Comparison

Circulous vs Unknown

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

Head to head
About

Circulous

Embark on an immersive first-person mystery narrative puzzle game. Solve challenging puzzles as Amanda Trouser, uncovering corporate espionage and conspiracy theories within a mysterious company. Experience a story-driven adventure with animated environments and intuitive in-game device interaction.

Highlights
  • First-person narrative gameplay
  • Mystery and conspiracy storyline
  • Challenging puzzles
  • Animated environments
  • Immersive parallax movement
  • Intuitive in-game device interaction
Features
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Pay once, play forever! Circulous is an episodic mystery narrative puzzle game. In this first-person game, you take on the persona of Amanda Trouser. You have just been let go from your job. After packing your things, you wonder what you are going to do with the rest of your life. How will you afford your apartment? On the subway ride home you see an add for a job opening at Circulous…it’s almost as if the ad was put there just for you! You apply, and you end up hired! That is only the beginning of the story. Your work at Circulous is exciting, but soon you realize there may be more to this company than you’ve ever imagined. Corporate espionage, conspiracy theories and moral dilemmas lead you through challenging puzzles that will test your wits, your allegiances, and what you think you know about…everything. Engagement This puzzle game pulls you in and makes it as immersive as possible. Scenes use parallax movement to make it feel like you are in Amanda’s world. The opening scene (in which you are fired) uses story and humor to quickly place you in Amanda’s shoes. Each scene is an animated environment that invites you to explore and notice things that may or may not be important to the story or puzzles. The use of your phone (or iPad) is an intuitive way to keep you in the game but also make it feel as if you are truly using your device alongside the game and not just a gimmick. The OS feels like a true OS and makes the immersive nature of the game much more enjoyable.

About

Unknown

Embark on a mystery adventure as Sophia searches for her missing brother in the eerie village of Ravenfield. Uncover dark secrets, solve puzzles, and interact with townsfolk to reveal a hidden family past.

Highlights
  • Engrossing storyline
  • Puzzles and riddles
  • Townsfolk interactions
  • Chilling game environment
  • Clue discovery
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"Unknown - Raven Field" is a mystery adventure game that combines an immersive storyline with an intense atmosphere. Sophia, in search of her missing brother, sends a photograph and a letter to Vincent Marlowe, the protagonist. With no memory of her past, Sophia ventures to the eerie village of Ravenfield to uncover the whereabouts of her brother. In this nearly deserted town, a hidden secret awaits to be revealed. What dark events have taken place in Ravenfield? Features of Unknown - Raven Field: - Engrossing Storyline: Dive into the memories of Sophia, her brother Noah, and their mother Olivia. Discover the lost past of the family and the hidden secrets of Ravenfield. - Puzzles and Riddles: Search for clues hidden throughout the village and solve puzzles to uncover the truth behind Ravenfield. - Interactions with Townsfolk: Engage in conversations and interactions with the town's residents to get closer to the truth. Unravel the clues hidden in their words. - Chilling Game Environment: Experience an eerie atmosphere enhanced by suspenseful background music and intricately designed environments that deepen the mystery of Ravenfield. "Unknown - Raven Field" is a mystery escape game filled with a rich narrative and captivating gameplay. Embark on a thrilling journey to uncover family secrets and hidden truths. Explore the village of Ravenfield, solve challenging puzzles, and join Sophia in unveiling the mystery. Start your adventure now and experience the gripping conclusion!

Screenshots

Circulous4 screens
Unknown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Unknown at 4.9 against Circulous's 4.2. Unknown also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 55%). Circulous's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (184 vs 7). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Circulous costs $1.99 and Unknown $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Unknown holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Circulous has 184 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Circulous's written reviews are positive against 67% of Unknown's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Circulous ships an update every 6 days, Unknown every 6 months. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Circulous versus Unknown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCirculousUnknown
Price$1.99 — better$2.99
Rating4.2 (184 ratings)4.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.9% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings184 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size985 MB90 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperChain Reaction Games LLCTaegyu Kim

Customer experience

Circulous

All ratings184 ratings
Positive74.5%
Neutral9.8%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive54.9%
Neutral18.3%
Negative26.8%

Unknown

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Circulous

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • Game crashes when entering shifty.com/invisible or shifty.com/door/15
  • Ryde app shows 'no routes available' preventing progression
  • Text message reply interface fails to display responses
  • Cloud save reloads prevent continuing gameplay
  • Computer/app windows fail to open or display properly
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  • Screen becomes blurry or frozen when navigating between scenes
  • Magnifying glass and mailbox clickable elements unresponsive
  • Inventory locked preventing item placement
  • Game crashes when rotating device to access phone interface
  • Crashes when opening specific messages (HR rep email)
  • Decoder grid displays empty with missing elements
  • Keyboard remains on screen after typing, blocking puzzle content
  • File names overlap and display incorrectly
  • Game hangs with background music continuing after exit
  • Compatibility issues with iOS 14 memory allocation
  • Bird box combination numbers too small to read accurately
  • Puzzle solutions don't work despite correct answers
  • Game crashes on first puzzle when placing items in box

Requested features

7 requests
  • In-game hints and walkthrough system accessible without Discord or email
  • More frequent content updates and new chapters
  • Skip or difficulty adjustment options for challenging puzzles
  • Ability to disable music
  • Improved hint system with escalating difficulty levels
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  • Larger, more readable text and UI elements
  • Reduced real-time waiting mechanics

Unknown

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Circulous

No in-app purchases

None

Unknown

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Circulous free?
Circulous costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Unknown free?
Unknown costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Circulous or Unknown?
Unknown is rated higher. Circulous averages 4.2 out of 5 from 184 ratings, while Unknown averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.
Do Circulous or Unknown have ads?
Neither Circulous nor Unknown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Circulous or Unknown?
Circulous ships an update every 6 days, and Unknown every 6 months. Most recently, Circulous was updated on September 21, 2026 and Unknown on September 21, 2026.

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