Codenames vs The Last Ember
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Codenames
Engage in a strategic word game of deduction and teamwork. Give one-word clues to help your team guess associated words before the opposing team. Enjoy a blend of casual fun and deep thinking with turn-based multiplayer matches.
- Turn-based multiplayer
- One-word clue system
- Teamwork and deduction
- Multiple game modes
- Spymaster and Operative roles
- Logic and creativity challenges
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Codenames is available in ENGLISH, GERMAN, FRENCH, ARABIC, ITALIAN, PORTUGUESE, SPANISH, and CZECH. Codenames is a clever word game of deduction, teamwork, and strategy, inspired by the popular board game loved worldwide. Give one-word clues, link multiple words, and read your teammates’ minds to win before the other team does. Easy to learn, hard to master Codenames is simple to understand and instantly rewarding. Every match tests your logic, creativity, and intuition — a perfect blend of casual fun and deep thinking. Play at your own pace Turn-based matches let you play whenever you want, as much as you want. Start several games at once and return when it’s your turn — perfect for busy players. Smart fun for sharp minds If you enjoy games that make you think, this is for you. Every clue and guess matters — there’s no autoplay, no idle waiting, just pure wordplay and deduction. Why players love Codenames • Turn-based multiplayer — play with friends or online opponents. • Based on a beloved board game concept: give one-word clues, guess multiple words. • Exclusive twists and new game modes available exclusively in this version. • Choose your role — Spymaster or Operative — and master both perspectives. • One-time purchase unlocks a full experience — no freemium grind, no intrusive ads—just the pure enjoyment for the price of a cup of coffee for the dev team. Join millions of players and test how well you can get into the minds of others. Download Codenames today — the top multiplayer word game for clever thinkers.
The Last Ember
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Eldervale is going dark. You carry the last ember across a ruined kingdom toward a lighthouse that may still be able to kindle hope. The Last Ember is a narrative dark-fantasy roguelite told entirely from a first-person perspective. Every journey is shaped by your seed and your choices. You never see the hero—only the world opening in front of them. CHOOSE YOUR ROAD • Decide whom to trust, what to sacrifice, and what traces you leave behind. • Face dangerous encounters as multi-stage narrative decisions instead of real-time combat. • Manage health, stamina, gold, supplies, and the ember's strength. • Find items, build relationships, and trigger delayed consequences. • Travel through three regions, deal with factions, and take at most one companion. • Discover different truths, visible callbacks, and eight possible endings. A DIFFERENT RUN EVERY TIME The seed shapes omens, regions, characters, pursuers, resources, and turning points. Your decisions change the sequence of events, unlock special options, and can return to you later. No account or online connection is required. The prologue is free to play. The complete five-act journey is unlocked with a one-time in-app purchase. There are no banner ads and no ordinary interstitials. The Last Ember autosaves after every decision. Pause a run, continue it later, or replay the same seed to test a different path.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: The Last Ember at Free against Codenames's $2.99. Codenames's advantage is chart position (#6 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On ads, 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
The Last Ember is free to download; Codenames costs $2.99 up front. Codenames sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and The Last Ember sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Codenames | The Last Ember |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #6 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 221 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | CGE Digital s.r.o. | Nico Wurthenberger |
Bugs and requests
Codenames
Reported bugs
2 issues- Initial launch with only Czech language support
- Occasional app crashes and server disconnections
Requested features
5 requests- Add Codenames Duet mode
- Implement AI/bot players for faster games
- Allow custom word packs and themes
- Add a 'speed mode' for faster gameplay
- Improve the jury system to maintain game integrity
The Last Ember
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Codenames
- Krycí jména: Duet$4.99
The Last Ember
- Premium Access$4.99









