Dad's Monster House vs Durban's Thunee
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Narrative-driven story
- Puzzle solving
- Item collection
- Black-and-white art style
- Immersive sound design
- Emotional themes
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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...
Durban's Thunee
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Thunee, the way it is actually played. Four players, two teams, twenty-four cards. The Jack is the highest card in the game and the Nine is second - the Ace is only third, which is the thing every new player gets wrong. THE CALL IS NOT A TARGET Thunee's auction runs backwards. The number you call is spotted to the other side as a head start, and the right to name trump is what you get for it. Call 40 and your opponents need only 65 more. Calling higher makes the hand harder for you, not easier. SET TRUMP FACE DOWN The high caller places one card face down. Its suit is trump and nobody knows it - not even their partner - until the first card is led. THE DECLARATIONS Show a jodhi to move the target. Claim a Thunee for all six hands. Call a Khanaak and say the other side will finish below zero. PLAY AGAINST THE FAMILY Your opponents are Uncle Rajen, Baby Aunty, Tony Mamoo and the rest, and they each play differently - one over-calls when rattled, one says nothing and quietly takes your points. - Full ruleset, sourced and documented, not a guess - Play offline, no account, no ads - Your match is saved between rounds First to twelve balls.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Durban's Thunee at none against Dad's Monster House's 1. Durban's Thunee also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Dad's Monster House sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Durban's Thunee asks for nothing beyond the download.
Dad's Monster House ships an update every 2 months, Durban's Thunee every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dad's Monster House | Durban's Thunee |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (156 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 156 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2.3 GB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | COTTONGAME Network Technology Co., Ltd. | ai.doo |
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
Durban's Thunee
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Dad's Monster House
- Purchase game$1.99
Durban's Thunee
No in-app purchases
Questions
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