Comparison

MacGameStore vs 12 Labours of Hercules XVI

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

Head to head
About

MacGameStore

Discover and purchase thousands of Mac games from various developers. Stay updated on new releases and sales, manage your wishlist, and check system requirements on the go. A MacGameStore account is needed for full functionality.

Highlights
  • Browse thousands of Mac games
  • Discover new releases and sales
  • Check system requirements
  • Manage your wishlist
  • Purchase games on the go
  • Guest browsing available
Features
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The MacGameStore mobile app! Browse through 1000's of Mac games from hundreds of developers from around the world! It features everything from popular casual games all the way up to the hottest AAA titles. The MacGameStore mobile app lets you stay on top of new releases and hot sales while away from your computer. It utilizes some of the same features you know and seamlessly ties in with the Mac OS X app. Features include: • Sleek yet super-easy to use interface • See what’s new and popular • Quickly list all current deals • Intuitive system requirements checker • Manage your Wishlist for notifications • Buy Mac games while on the go Note: Guest browsing is now available, but a valid MacGameStore account is required to use all features of this app.

About

12 Labours of Hercules XVI

Embark on an epic quest as Hercules to quell a rebellion of sentient machines. Explore treacherous landscapes, uncover the cause of the chaos, and confront the rogue AI. Juggle tasks, catch bugs, and save humanity in this thrilling adventure.

Highlights
  • New Game Speed setting
  • Explore sublevels and bonus levels
  • Delve into AI's secrets
  • Juggle tasks
  • Catch bugs
  • Interactive guide
Features
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Olympian gods sought to simplify human lives by creating sentient machines to assist them in their tasks. Initially, all ran smoothly: the mechanical aides quickly learned and tirelessly worked for the betterment of humanity. However, one fateful day, chaos erupted. Explosions echoed from Hephaestus’ forge, triggering a rebellion among the machines! Now, humanity's last hope rests on Hercules, embarking on a quest to uncover the cause, pacify the rogue machines, and neutralize the impending threat. His journey traverses treacherous terrains, from towering mountains to perilous locations infested with hostile mechanisms, leading to the brain of Artificial Intelligence. Will the hero's strength be enough to vanquish this malevolent genius? Nevertheless, Hercules is determined to stand firm against the machines fighting for humankind! Join forces with the hero on an enthralling odyssey, delve into the depths of AI's mind, catch the bugs, and confront a myriad of unexpected challenges. Embark on this captivating journey right now! Play “12 Labours of Hercules XVI: Olympic Bugs”! • Discover a new Game Speed setting with Hercules by your side! • Explore sublevels, bonus levels, super bonus levels and extra super-bonus levels! • Join Hercules in a thrilling quest, delve into AI's secrets! • Juggle tasks, catch bugs, and save mankind! • Interactive guide • Bonus levels • Fascinating journey to Elysium

Screenshots

MacGameStore4 screens
12 Labours of Hercules XVI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 12 Labours of Hercules XVI at 4.8 against MacGameStore's 2.9. 12 Labours of Hercules XVI also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 40%) and ratings volume (137 vs 17). MacGameStore's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price and ads 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. 12 Labours of Hercules XVI sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. MacGameStore asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

12 Labours of Hercules XVI holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 12 Labours of Hercules XVI has 137 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of MacGameStore's written reviews are positive against 73% of 12 Labours of Hercules XVI's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MacGameStore ships an update monthly, 12 Labours of Hercules XVI every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
MacGameStore versus 12 Labours of Hercules XVI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMacGameStore12 Labours of Hercules XVI
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (17 ratings)4.8 (137 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews72.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17137 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS8.1 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB268 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTuncer DenizJetdogs Oy

Customer experience

MacGameStore

All ratings17 ratings
Positive47.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative52.9%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative50.0%

12 Labours of Hercules XVI

All ratings137 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive72.5%
Neutral10.0%
Negative17.5%

Bugs and requests

MacGameStore

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

12 Labours of Hercules XVI

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Level 2.8 bug
  • Level 2.8 impossible to complete in expert time
  • Level 2.8 bug not fixed on this app version
  • Level 5.9 bug

Requested features

5 requests
  • Fix level 2.8
  • Fix level 5.9
  • Where is Hercules 17?
  • When is the next installment?
  • Make another Archemides game

In-app purchases

None

MacGameStore

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

12 Labours of Hercules XVI

One-time2
  • 50% OFF Full game unlock!$6.99
  • Unlock the full game!$13.99

Questions

Is MacGameStore free?
MacGameStore is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 12 Labours of Hercules XVI free?
12 Labours of Hercules XVI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MacGameStore or 12 Labours of Hercules XVI?
12 Labours of Hercules XVI is rated higher. MacGameStore averages 2.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while 12 Labours of Hercules XVI averages 4.8 from 137 ratings.
Do MacGameStore or 12 Labours of Hercules XVI have ads?
Neither MacGameStore nor 12 Labours of Hercules XVI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MacGameStore or 12 Labours of Hercules XVI?
MacGameStore ships an update monthly, and 12 Labours of Hercules XVI every 5 months. Most recently, MacGameStore was updated on September 20, 2026 and 12 Labours of Hercules XVI on September 17, 2026.

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