# Vampire's Fall vs Duskfall

The clearest difference is update cadence: Duskfall at every 2 weeks against Vampire's Fall's every 2 months. Duskfall also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vampire's Fall sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Duskfall sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Vampire's Fall against 4.8 for Duskfall. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.8K and 3.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Vampire's Fall's written reviews are positive against 86% of Duskfall's.

Vampire's Fall ships an update every 2 months, Duskfall every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vampire's Fall | Duskfall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vampires-fall-origins-rpg/id1345626129/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duskfall-turn-based-rpg/id6470669313/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.8K** | 3.6K |
| Positive reviews | **93.3% of reviews** | 85.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 321 MB | 230 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Early Morning Studio AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/507813427) | [Viktor Domonyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492040230) |

## What reviewers say

### Vampire's Fall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vampires-fall-origins-rpg/id1345626129)

Embark on an epic 2D open-world adventure as a village recruit facing a dark magic threat. Create your character, choose your bloodline, and engage in turn-based combat. Your choices will shape your destiny as you battle monsters or other players.

**Highlights:** 2D open world exploration, Turn-based combat system, Fully customizable characters, Immersive storylines with dialogue choices, Player vs. Player (PvP) battles, Multiple bloodline options, Extensive weapon and armor collection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Dark Shards | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Swords Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Supporter | $4.99 | one-time |
| 400 Dark Shards | $4.99 | one-time |
| Blood Moon Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Custom Pack 1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 400 Dark Shards | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Dark Shards | $9.99 | one-time |
| Expansion Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Dark Shards | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐️ Excellent game with great story and gameplay
- 👍 Engaging and humorous dialogue
- 🚀 Smooth performance and controls
- 💰 Generous free-to-play model with no forced ads
- 🎨 Appealing retro-style graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐢 Slow travel speed can be frustrating
- 🤕 Difficulty spikes with some overpowered enemies
- 🤯 Confusing or unclear progression at times
- 🤖 Repetitive enemy encounters

**Reported bugs**

- In-app purchases not always registering correctly
- Occasional crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Ability to reset skill points
- More character customization options
- Faster travel methods (e.g. mounts)
- Improved quest tracking and guidance
- Expanded end-game content and replayability


### Duskfall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duskfall-turn-based-rpg/id6470669313)

Embark on a dark fantasy adventure in this turn-based dungeon crawler RPG. Explore intricate dungeons, engage in strategic combat, and uncover a compelling storyline. Upgrade your hero with thousands of items and craft legendary gear.

**Highlights:** Turn-based dungeon crawling, Strategic combat system, Fantasy world exploration, Hero customization and upgrades, Crafting and enchantment, Offline gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Duskfall Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Duskfall Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Seasons Tier 2 Pass | $5.99 | one-time |
| 600 gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| Duskfall Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1300 gems | $11.99 | one-time |
| Duskfall Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| 3000 gems | $22.99 | one-time |
| Duskfall Pack | $22.99 | one-time |
| Duskfall Pack | $34.99 | one-time |
| 7000 gems | $35.99 | one-time |
| 16000 gems | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great retro experience
- 🚀 Satisfying RPG/dungeon crawler
- 💡 Customizable character
- 👍 Good basic fun
- 👍 Impressive and interesting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sudden difficulty spike
- 🔒 Inventory paywall
- 🐛 Unreliable updates
- 🐛 Inventory management issues
- 🐛 Unclear progression and lack of hints

**Reported bugs**

- Items disappearing after purchases
- Doors/gates relocking after progress
- Clues not saved in quest log

**Requested features**

- More in-game purchase options
- More skill optimization
- Hint feature or help for stuck players
- Ability to see companion classes
- Ability to customize companions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vampire's Fall free?

Vampire's Fall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Duskfall free?

Duskfall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Vampire's Fall or Duskfall?

Duskfall is rated higher. Vampire's Fall averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.8K ratings, while Duskfall averages 4.8 from 3.6K ratings.

### Do Vampire's Fall or Duskfall have ads?

Both Vampire's Fall and Duskfall show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vampire's Fall or Duskfall?

Vampire's Fall ships an update every 2 months, and Duskfall every 2 weeks. Most recently, Vampire's Fall was updated on October 29, 2026 and Duskfall on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*