# Cultist Simulator vs Space Grunts 2

The clearest difference is rating: Cultist Simulator at 4.8 against Space Grunts 2's 4.0. Cultist Simulator also leads on ratings volume (4.3K vs 28) and chart position (#20 vs unranked). Space Grunts 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On review sentiment, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Cultist Simulator costs $6.99 and Space Grunts 2 $3.99 up front. Cultist Simulator sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Space Grunts 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cultist Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cultist Simulator has 4.3K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 73% and 73% positive.

Cultist Simulator ships an update every 2 months, Space Grunts 2 weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cultist Simulator | Space Grunts 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cultist-simulator/id1439886655/reviews)** | [4.0 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-grunts-2/id1483206674/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 72.8% of reviews | **73.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | — |
| Size | 331 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Playdigious](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041387229) | [Pascal Bestebroer](https://appshunter.io/developer/364591324) |

## What reviewers say

### Cultist Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cultist-simulator/id1439886655)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Paid · Card, #53 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

A challenging roguelike narrative card game where you play as a seeker of forbidden knowledge. Experiment with rituals, summon entities, and ascend to become a herald of a new age in a Lovecraftian 1920s setting.

**Highlights:** Challenging roguelike gameplay, Story-driven legacy system, Intense, immersive narrative, Choice-based storytelling, Lovecraftian world, Card combination mechanics

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Dancer | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Priest | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Ghoul | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Exile | $4.99 | one-time |
| Forbidden Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤯 Fascinating and mysterious
- 🎨 Beautiful atmosphere and writing
- 🕰️ Compelling time management gameplay
- 🕵️ Rewarding sense of discovery
- 💡 Unique and innovative concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Steep learning curve with no tutorial
- 🕰️ Intense time pressure and resource management
- 🧠 Confusing mechanics and unclear objectives
- 🧭 Frustrating lack of progress and repeated failures
- 🔍 Difficult to keep track of cards and game state

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes and save file issues
- Disappearing cards and UI elements
- Inability to access certain features like the club

**Requested features**

- Add tutorial or in-game hints
- Provide more accessibility options for text size
- Implement save/load system to avoid losing progress
- Add DLC content like the Dancer storyline
- Improve card organization and UI layout


### Space Grunts 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-grunts-2/id1483206674)

Explore alien planets and battle enemies using a unique card-based combat system. Your inventory doubles as your deck, with every item collected becoming a card for strategic battles. Unlock new abilities and items as you progress through procedurally generated missions.

**Highlights:** Procedurally generated levels, Unique inventory/deck system, Card-based combat, Unlockable extras and trinkets, Endless variation in gameplay, Strategic item collection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cultist Simulator free?

Cultist Simulator costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Space Grunts 2 free?

Space Grunts 2 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cultist Simulator or Space Grunts 2?

Cultist Simulator is rated higher. Cultist Simulator averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Space Grunts 2 averages 4.0 from 28 ratings.

### Do Cultist Simulator or Space Grunts 2 have ads?

Neither Cultist Simulator nor Space Grunts 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cultist Simulator or Space Grunts 2?

Cultist Simulator ships an update every 2 months, and Space Grunts 2 weekly. Most recently, Cultist Simulator was updated on November 2, 2026 and Space Grunts 2 on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*