Comparison

Kalimba™ vs Earnscape

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

Head to head
About

Kalimba™

Navigate a vibrant, challenging world by controlling two colored totem pieces simultaneously. Solve mind-bending puzzles and overcome obstacles to restore light to the island. Enjoy both a single-player adventure and a local co-op mode.

Highlights
  • Dual totem control
  • Puzzle-platforming gameplay
  • Single-player campaign
  • Local co-op mode
  • Collectible challenges
  • Leaderboard competition
Features
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** BAFTA-nominated ‘Best New Property’ 2015 ** Jump, slide and fly your way through a beautiful, mind-bending world in this award-winning, puzzle-platforming adventure. The island of Kalimba has been cast into darkness by an evil shaman. Your totems must journey from the underworld to the heavens in order to restore light to the land. Thankfully, Hoebear the vaguely bear-shaped Metabear will be your spirit guide in this quest. Rebuild the totem pole to bring back the positive vibes to Kalimba. In Kalimba, you play two coloured totem pole pieces simultaneously – one on the top half, and one on the bottom half of the screen. Avoid dark pits, deadly spikes and roaming enemies, but remember the totems move together. One totem jumps over a hole, the other jumps into spikes; one soars into the sky while the other tumbles into the abyss. ========== “Beautiful, wonderfully designed, thoughtful and thought-provoking…” 10/10 – Official Xbox Magazine “With its smart design and mind-melting puzzles [...] Kalimba is the new golden child of PC platformers.” 5/5 - Expert Reviews “One of the biggest treats I have had all year…” 9/10 – God is a Geek “Precise, taxing and faintly adorable, it's the [Xbox]One's secret platforming weapon. Got a sneering Nintendo fan coming over? Show them this thing and their happy, colourful brains will be blown into rainbow chunks." Games Radar “Kalimba is a beautiful, cheerful platformer that finds a neat middle ground between reflex-oriented running and taxing puzzle solving.” 81/100 - PC Gamer “Kalimba not only has one of the best cooperative experiences around, but it also has a strong single-player element.” 8/10 Destructoid “Kalimba is a delightful game. Bright colours, tight controls, platforming, animals with accessories…” Rock Paper Shotgun ========== CAMPAIGN Play through an exciting single-player adventure where every new level will test your platforming and puzzle-solving skills. CO-OP Share a local co-op challenge on one device - a fiendishly challenging experience that will make or break any friendship. Co-op is only available on iPad. CHALLENGES Collect all the gold totems, find and beat the secret challenge rooms, and compete on the leaderboards. If you enjoy Kalimba, please leave a rating, check out our other titles, or simply follow @FlashbulbGames on Twitter and Facebook.

About

Earnscape

Features
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ILooking for exciting new games to watch? Earnscape brings together a community of gamers and streamers who share your interests. Easily explore popular games, see what others are enjoying, and dive into live gameplay streams! Watch and Discover with Ease Earnscape helps you find trending games by connecting you with streamers playing the latest hits. See live gameplay, follow top players, and get inspired by real-time action. Stay Connected to the Gaming Community With Earnscape, you can track your favorite streamers, stay updated on new releases, and never miss out on the most talked-about games. Whether you love strategy, racing, or adventure, Earnscape keeps you in the loop. Simple, Seamless, and Engaging Designed for ease of use, Earnscape makes game discovery effortless. Browse streams, follow trending titles, and enjoy a personalized experience tailored to your interests. Join Earnscape today and explore the world of gaming through the eyes of top players!

Screenshots

Kalimba™4 screens
Earnscape3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Earnscape at Free against Kalimba™'s $3.99. Kalimba™'s advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On 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

Earnscape is free to download; Kalimba™ costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kalimba™ ships an update daily, Earnscape every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Kalimba™ versus Earnscape: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKalimba™Earnscape
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (49 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings49 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size785 MB79 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperFlashbulb ApSEarnscape Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Kalimba™

No in-app purchases

None

Earnscape

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kalimba™ free?
Kalimba™ costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Earnscape free?
Earnscape is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kalimba™ or Earnscape have ads?
Neither Kalimba™ nor Earnscape shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kalimba™ or Earnscape?
Kalimba™ ships an update daily, and Earnscape every 2 weeks. Most recently, Kalimba™ was updated on October 10, 2026 and Earnscape on October 2, 2026.

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