Comparison

PARALLAX vs Stellar Broadcast

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

Head to head
About

PARALLAX

Experience a real-time text adventure where your choices shape the narrative and the fate of a survivor in a post-apocalyptic world. Engage with atmospheric sound design and make critical decisions to uncover the truth.

Highlights
  • Real-time story progression
  • Branching choices with multiple endings
  • Atmospheric sound design
  • Offline mode
  • Fast-forward option
Features
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A while ago, the world ended. David Blythe is still here. After the great apocalypse, David found himself holed up in his flat with nothing but instant noodles and a jar of marmalade he took from Mrs. Crawley's pantry. He wrote a piece of software to send a call for help to every number on Earth, one by one, hoping someone would answer. Only you did. PARALLAX is a real-time text adventure told entirely through chat messages. David speaks. You reply. Choices you make shape the story, and David's fate. The horrors have passed, the world is quiet now, but David is still texting. Will you listen? Outside his window, the SH311s ("Shells") drag themselves through the streets. Inside, the pantry is almost empty, the batteries are running low, and David has questions only you can help him answer: - Are the footsteps getting louder, or is it just his imagination? — Should he risk going outside to scavenge for supplies? - What happened to the world, and is there anything left worth saving? - Do instant noodles go better with strawberry or raspberry jam? FEATURES • A story told in real time • Branching choices with real consequences and multiple endings • Atmospheric sound design and ambient notifications • Multiple endings shaped entirely by your decisions • Optional fast-forward mode and offline play • No ads. No timers. No free2play. Just David. This is not a game about shooting the undead. This is a game about keeping one stranger alive long enough to find out what happened to the world. A real-time interactive fiction experience for fans of atmospheric mystery games, narrative games, branching story adventures, and psychological thrillers told through chat messages. PARALLAX plays in the background of your day. Perfect for commutes, breaks, and sleepless nights when you're awake anyway. Pick up your phone. He's typing.

About

Stellar Broadcast

Features
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Humanity did not build one ark. It broadcast seed ships across the stars. Earth is gone. In a final act of survival, humanity scattered colony vessels carrying frozen colonists, cultural archives, and the tools to begin again. You guide the last seed ship still crossing deep space, searching for a world where the mission can take root. EXPLORE THE UNKNOWN Each voyage is procedurally generated. No two runs are the same. Discover planets with unique atmospheres, resources, gravity, radiation, biodiversity, and more — over 42 distinct surface features shape every landing. MAKE IMPOSSIBLE CHOICES Encounter over 167 narrative events with 400+ branching choices — asteroid fields, alien signals, derelict ships, crew conflicts, and cascading system malfunctions. There are no perfect answers, only trade-offs. MANAGE SHIP SYSTEMS Monitor 14 interconnected systems: hull integrity, navigation, cryopods, shields, culture archive, technology, constructors, landing gear, and six scanner subsystems. Your choices also shape your colony's ideology. SCAN AND EVALUATE WORLDS Deploy your scanner array on each planet. Watch the scan line reveal atmospheric composition, temperature, water coverage, gravity, radiation levels, and hidden anomalies — but readings can deceive. BUILD YOUR LEGACY Legacy Points earned from each voyage carry over. Unlock permanent upgrades: reinforced hulls, advanced scanners, warp navigation, and more. DAILY VOYAGES Every day brings a new seeded voyage — the same galaxy for every player. Compare strategies and scores. FEATURES • Procedurally generated planets with 10 stats and 42 surface features • 167+ narrative events with 400+ branching choices • 14 ship systems to monitor and manage • Multiple ending tiers from Golden Age to Extinction • Persistent Legacy system with permanent upgrades • Daily seeded voyages for competitive play • 11 cinematic encounters with animated scenes • Atmospheric ambient soundtrack • No internet required PREMIUM (Optional) A one-time Premium purchase permanently removes all ads and supports continued development. There are no subscriptions or trials.

Screenshots

PARALLAX4 screens
Stellar Broadcast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Stellar Broadcast at every 3 days against PARALLAX's every 3 weeks. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PARALLAX sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Stellar Broadcast sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PARALLAX ships an update every 3 weeks, Stellar Broadcast every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PARALLAX versus Stellar Broadcast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPARALLAXStellar Broadcast
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews95.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB196 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperExtraordinerdy GmbHAARON R SHELHAMER

In-app purchases

10 purchases

PARALLAX

One-time10
  • Episode 2$2.99
  • Episode 22$2.99
  • Episode 23$2.99
Show 7 more
  • Episode 24$2.99
  • Episodes 2-5$9.99
  • Episodes 10-13$9.99
  • Episodes 18-21$9.99
  • Episodes 22-25$9.99
  • Wallpapers$9.99
  • All Episodes$49.99
1 purchases

Stellar Broadcast

One-time1
  • Premium$5.99

Questions

Is PARALLAX free?
PARALLAX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stellar Broadcast free?
Stellar Broadcast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PARALLAX or Stellar Broadcast have ads?
Both PARALLAX and Stellar Broadcast show ads.
Which is updated more often, PARALLAX or Stellar Broadcast?
PARALLAX ships an update every 3 weeks, and Stellar Broadcast every 3 days. Most recently, PARALLAX was updated on November 2, 2026 and Stellar Broadcast on October 28, 2026.

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