Comparison

Desert Knights vs Pataphysics

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

Head to head
About

Desert Knights

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Go through the desert with your awesome desert knight! 09724ff653

About

Pataphysics

Features
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The Ultimate Pixel Side-Scrolling Action RPG! Dive into a beautifully crafted pixel world filled with exciting battles, powerful weapons, and countless skills to master. With intuitive controls, enjoy the thrill of an epic adventure anywhere, anytime. Game Features Dynamic Combat and Growth System Conquer challenging stages, grow your character, and upgrade your weapons. Defeat powerful bosses and collect legendary equipment! Diverse Weapons and Stunning Skills Choose from swords, bows, magic, and more to suit your playstyle. Dominate the battlefield with visually stunning skills! Charming Pixel Art Style Explore a fantasy world brought to life with adorable and detailed pixel graphics. Every stage offers unique environments and enemies to discover. Addictive Stage Progression Battle through over 100 stages of increasing difficulty! Test your limits in endless modes and enjoy various in-game events. Engaging Story and Unique Characters Join a cast of quirky heroes on a journey to defeat evil and restore peace to the land. Start your adventure now and create your very own hero! Experience thrilling action and captivating storytelling in an enchanting pixel world. Share your progress with friends and compete to become the ultimate warrior! The fun is at your fingertipsโ€”download now!

Screenshots

Desert Knights1 screens
Pataphysics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Desert Knights at none against Pataphysics's 11. Desert Knights also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). Pataphysics's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Pataphysics sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Desert Knights asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Desert Knights ships an update fortnightly, Pataphysics every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Desert Knights versus Pataphysics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDesert KnightsPataphysics
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS8.0 โ€” better12.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size10 MB113 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperEric Katzenmeierho seok Bang

In-app purchases

None

Desert Knights

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Pataphysics

One-time11
  • GEM 0$0.79
  • SKIN 1$0.99
  • PET 1$0.99
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  • GEM 1$3.99
  • PET 2$4.99
  • GEM 2$7.99
  • GEM 3$23.99
  • GEM 4$39.99
  • SKIN 2$49.99
  • GEM 5$79.99
  • PET 3$99.99

Questions

Is Desert Knights free?
Desert Knights is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pataphysics free?
Pataphysics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Desert Knights or Pataphysics have ads?
Neither Desert Knights nor Pataphysics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Desert Knights or Pataphysics?
Desert Knights ships an update fortnightly, and Pataphysics every 4 days. Most recently, Desert Knights was updated on October 8, 2026 and Pataphysics on October 25, 2026.

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