Comparison

A Bleaker Predicklement vs Lucy Dreaming

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

Head to head
About

A Bleaker Predicklement

Embark on a Victorian detective adventure in 1884 London. Solve puzzles, interact with characters, and uncover an evil plot in this comedic murder mystery. Experience a story-driven point-and-click game with detailed artwork and voice acting.

Highlights
  • Point and click gameplay
  • Story-driven detective adventure
  • Over 60 detailed scenes
  • Voice acted
  • Comedy murder mystery
  • Multi-language subtitles
Features
Currently charting
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The year is 1884 and Victorian London is ready for the greatest Adventure ever told. A wonderfully whimsical Point and Click game - A Bleaker Predicklement is a story driven detective adventure with over 60 scenes. Can you solve the puzzles and help Bertram Fiddle finally track down the despicable Geoff the Murderer? Explore dark alleys, talk to suspicious characters, uncover the evil plot that threatens Victorian London in this comedy murder mystery like no other. A beautifully animated Adventure Game, fully Voice Acted and filled to the brim with gloriously detailed artwork and terrible, terrible puns. Inspired by Hammer Horror, Sherlock Holmes, Dickens and Monty Python, it may be the most British game ever! "A Bleaker Predicklement is the greatest adventure of 1884" - The Evening Burble "The game has done a perfectly Adequate job capturing the charm of the first game, only on a much bigger scale. As I unlock more of the story, I’m continually surprised and delighted." - Appunwrapper.com "If you enjoy puzzlers, this is definitely for you. The quirky voices and music fit the game perfectly, but the most noticeable thing is Bertram's strange nose - I'm assuming it's this large nose that helps him sniff out the clues." - Oksana Ryan, Pocketgamer.co.uk Localised subtitles in - French - Spanish - Russian - German - Japanese - Korean - Traditional Chinese - Simplified Chinese

About

Lucy Dreaming

Embark on a British comedy adventure as a sharp-witted girl solving a dark family secret. Explore dreams and reality, interact with quirky characters, and solve puzzles to uncover the truth behind nightmares.

Highlights
  • Point & click gameplay
  • Explore dreams and reality
  • Solve puzzles and gather clues
  • Meet colorful characters
  • British comedy adventure
  • Pixel art graphics
Features
Currently charting
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Discover a dark family secret and rid a young girl of her nightmares in this splendidly British point & click comedy adventure. Playing as sharp-witted Lucy, explore both dreams and reality to meet all the colourful characters who'll help you solve puzzles, gather clues and find a murderer. A Splendidly British Comedy Ride your bike around the small British town of Figgington to meet its sardonic residents. Use your map to explore every corner, from its run-down town centre to the local pub as you discover the town's deepest, darkest secrets. Explore Dreams and Reality Learn techniques for dream control and enter Lucy's mind to unlock hidden memories, discover the past and unearth the disturbing truth behind her recurring nightmares. Solve Puzzles Along the way, you'll need to solve a huge variety of puzzles, so pour yourself a nice cup of tea and bring your powers of observation, logic and lateral thinking. Meet Colourful Characters From her dysfunctional family and the cynical Figgington townsfolk to the myriad of extraordinary characters from the depths of Lucy's subsonscious, do you have what it takes to pacify giant crabs, interrogate old ladies, satisfy toddlers and bargain with trolls? Just don’t forget your teddy bear. Game Features: • A wide variety of pixel art dreams and real-world locations. • An exceptional voice cast including Dominic Armato (Monkey Island's own Guybrush Threepwood). • Detailed scenes with witty responses to almost everything you can point your finger at. • Collect badges. • Subtitles in English and German. • Instant scene exit with a double-click. • Hotspot finder.

Screenshots

A Bleaker Predicklement4 screens
Lucy Dreaming4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lucy Dreaming at 88% against A Bleaker Predicklement's 39%. Lucy Dreaming also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.7). A Bleaker Predicklement's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $14.99) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

A Bleaker Predicklement costs $2.99 and Lucy Dreaming $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lucy Dreaming holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 130 and 57 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of A Bleaker Predicklement's written reviews are positive against 88% of Lucy Dreaming's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

A Bleaker Predicklement ships an update every 2 weeks, Lucy Dreaming every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
A Bleaker Predicklement versus Lucy Dreaming: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA Bleaker PredicklementLucy Dreaming
Price$2.99 — better$14.99
Rating3.7 (130 ratings)4.7 (57 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.8% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings130 — better57
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#189 — better#193
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.2 GB333 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperChorus Worldwide LimitedTall Story Games

Customer experience

A Bleaker Predicklement

All ratings130 ratings
Positive66.2%
Neutral9.2%
Negative24.6%
Written reviews178 reviews
Positive38.8%
Neutral8.4%
Negative52.8%

Lucy Dreaming

All ratings57 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral3.5%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative6.3%

Bugs and requests

A Bleaker Predicklement

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes at various points
  • Inability to progress past certain areas
  • Inventory and interaction bugs
  • Compatibility issues on newer devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to select chapters/levels
  • Option to restart from last checkpoint
  • Improved performance and stability
  • More content and future installments

Lucy Dreaming

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

A Bleaker Predicklement

No in-app purchases

None

Lucy Dreaming

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is A Bleaker Predicklement free?
A Bleaker Predicklement costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lucy Dreaming free?
Lucy Dreaming costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, A Bleaker Predicklement or Lucy Dreaming?
Lucy Dreaming is rated higher. A Bleaker Predicklement averages 3.7 out of 5 from 130 ratings, while Lucy Dreaming averages 4.7 from 57 ratings.
Do A Bleaker Predicklement or Lucy Dreaming have ads?
Neither A Bleaker Predicklement nor Lucy Dreaming shows ads.
Which is updated more often, A Bleaker Predicklement or Lucy Dreaming?
A Bleaker Predicklement ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lucy Dreaming every 2 months. Most recently, A Bleaker Predicklement was updated on November 6, 2026 and Lucy Dreaming on November 7, 2026.
Which is more popular, A Bleaker Predicklement or Lucy Dreaming?
A Bleaker Predicklement currently peaks at #189 in the App Store charts, and Lucy Dreaming at #193. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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