Phantom Cats vs Netherguard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Phantom Cats
Embark on a treasure-hunting adventure as "Baron" and "Moon" in this action-puzzle game. Navigate through stages using simple swipe controls, employing traps and tricks to collect treasures and coins. Enjoy both single-player missions and cooperative multiplayer challenges.
- Single player missions
- Cooperative multiplayer modes
- Action and puzzle gameplay
- Treasure and coin collection
- Multiple game modes
- Simple swipe controls
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"Phantom Cats" is a game in which "Baron" and "Moon" sneaked into the museum steal treasures. Use various traps and tricks to get treasure and clear the game. In addition to single player, you can also play in multiplayer! -- How to play -- In single player, swipe up, down, left and right anywhere on the screen to move "Baron" one square. In 2-player mode, swipe the lower half of the screen to move the "Baron". Swipe the upper half of the screen to move the “Moon”. When playing two people, it is easier to play with a smartphone or tablet on the table. -- Play Mode -- Single Mission (Single Play) Clear the mission by operating "Baron" and acquiring the treasure of the stage! In each stage, there are 3 coins in addition to the treasure, so let's find and clear it. Double Mission (Multiplayer) Control "Baron" and "Moon" to get stage treasure. Mission Impossible without cooperation! Endless (Single Play) Aiming for a high score, Collect coins while dodging traps! Coin Get (Multiplayer) The one who gets more coins within a certain time wins! Survival (Multiplayer) The one who keeps dodging the trap wins! -- Game Features -- - Recommended for those who like action and puzzles. - You can easily play when you want to play with two people. - There are many stages. BGM - Tobu - Colors https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyLml-zzXzw - Tobu - Candyland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhchfhxvPKI - Itro & Tobu - Cloud 9 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KqQQHpQc8w - Itro & Tobu - Holiday https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPIEsvlyAz0 - Tobu & Itro - Sunburst https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-0-4HqyvXE - Tobu - Seven https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sUupgjZ58E - Tobu - Higher https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blA7epJJaR4 Please try this mission.
Netherguard
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Heroes have infiltrated the demon realm in disguise — and only you can expose them. Netherguard is a story‑driven logic deduction puzzle game wrapped in a dark fantasy mystery. As a newly recruited investigator for the Demon Investigation Squad, your mission is clear: analyze clues, rule out suspects, and uncover every disguised hero hiding among the demon population. No guessing. Ever. Each puzzle is crafted with one guiding rule — every deduction must be provable through pure logic. The built‑in solver enforces it: if you can’t prove it yet, you can’t choose it. This isn’t trial‑and‑error; it’s true logical reasoning taken to its finest form. What Makes Netherguard Different Unlike other puzzle games that rely on random guessing or repetition, Netherguard is built around a mathematically guaranteed logic system. Every solution is earned through reasoning, not luck. Each discovery feels rewarding, every “aha!” comes from real deduction. The Adventure Journey through multiple regions of the demon world as your investigations grow in scope and complexity. Each case introduces new suspects, traits, and layers of logic to untangle. Along the way, a fully animated visual‑novel narrative brings the world to life — with memorable demon characters and a mystery that deepens with every revelation. Features • Hand‑crafted logic puzzles with progressive difficulty • A zero‑guessing system — every move must be logically proven • Story‑driven investigations with animated cutscenes • Diverse demon and hero types with unique traits to deduce • Region‑based progression across a beautifully illustrated world map • Designed for mobile — intuitive touch gameplay For fans of Sudoku, Picross, logic grids, and anyone who believes puzzle games should respect your intelligence — Netherguard delivers a pure deduction experience you can truly master. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy Terms of Service: https://www.notion.so/Terms-of-Service-327d9de5db0380269ec9c2ebb0c0f085 Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/Privacy-Policy-327d9de5db0380be9b86e18e659033e3
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Phantom Cats at none against Netherguard's shown. Phantom Cats also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). Netherguard's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Phantom Cats ships an update monthly, Netherguard every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Phantom Cats | Netherguard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 181 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Takeshi Toza | Orca Labs |
In-app purchases
Phantom Cats
No in-app purchases
Netherguard
No in-app purchases









