The Wanderer vs Eldrum
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Wanderer
Explore a post-apocalyptic wasteland, scavenge for supplies, and battle enemies in this Fallout-inspired RPG. Customize your character, upgrade stats, and find a companion to survive the harsh environment. Features include randomized maps, various locations to explore, and selectable difficulty levels for high replayability.
- Post-apocalyptic RPG survival
- Character customization
- Upgradeable stats and items
- Randomized map and locations
- Companion system
- Difficulty selection
- Camper van traversal
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Wander the harsh wasteland as one of the last remaining survivors searching for supplies and battling any unwanted visitors in this Fallout inspired pocket based post-apocalyptic RPG survival game. FREE TO PLAY ON MOBILE Pixel quality gaming on your phone with customizable characters and upgradeable stats and items. Experience the thrill of this Fallout inspired action/adventure game with no forced adverts and no pay wall, now on your phone for easy on-the-go fun. VARIOUS LOCATIONS Traverse through different towns that have unique places to search from random houses -> medical shops -> police stations, all with lots of places to search for supplies. RANDOMISED MAP With each playthrough, the map changes and locations scatter to give a different playthrough as you plan for expeditions. FIND YOUR FELLOW COMPANION Be on the lookout for a beloved pet that could help you gather supplies or help fend off attackers. Level their stats up and have a powerful companion. DIFFICULTY SELECTION & REPLAYABILITY With a selection of difficulties to customise, the player can manually choose how hard they want their experience to be. This will add to the replayability and will allow players to try out different playthroughs that can really change up how events turn out. TRAVERSING THE MAP Find all new parts to build the broken down camper van and be able to travel across the wasteland faster along with extra storage space. Get out of radiated areas quicker and be able to head back to your campsite before you become mutated. SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST Use skill and strategy to battle any unwanted attackers and be rewarded with their loot which will help you survive longer in this harsh wasteland. CHOICE AND COMPLEXITY While exploring the player will have the chance to engage with various interactions that can affect your karma as well as trade supplies with another fellow survivor. Have what it takes to survive the wasteland? Download The Wanderer now! _________________________________________________________ NOTE: We welcome any feedback during your experience to improve the game. To give feedback, in-game go to > Options > Discord or use this link https://discord.gg/97av7Nf _________________________________________________________ Visit the Wiki for tips and detailed information - https://the-wanderer-game.fandom.com/wiki/The_Wanderer _________________________________________________________ Please note this app contains social features that allow you to compete for the high scores in the leaderboards and push notifications to inform you when free supplies are ready to be given. You can choose whether or not to utilize these features. CREDIT Music track - Zachfitzgeraldmusic.com TERMS OF USE https://www.jamiepparish.com/terms-of-use PRIVACY POLICY https://www.jamiepparish.com/privacy-policy
Eldrum
Embark on a dark, immersive text-based RPG where your decisions dictate your fate. Experience D&D-inspired gameplay, strategic turn-based combat, and branching storylines in a richly crafted, grimdark world. Explore, uncover secrets, and forge your own path to one of multiple endings.
- Branching storylines with multiple endings
- D&D-inspired gameplay mechanics
- Strategic turn-based combat
- Rich, dark, and immersive world
- Exploration with secrets and side quests
- Atmospheric audio and evocative imagery
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Dive into a dark, immersive world where your choices shape your destiny. Eldrum: Black Dust is a gripping text-based RPG that combines the depth of D&D, the strategic gameplay of CRPGs, and the narrative freedom of CYOA gamebooks. Key Features: - Branching Storylines: Every decision matters in this grimdark adventure, leading to multiple endings. - D&D-Inspired Gameplay: Experience the depth of tabletop RPGs in a mobile format. - Turn-Based Combat: Engage in strategic 2D battles reminiscent of classic CRPGs. - Rich, Dark World: Explore a meticulously crafted universe filled with moral ambiguity and tough choices. - Immersive Experience: Vivid text descriptions enhanced by evocative imagery and atmospheric audio. - Exploration: Roam the desert city and its surroundings, uncovering secrets and side quests. Eldrum: Black Dust brings the essence of traditional gamebooks and CRPGs to your fingertips, with a modern twist. Whether you're a fan of Choose Your Own Adventure stories, D&D campaigns, or simply looking for a deep, narrative-driven experience, this game offers hours of captivating gameplay. Our commitment to accessibility shines through - Eldrum: Black Dust is proudly created by a studio recognized for developing the Best Mobile Game for Blind Users (AppleVis Game of the Year 2020). Embark on your journey through the dark and unforgiving world of Eldrum today. Every choice you make, every path you take, will leave its mark on the Black Dust. What tale will you weave, and which of the multiple endings will you unlock? Eldrum: Black Dust is the third game in the Eldrum series. The games' stories are linked and there are references between the games, but they can be played in any order. Download now and start your grimdark adventure!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: The Wanderer at Free against Eldrum's $8.99. The Wanderer also leads on ratings volume (44K vs 160). Eldrum's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On in-app purchases, monetization model, 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
The Wanderer is free to download; Eldrum costs $8.99 up front. The Wanderer sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Eldrum sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Eldrum holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Wanderer has 44K ratings behind it against 160, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of The Wanderer's written reviews are positive against 92% of Eldrum's.
The Wanderer ships an update weekly, Eldrum every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.
| Parameter | The Wanderer | Eldrum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $8.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (44K ratings) | 4.9 (160 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 79.9% of reviews | 92.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 44K — better | 160 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 429 MB | 186 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Jamie Parish | Act None |
Customer experience
The Wanderer
Eldrum
User reviews
The Wanderer
From 44K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun way to kill some time
- 👍 Very fun game
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Interesting style
- 👍 Relaxing and low key
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💰 Excessive ads and monetization
Eldrum
From 160 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Immersive storytelling
- 🚀 Engaging combat system
- 💡 Accessible for blind users
- 🔒 Deep RPG mechanics
- 👍 Fantastic writing
Room to improve
- 🐛 Broken/tedious combat
- 🐛 Slow progression
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
Bugs and requests
The Wanderer
Reported bugs
5 issues- Inventory and storage issues
- Disappearing vehicle parts
- Incorrect or missing information display
- Inconsistent difficulty scaling
- Progression-blocking bugs
Requested features
11 requests- More maps and locations to explore
- Ability to move camp and settle in new areas
- More enemy and faction variety
- Craftable weapons and gear
- Cooking and food preparation options
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- Companion system with different pet types
- Multiplayer or co-op functionality
- Endgame content and boss encounters
- Landscape mode support
- Customization options for character and camp
- Better UI and information display
Eldrum
Reported bugs
2 issues- Voiceover issues with health display
- RNG-heavy combat
Requested features
3 requests- More cities and activities
- Ability to improve fighting skills
- Clarity on save system
In-app purchases
The Wanderer
- Premium Access Content$4.991 Month
- 1000 Bottle Caps$1.99
- WEAPON CRATE$2.99
- UNLOCK VAN$2.99
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- 1 Token$2.99
- 6 Survivor Tokens$4.99
- STARTER PACK$4.99
- Material Scavenger$5.49
- 5 Tokens$5.99
- 5000 Bottle Caps$5.99
- Remove Ad Banners/Billboards$5.99
- Maximum Bag Upgrade$6.99
- 10000 Bottle Caps$7.99
- A Wanderers Crate$7.99
- Van Warranty$9.99
- Van Warranty$11.99
- Ultimate Wanderer Crate$12.99
Eldrum
- Mount Karnak DLC$4.99









