Comparison

Oddmar vs Grimvalor

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

Head to head
About

Oddmar

Embark on an epic Viking adventure as a shunned warrior seeking redemption. Journey through beautifully crafted levels, solve physics-based puzzles, and discover magical powers to prove your worth. Encounter friends and foes in a story animated like a motion comic.

Highlights
  • Epic Viking story
  • 24 hand-crafted levels
  • Physics-based puzzles
  • Platforming challenges
  • Magically imbued weapons
  • Motion comic animation
Features
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*Oddmar is Apple Design Award 2018 Winner* Oddmar struggles with life in his village and is not worthy of a place in Valhalla. He is shunned by his fellow Vikings and must redeem himself of his squandered potential. One day he is offered an opportunity to prove himself, but at a price... IMMERSE yourself in an epic Viking story animated as a motion comic. JOURNEY through 24 beautifully hand-crafted levels of physics-based puzzles and platforming challenges. DISCOVER your true power with magically imbued weapons and shields. ENCOUNTER new friends and foes on your journey through magical forests, snowy mountains and treacherous mines. Produced by the development team behind the award-winning and critically acclaimed Leo's Fortune. Oddmar supports iCloud game saves and game controllers. An internet connection will initially be necessary to complete the download of app data for Oddmar. Join Oddmar’s community at http://facebook.com/oddmargame http://twitter.com/oddmargame http://youtube.com/oddmargame

About

Grimvalor

Embark on a dark fantasy adventure as a lone warrior battling through a corrupted realm. Master skill-based combat, explore atmospheric landscapes, and face epic boss fights in this challenging hack and slash platformer. Restore the kingdom and uncover the fate of its lost king.

Highlights
  • Skill-based combat
  • Exploration of dark fantasy world
  • Epic boss fights
  • Stunning 3D visuals
  • Customizable touch controls
  • MFi controller support
  • Offline play
Features
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Slash your way through the hordes of darkness and defeat King Valor's fearsome guardians in this breathtaking adventure! "Chaining together a slick series of attacks, dodges, and jumps, is incredibly satisfying." — PocketGamer "I suspect mobile gaming fans will be playing and replaying this one for years to come." — TouchArcade, 5/5 A malicious power stirs in the forgotten kingdom of Vallaris. Tasked with discovering the fate of its lost king, your quest quickly takes a sinister turn and you are cast into darkness. Surrounded and outnumbered, you must grab your sword, steel your temper and fight your way through a land that does not welcome you. Except for the friendly merchant - he's grateful for your business. ABOUT THE GAME Grimvalor is a challenging hack & slash platformer with fast-paced combat in a dark fantasy world. Take control of a lone warrior on a quest to restore a corrupted realm. Embark on a journey through atmospheric landscapes and dungeons in a massive story-driven premium experience. COMBAT & EXPLORATION Master skill-based combat, learn enemy patterns and bring them down with all your fury. Explore the shattered lands of Vallaris, find and upgrade equipment and level up your character. Face the legacy of King Valor's madness and prevail! FEATURES • Epic boss fights • Stunning 3D visuals accelerated by Metal graphics • Accurate and customizable touch controls • Full support for MFi game controllers • Use iCloud to keep your saves in sync between devices. • Play offline - perfect for commute. • No ads or in-app purchases

Screenshots

Oddmar4 screens
Grimvalor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Oddmar at every 6 days against Grimvalor's every 2 months. Oddmar also leads on price ($4.99 vs $5.99) and iOS requirement (11.4 vs 14.0). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

Oddmar costs $4.99 and Grimvalor $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Oddmar against 4.9 for Grimvalor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11K and 9.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Oddmar's written reviews are positive against 91% of Grimvalor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Oddmar ships an update every 6 days, Grimvalor every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Oddmar versus Grimvalor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOddmarGrimvalor
Price$4.99 — better$5.99
Rating4.8 (11K ratings)4.9 (9.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews90.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11K — better9.8K
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#162#107 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.4 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size259 MB739 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperMobge LtdDirelight

Customer experience

Oddmar

All ratings10,740 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews1,128 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative7.4%

Grimvalor

All ratings9,754 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews803 reviews
Positive90.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.0%

User reviews

Oddmar

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics and animations
  • 📚 Engaging story and narration
  • 🎮 Smooth and responsive controls
  • 💰 Good value for the price
  • 🕹️ Fun and challenging platforming

Room to improve

  • 🕹️ Occasional control issues, especially with boar levels
  • 🕰️ Game feels a bit short
  • 🐛 Some reported bugs and crashes
  • 🔍 Lack of full-screen support on newer iPads

Grimvalor

From 9.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Excellent controls
  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics
  • 🎶 Great soundtrack
  • 💰 Worth the price

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🕹️ Challenging difficulty spikes
  • 🕹️ Frustrating jumping puzzles
  • 🕹️ Dodge mechanic issues
  • 🔍 Lack of character customization

Bugs and requests

Oddmar

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Downloading new levels not working for some users
  • Random freezing and crashing issues reported

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add more levels and content
  • Implement a reset/restart game option
  • Improve volume/audio controls

Grimvalor

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Dodge not registering properly
  • Crashes in New Game Plus
  • Companion AI issues
  • Graphical glitches on older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Ability to replay bosses
  • Enemy scaling for higher difficulties
  • Expanded weapon and trinket selection
  • New game plus improvements

In-app purchases

None

Oddmar

No in-app purchases

None

Grimvalor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Oddmar free?
Oddmar costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Grimvalor free?
Grimvalor costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Oddmar or Grimvalor?
Grimvalor is rated higher. Oddmar averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Grimvalor averages 4.9 from 9.8K ratings.
Do Oddmar or Grimvalor have ads?
Neither Oddmar nor Grimvalor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Oddmar or Grimvalor?
Oddmar ships an update every 6 days, and Grimvalor every 2 months. Most recently, Oddmar was updated on September 30, 2026 and Grimvalor on September 30, 2026.
Which is more popular, Oddmar or Grimvalor?
Oddmar currently peaks at #162 in the App Store charts, and Grimvalor at #107. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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