Comparison

Dungeons and Decisions RPG vs Eldrum

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

Head to head
About

Dungeons and Decisions RPG

Embark on a massive, human-authored fantasy text RPG where your choices profoundly impact your destiny. Explore a world with deep branching narratives, stat-based consequences, and no "pay-to-choose" mechanics. Play offline and enjoy a story rich with imagination.

Highlights
  • Human-authored fantasy saga
  • Branching narrative choices
  • Stat-based consequences (Life, Mana, Sanity, Cool)
  • Multiple character classes (Wizard, Enchantress, Ranger, Rogue)
  • Over 1.5 million words of story
  • Offline play
  • VoiceOver compatibility
Features
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12 YEARS. 1.5 MILLION WORDS. 100% HUMAN-AUTHORED. Experience the ultimate Fantasy Text RPG! A massive, hand-crafted saga where your choices define your destiny. No "pay-to-choose" gems. No algorithms. Just pure imagination from a lifelong D&D nerd. Craving an authentic role-playing experience? Step into a world 12 years in the making. From glory-seeking adventurers to parallel-universe conspiracies, this is a deep, branching epic designed for those who love RPGs. TRUE FANTASY ROLE-PLAYING * Choose Your Path: Play as a Wizard, Enchantress, Ranger, or Rogue. Each character has a unique personality and goals. * Stat-Based Consequences: Your choices affect your Life, Mana, Sanity, and Cool. To thrive, you must think like your character, even if their instincts conflict with your own. * A Massive Campaign: Over 1.5 million words of intricately woven story. It’s like having an entire shelf of epic fantasy novels where you are the protagonist. * No "Pay-to-Choose": We don't hide the "best" choices behind a paywall. Your success depends on your wits and your strategy, not your wallet. THE DELIGHT GAMES DIFFERENCE * 100% Human-Authored: Every twist and every dungeon crawl was written and balanced by a human hand. No AI-generated filler. * Offline Play: No wifi? No problem. Perfect for long flights or deep dungeons. * Light & Accessible: A tiny download that’s gentle on your battery, and fully VoiceOver compatible for blind and low-vision players. TRULY FREE TO PLAY We believe in the "play well, play for free" model. * Earn Your Way: Hunt down those achievements, get the high ranks, and choose to watch the rewarded videos as they become available. Not that I don’t appreciate your monetary support and I’m confident that you will find it well worth it, but know that you do not have to. * The "Luck" System: Use your earned Luck to rewind time and fix fatal mistakes. * The Premium Option: Want to skip the grind? A one-time purchase unlocks ALL current and future content forever. No ads, no coins, no gates… just the ultimate library. ABOUT DELIGHT GAMES If you're new to Delight Games you might say "A text RPG? But I don't like to read." You might even say this in a whiny voice (although we hope not). Well, even for you book haters, now reading is addictive because with Delight Games interactive novels you make the choices for the main character, alter the story, alter your stats, and try to stay alive. Can you make it to the end? If so, what kind of score and rank can you get? If you like interactive fiction or just want to try something different from the typical soul-sucking mobile games, this is the ULTIMATE download for you!

About

Eldrum

Embark on a dark fantasy text-based RPG where your decisions forge your path. Explore a war-torn world, uncover secrets, and shape your character's destiny through branching narratives and multiple endings. This immersive experience offers deep gameplay reminiscent of tabletop RPGs.

Highlights
  • Text-based choices adventure RPG
  • Nostalgic table-top RPG style
  • Character building and equipment
  • Multiple endings based on choices
  • Secrets to discover
  • High replayability
Features
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Dive into a dark, immersive world where your choices shape your destiny. Eldrum: Red Tide is a gripping text-based RPG that combines the depth of D&D, the strategic gameplay of CRPGs, and the narrative freedom of CYOA gamebooks. Eldrum: Red Tide is a dark fantasy story about a former soldier who is searching for his family in a world ravaged by war. Your brother is gone without a trace. What happened to him? The answer to this question lies at the end of a long and dangerous journey. The world has changed. The place where you were born was burned to ash. People out there are struggling to survive. You are a shadow of your former self, having suffered grave injuries during the war. But the past is the past. What matters is the here and now. You have the freedom to shape your own destiny. There is always a choice. FEATURES - Nostalgic table-top RPG style - Many secrets to discover - Equip and build your character - Multiple endings that vary depending on your choices throughout the story - Replayability with different play styles opening up different locations, NPCs and gear - Text based choices adventure RPG - Supports both phones and tablets - Accessible to blind and low-vision players Eldrum: Red Tide is the second game in the Eldrum series. The games' stories are linked and there are references between the games, but they can be played in any order.

Screenshots

Dungeons and Decisions RPG4 screens
Eldrum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Eldrum at none against Dungeons and Decisions RPG's shown. Eldrum also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). Dungeons and Decisions RPG's advantage is ratings volume (9.7K vs 434). On price, rating, review sentiment 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

Both are free to download. Dungeons and Decisions RPG sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Eldrum sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Dungeons and Decisions RPG against 4.9 for Eldrum. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dungeons and Decisions RPG has 9.7K ratings behind it against 434, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Dungeons and Decisions RPG's written reviews are positive against 95% of Eldrum's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dungeons and Decisions RPG ships an update every 5 weeks, Eldrum every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dungeons and Decisions RPG versus Eldrum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDungeons and Decisions RPGEldrum
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.7K ratings)4.9 (434 ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.8% of reviews94.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9.7K — better434
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size195 MB198 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperDelight Games LLCAct None

Customer experience

Dungeons and Decisions RPG

All ratings9,648 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral3.4%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews400 reviews
Positive92.8%
Neutral2.5%
Negative4.8%

Eldrum

All ratings434 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive94.9%
Neutral1.0%
Negative4.0%

User reviews

Dungeons and Decisions RPG

From 9.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Engaging storytelling
  • 👍 Well-written characters and narratives
  • 🎨 Enjoyable artwork
  • 🎮 Immersive choose-your-own-adventure experience
  • 💡 Interesting and meaningful choices

Room to improve

  • 🔀 Illusion of choice, with limited impact on story outcomes
  • 🔍 Lack of customization options for player character
  • 🔍 Occasional misogynistic commentary

Eldrum

From 434 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great story
  • 👍 Immersive and engaging
  • 🎨 Excellent visuals and atmosphere
  • 📚 Detailed and well-written lore
  • 🎮 Compelling gameplay with meaningful choices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional combat balance issues
  • 🕹️ Challenging combat system for some players
  • 📱 Not optimized for larger screens (iPad)

Bugs and requests

Dungeons and Decisions RPG

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Loading issues and crashes for some users
  • Progression and scoring bugs

Requested features

3 requests
  • More branching storylines and impactful choices
  • Additional character customization options
  • Expanded content and faster release of new chapters

Eldrum

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inconsistent enemy shield/evasion chances
  • Difficulty spikes in certain encounters

Requested features

2 requests
  • Sound effects for combat
  • More content and story expansions

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Dungeons and Decisions RPG

One-time10
  • 5 coins$0.99
  • 5 luck$0.99
  • 18 coins$2.99
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  • 18 luck$2.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • 70 coins$9.99
  • 75 luck$9.99
  • Premium 50% Off$9.99
  • Premium 30% Off$13.99
  • Unlock All Content and No Ads$19.99
3 purchases

Eldrum

One-time3
  • Upgrade from Basic to Premium$2.49
  • Basic$6.99
  • Premium$7.99

Questions

Is Dungeons and Decisions RPG free?
Dungeons and Decisions RPG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Eldrum free?
Eldrum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dungeons and Decisions RPG or Eldrum?
Eldrum is rated higher. Dungeons and Decisions RPG averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.7K ratings, while Eldrum averages 4.9 from 434 ratings.
Do Dungeons and Decisions RPG or Eldrum have ads?
Dungeons and Decisions RPG shows ads; Eldrum does not.
Which is updated more often, Dungeons and Decisions RPG or Eldrum?
Dungeons and Decisions RPG ships an update every 5 weeks, and Eldrum every 9 days. Most recently, Dungeons and Decisions RPG was updated on November 3, 2026 and Eldrum on November 3, 2026.

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