Comparison

8bit 2048 vs Eldrithia

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

Head to head
About

8bit 2048

Experience a classic number puzzle game with an 80s aesthetic. Swipe to merge tiles, aim for the 2048 tile, and achieve high scores across various board sizes. Enjoy retro music and customizable themes.

Highlights
  • Classic 2048 gameplay
  • Multiple board sizes (3x3, 4x4, 5x5)
  • 80s inspired music
  • Multiple themes
  • Game Center integration
  • Addictive levels
Features
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The famous 2048 for old school players, 8bit style with new addictive levels for legends. Enjoy addictive 80's games music Swipe to move numbers, merge numbers with same value into one to get higher number. Try to get 2048 number. Get to the 2048 tile, and reach a high score! - 3x3, 4x4 and 5x5 Boards included. - Game center - 80's music - 5 Themes (yellow, orange, red, green, black) - Cool animations Inspired by Gabriele Cirulli game available on the web: http://gabrielecirulli.github.io/2048/

About

Eldrithia

Features
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Eldrithia is an innovative text-based RPG game that combines captivating storytelling with side-scrolling excitement. The offline gameplay allows players to immerse themselves in a dark fantasy world where choices shape a unique RPG adventure, covering activities like woodcutting, mining, fishing, herbology, alchemy, smithing, enchanting, fletching, and thievery. Eldrithia stands out with its arcade-style slider, offering accessibility to both casual players and dedicated RPG enthusiasts. The game transcends traditional RPG boundaries, inviting players of all backgrounds to enjoy a comprehensive RPG experience with 10 distinct skills to master. Eldrithia's rich narrative unfolds as players explore landscapes, encounter characters, and unravel mysteries, providing a universal adventure for those seeking a text RPG and side-scrolling RPG excitement. The arcade-style slider adds a unique touch, allowing players to actively participate in character development, creating a thrilling and addictive gaming experience.

Screenshots

8bit 20484 screens
Eldrithia3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Eldrithia at none against 8bit 2048's 1. Eldrithia also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. 8bit 2048 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Eldrithia asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

8bit 2048 ships an update every 10 months, Eldrithia every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
8bit 2048 versus Eldrithia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter8bit 2048Eldrithia
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnas AlmomanyBenjamin Wilson

In-app purchases

1 purchases

8bit 2048

One-time1
  • Remove ads$2.99
None

Eldrithia

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 8bit 2048 free?
8bit 2048 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Eldrithia free?
Eldrithia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 8bit 2048 or Eldrithia have ads?
8bit 2048 shows ads; Eldrithia does not.
Which is updated more often, 8bit 2048 or Eldrithia?
8bit 2048 ships an update every 10 months, and Eldrithia every 2 days. Most recently, 8bit 2048 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Eldrithia on October 24, 2026.

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