Comparison

Hosted Games vs Imaginary Tales

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

Head to head
About

Hosted Games

Explore a vast library of text-based interactive novels where your choices shape the narrative. Engage in diverse genres from horror and fantasy to romance and sci-fi, all powered by your imagination. Create your own stories using a simple scripting language.

Highlights
  • Vast library of interactive novels
  • Text-based storytelling
  • Choice-driven narratives
  • Multiple genres available
  • Create your own games
  • ChoiceScript programming language
Features
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The choice is yours! Joust for love and glory, solve an eldritch murder, find romance, or battle aliens with Magitek? "Hosted Games" is a magnificent library of interactive novels, written by authors like you. Hosted Games are entirely text-based—without graphics or sound effects—and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination. Try a few of these fan favorites: • Zombie Exodus — Fight your way out of a zombie-filled city in this interactive horror story! • Fallen Hero — Step into the shoes of a telepath turned villain and explore the dark side. • Wayhaven Chronicles — Something stalks the shadows, and it's up to you to find out what! • Sabres of Infinity — Step into the boots of a Royal Dragoon in this tale of war in a fantasy world. • Golden Rose — Explore a medieval Europe where history took a different turn! • Soul Stone War — Fight for the future—your own, and the world's! Your fate is yours. • I, the Forgotten One — Can you defeat the rebellion in your kingdom before your past consumes you? • An Unexpectedly Green Journey — From birth to death, craft your orc's legacy. Are you destined for glory? • Fields of Asphodel — Join the ranks of the Underworld's misfit gods and make it your home! • Tin Star — Ride out into the Old West as a U.S. marshal and craft a legend. Authors just like you have developed these games using ChoiceScript, a simple programming language for writing multiple-choice interactive novels. Writing games with ChoiceScript is easy and fun, even for authors with no programming experience. Learn more at https://hostedgames.org

About

Imaginary Tales

Features
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Welcome to "Imaginary Tales", where the magic of storytelling meets the excitement of multiplayer card gaming. Immerse yourself in a world of boundless imagination. Connect with friends, spark joy with unique cards, and experience gameplay that's perfect for family and friends. Key Features: Boost Your Imagination: Unleash creativity with a unique collection of cards that inspire laughter, creativity, and endless fun. Connect with Friends: Gather your pals for an unforgettable multiplayer experience. Supporting 3 or more players, Imaginary Tales is the ideal way to bond with family or challenge friends. Funny and Creative: Experience a game filled with humor and creativity! Each card tells its own story, and the tales you weave together are as unique as your imagination. Rules and Tutorial: New to the game? No worries! "Imaginary Tales" comes with a user-friendly tutorial and clear rules for a seamless dive into the storytelling adventure. Game Center Integration: Enjoy the game seamlessly with friends, thanks to Game Center integration. Compete, collaborate, and share your imaginative tales with players worldwide. Easy to Play: With an intuitive interface and straightforward gameplay, Imaginary Tales is designed to be enjoyable for players of all skill levels. Embark on a journey of creativity and shared stories with "Imaginary Tales" — where every game is a new adventure, and every card holds the key to a fantastic tale!

Screenshots

Hosted Games4 screens
Imaginary Tales4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Imaginary Tales at none against Hosted Games's 10. Imaginary Tales also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Hosted Games sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Imaginary Tales asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hosted Games versus Imaginary Tales: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHosted GamesImaginary Tales
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB131 MB
Age rating+1212+
DeveloperHosted Games LLCValentin Walker

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Hosted Games

One-time10
  • Keeper of the Sun and Moon$6.99
  • Fallen Hero: Rebirth$6.99
  • Hero or Villain: Genesis$6.99
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  • A Kiss from Death$6.99
  • Wayhaven Chronicles: Book One$7.99
  • The Soul Stone War$7.99
  • Breach: The Archangel Job$8.99
  • Wayhaven Chronicles: Book Two$8.99
  • The Golden Rose: Book One$11.99
  • Wayhaven Chronicles Three$11.99
None

Imaginary Tales

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hosted Games free?
Hosted Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Imaginary Tales free?
Imaginary Tales is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hosted Games or Imaginary Tales have ads?
Hosted Games shows ads; Imaginary Tales does not.

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