Comparison

SIMULACRA 2 vs Cyber Manhunt

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

Head to head
About

SIMULACRA 2

Investigate a mysterious death by exploring a simulated phone, uncovering deleted files, and piecing together clues. Unravel the truth behind an influencer's demise and solve the case before it's too late.

Highlights
  • Simulated phone investigation
  • Restore deleted files with AI
  • Non-linear narrative
  • Live-action cast
  • Original soundtrack
Features
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Maya, an upcoming influencer has been found dead, and an obsessed detective suspects foul play. Her phone appears to be intentionally wiped, and her cause of death seems... unnatural. You are given her phone to conduct an unsanctioned police investigation, and piece together the mystery surrounding her death. Was this an unfortunate accident or a cold-blooded murder? Can the victim’s friends be trusted? Is there something sinister lurking in social media? Solve the case before whatever happened to Maya... happens again. Features - Solve a mystery through a simulated phone with familiar and new apps. - Assisting you will be WARDEN, a police AI software capable of restoring the phone's deleted files. - An expanded non-linear narrative with more than dozens of possible outcomes. - Featuring a live-action ensemble cast and an original soundtrack.

About

Cyber Manhunt

This story-rich puzzle game immerses players in a realistic cyber-society. Investigate complex cases involving big data, hacking, and citizen privacy through engaging plots and gameplay mechanics.

Highlights
  • Hacker role-playing
  • Social engineering gameplay
  • Story-rich chapters
  • Multiple character stories
  • Fully dubbed characters
  • Original music
  • Web search and database investigation
Features
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Cyber Manhunt is a Cyber-Style, Realistic- Society theme, Story-Rich indie game. The game taked place in the Republic of Alivia with some different theme stories ,but the fate of the characters is closely related in there. It will focus on social issues liking big data, hacking, citizen privacy etc... We want to reveal the profound themes behind the stories with wonderful plots and gamification. And let players pay more attention to Cyber Violence and Privacy Breaches. [Contents] ◆Chapter I: Death of a Programmer The CEO of a company committed suicide by jumping off a building, and claimed that he was extorted tens of millions by his wife. While his wife posted photos of domestic violence on social networks. Who is lying? ◆Chapter II: Invisible Eyes The indecent video of the female college student went viral on the Internet. At this moment, she was already socially dead. Who is the initiator? Who should protect the safety of women? ◆Chapter III: The Evidence Vanishes The student council president, who is both excellent in character and study, suddenly disappeared. The bullying incident made the case more complicated. Who is the murderer and who is the victim? ◆Chapter IV: The Price of Humiliation The female singer has been exposed again! Threatening letters, hype, the suicide of former girl group members... The Internet has set off a public opinion carnival again! ◆Chapter V: Immortal Code When the society is in madness, are you willing to join the Immortal Code to obtain true love and immortality? ◆DLC: Home Sweet Home Behind this seemingly sweet and happy family, everyone has their own secrets, what is the truth hidden behind?! ◆DLC: Hello World! Senior researcher of Titan Dr. Lucrezia died in a terrible car accident on the spot, but the fellow Benjamin took escape from death. But he did not realize that he was about to be involved in a huge conspiracy… [Features] ◆Highly Immersive: Gamers play as a hacker in the game, accepts the commission of the company, and solve dangerous incidents. ◆Rich Gameplay: There are lots of features of Social Engineering in the game, which is including Detecting, Tracking, Puzzles-Solving, Destroying and Hacking etc.. ◆Wonderful Plots: Each chapter in the game will reflect a current hot social topic, such as: Sneak Shot, Cyber Violence, School Bullying, etc... ◆Multiple Roles: There are many different roles in this game with a flash of personality. Their stories would be dug by yourself. ◆Fully Dubbing: All the characters in the game have their own voice actors that make the game experience more immersive. ◆Original Music: There are some original songs in the game, and the lyrics and vocals are all completed by the studio. [Gameplay] ◆Web Search: You should collect basic information about the targets through the Internet search. ◆Database: You can use the database to get deep information about targets. ◆Crack: You would get passwords based on the obtained target's information, and use it to log in to accounts of different platforms. ◆Chat: The exciting thing is that you need to chat with targets by disguise and use the information to get the trust of the target. ◆Phishing: You can send phishing links to hack the targets' hardware devices, and get private information. ◆Picture Analysis: You can get valuable information and relevant clues from pictures. More advanced hacking methods will be unlocked later!

Screenshots

SIMULACRA 24 screens
Cyber Manhunt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SIMULACRA 2 at 4.7 against Cyber Manhunt's 4.1. SIMULACRA 2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (1K vs 14). Cyber Manhunt's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 67%) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On update cadence, ads, 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

SIMULACRA 2 costs $4.99 and Cyber Manhunt $2.99 up front. Cyber Manhunt sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. SIMULACRA 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SIMULACRA 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SIMULACRA 2 has 1K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of SIMULACRA 2's written reviews are positive against 83% of Cyber Manhunt's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SIMULACRA 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Cyber Manhunt every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SIMULACRA 2 versus Cyber Manhunt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSIMULACRA 2Cyber Manhunt
Price$4.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.7 (1K ratings) — better4.1 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews67.0% of reviews82.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1K — better14
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2.3 GB3.5 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperKAIGAN GAMES OUeDQM Games

Customer experience

SIMULACRA 2

All ratings1,041 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral1.9%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews200 reviews
Positive67.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative23.0%

Cyber Manhunt

All ratings14 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral8.7%
Negative8.7%

Bugs and requests

SIMULACRA 2

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Game freezing after cutscenes
  • Inability to progress past certain points
  • Saved progress not loading correctly
  • Conversations and interactions getting stuck
  • Audio/video playback issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Full screen and controller support
  • In-game note taking
  • Ability to skip cutscenes on replays
  • Checkpoint/level select feature

Cyber Manhunt

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SIMULACRA 2

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Cyber Manhunt

One-time2
  • Home Sweet Home$0.99
  • Hello World!$0.99

Questions

Is SIMULACRA 2 free?
SIMULACRA 2 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cyber Manhunt free?
Cyber Manhunt costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SIMULACRA 2 or Cyber Manhunt?
SIMULACRA 2 is rated higher. SIMULACRA 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Cyber Manhunt averages 4.1 from 14 ratings.
Do SIMULACRA 2 or Cyber Manhunt have ads?
Neither SIMULACRA 2 nor Cyber Manhunt shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SIMULACRA 2 or Cyber Manhunt?
SIMULACRA 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cyber Manhunt every 6 weeks. Most recently, SIMULACRA 2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cyber Manhunt on October 24, 2026.

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