# Hyper Light Drifter vs ScourgeBringer

The clearest difference is ads: Hyper Light Drifter at none against ScourgeBringer's shown. Hyper Light Drifter also leads on ratings volume (6.7K vs 485) and review sentiment (83% vs 70%). On rating, update cadence, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

Hyper Light Drifter costs $4.99 and ScourgeBringer $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Hyper Light Drifter against 4.8 for ScourgeBringer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hyper Light Drifter has 6.7K ratings behind it against 485, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Hyper Light Drifter's written reviews are positive against 70% of ScourgeBringer's.

Hyper Light Drifter ships an update every 6 weeks, ScourgeBringer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hyper Light Drifter | ScourgeBringer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyper-light-drifter/id1453875289/reviews)** | [4.8 (485 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scourgebringer/id1552864378/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 485 |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 69.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | #184 | **#176** |
| Size | 813 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Abylight S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/964465649) | [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412) |

## What reviewers say

### Hyper Light Drifter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyper-light-drifter/id1453875289)

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Embark on an action-adventure RPG journey through a vast, ruined world filled with danger and lost technologies. Explore, battle vicious enemies, and uncover secrets in this hand-animated, visually stunning experience.

**Highlights:** Hand-animated visuals, Vast, ruined world exploration, Challenging combat, Weapon upgrades and skills, Branching paths and secrets, Evocative soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🔥 Gorgeous game
- 👍 Engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful art style
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack
- 🤯 Challenging but fair

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Unclear controls/tutorials
- 🤕 Frustrating difficulty
- 🤔 Lack of story explanation
- 🤖 Unresponsive touch controls
- 🤕 Imprecise aiming/platforming

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when fighting in the tower
- Background glitches and visual issues
- Inconsistent frame rate on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add controller remapping
- Improve touch control responsiveness
- Provide more story context
- Adjust difficulty settings
- Add widescreen support for newer devices


### ScourgeBringer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scourgebringer/id1552864378)

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Paid · Action, #198 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on a fast-paced roguelite platforming adventure in a post-apocalyptic world. Control Kyhra, a skilled warrior, as she battles ancient machines and monstrous foes to uncover the secrets of a mysterious entity and potentially save humanity.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced rogue-platforming gameplay, Fluid platforming controls, Frantic combat system, Hordes of enemies and giant bosses, Ever-changing dungeon exploration, Uncover mysteries and secrets

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Excellent art style and charming graphics
- ⚡ Smooth, fast-paced, fluid combat system
- 🎮 Great controller support and button mapping
- 🎵 High-quality music and sound design
- 🧩 Engaging roguelike gameplay with solid skill tree

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes on various iOS devices
- 🔊 Audio cuts out when other apps play sound
- ❌ No sound on some devices (iPhone Air)
- 🎮 Touch controls feel awkward and imprecise
- ⚙️ Non-customizable controls limit accessibility

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes immediately on launch (purple screen)
- Crashes on iPad Pro with iOS 17.1.2
- Crashes when connecting wired controller
- Crashes during intense particle effects (3rd floor boss)
- Save and exit reduces HP to 1 unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Customizable control mapping
- Dash button option instead of swipe mechanic
- Static joystick position during combat
- Controller support for all devices
- Casual/easier difficulty modes with progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hyper Light Drifter free?

Hyper Light Drifter costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ScourgeBringer free?

ScourgeBringer costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hyper Light Drifter or ScourgeBringer?

Hyper Light Drifter is rated higher. Hyper Light Drifter averages 4.9 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while ScourgeBringer averages 4.8 from 485 ratings.

### Do Hyper Light Drifter or ScourgeBringer have ads?

ScourgeBringer shows ads; Hyper Light Drifter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hyper Light Drifter or ScourgeBringer?

Hyper Light Drifter ships an update every 6 weeks, and ScourgeBringer every 2 months. Most recently, Hyper Light Drifter was updated on October 12, 2026 and ScourgeBringer on October 10, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Hyper Light Drifter or ScourgeBringer?

Hyper Light Drifter currently peaks at #184 in the App Store charts, and ScourgeBringer at #176. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*