SIMULACRA 2 vs The Last Message
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Simulated phone investigation
- Restore deleted files with AI
- Non-linear narrative
- Live-action cast
- Original soundtrack
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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.
The Last Message
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The world as we know it has collapsed. The networks are down, and silence has taken over. But you have found the last working terminal. The Last Message: Terminal is a unique, atmospheric text experience where you leave your final mark on a fading world. What will your legacy be? A warning? A message of hope? A simple goodbye? Broadcast your words and let them matter before the signal is lost forever. FEATURES: > IMMERSIVE TERMINAL: Type your final words in a beautifully designed, retro CRT terminal interface that makes you feel like the last hacker on earth. > SECURE PROTOCOL (PROFANITY FILTER): The terminal is a place for meaningful legacies, not chaos. A strict, built-in security filter automatically blocks profanity and inappropriate words, ensuring the global broadcast remains safe and clean for all surviving connections. > GLOBAL ECHO: Transmit your thoughts into the void and become a permanent part of the final digital archive. SYSTEM UPGRADE (VIP PASS): The terminal requires a 15-minute cooldown between broadcasts to save power. Want unlimited access? Upgrade to the VIP Pass to bypass all cooldown timers and permanently disable all ad-signals. The signal is weak. Start typing...
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: The Last Message at Free against SIMULACRA 2's $4.99. The Last Message also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). SIMULACRA 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). 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
The Last Message is free to download; SIMULACRA 2 costs $4.99 up front. The Last Message sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SIMULACRA 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.
SIMULACRA 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, The Last Message every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SIMULACRA 2 | The Last Message |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 67.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2.3 GB | 128 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KAIGAN GAMES OUe | AHMET FARUK COLOK |
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
The Last Message
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SIMULACRA 2
No in-app purchases
The Last Message
- VIP Pass$0.99
Questions
Is SIMULACRA 2 free?
Is The Last Message free?
Do SIMULACRA 2 or The Last Message have ads?
Which is updated more often, SIMULACRA 2 or The Last Message?
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