Comparison

Playdead's INSIDE vs Dive Horizon

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

Head to head
About

Playdead's INSIDE

Embark on a dark, narrative-driven adventure in this critically acclaimed indie platformer. Solve challenging puzzles and experience intense action within a moody, unsettling atmosphere. This award-winning game is known for its stunning art style and ambient soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Narrative-driven adventure
  • Challenging puzzles
  • Intense action
  • Moody art style
  • Ambient soundtrack
  • Unsettling atmosphere
Features
Currently charting
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Discover Playdead's unique indie adventure game Inside, a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has received critical acclaim for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere. Apple Design Award Winner. What the press said: “MASTERPIECE! Inside is a 2D puzzle platformer that builds upon what made Limbo great, and in fact builds something greater.” IGN — 10/10 “Inside expands on the concepts and scope of its predecessor in wildly creative ways, and it's so immaculately designed and constructed from top to bottom that it almost feels suitable for display in an art museum. This is one hell of a follow-up.” Giant Bomb — 5/5 “Gorgeous art and animations, devious puzzle design and a pitch-black sense of humor. A perfectly paced series of escalating "holy shit" moments.” Kotaku Winner of more than 100 awards, including: - Artistic Achievement (BAFTA) - Game Design (BAFTA) - Narrative (BAFTA) - Original Property (BAFTA) - Best Independent Game (Game Critics Awards) - Best Independent Game (The Game Awards) - Best Art Direction (The Game Awards) - Spite Award (D.I.C.E. Awards) - Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction (D.I.C.E. Awards) - Outstanding Achievement in Game Direction (D.I.C.E. Awards) - Best Audio (Game Developers Choice Awards) - Best Visual Art (Game Developers Choice Awards)

About

Dive Horizon

Features
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Dive Horizon – Ride the Waves Beyond Limits Dive into an endless ocean of speed, skill, and adrenaline in Dive Horizon! Inspired by the thrill of momentum-based arcade gameplay, this game challenges you to master the art of diving, soaring, and gliding across a dynamic landscape. Launch yourself from the waves, build momentum, and fly high into the horizon. The smoother your landings and the sharper your timing, the farther you’ll go. But be careful—one wrong move can send you crashing back into the depths! Features: Fluid Physics Gameplay – Experience smooth and satisfying movement as you glide across waves. High-Flying Action – Launch into the sky and push your limits with every jump. Skill-Based Challenge – Easy to play, hard to master—perfect your timing and precision. Beautiful Minimalist Design – Relaxing visuals with a clean, immersive atmosphere. Endless Progression – Beat your high score and challenge yourself to go even further. Whether you’re chasing high scores or just enjoying the calming rhythm of the waves, Dive Horizon offers a perfect blend of relaxation and challenge. How far can you go? Dive in and find your horizon.

Screenshots

Playdead's INSIDE4 screens
Dive Horizon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dive Horizon at every 3 weeks against Playdead's INSIDE's every 2 months. Playdead's INSIDE's advantage is chart position (#65 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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. Playdead's INSIDE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dive Horizon sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Playdead's INSIDE ships an update every 2 months, Dive Horizon every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Playdead's INSIDE versus Dive Horizon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlaydead's INSIDEDive Horizon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (31K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings31K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#65 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size705 MB213 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPlaydeadWEB 3 TASK PRIVATE LIMITED

Bugs and requests

Playdead's INSIDE

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game crashes or freezes
  • Progress not saving properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Longer gameplay or additional levels
  • More explanation or closure for the story
  • Controller support
  • Lower price point

Dive Horizon

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Playdead's INSIDE

One-time1
  • INSIDE full game$9.99
6 purchases

Dive Horizon

One-time6
  • coins-500$0.99
  • Coins-1000$3.99
  • No Ads$4.99
Show 3 more
  • Coins-1500$5.99
  • Coins-2000$7.99
  • Coins-4000$14.99

Questions

Is Playdead's INSIDE free?
Playdead's INSIDE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dive Horizon free?
Dive Horizon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Playdead's INSIDE or Dive Horizon have ads?
Neither Playdead's INSIDE nor Dive Horizon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Playdead's INSIDE or Dive Horizon?
Playdead's INSIDE ships an update every 2 months, and Dive Horizon every 3 weeks. Most recently, Playdead's INSIDE was updated on November 2, 2026 and Dive Horizon on October 25, 2026.

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