Comparison

Pendragon Rising vs Eldrum

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

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About

Pendragon Rising

Embark on an epic interactive medieval fantasy adventure where your choices shape the destiny of Britain. Play as Arthur or Arta, leading armies, forging alliances, and battling dark forces to claim the throne. Your decisions determine whether you become a legendary ruler or fall to the encroaching darkness.

Highlights
  • Interactive medieval fantasy novel
  • 112,000-word story
  • Player choice-driven narrative
  • Play as male or female, gay or straight
  • Command armies and forge alliances
  • Battle dark enemies and creatures
Features
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Seize the throne in the age of King Arthur! Lead an army of Britons against the darkest of enemies in this epic interactive medieval fantasy novel. "Pendragon Rising" is a thrilling 112,000-word interactive novel by Ian Thomas, where your choices control the story. It's entirely text-based--without graphics or sound effects--and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination. As the bastard offspring of the aging ruler Pendragon, you’ll fight to save Britain from a demon-tainted enemy and claim the crown you deserve. Command an army as Arthur, brave son of Uther, or Arta, fearless daughter of Utta. Charge heroically to the front of battle, or use tricks to defeat your foes. Dally with your childhood companion, or seek romance elsewhere. Hold the line with your closest friends against foreign invaders and their sinister magics. Find friendship, forge alliances, uncover plots, and triumph over creatures of nightmare to win a future for your people and your kingdom. Will you be mercenary or merciful? Seductive or solitary? Most importantly, can you lead your allies to drive back the darkness, and seize your place as Pendragon of Britain? • A 112,000-word fantasy set in medieval Britain. • A Celtic take on the story of King Arthur against a dark background of war and strange magics. • Play as male or female, gay or straight. • Win over allies to swell the ranks of your army as you fight for the future of the kingdom. • Earn the acclaim of your people by performing heroic deeds that will turn your name into legend. • Claim your place as an unmatched warrior, a silver-tongued diplomat, or an inspirational leader.

About

Eldrum

Embark on a text-based RPG adventure where your choices shape the narrative. Explore a world of warring factions, gather equipment, and develop your character. Discover secrets and multiple endings in this immersive interactive fiction.

Highlights
  • Text-based choices adventure RPG
  • Character building and equipment
  • Multiple endings
  • Over 8 hours of playtime
  • Secrets to discover
  • Supports phones and tablets
  • Accessible for blind/low-vision players
Features
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Try before you buy! Eldrum: Untold is free to try up to a certain point in the story where you’ll be offered to purchase the full game in order to continue. Eldrum: Untold is an immersive text-based RPG adventure, combining old school CYOA (Choose Your Own Adventure) features with modern twists. PLOT You wake up on a beach - shipwrecked, confused and traumatized. Follow the footprints and you will find a fellow survivor in the wilderness. She is a nomad, who seems to have endured the same traumatic experiences. Together, you embark on a quest for answers and retribution. As you venture through the world to discover the truth in this interactive fiction, you’ll gather equipment and forge your character. The lands of Tem Khiris are drenched in blood. You must figure out a way to survive in this world of warring states and rival tribes. Proceed with caution, for death lurks around every corner. Poor decisions will soon send you on a one-way trip to the Underworld. FEATURES - Nostalgic table-top RPG style - Many secrets to discover - Equip and build your character - Over 8 hours of playtime (Estimated, single play-through) - Multiple endings - Replay-ability with different play styles opening up different locations, NPCs and gear - Text based choices adventure RPG - Supports phones as well as tablets - Accessible to blind and low-vision players Choose wisely, your decisions matter! IN THE NEWS “A full-on RPG, complete with character progression, inventory management, and NPC interactions ... The character development and combat systems find that sweet spot between being too simplistic to matter and becoming a bloated distraction.” – Gamespace.com “Untold is a really solid and convenient package. It delivers feelings of grand adventure while allowing you to experiment and explore, and it does this pretty much all through text. It may not satisfy folks looking for a flashier, more action-packed experience, but Untold's restraint is exactly what makes it so impressive and refreshing.” – 148apps.com JOIN THE COMMUNITY https://discord.eldrum.com

Screenshots

Pendragon Rising4 screens
Eldrum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Eldrum at Free against Pendragon Rising's $4.99. Eldrum also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 23 months). Pendragon Rising's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On rating, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Eldrum is free to download; Pendragon Rising costs $4.99 up front. Eldrum sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Pendragon Rising asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Pendragon Rising against 4.7 for Eldrum. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eldrum has 1.4K ratings behind it against 70, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Pendragon Rising's written reviews are positive against 87% of Eldrum's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pendragon Rising ships an update every 23 months, Eldrum every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Pendragon Rising versus Eldrum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPendragon RisingEldrum
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (70 ratings) — better4.7 (1.4K ratings)
Positive reviews77.3% of reviews86.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings701.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB159 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperChoice of Games LLCAct None

Customer experience

Pendragon Rising

All ratings70 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive77.3%
Neutral11.4%
Negative11.4%

Eldrum

All ratings1,442 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.5%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews304 reviews
Positive86.5%
Neutral6.6%
Negative6.9%

Bugs and requests

Pendragon Rising

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Eldrum

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional softlocks/progression blockers
  • Typos and minor text issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • More content/story expansions
  • Ability to carry over progress/decisions to sequels
  • Additional languages (e.g., Russian, Spanish)
  • Improved inventory/save management

In-app purchases

None

Pendragon Rising

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Eldrum

One-time3
  • Upgrade from Basic to Premium$1.99
  • Basic$4.99
  • Premium$5.99

Questions

Is Pendragon Rising free?
Pendragon Rising costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Eldrum free?
Eldrum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pendragon Rising or Eldrum?
Pendragon Rising is rated higher. Pendragon Rising averages 4.7 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while Eldrum averages 4.7 from 1.4K ratings.
Do Pendragon Rising or Eldrum have ads?
Pendragon Rising shows ads; Eldrum does not.
Which is updated more often, Pendragon Rising or Eldrum?
Pendragon Rising ships an update every 23 months, and Eldrum every 9 days. Most recently, Pendragon Rising was updated on October 20, 2026 and Eldrum on October 21, 2026.

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