Comparison

DOOM II vs Blasphemous

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

Head to head
About

DOOM II

Experience the iconic sequel to a groundbreaking shooter. Battle through hellish landscapes against hordes of demons, wielding powerful weapons like the Super Shotgun. This re-release includes 20 additional community-created levels.

Highlights
  • Iconic sequel gameplay
  • Super Shotgun weapon
  • Battle the Icon of Sin
  • 20 Master Levels
  • Descend into hell
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Celebrate DOOM's 25th anniversary with the re-release of DOOM II. This beloved sequel to the groundbreaking DOOM (1993) gave players the brutal Super Shotgun to bear against deadlier demons, and the infamous boss, the Icon of Sin. The re-release of DOOM II includes: - The Master Levels, 20 additional levels made by the community and supervised by the developers To save Earth, you must descend into the depths of hell, survive demon hordes, and take part in the fiercest battle ever.

About

Blasphemous

Embark on a brutal action-platformer adventure in a dark, gothic world. Wield a blade forged from guilt, master hack and slash combat, and explore a cursed land filled with monstrous enemies and challenging bosses. This version includes all released DLCs for the complete experience.

Highlights
  • Explore a non-linear world
  • Brutal action combat
  • Savage executions and gore
  • Customizable character builds
  • Intense boss battles
  • Unlock mysteries and lore
  • All DLCs included
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Fight. Endure. Break eternal damnation. Blasphemous is an award-winning 2D indie action platformer with soulslike elements, offering brutal hack and slash combat and deep exploration across a dark, gothic world steeped in penance and suffering. Set in the cursed land of Cvstodia, ravaged by a twisted curse known only as The Miracle, you play as The Penitent One, the last survivor of the Brotherhood of the Silent Sorrow, bound to a cycle of death and rebirth. Face monstrous enemies, navigate deadly traps, and uncover hidden secrets in pixel perfect handcrafted levels. As you fight for redemption, you'll explore desolate cathedrals, forsaken wastelands, and blood-soaked dungeons, encountering grotesque monsters, merciless bosses and tormented souls along the way. Penance Never Ends. MAIN FEATURES - Explore a Non-Linear World: Venture through diverse platformer environments filled with fearsome enemies and deadly traps. Seek redemption across the dark gothic landscapes of Cvstodia. - Brutal Action Combat: Wield Mea Culpa, a blade forged from guilt itself. Unleash devastating combos and skills, and hack and slash your way through hordes of twisted monsters. - Executions & gore: Deliver savage executions with pixel perfect animations that celebrate brutal combat and grotesque detail. - Customise Your Build: Equip powerful Relics, Rosary Beads, Prayers, and Sword Hearts to shape your playstyle. Experiment with builds and unlock new progression paths to survive the impossible. - Intense boss Battles: Face off against colossal bosses and deadly mini-bosses. Learn their patterns, endure their fury, and crush them. - Unlock the Mysteries of Cvstodia: Meet a cast of tortured NPCs. Some will help, others will test your resolve. Unravel their stories and shape your fate in blood, guilt and damnation. ALL DLCs INCLUDED This mobile version includes all free DLCs ever released for Blasphemous, expanding the core game with new content, features, and challenges: - The Stir of Dawn – Unlock New Game+, encounter new bosses and enemies, and dive deeper into the lore. - Strife & Ruin – Brave the brutal Boss Rush mode and embark on a crossover quest with Miriam from Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. - Wounds of Eventide – Witness the conclusion of The Penitent One’s first journey and unlock an ending that connects directly to Blasphemous 2. THE FULL BLASPHEMOUS EXPERIENCE – NOW ON MOBILE - Includes every feature and content update from the original PC and console versions. Switch between precise touch controls or full controller support (gamepad compatible) for a seamless experience. - No ads, no microtransactions. MATURE CONTENT DESCRIPTION This Game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work: Some Nudity or Sexual Content, Frequent Violence or Gore, General Mature Content.

Screenshots

DOOM II4 screens
Blasphemous4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Blasphemous at 4.4 against DOOM II's 3.8. Blasphemous also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 52%) and chart position (#21 vs #112). DOOM II's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $7.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

DOOM II costs $4.99 and Blasphemous $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blasphemous holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 394 and 243 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of DOOM II's written reviews are positive against 72% of Blasphemous's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DOOM II ships an update every 6 weeks, Blasphemous monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
DOOM II versus Blasphemous: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDOOM IIBlasphemous
Price$4.99 — better$7.99
Rating3.8 (394 ratings)4.4 (243 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.6% of reviews71.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings394 — better243
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#112#21 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size375 MB921 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBethesdaThe Game Kitchen Games

Customer experience

DOOM II

All ratings394 ratings
Positive66.2%
Neutral8.9%
Negative24.9%
Written reviews221 reviews
Positive51.6%
Neutral12.7%
Negative35.7%

Blasphemous

All ratings243 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral4.9%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews498 reviews
Positive71.9%
Neutral9.6%
Negative18.5%

User reviews

DOOM II

From 394 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent port of a classic game
  • 👍 Great graphics and sound
  • 🎮 Works well with controllers
  • 🕹️ Nostalgic gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🔨 Subpar touch controls
  • 🤯 Difficulty with automatic weapons
  • 🧭 Lack of control customization
  • 🤖 Bethesda account required

Blasphemous

From 243 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Excellent art style
  • 💎 Challenging but rewarding
  • 🎮 Great on controllers
  • 🔝 Faithful port of console version

Room to improve

  • 🔧 Needs more customizable controls
  • 📱 Suboptimal touch controls
  • 🖼️ Blurry/low-resolution visuals
  • 🔌 Requires online connection
  • 📺 Lacks iPad optimization

Bugs and requests

DOOM II

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on certain levels
  • Saved game issues after updates
  • Controller strafing not working

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add multiplayer mode
  • Implement gyroscope/motion controls
  • Allow custom control mapping
  • Provide more mod/add-on support

Blasphemous

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Glitches with certain enemies and abilities
  • Game freezing when accessing controller settings
  • Blurry/unreadable text in certain languages

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to resize and reposition on-screen buttons
  • Support for offline play
  • Full iPad optimization and native UI
  • Haptic feedback for touch controls
  • Synced saves across devices

In-app purchases

None

DOOM II

No in-app purchases

None

Blasphemous

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DOOM II free?
DOOM II costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blasphemous free?
Blasphemous costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DOOM II or Blasphemous?
Blasphemous is rated higher. DOOM II averages 3.8 out of 5 from 394 ratings, while Blasphemous averages 4.4 from 243 ratings.
Do DOOM II or Blasphemous have ads?
Neither DOOM II nor Blasphemous shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DOOM II or Blasphemous?
DOOM II ships an update every 6 weeks, and Blasphemous monthly. Most recently, DOOM II was updated on September 28, 2026 and Blasphemous on September 29, 2026.
Which is more popular, DOOM II or Blasphemous?
DOOM II currently peaks at #112 in the App Store charts, and Blasphemous at #21. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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