# Darkest Dungeon vs Neverwinter Nights

The clearest difference is rating: Neverwinter Nights at 4.0 against Darkest Dungeon's 3.4. Neverwinter Nights also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 40%) and chart position (#118 vs unranked). Darkest Dungeon's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $9.99) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Darkest Dungeon costs $4.99 and Neverwinter Nights $9.99 up front. Darkest Dungeon sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Neverwinter Nights sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Neverwinter Nights holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 687 and 263 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Darkest Dungeon's written reviews are positive against 61% of Neverwinter Nights's.

Darkest Dungeon ships an update every 5 months, Neverwinter Nights every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Darkest Dungeon | Neverwinter Nights |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [3.4 (687 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darkest-dungeontablet-edition/id1199831446/reviews) | **[4.0 (263 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neverwinter-nights/id1466096721/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **687** | 263 |
| Positive reviews | 40.1% of reviews | **61.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#118** |
| Size | 1.4 GB | 2.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Red Hook Studios Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1102975273) | [Overhaul Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/869400201) |

## What reviewers say

### Darkest Dungeon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darkest-dungeontablet-edition/id1199831446)

Embark on a challenging gothic roguelike RPG where you manage flawed heroes facing psychological stress and monstrous foes. Recruit, train, and lead your team through perilous dungeons, battling not only enemies but also famine, disease, and encroaching darkness. Uncover mysteries and utilize strategic turn-based combat.

**Highlights:** Psychological stress system, Gothic art style, Turn-based combat, Hero classes, Permadeath, Procedural dungeons

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Musketeer | Free | one-time |
| The Shieldbreaker | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Crimson Court | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Color of Madness | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Same as PC
- 🎨 Beautiful, unique art style
- 🎢 Challenging, rewarding gameplay
- 🎵 Excellent narration and sound design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes, bugs, and technical issues
- 📱 UI not optimized for tablets
- 🔍 Small text and UI elements
- 🕹️ Clunky, unintuitive controls

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes on launch
- Saves not working or getting corrupted
- Trinkets/items disappearing
- Districts/buildings not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- Improved UI scaling and layout
- Optimization for newer devices


### Neverwinter Nights

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neverwinter-nights/id1466096721)

**Currently charting:** #118 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on a classic Dungeons & Dragons role-playing adventure with over 100 hours of gameplay. Explore the original campaign and six free DLC adventures, either solo or with friends across various platforms. Enjoy enhanced graphics and a re-engineered UI for mobile devices.

**Highlights:** Classic D&D RPG gameplay, 100+ hours of content, Six free DLC adventures, Cross-platform multiplayer, Re-engineered UI for mobile, Improved graphics with adjustable options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kingmaker | Free | one-time |
| Shadowguard | Free | one-time |
| Witch's Wake | Free | one-time |
| Adventure Pack | Free | one-time |
| Wyvern Crown of Cormyr | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pirates of the Sword Coast | $2.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Dungeons | $2.99 | one-time |
| Heroes of Neverwinter | $2.99 | one-time |
| Darkness Over Daggerford | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tyrants of the Moonsea | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Faithful port of the classic game
- 🚀 Runs well on older devices
- 👍 Brings back nostalgic memories
- 🚀 Impressive amount of content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when learning spells
- 🐛 Multiplayer issues with CD key
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Cluttered UI, small text
- 🐛 Inability to install premium modules

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when saving game
- Companions/summons behaving erratically
- Inventory and loot management issues
- Pathfinding and character movement problems
- Incompatibility with certain iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- Improved camera controls
- Chinese language support
- Ability to move UI elements
- Autosave and backup save options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Darkest Dungeon free?

Darkest Dungeon costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Neverwinter Nights free?

Neverwinter Nights costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Darkest Dungeon or Neverwinter Nights?

Neverwinter Nights is rated higher. Darkest Dungeon averages 3.4 out of 5 from 687 ratings, while Neverwinter Nights averages 4.0 from 263 ratings.

### Do Darkest Dungeon or Neverwinter Nights have ads?

Neither Darkest Dungeon nor Neverwinter Nights shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Darkest Dungeon or Neverwinter Nights?

Darkest Dungeon ships an update every 5 months, and Neverwinter Nights every 7 months. Most recently, Darkest Dungeon was updated on October 26, 2026 and Neverwinter Nights on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*