Comparison

They Breathe vs Goetz

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

Head to head
About

They Breathe

Guide a frog through a dangerous, water-filled forest ecosystem. Discover hidden truths and survive brutal challenges in this critically acclaimed indie game. Unravel the mysteries of the forest's inhabitants and their true nature.

Highlights
  • Oxygen-based ecosystem survival
  • Pattern recognition gameplay
  • Discover hidden truths
  • Encounter bizarre creatures
  • Atmospheric forest descent
  • Critically acclaimed indie gem
Features
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A lone frog descends into the depths of a forest filled with water, not yet knowing the full extent of its tragedy. To survive in a brutal, oxygen-obsessed ecosystem, you must help it see the patterns and hidden truths that make up the rules of the forest - horrible as they may be. They Breathe is a critically acclaimed indie gem, finally available on iOS. In thirty short minutes, the game leaves it up to you to figure out every part of its increasingly bizarre universe, in order to survive the onslaught of unexpected creatures and ultimately comprehend their true nature. No matter how your descent to the bottom of the forest takes shape, it is guaranteed to give you the chills. Keep your eyes open, for there is darkness beneath the surface. And you're not at the bottom yet.

About

Goetz

Engage in a challenging narrative puzzle adventure set in 15th century medieval Europe. Plan unit choreography to defeat enemies and uncover a captivating story through illustrated, voiced narrative pieces. Enjoy approximately 8 hours of unique content.

Highlights
  • Strategic unit choreography
  • Rewarding narrative pieces
  • Fully voiced by 12+ artists
  • 15th century medieval Europe setting
  • Detailed world map exploration
  • Approximately 8 hours of content
Features
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A Tough Nut to Crack Goetz is a challenging game. But if you have a soft spot for planning ahead and making your units help each other to create a choreography that will bring the enemies to their knees, Goetz is for you. Every Picture Tells a Story Each solved mission is accompanied by a rewarding narrative piece, lovingly illustrated and fully voiced by a cast of over 12 voice-over artists. These not only seamlessly tie into the gameplay, but will draw you into a captivating story of friendship and intrigue that never takes itself too seriously. A Thing of the Past A faithful rendering of a 15th century medieval Europe awaits you. Step by step uncover the detailed world map from clandestine woods to icy mountains, delve into the original music and unlock bonus missions off the beaten path. Only Time will Tell Goetz is not a casual experience. It is designed to accompany you on long train rides or give you a good time on a rainy evening. Let yourself sink into the puzzles and you will be rewarded with beautiful solutions and round about 8 hours of unique content.

Screenshots

They Breathe4 screens
Goetz4 screens

Verdict

The call

They Breathe and Goetz both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of They Breathe's written reviews are positive against 60% of Goetz's. They Breathe also leads on price ($1.99 vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

They Breathe costs $1.99 and Goetz $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for They Breathe against 5.0 for Goetz. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of They Breathe's written reviews are positive against 60% of Goetz's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
They Breathe versus Goetz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThey BreatheGoetz
Price$1.99 — better$3.99
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better2
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size238 MB650 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperThe Working PartsSleepy Seed

Customer experience

They Breathe

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Goetz

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

They Breathe

No in-app purchases

None

Goetz

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is They Breathe free?
They Breathe costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Goetz free?
Goetz costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, They Breathe or Goetz?
They Breathe and Goetz are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do They Breathe or Goetz have ads?
Neither They Breathe nor Goetz shows ads.

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