Comparison

Pascal's Wager vs Blasphemous

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

Head to head
About

Pascal's Wager

Embark on an epic dark fantasy adventure in a world shrouded in mist. Play as multiple characters, uncover a deep story, and battle challenging enemies and bosses. Experience a rich narrative with cinematic performances and a stunning orchestral soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Rich and deep story with 20+ hours of content
  • Four operable characters with unique combat
  • Dozens of diverse enemies and epic bosses
  • Three-dimensional multi-layered map
  • Cinematic performance and fully voiced dialogue
  • World-class orchestral soundtrack
  • Full controller support
Features
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August 19th, 2022 Newest add-on content, Dance of the Throne, is now available! The Soul of Obsession carrying the will of all Demiurges has been summoned to Solas again, and it's here for revenge! The leader of Demiurge, Elena, will be arriving as a playable character in this mode. Dance in a flurry of dual blades and experience a completely new challenge in Solas. 20th Aug 2020 "The Tides of Oblivion" DLC is available! New story, maps and playable character. Adventure with Jerold to explore the cursed Ichthyosauria! ■ Devices support: - System run iOS 9 and above - iPhone 6s and above - iPad models with 2G RAM or more ■ Description Pascal's Wager is an action role playing game with the style of dark fantasy. The game provides its players with top-notch picture quality and a feast for the senses that the mobile platform has never had before. In the game, the world is shrouded by dark mist, where light is dim and mysterious. People there become lunatic, and nobody knows the secrets behind that. Players can play multiple characters to experience the strong storyline and reveal various hidden areas of the map. Along the way, they will fight unbelievable enemies, confront epic bosses, and embrace overwhelming death and truth. All the while, they'll be engrossed by a magnificent soundtrack performed by a world-class orchestra. ■ Features - An incredibly Rich and Deep story, 20 or more hours of content - Four operable characters, with different combat modes and skill trees - Dozens of different enemies, bringing extensive experience of hectic battles - Diversified NPCs, responding to independent subplots - Three-dimensional map with multiple layers - Cinematic performance and storytelling, fully voiced dialog - Powerfully attractive soundtracks, performed by a world-famous symphony orchestra - Full controller support to ensure the best possible gameplay experience - Substantial post-launch DLC adding to the story and characters ■ Story In ancient times, a natural disaster brought the Sun from high in the Sky to the depths of the Ocean, allowing a mysterious dark fog to blanket the World. Simultaneously, Colossi, beings that were revered by descendants, roamed the lands for the very first time. These Colossi, which emit the sparks of light that disperse the black fog, bring the only hope to mankind. Thousands of years later, humanity has long grown accustomed to following in the footsteps of these revered beings as they travel through the black fog. However, just as how the Sun was mysteriously brought down from the Sky, these Colossi have also began to fall mysteriously... Terrence, a courier whom was expelled by the Church, has learned that his long estranged wife Teresa, may have some connection to the recent fall of the Colossi. Setting forth on a journey filled with anguish, deception and possible redemption, Terrence seeks to find his wife and the truth behind their World. ◆ SNS ◆ - Facebook: @PascalsWagerGame - Youtube: Pascal's Wager - Twitter: @PascalsWager_ - Instagram: @pascalswagergame - Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/PascalsWagerGame - Discord: https://discord.gg/aXxxENu

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

Pascal's Wager4 screens
Blasphemous4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blasphemous at none against Pascal's Wager's 7. Blasphemous also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.2). Pascal's Wager's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $7.99) and ratings volume (914 vs 253). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and chart position 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

Pascal's Wager costs $4.99 and Blasphemous $7.99 up front. Pascal's Wager sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Blasphemous asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blasphemous holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 914 and 253 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 72% and 72% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pascal's Wager ships an update every 5 weeks, Blasphemous monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Pascal's Wager versus Blasphemous: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPascal's WagerBlasphemous
Price$4.99 — better$7.99
Rating4.2 (914 ratings)4.4 (253 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.3% of reviews — better72.1% of reviews
Number of ratings914 — better253
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#70#47 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size2.8 GB921 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperGiant GlobalThe Game Kitchen Games

Customer experience

Pascal's Wager

All ratings905 ratings
Positive78.9%
Neutral5.9%
Negative15.2%
Written reviews1,204 reviews
Positive72.3%
Neutral7.6%
Negative20.1%

Blasphemous

All ratings243 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral4.9%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews501 reviews
Positive72.1%
Neutral9.6%
Negative18.4%

User reviews

Pascal's Wager

From 914 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent graphics and performance
  • 🎮 Satisfying souls-like gameplay
  • 🌐 Atmospheric and immersive world
  • 👍 Great value for money
  • 💡 Unique sanity system

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🔍 Lack of map and navigation aids
  • 🗣 Poor voice acting and localization
  • 🕹 Sluggish controls and camera issues
  • 🔋 High battery consumption

Blasphemous

From 253 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

Pascal's Wager

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Attack and interaction buttons disappearing
  • Inability to restore DLC purchases
  • Compatibility issues on older devices
  • Networking and server connection problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add a mini-map or full map
  • Improve controller support and customization
  • Enhance voice acting and localization
  • Introduce more character customization options
  • Add offline mode and DLC playability

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

7 purchases

Pascal's Wager

One-time7
  • Herald outfit for Terrence$0.99
  • Deep into the Dark Mist$0.99
  • Initiation Rite$0.99
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  • Sleeping Beauty$0.99
  • Enigma$0.99
  • Dance of the Throne$1.99
  • The Tides of Oblivion$2.99
None

Blasphemous

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pascal's Wager free?
Pascal's Wager costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Blasphemous free?
Blasphemous costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pascal's Wager or Blasphemous?
Blasphemous is rated higher. Pascal's Wager averages 4.2 out of 5 from 914 ratings, while Blasphemous averages 4.4 from 253 ratings.
Do Pascal's Wager or Blasphemous have ads?
Neither Pascal's Wager nor Blasphemous shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pascal's Wager or Blasphemous?
Pascal's Wager ships an update every 5 weeks, and Blasphemous monthly. Most recently, Pascal's Wager was updated on October 31, 2026 and Blasphemous on October 30, 2026.
Which is more popular, Pascal's Wager or Blasphemous?
Pascal's Wager currently peaks at #70 in the App Store charts, and Blasphemous at #47. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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