ・Enjoy games that test observation and memory ・Want an experience they can focus on for a short amount of time ・Love the world of Touhou Project ■ Supported Information Languages: Japanese / English / Traditional Chinese / Simplified Chinese / Korean Price: Free to play (contains advertisements) ■ Copyright Notice This game is a derivative fan work based on Touhou Project. Touhou Project is the copyrighted work of Team Shanghai Alice. © Team Shanghai Alice / © GamingGentoo

Screenshots

Tugtics4 screens
Anomaly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tugtics at none against Anomaly's shown. Anomaly's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 17 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tugtics ships an update every 17 months, Anomaly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tugtics versus Anomaly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTugticsAnomaly
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—22 — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB1.5 GB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSTUDIO ANASTROPHESHOHEI YAMAMOTO

In-app purchases

None

Tugtics

No in-app purchases

None

Anomaly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tugtics free?
Tugtics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Anomaly free?
Anomaly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tugtics or Anomaly have ads?
Anomaly shows ads; Tugtics does not.
Which is updated more often, Tugtics or Anomaly?
Tugtics ships an update every 17 months, and Anomaly every 9 days. Most recently, Tugtics was updated on October 9, 2026 and Anomaly on October 24, 2026.

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