Comparison

Abi vs Odd Machines

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

Head to head
About

Abi

An obsolete robot awakens an industrial robot and together they escape a warehouse to discover a world where humans have vanished. Solve puzzles by switching between characters to uncover the mystery of humanity's disappearance in this visually stunning adventure.

Highlights
  • Switch between two main characters
  • Solve puzzles to unlock secrets
  • Stunning artwork
  • Immersive musical score
  • Thought-provoking story
  • Post-apocalyptic journey
Features
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= PocketGamer Big Indie Pitch Asian Division Winner= = IMGA Selected Game= = Indieplay, Excellence at Visual Art, Nominee = “Great example of storytelling and point and click genres…Absolutely loved it.” --PocketGamer With the pace of technological development, our lives increasingly rely on machines. But is that a good thing? Technology can lead us astray, but it can also be our redemption… One day in the distant future, the obsolete household robot Abi finds the hibernating industrial robot DD, and together they escape the warehouse in which they have been locked away. Once they get out, they discover that humans have mysteriously disappeared from the earth. Where did the humans go and what can explain their disappearance? It’s up to you, Abi, and DD to find out. In this one-of-a-kind and mysterious world, you will experience: -Unique gameplay. Switch between the two main characters and unlock the secrets of this intriguing world by solving puzzles. -Stunning artwork throughout, depicting an abandoned yet surprisingly beautiful world. -Musical Score by well-known composer creates an immersive experience. -A moving and thought-provoking story -An intriguing post-apocalyptic journey Website:http://abi.lilithgames.com/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/AbiIndieGame/

About

Odd Machines

Embark on a 3D escape room adventure as a treasure hunter seeking a lost artifact. Solve intricate mechanical puzzles, uncover hidden objects, and unravel mysteries within an ancient temple. Collect fragments of a powerful stone to escape.

Highlights
  • Solve unique puzzle boxes
  • Explore an ancient temple
  • Collect fragments of a lost stone
  • Immersive audio experience
  • Multi-language support
Features
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You are a legendary treasure hunter, looking for the Stone of Silence, a powerful artifact that got lost in an old temple. There, you will find a series of weird machines full of puzzles to crack to gain your freedom! Odd Machines: Lost Artifacts is a 3D escape room puzzle game where you have to solve complex mechanical puzzles, discover hidden objects, and unveil intriguing mysteries! Dive into a world where cryptic vibes, complex mechanisms, and smooth controls from top escape room games blend to challenge your brain skills. You'll tackle unique puzzle sets on a mysterious, gripping adventure. Every machine is crafted to deliver the ultimate escape and exploration thrill. Play the first 3 levels for free! SOLVE UNIQUE PUZZLE BOXES Embark on a puzzling adventure with an eclectic mix of original Victorian machinery, classic and architectural enigmas EXPLORE AN ANCIENT TEMPLE Step into a mesmerizing world where every move you make reveals new mysteries and changes! COLLECT ALL THE FRAGMENTS OF THE STONE OF SILENCE Once you get all 8 pieces of the lost stone, you'll be transported into a mystical scene where you'll have to crack numeric puzzles to put the pieces together and finally escape the temple IMMERSIVE AUDIO The sound effects and tunes are so mind-blowingly good that will whisk you away on an unforgettable, vibe-filled adventure! MULTI-LANGUAGE SUPPORT* Odd Machines: Lost Artifacts is available in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. *The game language changes based on the device settings

Screenshots

Abi4 screens
Odd Machines4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Odd Machines at Free against Abi's $0.99. Odd Machines also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.8). Abi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Odd Machines is free to download; Abi costs $0.99 up front. Odd Machines sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Abi asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Odd Machines holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 189 and 89 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Abi's written reviews are positive against 61% of Odd Machines's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Abi ships an update every 3 months, Odd Machines every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Abi versus Odd Machines: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbiOdd Machines
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (189 ratings)4.3 (89 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.7% of reviews — better61.1% of reviews
Number of ratings189 — better89
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size881 MB436 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperLilith GamesXSGames

Customer experience

Abi

All ratings190 ratings
Positive66.3%
Neutral14.7%
Negative18.9%
Written reviews359 reviews
Positive62.7%
Neutral16.4%
Negative20.9%

Odd Machines

All ratings85 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral3.5%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral8.3%
Negative30.6%

User reviews

Abi

From 189 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Beautiful artwork and animations
  • 🎶 Atmospheric and emotional soundtrack
  • 🤖 Endearing robot characters
  • 👍 Relaxing and engaging gameplay
  • 💡 Intriguing post-apocalyptic world

Room to improve

  • ⏱️ Game is too short
  • 🤔 Unclear or unsatisfying story ending
  • 🐢 Slow character movement
  • 📱 Difficult to play on smaller screens
  • 🌐 Lack of language localization options

Odd Machines

From 89 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤔 Makes you think
  • 💡 Ingenious puzzles
  • ✨ Beautiful graphics
  • 🎶 Soothing sounds and music
  • 🎯 Logical puzzles

Room to improve

  • 🤏 Tiny text size
  • 🖱️ Frustrating click accuracy
  • ❓ Clues sometimes random
  • 💰 Overpriced for content
  • 🚫 Game doesn't work

Bugs and requests

Abi

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent button/interaction detection
  • Crashes or freezes on certain devices
  • Graphical glitches in some scenes

Requested features

5 requests
  • More chapters and story content
  • Option to skip or repeat dialogue
  • Ability to save progress mid-chapter
  • Support for game controllers
  • Cloud save/sync functionality

Odd Machines

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • No stone to collect from 5th window
  • Game closes immediately on 'play'
  • Bug in first machine, stone disappears
  • Cannot zoom on puzzle
  • Cannot actuate dials
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  • First line of clues/directions hidden by status bar on iPhone
  • Hint button not intuitive
  • No audio in levels, only main menu
  • Bug on top of 4th machine, need to return to temple

Requested features

6 requests
  • Full game should be free
  • Monocle usable at zoomed out level
  • More visual feedback for puzzle completion
  • Option to get the answer when hint isn't enough
  • More levels/unlimited levels
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  • Swap back button positions

In-app purchases

None

Abi

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Odd Machines

One-time3
  • Full Game$3.99
  • Unlock Full Game + Coffee$4.99
  • Unlock Full Game + Love$7.99

Questions

Is Abi free?
Abi costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Odd Machines free?
Odd Machines is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Abi or Odd Machines?
Odd Machines is rated higher. Abi averages 3.8 out of 5 from 189 ratings, while Odd Machines averages 4.3 from 89 ratings.
Do Abi or Odd Machines have ads?
Neither Abi nor Odd Machines shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Abi or Odd Machines?
Abi ships an update every 3 months, and Odd Machines every 2 months. Most recently, Abi was updated on November 2, 2026 and Odd Machines on November 4, 2026.

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