FEZ Pocket Edition vs ScourgeBringer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FEZ Pocket Edition
Embark on a mind-bending journey through a world that shifts between 2D and 3D. Manipulate dimensions to solve puzzles and explore a vast, secret-filled universe. Uncover the truth about reality and perception by changing your viewpoint.
- Perspective shifting
- Dimensional manipulation
- Open-ended exploration
- Puzzle solving
- Hidden secrets and treasures
- Time and space journey
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Gomez is a 2D creature living in a 2D world. Or is he? When the existence of a mysterious 3rd dimension is revealed to him, Gomez is sent out on a journey that will take him to the very end of time and space. Use your ability to navigate 3D structures from 4 distinct classic 2D perspectives. Explore a serene and beautiful open-ended world full of secrets, puzzles and hidden treasures. Unearth the mysteries of the past and discover the truth about reality and perception. Change your perspective and look at the world in a different way.
ScourgeBringer
Embark on a fast-paced roguelite platforming adventure in a post-apocalyptic world. Control Kyhra, a skilled warrior, as she battles ancient machines and monstrous foes to uncover the secrets of a mysterious entity and potentially save humanity.
- Fast-paced rogue-platforming gameplay
- Fluid platforming controls
- Frantic combat system
- Hordes of enemies and giant bosses
- Ever-changing dungeon exploration
- Uncover mysteries and secrets
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ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity. Set in a post-apocalyptic world where a mysterious entity wreaked havoc on all humanity, ScourgeBringer puts you in the shoes of the deadliest warrior of her clan: Kyhra. Help her to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity. Key Features: • Dive into fast-paced rogue-platforming gameplay described by Eurogamer as "Dead Cells meets Celeste" • Slash and shoot your way smoothly with super fluid platforming controls • Sharpen your skills with a frantic combat system focused on attacks only • Dash forward to the otherworldly adaptive sounds of Joonas Turner (Nuclear Throne, Downwell, Broforce...) • Defy hordes of unspeakable enemies and giant bosses holding the secrets of the Scourge • Explore the infinite depths of an ever-changing dungeon • Uncover mysteries and find mementos of previous explorers to unlock reality defining secrets
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ScourgeBringer at 4.8 against FEZ Pocket Edition's 4.2. FEZ Pocket Edition's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and price ($4.99 vs $5.99). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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
FEZ Pocket Edition costs $4.99 and ScourgeBringer $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ScourgeBringer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 529 and 487 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of FEZ Pocket Edition's written reviews are positive against 70% of ScourgeBringer's.
FEZ Pocket Edition ships an update every 4 months, ScourgeBringer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FEZ Pocket Edition | ScourgeBringer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 — better | $5.99 |
| Rating | 4.2 (529 ratings) | 4.8 (487 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 64.8% of reviews | 69.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 529 — better | 487 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 167 MB | 153 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Polytron Inc. | Plug In Digital |
Customer experience
FEZ Pocket Edition
ScourgeBringer
User reviews
FEZ Pocket Edition
From 529 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Unique gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Beautiful retro-inspired visuals
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack
- 👍 Charming and immersive world
- 🤯 Mind-bending puzzles
Room to improve
- 🐛 Unreliable jump controls
- 🐛 Disappearing map icon
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Small text and UI elements on mobile
- 🔧 Lack of optimization for iPhone X
ScourgeBringer
From 487 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎨 Excellent art style and charming graphics
- ⚡ Smooth, fast-paced, fluid combat system
- 🎮 Great controller support and button mapping
- 🎵 High-quality music and sound design
- 🧩 Engaging roguelike gameplay with solid skill tree
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes on various iOS devices
- 🔊 Audio cuts out when other apps play sound
- ❌ No sound on some devices (iPhone Air)
- 🎮 Touch controls feel awkward and imprecise
- ⚙️ Non-customizable controls limit accessibility
Bugs and requests
FEZ Pocket Edition
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes when collecting certain cubes
- Inability to rotate objects in some puzzles
- Telescope feature not working
- Inconsistent performance on newer devices
Requested features
4 requests- Customizable button sizes
- Support for MFi controllers
- Ability to zoom in on the game world
- Improved save/sync functionality across devices
ScourgeBringer
Reported bugs
9 issues- Game crashes immediately on launch (purple screen)
- Crashes on iPad Pro with iOS 17.1.2
- Crashes when connecting wired controller
- Crashes during intense particle effects (3rd floor boss)
- Save and exit reduces HP to 1 unexpectedly
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- iCloud save only syncs one direction (iPad to iPhone)
- Touch controls cause accidental dashes
- Smashed bullets scatter instead of following directional input
- Game won't load or launch on some devices
Requested features
12 requests- Customizable control mapping
- Dash button option instead of swipe mechanic
- Static joystick position during combat
- Controller support for all devices
- Casual/easier difficulty modes with progression
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- More endgame content and new zones
- Additional enemies and bosses
- More store items and healing methods
- Better balance for early game resources
- Option to play personal music during gameplay
- Traditional roguelike mode with item-based skill trees
- Right-side dash option for touch controls
In-app purchases
FEZ Pocket Edition
No in-app purchases
ScourgeBringer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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