Comparison

Arcuz Behind the Dark vs Mech Gladiator3

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

Head to head
About

Arcuz Behind the Dark

Embark on a nostalgic ARPG adventure, fighting monsters, refining skills, and crafting items. Explore 18 unique maps and undertake 25 quests with over 100 weapons and gear options. This classic Flash game is now enhanced for iOS with 7 language translations.

Highlights
  • Action Role-Playing Game (ARPG)
  • Monster combat and skill refinement
  • Item crafting and gear customization
  • 18 unique maps and 25 quests
  • Over 100 weapons and gear options
  • Translated into 7 languages
Features
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Embark on a nostalgic journey with Arcuz, a beloved Action Role-Playing Game (ARPG) cherished by fans of classics like Diablo and Zelda. Now transformed and enhanced for iOS, this game originally charmed a generation of players as a legendary Flash game developed by Funnaut. Heroes across the world, it's time to dive back into the captivating universe of Arcuz, fighting monstrous adversaries, refining your skills, unearthing powerful weapons and equipment, and crafting new items with an ingenuity only Arcuz can inspire. But remember, the immersive world of Arcuz can be absorbing. Chart your way through 18 unique maps, each teeming with danger and discovery. Undertake 25 intricate quests that challenge your strategic skills and hero's spirit. Learn 21 dynamic battle skills that empower you to vanquish foes and reign triumphantly. Arcuz comes packed with over 100 choices of weapons and gear, each one specifically designed to modify your battle strategy and customize your combat approach. The sky is the limit as Arcuz offers limitless possibilities for gear compositions, presenting countless gameplay strategies to explore. Relive the classic as Arcuz transcends the barriers of language, translated into seven tongues for a truly global gaming experience. Immerse yourself in this adventure that has crossed the boundaries of time and space, from a renowned Flash game to a modern iOS sensation. Revel in the nostalgia of the legendary Arcuz, now on iOS. Providing an unparalleled mixture of strategy, creativity, and action, Arcuz doesn't just offer a game; it gives you a world to live in and an adventure to journey through. Rediscover this classic Flash favorite and let Arcuz add a splash of epic fun to your gaming experience!

About

Mech Gladiator3

Engage in intense Mech combat with a deep customization system. Earn in-game currency offline to upgrade your machine, then test your skills in thrilling online battles against players globally. Requires an Epic Games Account or Apple ID for online play.

Highlights
  • Offline mission mode
  • Mech customization
  • Online multiplayer battles
  • Part purchasing with in-game coins
  • Epic Games Account/Apple ID login
Features
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The simple yet intense Mech action game is back. Dive into the offline mission mode to earn coins and purchase parts. Customize your Mech to match your style and strategy, then take it online for intense battles against players worldwide. *Note: Online play requires a login with an Epic Games Account or Apple ID.

Screenshots

Arcuz Behind the Dark4 screens
Mech Gladiator33 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mech Gladiator3 at 5.0 against Arcuz Behind the Dark's 2.9. Mech Gladiator3 also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 26%) and price ($1.99 vs $9.99). Arcuz Behind the Dark's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On in-app purchases 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

Arcuz Behind the Dark costs $9.99 and Mech Gladiator3 $1.99 up front. Arcuz Behind the Dark sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Mech Gladiator3 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

Mech Gladiator3 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arcuz Behind the Dark has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Arcuz Behind the Dark's written reviews are positive against 67% of Mech Gladiator3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arcuz Behind the Dark ships an update fortnightly, Mech Gladiator3 every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Arcuz Behind the Dark versus Mech Gladiator3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcuz Behind the DarkMech Gladiator3
Price$9.99$1.99 — better
Rating2.9 (14 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.3% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB290 MB
Age rating9+12+
Developer明 韩Act1 Corporation

Customer experience

Arcuz Behind the Dark

All ratings14 ratings
Positive35.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive26.3%
Neutral10.5%
Negative63.2%

Mech Gladiator3

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Arcuz Behind the Dark

One-time7
  • HANDFUL OF GEMS$2.99
  • POUCH OF GEMS$4.99
  • Full Game$9.99
Show 4 more
  • BARREL OF GEMS$9.99
  • CHEST OF GEMS$19.99
  • WAGON OF GEMS$49.99
  • MOUNTAIN OF GEMS$99.99
1 purchases

Mech Gladiator3

One-time1
  • PREMIUM PASSFree

Questions

Is Arcuz Behind the Dark free?
Arcuz Behind the Dark costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Mech Gladiator3 free?
Mech Gladiator3 costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Arcuz Behind the Dark or Mech Gladiator3?
Mech Gladiator3 is rated higher. Arcuz Behind the Dark averages 2.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Mech Gladiator3 averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Arcuz Behind the Dark or Mech Gladiator3 have ads?
Mech Gladiator3 shows ads; Arcuz Behind the Dark does not.
Which is updated more often, Arcuz Behind the Dark or Mech Gladiator3?
Arcuz Behind the Dark ships an update fortnightly, and Mech Gladiator3 every 5 months. Most recently, Arcuz Behind the Dark was updated on November 2, 2026 and Mech Gladiator3 on October 30, 2026.

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