Comparison

Lost Artifacts 3 vs Archimedes II

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

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About

Lost Artifacts 3

Embark on a casual strategy adventure to stop an ancient emperor from world domination. Restore statues, build structures, and manage resources across diverse mythical locations. Enjoy a fun storyline with over 40 levels and engaging challenges.

Highlights
  • Resource management
  • Building and restoration
  • Over 40 unique levels
  • Fun storyline with comics
  • Varied quests
  • Multiple locations and enemies
  • Useful bonuses
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After the Soulstone is stolen during an auction in the national museum, Claire and her loyal helpers witnessed the revival of the terracotta army and its Emperor. The Emperor wishes to take over the world by awakening a dragon from the crater of a volcano, but our heroes have other ideas. Go on a journey through a country full of legends and myth in the exciting casual strategy game Lost Artifacts: Soulstone. Many varied quests, over 40 levels, a fun storyline, simple and captivating gameplay and a mysterious world – all this awaits you now! Restore statues, build epic buildings, overcome challenges and manage resources. Simple controls and an easy to understand tutorial will help you easily grasp the basics of the game. Lost Artifacts: Soulstone – Stop the terracotta army! -A world full of legends and fairy tales – ancient monkey statues and dragon fountains give you strength on your journey. -A fun storyline, colorful comics and memorable characters! -Many varied quests that you’ve never seen before. -Over 40 unique levels. -Dangerous enemies: the Terracotta Army, archers, snakes and stone lions. -4 unique locations: a ruined city, a vast desert, a forest wilderness and snowy mountains. -Useful bonuses: speed up work, stop time, run fast. -Simple controls and a clear tutorial. -Over 20 hours of exciting gameplay for any age. -Fun themed music.

About

Archimedes II

A fast-paced time management game where you strategically build, upgrade, and manage resources to transform settlements into flourishing ancient towns. Face new challenges and make quick decisions to save Syracuse from destruction.

Highlights
  • Build and upgrade buildings
  • Collect and manage resources
  • Strategic town planning
  • Epic adventure with mythological heroes
  • Race against time in challenging levels
  • Master clever inventions
Features
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A fast-paced time management game that challenges players to think strategically and act efficiently. Build, upgrade, and demolish buildings, collect and manage resources, and carefully plan every step to transform struggling settlements into flourishing ancient towns. Each level introduces new tasks, hazards, and strategic choices that demand quick thinking and perfect timing. Archimedes was hard at work on his latest invention when the ground began to tremble. A thunderous roar rolled across Syracuse, the sky darkened, and Mount Etna erupted in a storm of fire and ash. In moments, the peaceful city stood on the edge of destruction. The fate of Syracuse rests on the shoulders of its greatest mind. Archimedes makes his long-awaited return — and this time, the challenge is greater than ever. To save his homeland, he must embark on an epic journey to Olympus, hoping the gods will listen… and help. Armed with ingenious devices and an unmatched intellect, Archimedes travels through perilous mountains and across dangerous seas, restoring devastated lands and overcoming obstacles in his path. Along the way, he meets Hercules and other legendary heroes, faces new tasks, trials, and strategic choices that demand quick thinking. • Save Syracuse from fire and chaos! • Embark on an epic adventure of myth, invention, and strategy • Plan every move to build the perfect town • Master clever inventions and smart resource chains • Race against time in challenging, rewarding levels • Face new tasks, trials, and strategic decisions • Explore breathtaking mountains, seas, and ancient landmarks • Meet legendary heroes like Hercules along your journey • Use ingenuity and strategy to defeat the volcano

Screenshots

Lost Artifacts 34 screens
Archimedes II4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Archimedes II at Free against Lost Artifacts 3's $10.99. Lost Artifacts 3's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, ratings volume 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

Archimedes II is free to download; Lost Artifacts 3 costs $10.99 up front. Archimedes II sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Lost Artifacts 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lost Artifacts 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Lost Artifacts 3's written reviews are positive against 50% of Archimedes II's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Lost Artifacts 3 versus Archimedes II: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLost Artifacts 3Archimedes II
Price$10.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (45 ratings) — better4.6 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings45 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 63 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size586 MB215 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer8FloorJetdogs Oy

Customer experience

Lost Artifacts 3

All ratings45 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral4.4%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive68.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative25.0%

Archimedes II

All ratings16 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Lost Artifacts 3

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Archimedes II

One-time2
  • 50% OFF Full game unlock!$7.99
  • Unlock the full game!$14.99

Questions

Is Lost Artifacts 3 free?
Lost Artifacts 3 costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Archimedes II free?
Archimedes II is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lost Artifacts 3 or Archimedes II?
Lost Artifacts 3 is rated higher. Lost Artifacts 3 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Archimedes II averages 4.6 from 16 ratings.
Do Lost Artifacts 3 or Archimedes II have ads?
Archimedes II shows ads; Lost Artifacts 3 does not.

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