Comparison

Lost Artifacts 2 vs Archimedes II

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

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About

Lost Artifacts 2

Embark on an adventure to restore Atlantis and defeat an underwater villain. This casual strategy game features varied quests, resource management, and building construction across over 40 unique levels. Enjoy a happy plot, vibrant characters, and over 20 hours of engaging gameplay.

Highlights
  • Restore Atlantis
  • Varied quests
  • Resource management
  • Building construction
  • Over 40 levels
  • Engaging plot
Features
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Claire and her team are in trouble again. Their airplane flew into a terrible storm and crashed on an uninhabited island in the middle of the ocean. When they woke up, our heroes went out in search of help. After wandering a while, Claire found a village of atlanteans and offered to help them get their homeland back, and to teach the wicked ruler of the underwater world a lesson Dare to travel an unknown country full of secrets and mysticism in this exciting casual strategy game, Lost Artifacts Golden Island! A multitude of varied quests, over 40 levels, a happy plot, simple and entertaining gameplay and a mysterious world – all this awaits you right now! Restore the warrior statues, overcome challenges, manage resources and construct buildings. Simple controls and a clear tutorial will help you easily get to grips with the basics of the game. Lost Artifacts Golden Island – restore Atlantis and defeat the villain! -The unusual world of Atlantis, with ancient warrior statues and fountains of life to give you strength on your adventure. -A happy plot, colorful comics and vibrant characters! -A multitude of varied buildings that you've never seen before. -Over 40 unique levels. -Dangerous enemies: Stone warriors, octopi and wild boars. -4 inimitable locations: a sunny beach, a dark ravine, a dense jungle and beautiful Atlantis. -Useful bonuses: speed up work, stop time, run fast. -Simple controls and an easy to understand tutorial. -Over 20 hours of exciting gameplay for any age. -Pleasant themed music.

About

Archimedes II

A fast-paced time management game where you strategically build, upgrade, and manage resources to transform settlements into flourishing ancient towns. Face new challenges and make quick decisions to save Syracuse from destruction.

Highlights
  • Build and upgrade buildings
  • Collect and manage resources
  • Strategic town planning
  • Epic adventure with mythological heroes
  • Race against time in challenging levels
  • Master clever inventions
Features
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A fast-paced time management game that challenges players to think strategically and act efficiently. Build, upgrade, and demolish buildings, collect and manage resources, and carefully plan every step to transform struggling settlements into flourishing ancient towns. Each level introduces new tasks, hazards, and strategic choices that demand quick thinking and perfect timing. Archimedes was hard at work on his latest invention when the ground began to tremble. A thunderous roar rolled across Syracuse, the sky darkened, and Mount Etna erupted in a storm of fire and ash. In moments, the peaceful city stood on the edge of destruction. The fate of Syracuse rests on the shoulders of its greatest mind. Archimedes makes his long-awaited return — and this time, the challenge is greater than ever. To save his homeland, he must embark on an epic journey to Olympus, hoping the gods will listen… and help. Armed with ingenious devices and an unmatched intellect, Archimedes travels through perilous mountains and across dangerous seas, restoring devastated lands and overcoming obstacles in his path. Along the way, he meets Hercules and other legendary heroes, faces new tasks, trials, and strategic choices that demand quick thinking. • Save Syracuse from fire and chaos! • Embark on an epic adventure of myth, invention, and strategy • Plan every move to build the perfect town • Master clever inventions and smart resource chains • Race against time in challenging, rewarding levels • Face new tasks, trials, and strategic decisions • Explore breathtaking mountains, seas, and ancient landmarks • Meet legendary heroes like Hercules along your journey • Use ingenuity and strategy to defeat the volcano

Screenshots

Lost Artifacts 24 screens
Archimedes II4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Archimedes II at Free against Lost Artifacts 2's $10.99. Archimedes II also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (50% vs 40%). Lost Artifacts 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Archimedes II is free to download; Lost Artifacts 2 costs $10.99 up front. Archimedes II sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Lost Artifacts 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Archimedes II holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Lost Artifacts 2's written reviews are positive against 50% of Archimedes II's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Lost Artifacts 2 versus Archimedes II: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLost Artifacts 2Archimedes II
Price$10.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (9 ratings)4.6 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings916 — better
Update frequencyEvery 32 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size443 MB215 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer8FLOOR LTDJetdogs Oy

Customer experience

Lost Artifacts 2

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral22.2%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

Archimedes II

All ratings16 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Lost Artifacts 2

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Archimedes II

One-time2
  • 50% OFF Full game unlock!$7.99
  • Unlock the full game!$14.99

Questions

Is Lost Artifacts 2 free?
Lost Artifacts 2 costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Archimedes II free?
Archimedes II is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lost Artifacts 2 or Archimedes II?
Archimedes II is rated higher. Lost Artifacts 2 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Archimedes II averages 4.6 from 16 ratings.
Do Lost Artifacts 2 or Archimedes II have ads?
Archimedes II shows ads; Lost Artifacts 2 does not.

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