Kingdom Two Crowns vs Dawncaster
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kingdom Two Crowns
Build, explore, and defend a medieval kingdom from monstrous creatures. Recruit subjects, expand your territory, and lead assaults to protect your crown and treasures. Features include building defenses, exploring unknown lands, and tactical combat against the Greed.
- Build and expand your kingdom
- Explore uncharted lands
- Defend against nightly attacks
- Recruit and command loyal subjects
- Lead assaults against enemies
- Discover ancient relics and mythical creatures
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A shroud of mystery envelops these uncharted medieval lands where ancient monuments, relics and mythical creatures await. Echoes of bygone eras speak of past greatness and in Kingdom Two Crowns, part of the award-winning franchise Kingdom, you embark on an adventure as the Monarch. In this side-scrolling journey atop your steed, you recruit loyal subjects, build your Kingdom and protect your crown from the Greed, monstrous creatures looking to steal your Kingdom's treasures. BUILD Lay the foundation of a mighty Kingdom with towering walls, protecting towers while cultivating prosperity through building farms and recruiting villagers. In Kingdom Two Crowns expanding and growing your Kingdom grants access to new units and technologies. EXPLORE Venture into the unknown beyond the protection of your borders, through secluded forests and ancient ruins to seek treasures and hidden knowledge to aid your quest. Who knows what legendary artifacts or mythological beings you will find. DEFEND As the night falls, shadows come to life and the monstrous Greed assault your kingdom. Rally your troops, muster your courage, and steel yourself, for each night will demand ever-growing feats of tactical mastermind. Deploy archers, knights, siege weapons, and even newfound Monarch abilities and artifacts to hold against the waves of Greed. CONQUER As the Monarch, lead assaults against the source of the Greed to secure your islands. Send your groups of soldiers to clash with the enemy. A word of caution: make sure your troops are prepared and sufficient in numbers, as the Greed will not go down without a fight. UNCHARTED ISLES Kingdom Two Crowns is an evolving experience that includes several free content updates: • Shogun: Journey to lands inspired by the architecture and culture of feudal Japan. Play as the mighty Shogun or Onna-bugeisha, enlist the ninja, lead your soldiers to battle atop the mythological Kirin, and form new strategies as you brave the Greed hiding in thick bamboo forests. • Dead Lands: Enter the dark lands of Kingdom. Play as unique Monarchs, including the Shardbinder Miriam, with powerful traits from the gothic horror action-RPG Bloodstained. • Challenge Islands: Representing the greatest challenge ever seen for hardened veteran monarchs. Take on five challenges with different rules and objectives. Can you survive long enough to claim the gold crown? Additional DLC available via in-app purchase: • Norse Lands: Set in a domain inspired by Norse Viking culture 1000 C.E, the Norse Lands DLC is a full new campaign that expands the world of Kingdom Two Crowns with a unique setting to build, defend, explore, and conquer. • Call of Olympus: Explore islands of ancient legends and mythos, seek the favors of the gods to challenge and defend against Greed of epic scales in this major expansion. Your adventure is only the beginning. Oh Monarch, stay vigilant for dark nights are still to come, protect your crown!
Dawncaster
Embark on a tactical card game adventure with over 900 illustrated cards. Master unique mechanics, explore a mysterious world, and shape its fate through your choices. Enjoy endless replayability with randomized encounters and unlockable content.
- Over 900 hand-illustrated cards
- Groundbreaking card game mechanics
- Innovative energy system
- Richly illustrated world with choices
- Randomized encounters for replayability
- Unlockable cards, portraits, and challenges
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Dawncaster: Epic Deck-Building Adventure Dive into a world of strategy and magic in Dawncaster, the ultimate deck-building experience with over 900 stunning hand-illustrated cards. Will you become a shadow-dancing rogue, an indomitable warrior, a mysterious Seeker, or forge your own path? Unravel the dark secrets of Aethos in this tactical masterpiece that revolutionizes mobile card gaming. Redefining Card Games - Experience groundbreaking mechanics that seasoned players will love - Blend unique class abilities with powerful weapons and enchantments - Master an innovative energy system, freeing you from traditional deckbuilder constraints A World Shrouded in Mystery - Embark on a quest to find the legendary 'Dawnbringer' lost in the corrupted realm of Umbris - Immerse yourself in a richly illustrated world with compelling dialogue and meaningful choices - Shape the fate of a desperate world through your actions Complete Gaming Experience - Unlock all cards and classes with your purchase - no microtransactions! - Open up new exciting area's with optional expansion packs for even more content - Enjoy a premium game free from ads, timers, or pay-to-win mechanics Endless Replayability - Every run is unique with randomized encounters and battles - Unlock new starting cards, portraits, and challenges - Test your skills with increasing difficulty levels Join the Dawncaster Community - Connect with fellow players and developers on the Discord server - Share strategies, get the latest updates, and influence the game's future - Be part of a passionate community that's shaping the future of Dawncaster Ready to answer the call? Download Dawncaster now and begin your legendary journey! Discord: https://discord.gg/pfeMG9c Website: https://dawncaster.wanderlost.games
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Dawncaster at every 2 weeks against Kingdom Two Crowns's every 3 months. Dawncaster also leads on price ($4.99 vs $6.99) and review sentiment (80% vs 71%). Kingdom Two Crowns's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On rating, ratings volume, 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
Kingdom Two Crowns costs $6.99 and Dawncaster $4.99 up front. Kingdom Two Crowns sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Dawncaster sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Dawncaster holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 825 and 929 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Kingdom Two Crowns's written reviews are positive against 80% of Dawncaster's.
Kingdom Two Crowns ships an update every 3 months, Dawncaster every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kingdom Two Crowns | Dawncaster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 | $4.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (825 ratings) | 4.7 (929 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.3% of reviews | 80.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 825 | 929 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #23 | #14 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2.2 GB | 1.4 GB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Raw Fury AB | Rick van der Wal |
Customer experience
Kingdom Two Crowns
Dawncaster
User reviews
Kingdom Two Crowns
From 825 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Beautiful graphics
- 🎨 Atmospheric soundtrack
- 🕹️ Simple but engaging gameplay
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🕹️ Addictive and replayable
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🕹️ Unclear instructions
- 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay
- 🕹️ Difficulty spikes
- 🕹️ Lack of online multiplayer
Dawncaster
From 929 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Constant updates
- 🔥 Addictive gameplay loop
- 🔍 Discovering new secrets
- 💎 Excellent value for money
- 🎨 Beautiful art and visuals
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Steep learning curve
- 🔁 Repetitive enemy and boss encounters
- 🕰️ Slow progression and unlock system
- 🔧 Unbalanced difficulty spikes
Bugs and requests
Kingdom Two Crowns
Reported bugs
5 issues- Map won't load when leaving first island
- Ballista hermit gets stuck on boat
- Archers/knights not behaving properly
- Coins/items disappearing for second player
- Game crashes on Olympus DLC
Requested features
5 requests- Add Aztec civilization
- Implement online co-op mode
- Provide more detailed tutorials
- Add character customization options
- Introduce an endless/peaceful mode
Dawncaster
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes after certain card interactions
- Incorrect card behavior or descriptions
- Progression loss after updates
- Compatibility issues on newer devices
Requested features
5 requests- Endless or challenge mode
- More language support (e.g. Chinese, Spanish, Russian)
- Improved tutorial and onboarding
- Ability to toggle DLC content on/off
- Checkpoints or save states during runs
In-app purchases
Kingdom Two Crowns
- Norse Lands$2.99
- Decennial Royal Wardrobe$2.99
- Regent's Royal Wardrobe$2.99
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- Archon's Royal Wardrobe$2.99
- Call of Olympus$3.99
Dawncaster
- Vaul of the Void Promo PackFree
- Eclypse Supporter Pack$3.99
- Tribes of Twilight$4.99
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- Death of Divinity$4.99
- Masks of Misery$4.99
- Siege of Shadows$4.99
- Dawncaster Origins Bundle$4.99
- Nexus of Nightmares$5.99
- Infernal Invasions$5.99
- Dawncaster Mega Bundle$12.99
Questions
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