The Phenomenon vs 徽州古宅
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Phenomenon
Embark on an episodic survival horror adventure as a paranormal researcher. Explore vast maps, utilize specialized devices, and confront intelligent creatures. Engage in cross-platform multiplayer and compete for global leaderboard dominance.
- Cross-platform multiplayer
- Episodic survival horror
- Paranormal research devices
- Smart AI creatures
- Global leaderboards
- High replayability
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The Phenomenon is an episodic survival horror game with high replayability, supporting online co-op multiplayer and cross-platform play. First released in 2015 as a solo-developed game, it has grown over time with updates and new players. Play alone or with friends as Barry Nellan, a paranormal researcher whose work is known worldwide. He has investigated many cases connected with unexplained activity. Most gave no real results, but the last one… In Episode 1, you will explore a map of 3 square kilometers with over 500 spawns of objects, use devices for paranormal research, fight against creatures with smart and tricky AI, discover many other things that make each new game unique, and compete with other players to take first place in the global leaderboards.
徽州古宅
A narrative-driven mystery game set in ancient China. Players uncover a tragic story of a young girl named Die'er, whose life takes a dark turn after her parents' mysterious deaths. The game focuses on story and atmosphere, offering a unique experience on modern devices.
- Engaging storyline
- Character-driven narrative
- Atmospheric setting
- Mystery and intrigue
- Focus on story
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【游戏剧情】 我生下来就没有名字，爹妈养我就是要送到宫里。我喜欢蝴蝶，它们美丽又自由。我叫自己蝶儿。我以为我的一生早成定数，直到遇见你。 听说，我降生时，是夏天，院子里的腊梅开花了，因此取名小梅。我6岁时，爸爸妈妈被一种奇怪的病折磨而死，去世时已无人形。一个姓夏的大管家收留了我，我以为我的一生已成定数，直到遇见你。 请注意：在最新型的设备上运行《孙美琪疑案:蝶儿》才能获得最佳体验。 最低要求配置:iPhone 6S,iPad Mini4,iPad5,iPad Air 2,iPod Touch 7或更高版本!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: 徽州古宅 at 5.0 against The Phenomenon's 4.0. 徽州古宅 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). The Phenomenon's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
徽州古宅 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Phenomenon has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
The Phenomenon ships an update every 5 weeks, 徽州古宅 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Phenomenon | 徽州古宅 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1.1K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 340 MB | 717 MB |
| Age rating | +12 | 12+ |
| Developer | Kokots LLC | 泽强 全 |
Customer experience
The Phenomenon
徽州古宅
Bugs and requests
The Phenomenon
Reported bugs
4 issues- Multiplayer mode not working properly
- Inability to change language settings
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Graphical glitches and visual bugs
Requested features
4 requests- Add 3-4 player multiplayer mode
- Implement a save/checkpoint system
- Improve tutorial and onboarding
- Optimize performance on older devices
徽州古宅
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The Phenomenon
No in-app purchases
徽州古宅
No in-app purchases
