Last Horizon vs ScourgeBringer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Last Horizon
Pilot the last ship of a lost civilization through space, seeking a new home. Land on planets to gather resources and survivors, managing fuel, oxygen, and hull integrity. Explore and build a new world, but beware of alien life.
- Space survival and exploration
- Resource gathering
- Survivor rescue
- Fuel, oxygen, and hull management
- Atmospheric ambient music
- Alien encounters
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Last Horizon is a minimal, atmospheric space survival & exploration game, set to deep ambient music. Pilot the last vessel of a fallen civilization into the vast unknown, in search of a new habitable world. Carefully land on the planets you will encounter to gather terraforming resources and space-faring human survivors for the final destination... skillful piloting and the balanced management of fuel, oxygen & hull integrity are key. Explore and harvest to create a beautiful and harmonious new world, but take too much and you might incur the wrath of sentient alien life... *** This game currently does not work properly on iPod Touch *** *** Check out our other games currently on sale: Potatoman Seeks The Troof and Glorkian Warrior *** ------------------------------------------- Coding and Design : Jeffrey Nielson Artwork and Design : Richard Grillotti Music: Miles Tilmann & Cellula Sound Effects: Alex Mauer Presented by Pixeljam And Dojo. http:www.pixeljam.com @pixeljamgames http:www.dojo.com
ScourgeBringer
Embark on a fast-paced roguelite platforming adventure in a post-apocalyptic world. Control Kyhra, a skilled warrior, as she battles ancient machines and monstrous foes to uncover the secrets of a mysterious entity and potentially save humanity.
- Fast-paced rogue-platforming gameplay
- Fluid platforming controls
- Frantic combat system
- Hordes of enemies and giant bosses
- Ever-changing dungeon exploration
- Uncover mysteries and secrets
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ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity. Set in a post-apocalyptic world where a mysterious entity wreaked havoc on all humanity, ScourgeBringer puts you in the shoes of the deadliest warrior of her clan: Kyhra. Help her to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity. Key Features: • Dive into fast-paced rogue-platforming gameplay described by Eurogamer as "Dead Cells meets Celeste" • Slash and shoot your way smoothly with super fluid platforming controls • Sharpen your skills with a frantic combat system focused on attacks only • Dash forward to the otherworldly adaptive sounds of Joonas Turner (Nuclear Throne, Downwell, Broforce...) • Defy hordes of unspeakable enemies and giant bosses holding the secrets of the Scourge • Explore the infinite depths of an ever-changing dungeon • Uncover mysteries and find mementos of previous explorers to unlock reality defining secrets
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ScourgeBringer at 4.8 against Last Horizon's 4.1. ScourgeBringer also leads on chart position (#181 vs unranked) and review sentiment (70% vs 61%). Last Horizon's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support 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
Last Horizon costs $2.99 and ScourgeBringer $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ScourgeBringer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 174 and 487 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Last Horizon's written reviews are positive against 70% of ScourgeBringer's.
Last Horizon ships an update fortnightly, ScourgeBringer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Last Horizon | ScourgeBringer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 — better | $5.99 |
| Rating | 4.1 (174 ratings) | 4.8 (487 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | 69.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 174 | 487 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Ad-supported — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #181 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 5.1.1 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 153 MB |
| Age rating | +9 | 9+ |
| Developer | Akupara Games, LLC | Plug In Digital |
Customer experience
Last Horizon
ScourgeBringer
User reviews
Last Horizon
From 174 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Simple concept well implemented
- 🚀 Polished and visually appealing
- 👍 Right complexity for mobile
- 👍 Challenging but not overly frustrating
- 👍 Atmospheric sound and music
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🐛 Controls can be unresponsive
- 🐛 Difficult to land on planets
- 🐛 Lack of iPhone X/XS/XR support
- 🐛 Overwhelming difficulty in later levels
ScourgeBringer
From 487 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎨 Excellent art style and charming graphics
- ⚡ Smooth, fast-paced, fluid combat system
- 🎮 Great controller support and button mapping
- 🎵 High-quality music and sound design
- 🧩 Engaging roguelike gameplay with solid skill tree
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes on various iOS devices
- 🔊 Audio cuts out when other apps play sound
- ❌ No sound on some devices (iPhone Air)
- 🎮 Touch controls feel awkward and imprecise
- ⚙️ Non-customizable controls limit accessibility
Bugs and requests
Last Horizon
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on startup or during gameplay
- Compatibility issues with newer iPhone models
- Unresponsive or glitchy controls
Requested features
5 requests- Save progress and checkpoints
- Ship upgrades and customization
- Expanded gameplay modes
- Larger planets and environments
- Ability to fight back against enemies
ScourgeBringer
Reported bugs
9 issues- Game crashes immediately on launch (purple screen)
- Crashes on iPad Pro with iOS 17.1.2
- Crashes when connecting wired controller
- Crashes during intense particle effects (3rd floor boss)
- Save and exit reduces HP to 1 unexpectedly
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- iCloud save only syncs one direction (iPad to iPhone)
- Touch controls cause accidental dashes
- Smashed bullets scatter instead of following directional input
- Game won't load or launch on some devices
Requested features
12 requests- Customizable control mapping
- Dash button option instead of swipe mechanic
- Static joystick position during combat
- Controller support for all devices
- Casual/easier difficulty modes with progression
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- More endgame content and new zones
- Additional enemies and bosses
- More store items and healing methods
- Better balance for early game resources
- Option to play personal music during gameplay
- Traditional roguelike mode with item-based skill trees
- Right-side dash option for touch controls
In-app purchases
Last Horizon
No in-app purchases
ScourgeBringer
No in-app purchases
