Comparison

ICEY vs MO

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

Head to head
About

ICEY

This is a 2D side-scrolling action game with a meta-narrative twist. Players fight against a narrator's control to uncover the truth about the world and their character's purpose. Features fast-paced combat, combo systems, and challenging cyborg bosses.

Highlights
  • 2D side-scrolling action
  • Meta-narrative gameplay
  • Fast-paced combat
  • Unleash incredible combos
  • Fight massive cyborg bosses
  • MFi controller support
Features
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ICEY is a 2D side-scrolling action game. As you follow the narrator's omnipresent voice, you will see through ICEY's eyes and learn the truth about her world. “Alright, you caught me! This ISN'T really just a simple 2D action game, and you WON'T be seeing through ICEY's eyes... NOR will you learn the truth about her world." says the narrator. “ICEY is a Meta game in disguise. The narrator will constantly urge you in one direction, but you must ask, "Why? Why am I following his directions? Why can't I learn the truth about this world and ICEY's purpose here?" Fight against his tyranny, and uncover what's really going on for yourself! In fact, you can become ICEY, and let loose the shackles of your own identity. You are ICEY, and ICEY is you... if you want it that way. Feel free to keep hold of your own self, if you wish. Now Is the Time For You to Discover the Truth. [FEATURES] Fast-paced Combat: Crush enemies in the palm of your hand. Attack! Dodge! Counterattack! Do not hesitate. This is the only way to survive! Incredible Combos: With simple controls, amazing combos are easy to unleash, even for beginners. Every skill is special in its own way. Master your favorites and create your own fighting style! Massive Cyborg Bosses: Can you withstand the onslaught of attacks from terrifying cyborg bosses? Every boss unleashes flurries of different attacks. It's up to you to find their weak spots and tear them apart! [Awards] -Nominated, Tokyo Game Show 2016 DENGEKI PlayStation Best Indie Game -Official Selection, 2016 Gamescom Indie Arena Booth -Most Promising Game 2nd Prize, Taipei Game Show 2016 -Official Selection, Casual Connect Asia 2016 -Official Selection, IGF China 2015 -Best Technology Award, Indieplay 2015 Operating system iOS: version 8.0 or higher Recommended configuration RAM: 2 GB or more Storage: 1.2 GB (iOS) Tips - As gameplay smoothness and reliability are affected by screen resolution and the number of applications running in the background, you can adjust the image quality option to achieve balance between image, smoothness and power consumption. - Added MFi controller support Languages Supported: *English *Francais *Español *简体中文 (Simplified Chinese) *繁体中文 (Traditional Chinese) Facebook: /ICEYtheGame Twitter:@ICEYtheGame Service Email: ICEY@xindong.com 2017 X.D. Network Inc. All rights reserved.

About

MO

Embark on a side-scrolling adventure in a dark, abandoned laboratory. Solve intricate puzzles and engage in strategic combat using unique abilities to uncover the truth behind a sinister environmental disaster. Experience a visually stunning pixel art world with an emotionally resonant soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Side-scrolling action-puzzler
  • 360-degree gameplay
  • Surface-sticking abilities
  • Mind-reading and monster control
  • Exquisite pixel art
  • Emotionally moving soundtrack
Features
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A side-scrolling, action-puzzler with "Very Positive" reviews on Steam. Come adventure and explore on the soon to be released mobile version. ▶Uncover the truth hidden in the sinister shadows of this ghastly environment Awakening inside a dark, humid, and abandoned laboratory, MO discovers that it not only has to face an extremely hostile and sinister environment, but also humans who, having been taken over by alien parasitic plants, are now stuck in an endless limbo between death and rebirth. Who caused this disaster? And on this path to solve the riddle of MO's existence, what sorts of trials and tribulations lie ahead? ▶Clear quests with intertwining puzzles using strategic battle skills 360 degree gameplay that combines action and puzzle-solving. Use MO's ability to stick on surfaces to get past tricky traps, read the minds of monsters, control them like a parasite, and dash past danger as you fly through the air. ▶Exceptionally unique environmental design MO has an exquisite pixel art that is both adorable yet dark, giving the game a full-bodied sci-fi atmosphere. Besides fitting the storyline perfectly, the amazing aesthetic effects are a constant visual feast for players as they adventure onward. ▶A soundtrack that is elegant and emotionally moving The game's theme song has been carefully crafted to express the story of MO's adventure, while the background music and sound effects for each quest fit perfectly with each environment. ▶Collaborating to create a moving masterpiece An exceptional masterpiece, developed by Archpray Inc. and produced by Rayark Inc.

Screenshots

ICEY4 screens
MO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MO at every 3 weeks against ICEY's every 3 months. ICEY's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $4.99) and ratings volume (210 vs 47). On rating, review sentiment, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

ICEY costs $2.99 and MO $4.99 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 — 4.6 for ICEY against 4.6 for MO. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 210 and 47 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of ICEY's written reviews are positive against 80% of MO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ICEY ships an update every 3 months, MO every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ICEY versus MO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterICEYMO
Price$2.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.6 (210 ratings)4.6 (47 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews — better79.5% of reviews
Number of ratings210 — better47
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB2.5 GB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperX.D. Network Inc.Rayark International Limited

Customer experience

ICEY

All ratings209 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral0.5%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews325 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative13.8%

MO

All ratings47 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive79.5%
Neutral6.0%
Negative14.5%

Bugs and requests

ICEY

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Texture issues and pink squares on some devices
  • Controller support not fully functional

Requested features

3 requests
  • Cloud save support
  • Customizable controls and button mapping
  • More content and gameplay modes

MO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ICEY

No in-app purchases

None

MO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ICEY free?
ICEY costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MO free?
MO costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ICEY or MO?
MO is rated higher. ICEY averages 4.6 out of 5 from 210 ratings, while MO averages 4.6 from 47 ratings.
Do ICEY or MO have ads?
Neither ICEY nor MO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ICEY or MO?
ICEY ships an update every 3 months, and MO every 3 weeks. Most recently, ICEY was updated on November 3, 2026 and MO on November 3, 2026.

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