Candleman vs Heroine Anthem Zero
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Candleman
Embark on an action-adventure journey as a small candle with a limited light source. Navigate challenging levels in darkness, utilizing light and shadow mechanics to overcome obstacles and uncover hidden treasures in an enchanting fairytale world.
- 10-second light mechanic
- Light and shadow gameplay
- Challenging levels
- Enchanted environments
- Fairytale story
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Despite only being able to burn for 10 seconds, a little candle journeys into the darkness, with the purpose of seeking light. Candleman is a distinctive action adventure story entwined with low-light gameplay. Acting as a little candle who can burn for only 10 seconds, venture through an unsettling darkness with challenging levels and a smooth difficulty curve. Struggle to overcome obstacles based on the mechanics of light and shadow, explore a wide range of enchanted environments, and unveil hidden treasure as you seek the distant light. Features • Journey through dark, enchanting worlds with 10 seconds of light. • Face innovative challenges rooted in the mechanics of light and shadow. • Be immersed in a stunning fairytale that highlights everyday issues.
Heroine Anthem Zero
Embark on a fantasy epic adventure with this retro 2D side-scrolling game. Experience a story of sacrifice and survival with an emotional soundtrack, intricate illustrations, and nimble platformer controls. Customize your gameplay with adjustable difficulty and controls.
- Epic fantasy story
- Emotional soundtrack
- Intricate illustrations
- Retro 2D side-scrolling
- Nimble platformer controls
- Weapon and equipment system
- Game difficulty customization
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The first episode of an original fantasy epic adventure, Heroine Anthem Zero features a stunningly emotional soundtrack, and intricate illustrations. Experience a story of sacrifice and survival in a harsh world unforgiven by its god. Heroine Anthem Zero is a retro 2D side-scrolling game with intuitive controls, supporting 7 languages with dramatic voiceovers in Japanese. Come join us in exploring a fantasy world years in the making! ■An epic fantasy of musical proportions Depart on your adventure to the backdrop of an amazing soundtrack -- the joint effort of famous Japanese and Taiwanese composers, and artists. With intricate CG art in the background, dive into an adventure like you’ve never done before. ■Nimble Platformer Controls : Learn to double-jump, dash, dash jump and combo into weapon skills as you progress in the game. Use your companion to stun your enemies, avoid deadly traps, and explore the stages for treasures galore. ■Weapon and equipment system : Weapons each have their own unique weapon skills. Armor change your character’s appearance as well as provide protection, and items give invaluable support in the heat of battle. ■Handheld fun in your palms : Enjoy fast-paced and intuitive side-scrolling fun, and turn your phone into a handheld machine. ■Voiced in Japanese with Multi-lingual subtitle support Switch between English, German, French, Japanese, Korean and Chinese at any time. ■Game Difficulty Customization: Players can choose the difficulty they prefer to adventure in: 2 difficulties are available: RELAX mode (enjoy our story!) STANDARD mode (for those who enjoy a challenge) ■Controls & UI Adjustment : Adjust size and position to your preferences for the perfect smartphone experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Candleman at 88% against Heroine Anthem Zero's 50%. Candleman also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.4). Heroine Anthem Zero's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 11 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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. Candleman sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Heroine Anthem Zero asks for nothing beyond the download.
Candleman holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Candleman's written reviews are positive against 50% of Heroine Anthem Zero's.
Candleman ships an update every 11 months, Heroine Anthem Zero every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Candleman | Heroine Anthem Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (43 ratings) — better | 4.4 (17 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 88.5% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 43 — better | 17 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.3 GB | 1.6 GB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Beijing Jiao Dian Chuang Yi digital technology Co.,Ltd. | Winking Skywalker Entertainment Limited |
Customer experience
Candleman
Heroine Anthem Zero
In-app purchases
Candleman
- Candleman full game$4.99
Heroine Anthem Zero
No in-app purchases
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