Comparison

Ordia vs Grimvalor

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

Head to head
About

Ordia

Embark on a vibrant platforming adventure as a new life form navigating a hazardous primordial world. Master simple one-finger controls to jump, bounce, stick, and slide through diverse environments, overcoming challenges and discovering surprises across numerous levels and unlockable content.

Highlights
  • Simple one-finger controls
  • 30 levels across 3 worlds
  • Action-packed platformer gameplay
  • Extra challenge modes
  • Bonus levels and achievements
Features
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Ordia is a one-finger platformer where you play as a new life form taking its first leaps into a strange and hazardous world. Jump, bounce, stick and slide your way through rich and vibrant environments. Guiding each creature to safety in a primordial world filled with various perils, challenges and surprises. With 30 levels to complete, plus extra challenge modes, bonus levels and achievements to unlock Ordia is a unique and challenging game with hours of gameplay. - Simple one-finger controls - 30 levels set across 3 worlds - Action packed platformer - Extra challenge modes for each level - Bonus levels and achievements to unlock No in-app purchases or ads! Reviews: "All in all, Ordia is a hell of a game. It’s absolutely gorgeous, the animations are buttery smooth, and the sound effects and haptic feedback are incredibly satisfying" - TouchArcade "Ordia is a truly special platformer that knows exactly what it’s supposed to be" - 148Apps "A wonderful goop-flinging platformer" - TapSmart "A perfectly put together package for both casual platformer fans and enthusiasts alike" - AppSpy

About

Grimvalor

Embark on a dark fantasy adventure as a lone warrior battling through a corrupted realm. Master skill-based combat, explore atmospheric landscapes, and face epic boss fights in this challenging hack and slash platformer. Restore the kingdom and uncover the fate of its lost king.

Highlights
  • Skill-based combat
  • Exploration of dark fantasy world
  • Epic boss fights
  • Stunning 3D visuals
  • Customizable touch controls
  • MFi controller support
  • Offline play
Features
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Slash your way through the hordes of darkness and defeat King Valor's fearsome guardians in this breathtaking adventure! "Chaining together a slick series of attacks, dodges, and jumps, is incredibly satisfying." — PocketGamer "I suspect mobile gaming fans will be playing and replaying this one for years to come." — TouchArcade, 5/5 A malicious power stirs in the forgotten kingdom of Vallaris. Tasked with discovering the fate of its lost king, your quest quickly takes a sinister turn and you are cast into darkness. Surrounded and outnumbered, you must grab your sword, steel your temper and fight your way through a land that does not welcome you. Except for the friendly merchant - he's grateful for your business. ABOUT THE GAME Grimvalor is a challenging hack & slash platformer with fast-paced combat in a dark fantasy world. Take control of a lone warrior on a quest to restore a corrupted realm. Embark on a journey through atmospheric landscapes and dungeons in a massive story-driven premium experience. COMBAT & EXPLORATION Master skill-based combat, learn enemy patterns and bring them down with all your fury. Explore the shattered lands of Vallaris, find and upgrade equipment and level up your character. Face the legacy of King Valor's madness and prevail! FEATURES • Epic boss fights • Stunning 3D visuals accelerated by Metal graphics • Accurate and customizable touch controls • Full support for MFi game controllers • Use iCloud to keep your saves in sync between devices. • Play offline - perfect for commute. • No ads or in-app purchases

Screenshots

Ordia4 screens
Grimvalor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Grimvalor at #133 against Ordia's unranked. Grimvalor also leads on ratings volume (9.8K vs 2.9K). Ordia's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $5.99) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

Ordia costs $3.99 and Grimvalor $5.99 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 — 4.9 for Ordia against 4.9 for Grimvalor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.9K and 9.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Ordia's written reviews are positive against 91% of Grimvalor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ordia ships an update monthly, Grimvalor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Ordia versus Grimvalor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrdiaGrimvalor
Price$3.99 — better$5.99
Rating4.9 (2.9K ratings) — better4.9 (9.8K ratings)
Positive reviews92.2% of reviews — better90.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2.9K9.8K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#133 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB739 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperLoju LTDDirelight

Customer experience

Ordia

All ratings2,892 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews232 reviews
Positive92.2%
Neutral2.6%
Negative5.2%

Grimvalor

All ratings9,754 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews805 reviews
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.1%

User reviews

Ordia

From 2.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Challenging but fun
  • 👍 Smooth controls
  • 💎 Beautiful graphics and sound design
  • 🕹️ Satisfying gameplay
  • 🕰️ Good replay value with different modes

Room to improve

  • 🕹️ Difficulty can be frustrating at times
  • 🕰️ Short on content (only 30 levels)
  • 💰 Expensive for the amount of content

Grimvalor

From 9.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Excellent controls
  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics
  • 🎶 Great soundtrack
  • 💰 Worth the price

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🕹️ Challenging difficulty spikes
  • 🕹️ Frustrating jumping puzzles
  • 🕹️ Dodge mechanic issues
  • 🔍 Lack of character customization

Bugs and requests

Ordia

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional crashes or freezes
  • Issues with iCloud sync

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels or worlds
  • Endless mode
  • Level editor
  • Online features (leaderboards, sharing levels)

Grimvalor

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Dodge not registering properly
  • Crashes in New Game Plus
  • Companion AI issues
  • Graphical glitches on older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Ability to replay bosses
  • Enemy scaling for higher difficulties
  • Expanded weapon and trinket selection
  • New game plus improvements

In-app purchases

None

Ordia

No in-app purchases

None

Grimvalor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ordia free?
Ordia costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Grimvalor free?
Grimvalor costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ordia or Grimvalor?
Ordia is rated higher. Ordia averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Grimvalor averages 4.9 from 9.8K ratings.
Do Ordia or Grimvalor have ads?
Neither Ordia nor Grimvalor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ordia or Grimvalor?
Ordia ships an update monthly, and Grimvalor every 2 months. Most recently, Ordia was updated on November 6, 2026 and Grimvalor on November 7, 2026.

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