Comparison

Dad's Monster House vs 山村老屋4深林魅影

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

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About

Dad's Monster House

Embark on a narrative-driven adventure to uncover a father's secret. Solve intricate puzzles, encounter unique monsters, and navigate a story exploring themes of love, ambition, and redemption. The black-and-white art style and immersive sound design enhance the emotional journey.

Highlights
  • Narrative-driven story
  • Puzzle solving
  • Item collection
  • Black-and-white art style
  • Immersive sound design
  • Emotional themes
Features
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Dad's Monster House tells the story of Carlos' journey after he receives a distress call from his father, pleading for him to return to his old home and rescue his dad. As he continues exploring the house, Carlos encounters many terrifying yet 'cute' monsters. As he solves the puzzles before him, he draws ever closer to the truth... Freud once said: "Love and work, work and love...that's all there is." But what of the pain, the struggles that arise when we're forced to choose between our ambitions and love? In dealing with such conundrums, we’ve all likely hurt those we hold dearest to us. For it's often in the darkness that we feel most safe. With Dad's Monster House, I wish to provide those kinds of heartrending memories a chance at redemption. I dedicate it to scientists, to my childhood dreams; to those I love, and to faded memories. I hope that within you'll find the greatest of answers, be they for your love, for science, or dreams. [Gameplay] A sudden call in the deep of night has you return to a house you haven't visited for many a year. You must unravel one puzzle after another: to from within scenes intertwined with memories find clues and get to the bottom of your father's secret. The choice of whether to redeem or ultimately end this sad story lies in your hands. [Features] Instead of going for bright and vivid colors, I have opted for a black-and-white art style. The fragmented narration, plentiful puzzles, and delicate sound designs create an immersive experience where you as the player get to truly feel the ups and downs of the protagonist's emotions. Continue to unravel the story as you collect more items...

About

山村老屋4深林魅影

A narrative-driven horror puzzle game set in early Republican China. Explore a mysterious forest, uncover ancient folklore, and unravel a dark truth surrounding a haunted mountain and its inhabitants.

Highlights
  • Narrative-driven horror puzzles
  • Early Republican China setting
  • Traditional folklore and superstitions
  • Exploration and mystery solving
  • Atmospheric and suspenseful gameplay
Features
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《山村老屋4之深林魅影》是一款恐怖向的剧情解谜游戏,老一辈总说这山有古怪,还有一句俗话:下山要趁早,夜深走不掉;林间小屋里透着微弱的烛火,里面的人正等待着你的到来,她知道你肯定会来…… 忽见山雾深,唯有上山人,今夜呼君遍,人善则还生。传说夜深人静时分,走过这条山路的人,一定会躯体干瘪,笑着死去,只有我知道老一辈传下来的故事并不是空穴来风…… 朦胧见,鬼灯一线,露出桃花面。山上被绑的女子,破旧老屋,奇怪黄符,诡异生灵,一切都变得离奇,谁才能解开这些谜团? 游戏特色: 游戏背景在民国初期,一个小镇流传着一句俗语:下山要趁早,深夜走不掉。没来得及下山的你在林中迷失了方向,却不知道你其实已经被人盯上了…… 这里有传统旧民俗的恐怖气息,也有封建迷信的怪异法事,在这一段林间探索里,会逐渐揭开一个诡异神秘的真相。

Screenshots

Dad's Monster House4 screens
山村老屋4深林魅影4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dad's Monster House at 84% against 山村老屋4深林魅影's 33%. Dad's Monster House also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.7) and ads (none vs shown). 山村老屋4深林魅影's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16). On price, update cadence 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

Both are free to download. Dad's Monster House sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 山村老屋4深林魅影 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dad's Monster House holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dad's Monster House has 156 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Dad's Monster House's written reviews are positive against 33% of 山村老屋4深林魅影's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Dad's Monster House versus 山村老屋4深林魅影: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDad's Monster House山村老屋4深林魅影
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (156 ratings) — better3.7 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews83.8% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings156 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2.3 GB199 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperCOTTONGAME Network Technology Co., Ltd.Shenzhen Feiyu Entertainment Co., Ltd

Customer experience

Dad's Monster House

All ratings155 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral1.9%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive83.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative12.0%

山村老屋4深林魅影

All ratings15 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative26.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Dad's Monster House

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Buttons on signs not working
  • Game won't reopen after closing
  • Game crashes on iPad
  • Game crashes when entering elevator
  • Game crashes after clicking 'new game'
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  • Unable to cook fish or dig treasure
  • Screen cuts off on iPhone 12

Requested features

9 requests
  • Progress sharing between Apple devices
  • Add Thai language support
  • Teleportation feature on the map
  • Interactive map with clickable locations
  • In-game hints
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  • Ability to skip between scenes
  • Optional music and sounds
  • Camera function for clues
  • More character interaction/side quests

山村老屋4深林魅影

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dad's Monster House

One-time1
  • Purchase game$1.99
None

山村老屋4深林魅影

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dad's Monster House free?
Dad's Monster House is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 山村老屋4深林魅影 free?
山村老屋4深林魅影 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dad's Monster House or 山村老屋4深林魅影?
Dad's Monster House is rated higher. Dad's Monster House averages 4.7 out of 5 from 156 ratings, while 山村老屋4深林魅影 averages 3.7 from 13 ratings.
Do Dad's Monster House or 山村老屋4深林魅影 have ads?
山村老屋4深林魅影 shows ads; Dad's Monster House does not.
Which is updated more often, Dad's Monster House or 山村老屋4深林魅影?
Dad's Monster House ships an update every 2 months, and 山村老屋4深林魅影 every 2 months. Most recently, Dad's Monster House was updated on October 21, 2026 and 山村老屋4深林魅影 on October 24, 2026.

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