Evolution Board Game vs Abysstris
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Evolution Board Game
Adapt your species to survive and thrive in a dynamic ecosystem. Evolve traits to overcome environmental challenges and outcompete opponents. Experience a rich campaign, challenging multiplayer, and endless replayability with thousands of species combinations.
- Adapt species to survive
- Evolve traits and abilities
- Compete in dynamic ecosystems
- Engaging single-player campaign
- Online multiplayer matches
- Thousands of species combinations
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Evolution continues to evolve! New changes mean faster, fluid games and more content to explore. Adapt, survive, and thrive in a changing world enhanced by incredible art and thoughtful, balanced mechanics. Inspired by the award-winning board game with more than 3 million players, Evolution has arrived on iOS. "#1 Digital Board Game of the year" -Ars Technica "Best Mobile Strategy Game of the year" -Pocket Gamer NATURAL SELECTION IN ACTION In the game Evolution, you adapt your species to survive and stay one step ahead of opponents. -Watering hole running dry? Evolve a long neck to reach food in the trees. -Staring down a Carnivore? Develop a hard shell to fend off an attack. -Evolve up the food chain to become a the most successful species. TRY BEFORE YOU BUY! Unlike most board games, evolution lets you try the game for free first. Freeplay includes the tutorial, the easy and intermediate AI opponents, five campaign levels, and 1 multiplayer game a day. Pay a one-time cost to unlock unlimited functionality such as the Weekly Challenges, the Hard & Expert AI, Pass and Play, the full Campaign, Private Multiplayer Games and Asynchronous Games, and unlimited Matchmade Games. CHALLENGING AND ADDICTIVE Do you evolve protection from Carnivores, or find a way to eat if there is no Food in the Watering Hole? The ecosystem is constantly changing, and you’ve got to figure out what your opponents are up to. INTERACTIVE TUTORIAL Our friendly professor will guide you from one watering hole to the next on our learn-as-you-play tutorial, showing you how to survive in evolution before sending you off to make a name for yourself. Hone your skill as you progress from lowly Biology Intern to competing for the Nobel Prize! EXPLORE THE CAMPAIGN Explore the mysteries of Evolution Island and discover distinct Boss opponents. As you move through the campaign you’ll unlock new “Apex Species” that are masters of specific strategies; defeat them to add them to your menu of single-player opponents. MATCH MADE MULTIPLAYER One click and the game will match you with players of similar skill in a fast paced online game. Make friends in the game and set up custom games, or rank up in the ongoing seasonal tournaments and see how far you can go. ENDLESS REPLAYS, ONE PRICE This isn't a collectible card game, the full set of cards are included in the base game. Thousands of possible species combinations evolve from 17 unique trait cards, meaning no two games are ever the same. PACE & POLISH With a smooth user interface and fast, informative animations, Evolution was built to satisfy a quick fix of intense strategic battles. Easy to learn, almost impossible to master, one game and you’ll find yourself addicted. Evolution isn’t just a top tier strategy game – it’s a whole new animal. "Best Digital Board Game of the year" -Vulture "A powerhouse game poised to steal the thunder of some of the most popular games on the app store" -Touch Arcade
Abysstris
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ABYSSTRIS: NEURAL MATRIX Experience the ultimate evolution of classic block puzzle games with stunning cyberpunk visuals, neural AI technology, and precision ghost piece controls. ENHANCED GAMEPLAY FEATURES Ghost Piece System - See exactly where pieces will land with translucent previews Hard Drop Control - Tap ghost pieces for instant precision placement 11 Unique Pieces - Unlock advanced shapes as you progress through levels 4 & 7 5-Line Clearing - Master Pentaphase clears for maximum points Intelligent Wall-Kick System - Automatic rotation adjustments for seamless play POWER-UP SYSTEM Transform ordinary pieces into game-changers with three devastating power-up types: - Line Clear - Eliminate entire rows instantly regardless of gaps - Column Clear - Destroy vertical columns with realistic gravity effects - Radial Blast - Explosive 3x3 area clearing around each block Power-up frequency scales from 6.7% to 10% as your skills improve. INTELLIGENT SCORING SYSTEM Phase-based rewards: 25 points (Uniphase) to 150 points (Pentaphase) Perfect drop bonuses for strategic placement efficiency Escalating multipliers: 1.25x to 1.75x for advanced multi-line clears Neural AI adapts difficulty and piece sequences to match your skill level Comprehensive bonus system rewards speed, combos, and strategic play CYBERPUNK VISUAL EXPERIENCE Authentic neon color palette with electric glow effects and particle systems Neural matrix backgrounds featuring flowing data streams and grid patterns Spatial audio system with unique frequencies (261Hz-2093Hz) for each piece type Device-optimized performance with iPad speed scaling (1.5x) for enhanced challenge Real-time visual effects synchronized with gameplay actions POLISHED INTERFACE & CONTROLS Intuitive touch controls with proportional gesture movement Dynamic board sizing automatically adapts to any screen resolution Comprehensive tutorial system with detailed gameplay documentation GameCenter integration with leaderboards and achievement tracking Professional UI design with consistent cyberpunk theming throughout Perfect for both casual puzzle fans and competitive players seeking the ultimate block puzzle challenge.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Evolution Board Game at 13.0 against Abysstris's 18.0. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Evolution Board Game sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Abysstris sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Evolution Board Game | Abysstris |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (4.8K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4.8K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 531 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | North Star Digital Games | James Nerlinger |
Bugs and requests
Evolution Board Game
Reported bugs
4 issues- Campaign progress not saving properly
- Inability to create new accounts
- Multiplayer games freezing or crashing
- UI elements overlapping or not scaling correctly
Requested features
5 requests- Add local pass-and-play multiplayer
- Implement more customization options for creatures
- Introduce new gameplay modes and expansions
- Improve online matchmaking and stability
- Optimize performance for older devices
Abysstris
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Evolution Board Game
- Gigantism$0.99
- Venom$0.99
- Promo Card Bundle$1.99
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- Stained Glass Cards$2.99
- Promo Card Bundle$3.99
- Arms Race Promo Pack$3.99
- Alone and Unafraid Promo Pack$3.99
- Evolution Full Game$6.99
- Climate$6.99
- Flight Upgrade$6.99
- Base Game & Climate Upgrade$9.99
- Flight & Promo Packs$14.99
- Ultimate Bundle$19.99
- Ultimate Bundle$24.99
Abysstris
- Supporter$0.99
- Patron$4.99
- Champion$9.99
Questions
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