Comparison

Blackmoor 2 vs Watcher Chronicles

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

Head to head
About

Blackmoor 2

Embark on a fantasy quest in this arcade platformer featuring genre-defining combat. Explore a story mode with unique heroes, build custom challenges, and engage in real-time multiplayer battles with up to four players. Supports controllers and cloud saving.

Highlights
  • Fantasy arcade platformer
  • Story mode with unique heroes
  • User-generated dungeon builder
  • Real-time co-op multiplayer (up to 4 players)
  • Player vs. Player (PVP) mode
  • MFi controller support
  • iCloud saving
Features
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Years ago, a scruffy knight embarked on a quest to destroy a cursed artifact to save the world. He never returned. A band of new and old adventurers embark on a new quest to find their lost friend. BLACKMOOR 2 is a one of a kind fantasy arcade platformer with genre defining combat and a mix of classic and modern gaming. STORY mode with twists and turns, thirteen heroes, enemies and bosses full of character. BUILD with our user-generated dungeon builder. Build your own challenges and share them with ease. It's a sandbox for creativity. MULTIPLAYER in real time, play together with up to 4 players online or same-device with MFi and iOS 13 supported controllers. PVP in a whole mode dedicated to a classic arcade experience. Supports MFi controllers, iCloud saving and all resolutions of iPhone & iPad. iCloud saving is done in a smart and automatically. Make sure you use the same iCloud account on the devices you want to save your data to. An internet connection is required for Multiplayer and Dungeon mode. There are a few in-apps available but we allow the whole game to be playable and unlocked through gameplay. A premium upgrade is available if you wish to support our game development.

About

Watcher Chronicles

Embark on a challenging 2D souls-like ARPG adventure through a purgatorial realm. Battle over 20 bosses, explore interconnected areas, and master fast-paced, skill-based combat. Upgrade your hero with diverse weapons and magic, and enjoy local co-op multiplayer.

Highlights
  • Challenging souls-like combat
  • Large interconnected world exploration
  • Local co-op multiplayer
  • Powerful magic spells
  • Diverse weapon types
  • Robust RPG system
  • Over 20 relentless bosses
Features
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Play the first area for free. In-app purchase the full game. 14+ hours first playthrough with new game+. Full controller support. Cloud save support. Become a glutton for punishment and persevere against 20+ merciless bosses and legions of skeletal nightmares in this savage yet charming 2D souls-like. Purgatory has been invaded by an unholy threat. A group of fallen ones called “The Watchers” now seek to transform it into a new hell. Lost souls must unite or face utter annihilation… Fast Skill Based Combat - Challenging but fair souls-like combat with tight and finely tuned controls. Dodge, block, and slice your way through enemies. Large Interconnected World - Explore every crack of a purgatorial realm filled with secrets and game changing loot in a non-linear fashion. Local Co-op Multiplayer - Connect 2 controllers and take on the entire game in local co-op with a friend! Powerful Magic - Incinerate enemies with waves of fire, lightning, and void or summon the horde with powerful necromancy. Unique Weapons - Giant swords, blade staffs, scythes, polearms, and more to discover and master. Weapon types all have different move sets that completely changes up the gameplay. Robust Streamlined RPG System - Carefully upgrade your hero to match your play style and build out your own unique character class. Discover 100+ upgradable armor, weapons, and rings to specialize your build. Relentless Bosses - Battle over 20+ finely tuned and challenging bosses that require careful planning and significant skill to take down. New Game Plus - Keep your gear when finishing the game and continue the journey with increasingly harder difficulties. Oh and you will die... a lot... Now go forth gamer... Existence itself hangs in the balance... Hit the download button and the first step of your long journey has begun!

Screenshots

Blackmoor 24 screens
Watcher Chronicles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Watcher Chronicles at none against Blackmoor 2's shown. Watcher Chronicles also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). Blackmoor 2's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 255). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Blackmoor 2 sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Watcher Chronicles sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blackmoor 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blackmoor 2 has 3.3K ratings behind it against 255, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Blackmoor 2's written reviews are positive against 64% of Watcher Chronicles's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blackmoor 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, Watcher Chronicles every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Blackmoor 2 versus Watcher Chronicles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlackmoor 2Watcher Chronicles
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.3K ratings) — better4.3 (255 ratings)
Positive reviews76.5% of reviews — better64.3% of reviews
Number of ratings3.3K — better255
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
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
Size641 MB964 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperFour FatsThird Sphere Game Studios LLC

Customer experience

Blackmoor 2

All ratings3,287 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews729 reviews
Positive76.5%
Neutral7.5%
Negative15.9%

Watcher Chronicles

All ratings255 ratings
Positive82.0%
Neutral4.7%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative23.2%

User reviews

Blackmoor 2

From 3.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Unique characters and abilities
  • 💡 Engaging story and boss fights
  • 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
  • 🕹️ Fun and addictive gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
  • 🎮 Clunky and unresponsive controls
  • 🔍 Unclear progression and objectives
  • 💰 Difficulty spike and need for continues
  • 🔁 Repetitive levels and lack of content

Watcher Chronicles

From 255 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Excellent 2D souls-like gameplay mechanics
  • 🎨 Beautiful art style and graphics
  • ⚔️ Challenging but fair combat system
  • 💰 Good value for $8 price point
  • 🏆 Well-designed bosses and enemy variety

Room to improve

  • 🎮 Clunky and non-customizable touch controls
  • ⏱️ Noticeable input delay between actions
  • 🗺️ Poor map system and navigation
  • 💸 Misleading free-to-play marketing (actually paid demo)
  • 📦 Large file size (1.5-2GB) for mobile

Bugs and requests

Blackmoor 2

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Joystick glitching and preventing movement
  • Enemies becoming invincible or unresponsive
  • Checkpoint issues causing loss of progress
  • Crashes and freezes during certain levels
  • Inconsistent damage registration and hit detection

Requested features

5 requests
  • More character customization options
  • Improved online multiplayer functionality
  • Ability to save progress and resume later
  • Difficulty balancing and better boss design
  • Expanded story mode and new game modes

Watcher Chronicles

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Game doesn't load or crashes on startup
  • Arrow marker gets stuck and blocks pause menu
  • Touch input registers unintended actions
  • Game requires 2GB free storage to function properly
  • Healing mechanic unclear or non-functional
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  • Unresponsive controls with touch swipe interference

Requested features

12 requests
  • Customizable touch control placement and size
  • Comprehensive in-game tutorial and help menu
  • Improved map system with biome divisions
  • More weapon attack patterns and combo system
  • Parry mechanics that deflect projectiles and reduce posture
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  • Boss-specific unique weapon/armor drops
  • Ability to cancel potion drinking animation
  • Discord server for community feedback
  • New Game+ mode
  • Stronger weapon balance for slow/heavy weapons
  • Faster attack speeds for short-range weapons
  • Clearer stat scaling explanations

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Blackmoor 2

One-time13
  • 40x Continues$0.99
  • 10,000 Gold$0.99
  • Lunar Journey Time Skins$1.99
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  • Lunar Zodiac Warrior Skins$1.99
  • PVP Raven$1.99
  • Buy Mythic$2.99
  • Clockwork$2.99
  • Bag of pets$3.99
  • 100,000 Gold$4.99
  • UNLOCK FIRST AGE!$4.99
  • Premium Upgrade$4.99
  • Unlock All Villains$4.99
  • Buy All 9 Mythics$9.99
1 purchases

Watcher Chronicles

One-time1
  • Watcher Chronicles Full Game$7.99

Questions

Is Blackmoor 2 free?
Blackmoor 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Watcher Chronicles free?
Watcher Chronicles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Blackmoor 2 or Watcher Chronicles?
Blackmoor 2 is rated higher. Blackmoor 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Watcher Chronicles averages 4.3 from 255 ratings.
Do Blackmoor 2 or Watcher Chronicles have ads?
Blackmoor 2 shows ads; Watcher Chronicles does not.
Which is updated more often, Blackmoor 2 or Watcher Chronicles?
Blackmoor 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Watcher Chronicles every 3 days. Most recently, Blackmoor 2 was updated on September 22, 2026 and Watcher Chronicles on September 21, 2026.

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