Comparison

ATOM RPG vs 9th Dawn III

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

Head to head
About

ATOM RPG

Explore a post-apocalyptic Soviet Wasteland, creating your own hero. Investigate bunkers, battle mutants, and uncover conspiracies in this offline RPG. Features deep character creation, turn-based combat, and nonlinear gameplay with multiple quest solutions.

Highlights
  • Character creation tool
  • Offline single-player RPG
  • Dozens of skills
  • Turn-based combat
  • Nonlinear gameplay
  • Multiple quest solutions
  • Deep dialogues
Features
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In 1986 the world war between the Soviet Union and the Western Bloc ended in mutual nuclear bombings. Both superpowers went down in flames. The impact of the fallout almost ended civilization as we know it. You are one of the survivors of the apocalypse. Your mission - to explore the wild and wondrous postnuclear world of the Soviet Wasteland. To earn your place under the sun in this new age. To investigate retro style bunkers, descend into a stalker filled metro, fight terrible mutants and solve a shadowy conspiracy, aimed at destroying all that is left of life on Earth. ATOM RPG is: - A powerful character creation tool, aimed at making the wasteland hero you want to portray; - A balanced offline single player roleplaying system. Each stat combination provides a unique cRPG experience, unique dialogues, and new ways to solve some quests; - Dozens of skills, from lockpicking to gambling; - Many hours of gameplay on all sorts of locations. Meet the other survivors in a brave new settlement, built from the remains of the old world. Venture into the wilds, where mutants and bandits lurk. Work out the secrets of an old military bunker. Or simply lose yourself, fishing at a scenic pond; - Turn-based combat, inspired by classic RPG’s of the nineties. Find your own strategy and develop the tactics needed to win; - Random encounters with the dwellers of the Soviet Wasteland - both friendly and dangerous. Sometimes all at the same time; - Many deep, multiple-choice dialogues that feel like real conversations with the unique NPCs of the game; - Nonlinear gameplay! This edition of the game features dozens of quests, most with alternative solutions. Play the game like you want to! Recommended: iPhone 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, SE, 6S, 6S Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, X, XS, XR; iPad Mini 6, 5, 4; iPad Air 3+, 2; iPad Pro Technical Support: You can contact the developers at support@atomrpg.com

About

9th Dawn III

Embark on a vast 2D open-world adventure as a chosen hero investigating mysterious events. Explore diverse landscapes, battle over 270 monsters, and uncover ancient secrets to save the land. Customize your character, recruit allies, and engage in numerous side activities.

Highlights
  • Huge seamless open world exploration
  • Over 270 unique monsters to battle
  • Extensive item collection (1400+ items)
  • Character customization and leveling
  • Monster recruitment and training
  • Weapon and armor customization
  • In-game card game and fishing
Features
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9th Dawn III: Shadow of Erthil is a huge 2D open world RPG and collectathon dungeon crawler packed full of adventure! When asked to investigate mysterious, ghostly sightings around the lake of Elmson, you trek through the lands of Cedaltia to uncover the truth. Upon arrival, you hear rumors of an untrustworthy king. Taking the path of the Chosen One, you journey to Lorwyck Castle to confront a powerful enemy – traversing ancient fortresses, dark dungeons, perilous swamps, and more! Soon, you find yourself at the heart of a foreboding prophecy. Equip your best gear and adventure across the fields of Ashwick, the snowy regions of Halstom, dense forests of Vlak, the sprawling depths of huge dungeons, and the perilous Hollow Mountains of Scorn on an epic quest to uncover the secrets of a mysterious evil force ... Can you become the savior of Cadaltia? • Explore a huge, seamless open world full of crypts, fortresses, villages, and more. • Find your way across deadly dungeons, fight over 270 unique monsters, and acquire loot, treasures, and rare materials. • Become the ultimate warrior as you unlock spells and abilities, fine-tune your attributes, and level-up your crafting abilities! • Recruit monsters! Turn them into powerful allies with care and combat skill training. • Collect 1,400 uniquely drawn items – including more than 300 weapons and 550 pieces of armor and accessories. • Customize weapons and armour, go fishing, cook food, collect gems, and more! • Kick back and play Fyued, an original card game played throughout the region with 180 collectable cards! • Enjoy an original orchestral soundtrack. • Help the townsfolk to prosper with sidequests that range from silly to dangerous! Valorware is a UK-based game development and publishing company. Valorware is led by a solo-developer, focusing on producing content-rich Role Playing Games (RPGs).

Screenshots

ATOM RPG4 screens
9th Dawn III4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 9th Dawn III at none against ATOM RPG's 1. 9th Dawn III also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ratings volume, 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

ATOM RPG costs $9.99 and 9th Dawn III $9.99 up front. ATOM RPG sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 9th Dawn III asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

9th Dawn III holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 221 and 104 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of ATOM RPG's written reviews are positive against 80% of 9th Dawn III's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ATOM RPG ships an update every 5 weeks, 9th Dawn III every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
ATOM RPG versus 9th Dawn III: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterATOM RPG9th Dawn III
Price$9.99$9.99
Rating4.3 (221 ratings)4.5 (104 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.9% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings221 — better104
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#80 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.211.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3.0 GB578 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperATENT GAMES LTDValorware LTD

Customer experience

ATOM RPG

All ratings221 ratings
Positive79.2%
Neutral5.4%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews312 reviews
Positive68.9%
Neutral6.4%
Negative24.7%

9th Dawn III

All ratings104 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative15.0%

User reviews

ATOM RPG

From 221 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great when you give it a chance
  • 🚀 Huge game with lots of content
  • 🚀 Replayable with multiple paths
  • 👍 Scratches the Fallout itch
  • 👍 Immersive atmosphere and writing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Controls constantly break
  • 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
  • 🐛 Unbalanced gameplay and difficulty
  • 🐛 Text and UI issues on mobile
  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs

9th Dawn III

From 104 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Massive open-world with extensive exploration
  • 🎯 Deep RPG mechanics and character customization
  • 🛠️ Rich crafting system (smithing, cooking, enchanting, etc.)
  • 🎴 Integrated card game mini-game
  • 🐾 Pet/creature taming and battling system

Room to improve

  • 🗺️ Poor navigation and confusing map UI
  • 🐛 Game-breaking bugs and crashes
  • ❌ Lack of post-purchase support and updates
  • ⚖️ Unbalanced difficulty curve
  • 🧙 Overpowered magic/healing abilities

Bugs and requests

ATOM RPG

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Controls breaking
  • Frequent crashes
  • Text/UI issues
  • Glitches and bugs

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add controller support
  • Improve UI scaling and readability
  • Add more content and updates
  • Fix bugs and stability issues

9th Dawn III

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Accidental NPC interaction causing permanent price increases
  • Auto-save issues when force-quitting
  • Audio not working on some devices
  • Game crashes on iPad
  • Controls not responsive on Backbone controller
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  • Companion getting stuck on walls
  • Gem crafting success rate too low
  • Skill leveling not progressing properly
  • Data loss on device transfer
  • Dungeon monsters respawning excessively
  • UI freezing and menu navigation issues

Requested features

14 requests
  • iCloud save synchronization across devices
  • Cloud save support for device transfers
  • Chinese language localization
  • Confirmation dialogs for permanent actions
  • Multiple save file slots
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  • Fog of war on maps
  • Recipe material indicators
  • Shared inventory between player and companion
  • Solo play option without companion
  • Cross-platform save (PS4/console)
  • Mac/Steam release
  • Joystick sensitivity customization
  • Quest markers or better navigation aids
  • Improved NPC scheduling/availability

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ATOM RPG

One-time1
  • ATOM RPG - Supporter Pack$2.99
None

9th Dawn III

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ATOM RPG free?
ATOM RPG costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is 9th Dawn III free?
9th Dawn III costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ATOM RPG or 9th Dawn III?
9th Dawn III is rated higher. ATOM RPG averages 4.3 out of 5 from 221 ratings, while 9th Dawn III averages 4.5 from 104 ratings.
Do ATOM RPG or 9th Dawn III have ads?
ATOM RPG shows ads; 9th Dawn III does not.
Which is updated more often, ATOM RPG or 9th Dawn III?
ATOM RPG ships an update every 5 weeks, and 9th Dawn III every 3 days. Most recently, ATOM RPG was updated on October 19, 2026 and 9th Dawn III on October 20, 2026.

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