Comparison

Arcane Quest Legends vs The Dark Book

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

Head to head
About

Arcane Quest Legends

Embark on an epic offline action RPG adventure, battling hordes of monsters and forging your own destiny. Customize your hero with no class limitations and master your combat skills to overcome challenges and uncover a compelling story.

Highlights
  • Hack and slash combat
  • Character customization
  • Offline gameplay
  • Epic storyline
  • Dungeon crawling
  • Loot collection and upgrades
Features
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The Powers of Darkness have spread in the Real of Auria, you must forge your own destiny with this action packed RPG Hack & Slash and fight your way through endless hordes of orcs, undead, demons and all sorts of terrifying creatures. Merciless dungeon hunter or savior of the peace? Build your own legend, level up and create your character to match your favorite combat style. With no standard classes, your imagination is the only limit to grow the final warrior. Complete dozens of primary and side quests, entertain yourself with mini games to break the action, hire the best ally to participate in this great adventure. The gameplay returns to the origins of the true hack & slash games. No auto combat or endless grinding, your own skills will determine your success. Face gigantic bosses to unveil the true nature of your hero! **GAME FEATURES** PURE CLASSIC ACTION RPG • Hack and slash your way through hordes of terrible monsters • Collect loot and upgrade your equipment to get ready for the final battle • Classic action RPG mechanics, forget endless grinding, your skills will be your only ally to defeat your enemies BEST RPG OFFLINE EXPERIENCE • Enjoy stunning 3D visuals travelling across the Realm of Auria • Play offline, on the road or at your home, the game does NOT require an internet connection EPIC STORY LINE • Delve one more time into the Real of Auria, in this prequel to the Arcane Quest guild wars • Uncover the mystery surrounding your hero’s past, join the Baron’s forces to save the Realm from this evil menace COMPLETE CHARACTER CUSTOMIZATION • Don’t get limited by standard character classes, build your own hero according to your favorite style: warrior, wizard, ranger, or mix it up for more fun! • Choose from dozens of different abilities to create the perfect monster slayer IN-APP PURCHASES • Play the first act of the game completely for free, and unlock further acts only if you are enjoying your experience • No tricky money grabbing schemes, consumable IAPs are absolutely optional and only if you need a boost to complete your adventure Visit our official site at https://arcane-quest.com/ Check out the developer’s blog at https://nexgamestudios.com/ Don't forget to follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arcanequestlegends/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NexGameStudios Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nexgamestudios

About

The Dark Book

Embark on a dark fantasy adventure as a resurrected hero in a world of magic and monsters. Explore diverse environments, battle creatures, and uncover the mystery of a powerful artifact. This offline RPG offers hours of engaging gameplay with customizable controls and settings.

Highlights
  • Dark fantasy storyline
  • Variety of enemies and equipment
  • Customizable controls (touch, keyboard, mouse, joystick)
  • Old-school hack and slash gameplay
  • Character leveling and upgrades
  • Multilingual support
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Rise from the realm of the dead and enter Morghoth, a dark fantasy world shaped by forbidden magic. The Dark Book is a free old-school action RPG in which you play as a skeleton warrior brought back to life by a mysterious book. Explore the lands of Morghoth and discover who awakened the dead—and why. Fight hordes of enemies in real-time hack-and-slash combat, complete quests, gain experience and collect powerful weapons, armor and spells to strengthen your character. FEATURES • Old-school action RPG inspired by classic 1990s role-playing games • Real-time hack-and-slash combat • A unique undead skeleton protagonist • A dark fantasy story filled with quests and unexpected twists • A wide variety of enemies, environments, equipment and spells • Character progression, experience levels and valuable rewards • Customizable camera and map • Touch controls and compatible controller support • Adjustable graphics settings for different devices • Play offline without an internet connection • Available in English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese and Russian Rise, fight and uncover the secrets of The Dark Book.

Screenshots

Arcane Quest Legends4 screens
The Dark Book4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Dark Book at 4.7 against Arcane Quest Legends's 4.4. On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Arcane Quest Legends sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and The Dark Book sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Dark Book holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 583 and 344 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Arcane Quest Legends's written reviews are positive against 79% of The Dark Book's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Arcane Quest Legends versus The Dark Book: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcane Quest LegendsThe Dark Book
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (583 ratings)4.7 (344 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.2% of reviews78.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings583 — better344
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB322 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperNex Game Studios OUBunetto Michele Salvatore

Customer experience

Arcane Quest Legends

All ratings582 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews407 reviews
Positive75.2%
Neutral7.6%
Negative17.2%

The Dark Book

All ratings327 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral4.0%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews131 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral6.1%
Negative15.3%

User reviews

Arcane Quest Legends

From 583 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great offline RPG
  • 👍 Diablo-like gameplay
  • 🎨 Nice graphics and atmosphere
  • 💰 Reasonable pricing for additional content
  • 🎮 Customizable character builds

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches (freezing, disappearing items)
  • 🔍 Lack of map/compass makes navigation difficult
  • 🎯 Targeting and camera controls need improvement
  • 🔒 Locked content after completing first act

The Dark Book

From 344 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Excellent classic offline RPG gameplay
  • 💰 Completely free to play with optional purchases
  • 🎨 Dark fantasy theme and atmosphere
  • ⚔️ Engaging combat and hack-and-slash mechanics
  • 📖 Good storyline and lore

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent save file corruption issues
  • 💳 In-app purchases not always delivered
  • 🎵 Insufficient background music variety
  • 🎮 Clunky UI and control placement
  • ⚙️ Multiple game-breaking bugs

Bugs and requests

Arcane Quest Legends

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes and freezes when upgrading gear
  • Disappearing items after enchanting
  • Inability to move camera in desired direction
  • Enemies/objects blocking item pickup

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to revisit previous acts after completion
  • Improved map and navigation tools
  • More character customization options
  • Expanded skill trees and abilities
  • Online/multiplayer functionality

The Dark Book

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Save file corruption and loss of progress
  • In-app purchases not appearing in inventory
  • Game crashes after purchase prompts
  • Infinite dialogue loops with merchants
  • Locked doors not opening (Gnowak Mountains)
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  • Game freezes on specific quest triggers
  • Screen inversion and black screen issues
  • Game not launching on certain iPhone models
  • Purchase restoration not working
  • Enemies glitching through doors
  • Game becoming unresponsive after extended play

Requested features

11 requests
  • Sequel or continuation of the story
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Open world gameplay
  • More diverse music and sound design
  • Additional equipment slots for character customization
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  • Colosseum or arena training mode
  • More potions and spells
  • Unbreakable equipment option
  • Better tutorial system
  • Fixed movement button controls
  • More varied enemy drops and loot

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Arcane Quest Legends

One-time10
  • Gold & Arcanes Pack 1$0.99
  • Gold & Arcanes Pack 2$1.99
  • Act 2 Pack$1.99
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  • Act 3 Pack$1.99
  • Act 4 Pack$1.99
  • Gold & Arcanes Pack 3$2.99
  • ULTIMATE ACTS BUNDLE$3.99
  • Gold & Arcanes Pack 4$4.99
  • Gold & Arcanes Pack 5$7.99
  • Gold & Arcanes Pack 6$12.99
10 purchases

The Dark Book

One-time10
  • Gem Pack 1$1.19
  • Magic Shield$1.19
  • Soul Sword$1.19
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  • Magic Armor$1.19
  • Magic Bull Helmet$1.19
  • Devouring Sword$1.19
  • HP and MP Charging Ring$1.99
  • Skeleton Gold$1.99
  • Gem Pack 2$2.99
  • Infinity Hammer$2.99

Questions

Is Arcane Quest Legends free?
Arcane Quest Legends is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Dark Book free?
The Dark Book is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Arcane Quest Legends or The Dark Book?
The Dark Book is rated higher. Arcane Quest Legends averages 4.4 out of 5 from 583 ratings, while The Dark Book averages 4.7 from 344 ratings.
Do Arcane Quest Legends or The Dark Book have ads?
Both Arcane Quest Legends and The Dark Book show ads.
Which is updated more often, Arcane Quest Legends or The Dark Book?
Arcane Quest Legends ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Dark Book every 3 weeks. Most recently, Arcane Quest Legends was updated on November 2, 2026 and The Dark Book on November 6, 2026.

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