Comparison

Demon Quest vs Wizardry Variants Daphne

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

Head to head
About

Demon Quest

Engage in diagonal scrolling action RPG combat against monsters and a daemon dragon. Collect gold to upgrade weapons and armor, and find magic stones to enhance your hero's abilities and achieve a higher rank.

Highlights
  • Diagonal scrolling action RPG gameplay
  • Defeat diverse monsters and a daemon dragon
  • Collect gold for weapon and armor upgrades
  • Equip and tap magic stones for status boosts
  • Treasure collection for ranking
Features
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:::Description::: Demon Quest is a diagonal scrolling action RPG. As a player, you will operate the hero and defeat the daemon dragon that is causing violent behavior of monsters like the Slime Goblin Oak that are growing on the plains, the Matango Torrents that lurk in the forest, and the Ghost Zombies wandering the graveyard. Just defeat the creatures and monsters across the world and bring the peace back again. :::How to control::: Slide the screen to control the Hero and to swing the sword. Adjust the timing of attack and hit the enemy. Collect the Gold by defeating the enemies and use it to get the Weapons and Armors. Make the Hero stronger to defeat stronger enemies. :::Treasure Hunter::: By defeating the monsters, you may earn magic stones and treasures time to time. There are magic stones with the effect of increasing the status by simply equipping it (White frame). And also magic stones that recover the status, increase striking power and defensing power by tapping on it (Red frame). In addition, it increases the effect and the accuracy by collecting the same magic stones. Collect a lot of magic stones in order to make a battle advantageous. Also, treasures points will be calculated by collecting the treasures. More points you earn, more higher your rank will be. Collect more treasures and get the higher rank.

About

Wizardry Variants Daphne

Embark on a perilous journey into a 3D labyrinth, continuing the legacy of classic RPGs. Assemble a party of unique allies, face challenging traps and foes, and uncover a dark story. Experience deep gameplay with intuitive one-handed controls.

Highlights
  • 3D dungeon exploration
  • Class and race combinations
  • High difficulty gameplay
  • Intuitive one-handed controls
  • Fully-voiced scenario
  • Renowned creator collaboration
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The portal of despair opens again. The labyrinth calls you to destruction. Revel in the endless dangers, relish the risk, devour the rewards. Savor the risk. Wizardry Variants Daphne carries on the lineage of the classic RPG series, Wizardry. The portal to the labyrinth of despair, where even destruction is pleasure, has opened once again. ■ Story Once every 100 years, the Abyss opens. It is a curse of death that consumes the continent. A Warlock who coveted Death, devoured people and animals and enveloped the world in despair. Inheriting the power to seal the Abyss over generations, kings have continued to protect the kingdom from its curse. But now, the king has vanished, and the world is being consumed by death, moment by moment. Resistance itself is meaningless. There is naught but to perish. ■ Adventure with allies Experience an adventure of your very own with unique allies based on combinations of classes and races. ■ Difficulty with a bite Perilous traps and mighty foes await in the dungeon. Take on a high difficulty that only Wizardry can offer. ■ Intuitive Controls Play a full 3D dungeon anytime, anywhere, with one hand on your upright smartphone. ■ Cadre of renowned creators Main Character Design: Yusuke Kozaki Manga artist and illustrator; in addition to writing manga, he also does design work for anime and games, and is well known for the fine touches in his character designs. Boss Monster Design: Katsuya Terada His work, centered on manga and illustration, includes character designs video games and movies, as well as poster for theater productions. Sound: Hitoshi Sakimoto Has composed for more than 130 game titles of all genres. With their rich sound and epic scale, his scores have received tremendous support not only in Japan, but also from overseas. ■ Magnificent cast brings the fully-voiced scenario to life [English Voice Actors] Lulunarde: Morgan Cambs Pulgritte: Dev Joshi Dylanhardt: Doug Cockle Elmon: Laurence Bouvard Vernant: Christopher Ragland Pickerel: Alex Capon Leaufonde: Garrick Hagon Shagtis of Sorrow: Jay Rincon - Other Voice Actors, etc. - Beth Robb Adams, Mike Bodie, Sarah Borges, Davis Brooks, Shin-Fei Chen, Doug Cockle, Clare Corbett, Arlene Decker, Sarah Galbraith, Garrick Hagon, Arina Ii, Jules de Jongh, Dev Joshi, Samantha Kamras, Rae Lim,Elsie Lovelock, Meaghan Martin, Gianni Matragrano, Joseph May, Alexander McMorran, Eric Meyers, Sarah Pitard, Christopher Ragland, Matt Reeves, Jay Rincon, Cecily Bednar Schmidt, Kerry Shale, Martin T Sherman, Adam Sims, Ina Marie Smith, Colin Stinton, Alex Vincent, Alexandra Vincent, Glenn Wrage -- Other appearances (in alphabetical order) [Japanese Voice Actors] Lulunarde: Inori Minase Pulgritte: Yui Ishikawa Dylanhardt: Chikahiro Kobayashi Elmon: Satomi Korogi Vernant: Yoshimasa Hosoya Pickerel: Junya Enoki Leaufonde: Takaya Hashi Shagtis of Sorrow: Takehito Koyasu ■What is Wizardry? Wizardry is a computer role-playing game released in the United States in 1981 with elements such as party organizing, labyrinth exploration, monster fighting, and character development having such a tremendous impact on the various RPGs that followed, that it is often referred to as the origin of RPGs. Numerous sequels have been released, and nearly 40 years after its release, it remains a timeless masterpiece that enjoys strong popularity around the world. ----------------------- Wizardry Variants Daphne Official Site: https://wizardry.info/daphne/ Official Japanese X (Twitter): https://x.com/Wizardry_Daphne Official English X (Twitter): https://x.com/Wiz_Daphne_en Official YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdls9RA6g1y4-fbJYSu1P0A ©Drecom Co., Ltd.

Screenshots

Demon Quest4 screens
Wizardry Variants Daphne4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Wizardry Variants Daphne at 4.7 against Demon Quest's 4.2. Wizardry Variants Daphne also leads on ratings volume (9.5K vs 13) and chart position (#52 vs unranked). Demon Quest's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Demon Quest sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Wizardry Variants Daphne sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wizardry Variants Daphne holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wizardry Variants Daphne has 9.5K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 76% and 77% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Demon Quest ships an update every 2 weeks, Wizardry Variants Daphne weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Demon Quest versus Wizardry Variants Daphne: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDemon QuestWizardry Variants Daphne
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (13 ratings)4.7 (9.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.5% of reviews76.5% of reviews
Number of ratings139.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#52 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB1.8 GB
Age rating9+12+
Developersekiryou.comDrecom Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Demon Quest

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive76.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative17.6%

Wizardry Variants Daphne

All ratings9,518 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews1,232 reviews
Positive76.5%
Neutral6.8%
Negative16.6%

Bugs and requests

Demon Quest

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Wizardry Variants Daphne

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Stuck at certain points in the dungeon
  • Camera and input issues
  • Untranslated text
  • Unreliable auto-navigation

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to name own characters
  • More enemy and item variety
  • Offline mode
  • Better explanation of game systems

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Demon Quest

One-time6
  • 1 Enestone$0.99
  • 6 Enestones$4.99
  • 13 Enestones$9.99
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  • 28 Enestones$19.99
  • 80 Enestones$49.99
  • 150 Enestones$79.99
10 purchases

Wizardry Variants Daphne

One-time10
  • Weekly Item Set_AF14$1.19
  • Adventurer Celebration Set_EG3$1.59
  • Limited-Time Pack_ED1$2.29
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  • Weekly Item Set_AF15$2.29
  • Weekly Item Set_AF16$2.29
  • Limited-Time Game Pass_B1$3.99
  • Limited-Time Mission Pass_CF$4.59
  • Limited-Time Game Pass_B2$11.99
  • Gem of Erin F$39.99
  • Gem of Erin H$99.99

Questions

Is Demon Quest free?
Demon Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wizardry Variants Daphne free?
Wizardry Variants Daphne is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Demon Quest or Wizardry Variants Daphne?
Wizardry Variants Daphne is rated higher. Demon Quest averages 4.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Wizardry Variants Daphne averages 4.7 from 9.5K ratings.
Do Demon Quest or Wizardry Variants Daphne have ads?
Wizardry Variants Daphne shows ads; Demon Quest does not.
Which is updated more often, Demon Quest or Wizardry Variants Daphne?
Demon Quest ships an update every 2 weeks, and Wizardry Variants Daphne weekly. Most recently, Demon Quest was updated on November 2, 2026 and Wizardry Variants Daphne on November 5, 2026.

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