Comparison

phobium vs Gorathar

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

Head to head
About

phobium

Experience a unique blend of pinball, arcade action, and RPG progression. Battle through challenging sectors, collect loot, and customize your loadout to climb the global leaderboards. Master unique boss mechanics and unlock powerful abilities.

Highlights
  • Pinball, Arcade, RPG hybrid gameplay
  • XP and Loot grinding
  • Unique sector challenges and boss mechanics
  • Customizable loadouts
  • Daily and Weekly rotating Elite Sectors
  • Global leaderboard competition
Features
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phobium is the ultimate hybrid of Pinball, Arcade, and RPG elements that come together to create an all-new unique gaming experience. Take your Heart through the Sectors of the game, grinding XP and Loot to become more powerful and attain the fastest times on the worldwide leaderboard. Each Sector has unique challenges and boss mechanics to keep you on your toes. Customize your Loadout to formulate strategies for particular Sectors or to match your play style. Acid REVO - Weakens enemies against all damage. Frost REVO - Makes enemies slower Fire REVO - Applies a Damage-Over-Time Effect Love REVO - Drains life from an enemy and heals your Heart Shock REVO - Area-of-Effect Damage Once you've ranked up all of your initial REVOS, you will unlock the Plague REVO! Plague REVO - Applies a Damage-Over-Time effect and spreads it to other enemies Equip Loot you earn from defeating monsters and bosses to gain new powers and abilities. Accept and Complete Bounties to earn Orbs to buy the Loot you need in the Shop. Shop inventory rotates Daily and Weekly. Compete in Elite Sectors which rotate Daily and Weekly with modifiers to make them more difficult, but more rewarding.

About

Gorathar

Embark on a rogue-like adventure as an explorer in a magical cave system. This deckbuilder features unique gameplay where cards can be played or pocketed for future turns, offering diverse strategic options. Challenge over 50 monsters with a deck of over 200 unique cards.

Highlights
  • Rogue-like deckbuilding
  • Unique card pocketing mechanic
  • Turn-based battles
  • Over 200 unique cards
  • 50+ different monsters
  • Strategic gameplay
Features
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Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Gorathar, a rogue-like deckbuilder game with a unique twist. Step into the shoes of Hoodin, an intrepid explorer diving into a magical cave system to challenge its mysteries. Gorathar's innovative gameplay sets it apart from other deckbuilders. Not only can you play cards by spending energy, but you can also pocket them for future turns, opening up diverse strategic options. Each challenge consists of turn-based battles, where your deck and decisions lead you closer to victory or defeat. With over 200 unique cards, 50+ different monsters, and engaging strategy, Gorathar provides a captivating and rewarding experience for both casual gamers and card game enthusiasts. Embark on the Gorathar adventure today - challenge yourself with a game that's as strategic as it is exciting!

Screenshots

phobium4 screens
Gorathar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: phobium at 5.0 against Gorathar's 4.2. phobium also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 79%). Gorathar's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. phobium sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Gorathar sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

phobium holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of phobium's written reviews are positive against 79% of Gorathar's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

phobium ships an update every 5 months, Gorathar every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
phobium versus Gorathar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterphobiumGorathar
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better4.2 (28 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better78.6% of reviews
Number of ratings828 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB296 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperCoast Media House LLCGuayaba Games LLC

Customer experience

phobium

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Gorathar

All ratings25 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative16.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.4%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

phobium

One-time4
  • AP Reset Token$0.99
  • 10,000 Orbs$1.99
  • 25,000 Orbs$3.99
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  • 75,000 Orbs$8.99
3 purchases

Gorathar

One-time3
  • Full Game$4.99
  • Donation$4.99
  • Donation$99.99

Questions

Is phobium free?
phobium is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gorathar free?
Gorathar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, phobium or Gorathar?
phobium is rated higher. phobium averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Gorathar averages 4.2 from 28 ratings.
Do phobium or Gorathar have ads?
phobium shows ads; Gorathar does not.
Which is updated more often, phobium or Gorathar?
phobium ships an update every 5 months, and Gorathar every 2 days. Most recently, phobium was updated on October 24, 2026 and Gorathar on October 24, 2026.

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