Comparison

Ordia vs ScourgeBringer

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

ScourgeBringer

Embark on a fast-paced roguelite platforming adventure in a post-apocalyptic world. Control Kyhra, a skilled warrior, as she battles ancient machines and monstrous foes to uncover the secrets of a mysterious entity and potentially save humanity.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced rogue-platforming gameplay
  • Fluid platforming controls
  • Frantic combat system
  • Hordes of enemies and giant bosses
  • Ever-changing dungeon exploration
  • Uncover mysteries and secrets
Features
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ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity. Set in a post-apocalyptic world where a mysterious entity wreaked havoc on all humanity, ScourgeBringer puts you in the shoes of the deadliest warrior of her clan: Kyhra. Help her to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity. Key Features: • Dive into fast-paced rogue-platforming gameplay described by Eurogamer as "Dead Cells meets Celeste" • Slash and shoot your way smoothly with super fluid platforming controls • Sharpen your skills with a frantic combat system focused on attacks only • Dash forward to the otherworldly adaptive sounds of Joonas Turner (Nuclear Throne, Downwell, Broforce...) • Defy hordes of unspeakable enemies and giant bosses holding the secrets of the Scourge • Explore the infinite depths of an ever-changing dungeon • Uncover mysteries and find mementos of previous explorers to unlock reality defining secrets

Screenshots

Ordia4 screens
ScourgeBringer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ordia at none against ScourgeBringer's shown. Ordia also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 70%) and chart position (#171 vs unranked). On rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Ordia costs $3.99 and ScourgeBringer $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 4.8 for ScourgeBringer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ordia has 2.9K ratings behind it against 487, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Ordia's written reviews are positive against 70% of ScourgeBringer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ordia ships an update monthly, ScourgeBringer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Ordia versus ScourgeBringer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrdiaScourgeBringer
Price$3.99 — better$5.99
Rating4.9 (2.9K ratings) — better4.8 (487 ratings)
Positive reviews92.2% of reviews — better69.6% of reviews
Number of ratings2.9K — better487
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#171 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB153 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperLoju LTDPlug In Digital

Customer experience

Ordia

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

ScourgeBringer

All ratings485 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive69.6%
Neutral15.9%
Negative14.5%

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

ScourgeBringer

From 487 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Excellent art style and charming graphics
  • ⚡ Smooth, fast-paced, fluid combat system
  • 🎮 Great controller support and button mapping
  • 🎵 High-quality music and sound design
  • 🧩 Engaging roguelike gameplay with solid skill tree

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes on various iOS devices
  • 🔊 Audio cuts out when other apps play sound
  • ❌ No sound on some devices (iPhone Air)
  • 🎮 Touch controls feel awkward and imprecise
  • ⚙️ Non-customizable controls limit accessibility

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)

ScourgeBringer

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Game crashes immediately on launch (purple screen)
  • Crashes on iPad Pro with iOS 17.1.2
  • Crashes when connecting wired controller
  • Crashes during intense particle effects (3rd floor boss)
  • Save and exit reduces HP to 1 unexpectedly
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  • iCloud save only syncs one direction (iPad to iPhone)
  • Touch controls cause accidental dashes
  • Smashed bullets scatter instead of following directional input
  • Game won't load or launch on some devices

Requested features

12 requests
  • Customizable control mapping
  • Dash button option instead of swipe mechanic
  • Static joystick position during combat
  • Controller support for all devices
  • Casual/easier difficulty modes with progression
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  • More endgame content and new zones
  • Additional enemies and bosses
  • More store items and healing methods
  • Better balance for early game resources
  • Option to play personal music during gameplay
  • Traditional roguelike mode with item-based skill trees
  • Right-side dash option for touch controls

In-app purchases

None

Ordia

No in-app purchases

None

ScourgeBringer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ordia free?
Ordia costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScourgeBringer free?
ScourgeBringer costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ordia or ScourgeBringer?
Ordia is rated higher. Ordia averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while ScourgeBringer averages 4.8 from 487 ratings.
Do Ordia or ScourgeBringer have ads?
ScourgeBringer shows ads; Ordia does not.
Which is updated more often, Ordia or ScourgeBringer?
Ordia ships an update monthly, and ScourgeBringer every 2 months. Most recently, Ordia was updated on October 24, 2026 and ScourgeBringer on October 25, 2026.

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