Candleman vs Nightgate
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.
Nightgate
Explore a futuristic digital world across 50 handcrafted levels, navigating hostile systems and dodging enemies. This minimalist game offers a captivating experience with a stunning soundtrack and hidden achievements. Try the first 15 levels for free before unlocking the full game.
- 50 handcrafted levels
- Futuristic minimalist design
- Original soundtrack
- Hidden achievements
- In-game camera
- iCloud progress sync
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* TRY BEFORE YOU BUY: Play the first 15 levels for free. Then unlock the full game with a single in-app purchase. * In the year 2398, a network of intelligent computers known as Nightgate, is the last remaining life form on Earth. "Stunning" - The Daily Dot "A Neon-Soaked Art Installation" - Stuff TV "One of the best soundtracks I've heard in a while" - MacStories "A Gorgeous Minimalist Experience" - TouchArcade "10 Best Video Game Soundtracks of the year" - FACT Magazine "A pretty cool mixture of laid back and frantic" - Gamezebo "Wide range of challenges and mechanics" - Pocket Gamer "Stunning retro-inspired graphics" - Cult of Mac "A Triumph in Design" - TapSmart "Immersive and Captivating" - AppAdvice –– Step into the computer and make your way through 50 handcrafted levels. Avoid enemies as you interact with a dark digital world and explore what lies beyond the futuristic landscapes of Nightgate. Features: • 50 handcrafted levels: Navigate hostile enemy systems and dodge bullets • Futuristic minimalism: Born from an obsession with sci-fi interfaces and HUDs • No ads • In-game camera to capture beautiful screenshots • Discover hidden achievements • Over 40 minutes of original soundtrack for a cinematic experience • Sync your progress with iCloud • Localized for English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Chinese, German, Italian, Korean, Portuguese and Russian
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Candleman at 4.6 against Nightgate's 4.2. Candleman also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Candleman sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Nightgate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Candleman holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Candleman's written reviews are positive against 83% of Nightgate's.
| Parameter | Candleman | Nightgate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (43 ratings) — better | 4.2 (21 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 88.5% of reviews — better | 83.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 43 — better | 21 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.3 GB | 181 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beijing Jiao Dian Chuang Yi digital technology Co.,Ltd. | Semidome Inc. |
Customer experience
Candleman
Nightgate
In-app purchases
Candleman
- Candleman full game$4.99
Nightgate
- Full game$3.99
