Comparison

ATOM RPG vs Cataclysm Roguelike RPG 0.E

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

Cataclysm Roguelike RPG 0.E

Engage in a turn-based survival game set in a procedurally generated post-apocalyptic world. Scavenge for resources, battle monstrous creatures, and strive to survive against all odds in a harsh, persistent environment.

Highlights
  • Turn-based survival gameplay
  • Procedurally generated world
  • Scavenging for resources
  • Combat against monsters
  • Vehicle mechanics
  • Persistent world
Features
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More fresh, 0.F version is here: https://apps.apple.com/app/cataclysm-roguelike-rpg-0-f/id1577366679 Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead is a turn-based survival game set in a post-apocalyptic world. Struggle to survive in a harsh, persistent, procedurally generated world. Scavenge the remnants of a dead civilization for food, equipment, or, if you are lucky, a vehicle with a full tank of gas to get you the hell out of Dodge. Fight to defeat or escape from a wide variety of powerful monstrosities, from zombies to giant insects to killer robots and things far stranger and deadlier, and against the others like yourself, that want what you have… The functionality is described in more details in the release notes here: https://www.notion.so/cdda/1-0-f55b20dd45cc48b39ee86e4fb42f2014

Screenshots

ATOM RPG4 screens
Cataclysm Roguelike RPG 0.E4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cataclysm Roguelike RPG 0.E at none against ATOM RPG's 1. Cataclysm Roguelike RPG 0.E also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). ATOM RPG's advantage is ratings volume (223 vs 67). On 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

ATOM RPG costs $9.99 and Cataclysm Roguelike RPG 0.E $4.99 up front. ATOM RPG sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cataclysm Roguelike RPG 0.E asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cataclysm Roguelike RPG 0.E holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 223 and 67 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of ATOM RPG's written reviews are positive against 87% of Cataclysm Roguelike RPG 0.E's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ATOM RPG ships an update every 5 weeks, Cataclysm Roguelike RPG 0.E fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
ATOM RPG versus Cataclysm Roguelike RPG 0.E: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterATOM RPGCataclysm Roguelike RPG 0.E
Price$9.99$4.99 — better
Rating4.3 (223 ratings)4.7 (67 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.9% of reviews87.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings223 — better67
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.29.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3.0 GB168 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperATENT GAMES LTDYury Apollov

Customer experience

ATOM RPG

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

Cataclysm Roguelike RPG 0.E

All ratings67 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral1.5%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive87.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative10.1%

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

Cataclysm Roguelike RPG 0.E

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ATOM RPG

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

Cataclysm Roguelike RPG 0.E

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ATOM RPG free?
ATOM RPG costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Cataclysm Roguelike RPG 0.E free?
Cataclysm Roguelike RPG 0.E costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ATOM RPG or Cataclysm Roguelike RPG 0.E?
Cataclysm Roguelike RPG 0.E is rated higher. ATOM RPG averages 4.3 out of 5 from 223 ratings, while Cataclysm Roguelike RPG 0.E averages 4.7 from 67 ratings.
Do ATOM RPG or Cataclysm Roguelike RPG 0.E have ads?
ATOM RPG shows ads; Cataclysm Roguelike RPG 0.E does not.
Which is updated more often, ATOM RPG or Cataclysm Roguelike RPG 0.E?
ATOM RPG ships an update every 5 weeks, and Cataclysm Roguelike RPG 0.E fortnightly. Most recently, ATOM RPG was updated on October 29, 2026 and Cataclysm Roguelike RPG 0.E on October 25, 2026.

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