Comparison

Tallowmere 2 vs ScourgeBringer

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

Head to head
About

Tallowmere 2

Embark on a roguelike dungeon-crawling adventure where you battle enemies, collect loot, and level up to achieve a high score. Explore procedurally generated rooms with unique challenges and unlock new gear to aid your quest. Play solo or team up with friends in local or online co-op.

Highlights
  • Procedurally generated dungeons
  • Character progression and loot
  • Multiple weapon types
  • Single-player and co-op modes
  • Cross-platform online co-op
  • Save anywhere functionality
Features
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Lady Tallowmere's kittens have been acting strange. Still, the dungeon's rituals must be carried out. Despite the unusual circumstances, how many rooms can you clear? ◈ SLAY AND CONQUER ◈ • Raise your shield to survive. • Defeat enemies. Find the key in each room to advance. • Level up. Acquire weapons, shields, blessings, and potions to alter your character. • Achieve a high score based on the room number you reach. ◈ EVER-CHANGING DUNGEONS ◈ • ROGUELIKE RANDOMNESS. Rooms, enemies, items, and modifiers are procedurally generated every run. • PLAY YOUR WAY. Choose your character and starting weapon before each adventure. • FIGHT. Each room contains more enemies the further you go. • WEAPON MASTERY. Use the right tool for the job – each weapon behaves differently. • LOOT. Uncover higher rarity levels and item tiers the deeper you delve. • STAY HEALTHY. Drink potions, find hearts, or visit Lady Tallowmere for healing. • UNLOCK. Expand your starting arsenal by progressing far enough. Success is rewarded, not failure. ◈ PLAYER MODES ◈ • Single-player • Couch Co-op (local shared screen with 2 gamepads) • Online Co-op (up to 4 players per game, including cross-platform support) ◈ TECHNICAL FEATURES ◈ • Touchscreen and gamepad support • Save your game anywhere and resume where you were • Game Center achievements and leaderboards for eternal bragging rights • iCloud support for high scores, account progress, and preferences

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

Tallowmere 24 screens
ScourgeBringer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tallowmere 2 at Free against ScourgeBringer's $5.99. Tallowmere 2 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). ScourgeBringer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#183 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement 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

Tallowmere 2 is free to download; ScourgeBringer costs $5.99 up front. Tallowmere 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ScourgeBringer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Tallowmere 2 against 4.8 for ScourgeBringer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 136 and 485 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Tallowmere 2's written reviews are positive against 70% of ScourgeBringer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tallowmere 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, ScourgeBringer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Tallowmere 2 versus ScourgeBringer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTallowmere 2ScourgeBringer
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating4.7 (136 ratings)4.8 (485 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.3% of reviews — better69.6% of reviews
Number of ratings136485 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank—#183 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size236 MB153 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperChris McFarlandPlug In Digital

Customer experience

Tallowmere 2

All ratings136 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive77.3%
Neutral9.1%
Negative13.6%

ScourgeBringer

All ratings485 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive69.6%
Neutral15.9%
Negative14.5%

User reviews

Tallowmere 2

From 136 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Entertaining gameplay
  • 👍 Engaging mechanics
  • 👍 Satisfying gameplay loop
  • 👍 Challenging but fair difficulty
  • 👍 Variety in weapons and effects

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🐛 Constant force closing
  • 💸 Too many paywalls
  • 💸 Premium version needed for some features
  • 💸 Limits on cats without premium

ScourgeBringer

From 485 App Store ratings

What 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

Tallowmere 2

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App frequently crashes
  • App force closes constantly
  • Game crashes during play
  • Game Center not syncing
  • Cannot buy supporter pack
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  • Cannot play on iOS after buying on Android
  • Weapon overflow on screen

Requested features

15 requests
  • Add tutorial for new elements
  • Implement features from Tallowmere's Keep
  • Add Japanese language support
  • Add bosses
  • Add merchants
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  • Add progression system
  • Add more customization options
  • Add a way to restore saved games
  • Add previous BGM option
  • Add next page button for merchant
  • Make a version with fans pack in store
  • Add Google login for iOS
  • Add option to link accounts on Android
  • Add story mode
  • Add no perma death mode

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

1 purchases

Tallowmere 2

One-time1
  • Core Supporter Pack$4.99
None

ScourgeBringer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tallowmere 2 free?
Tallowmere 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScourgeBringer free?
ScourgeBringer costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tallowmere 2 or ScourgeBringer?
ScourgeBringer is rated higher. Tallowmere 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 136 ratings, while ScourgeBringer averages 4.8 from 485 ratings.
Do Tallowmere 2 or ScourgeBringer have ads?
ScourgeBringer shows ads; Tallowmere 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Tallowmere 2 or ScourgeBringer?
Tallowmere 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and ScourgeBringer every 2 months. Most recently, Tallowmere 2 was updated on October 10, 2026 and ScourgeBringer on October 14, 2026.

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