Comparison

Madness/Endless vs ScourgeBringer

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

Head to head
About

Madness/Endless

Experience a brutal indie stealth action game with hand-crafted pixel art. Master one-handed controls to defeat enemies with combos and items, dash through a ruined world, and uncover a dark plot. Conquer procedurally generated levels in an endless mode after experiencing two possible endings.

Highlights
  • One-handed controls
  • Pixel art world
  • Action stealth gameplay
  • Combo-based combat
  • Endless mode
  • Unique enemy types
  • Procedurally generated levels
Features
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Darkness, despair, challenge... The world as we know it is run over by eldritch monstrosities. Survivors are few and far between, stuck between living in this new, grim world and scheming to overthrow others. You have been chosen to bear the greatest burden - the Herald’s Blade. Are you going to help your covenant or take over as the new overlord? Do you really have a choice? Experience a unique ACTION STEALTH game created specifically for mobile. A hand crafted, pixel art world full of horrific creatures and hidden tragedies. Play with ONE hand and defeat enemies by using slick COMBOS and special ITEMS, while dashing through the environment with blinding speed! Discover a clandestine plot in this ruined world, where friends will betray you and foes will aid you... Master the blade, master your surroundings and CONQUER! But remember... YOU ARE ALONE. YOU WILL DIE. YOU WILL DO IT AGAIN. After two possible endings, see how far you can get in an ENDLESS MODE where you explore and conquer procedurally generated levels. Fight against over 15 UNIQUE enemy types, Elite enemies and 4 carefully crafted BOSSES that will test your skills to their limit. Speak to many colorful characters and try to piece together the bigger picture. Uncover your own origin as your perspective on evil changes with every nightmare and flashback. ORIGINAL CONTROLS - Built natively for touchscreen and one handed play, movement and combat interact smoothly and seamlessly. TENSE, UNNERVING AND MYSTERIOUS - Reap through the ruined world with fast and furious dashes off walls, while staying out of sight of monstrosities, away from traps and countless hazards! HARDCORE DIFFICULTY - Combine speed, skill, wits & reflexes, to solve increasingly complex rooms, use powerful items, and CONQUER gigantic bosses! HANDCRAFTED & UNIQUE ARTSTYLE - A depressing, unique, visual horror where every nook and cranny was crafted to keep you on your toes and intensify the experience. A GRIM quest awaits you! Will you answer the Heralds’ call?

About

ScourgeBringer

Embark on a fast-paced roguelite platforming adventure in a post-apocalyptic world. Control Kyhra, a skilled warrior, as she battles ancient machines and monstrous foes to uncover the secrets of a mysterious entity and potentially save humanity.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced rogue-platforming gameplay
  • Fluid platforming controls
  • Frantic combat system
  • Hordes of enemies and giant bosses
  • Ever-changing dungeon exploration
  • Uncover mysteries and secrets
Features
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ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity. Set in a post-apocalyptic world where a mysterious entity wreaked havoc on all humanity, ScourgeBringer puts you in the shoes of the deadliest warrior of her clan: Kyhra. Help her to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity. Key Features: • Dive into fast-paced rogue-platforming gameplay described by Eurogamer as "Dead Cells meets Celeste" • Slash and shoot your way smoothly with super fluid platforming controls • Sharpen your skills with a frantic combat system focused on attacks only • Dash forward to the otherworldly adaptive sounds of Joonas Turner (Nuclear Throne, Downwell, Broforce...) • Defy hordes of unspeakable enemies and giant bosses holding the secrets of the Scourge • Explore the infinite depths of an ever-changing dungeon • Uncover mysteries and find mementos of previous explorers to unlock reality defining secrets

Screenshots

Madness/Endless4 screens
ScourgeBringer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Madness/Endless at none against ScourgeBringer's shown. Madness/Endless also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 70%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). ScourgeBringer's advantage is chart position (#182 vs unranked) and ratings volume (485 vs 67). On rating, in-app purchases 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

Madness/Endless costs $3.99 and ScourgeBringer $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Madness/Endless against 4.8 for ScourgeBringer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScourgeBringer has 485 ratings behind it against 67, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Madness/Endless's written reviews are positive against 70% of ScourgeBringer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Madness/Endless ships an update every 3 weeks, ScourgeBringer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Madness/Endless versus ScourgeBringer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMadness/EndlessScourgeBringer
Price$3.99 — better$5.99
Rating4.7 (67 ratings)4.8 (485 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.5% of reviews — better69.6% of reviews
Number of ratings67485 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
Best chart rank—#182 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size200 MB153 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperAnthony RomanoPlug In Digital

Customer experience

Madness/Endless

All ratings67 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral4.5%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive88.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative3.8%

ScourgeBringer

All ratings485 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive69.6%
Neutral15.9%
Negative14.5%

Bugs and requests

Madness/Endless

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ScourgeBringer

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Game crashes immediately on launch (purple screen)
  • Crashes on iPad Pro with iOS 17.1.2
  • Crashes when connecting wired controller
  • Crashes during intense particle effects (3rd floor boss)
  • Save and exit reduces HP to 1 unexpectedly
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  • iCloud save only syncs one direction (iPad to iPhone)
  • Touch controls cause accidental dashes
  • Smashed bullets scatter instead of following directional input
  • Game won't load or launch on some devices

Requested features

12 requests
  • Customizable control mapping
  • Dash button option instead of swipe mechanic
  • Static joystick position during combat
  • Controller support for all devices
  • Casual/easier difficulty modes with progression
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  • More endgame content and new zones
  • Additional enemies and bosses
  • More store items and healing methods
  • Better balance for early game resources
  • Option to play personal music during gameplay
  • Traditional roguelike mode with item-based skill trees
  • Right-side dash option for touch controls

In-app purchases

None

Madness/Endless

No in-app purchases

None

ScourgeBringer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Madness/Endless free?
Madness/Endless costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScourgeBringer free?
ScourgeBringer costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Madness/Endless or ScourgeBringer?
ScourgeBringer is rated higher. Madness/Endless averages 4.7 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while ScourgeBringer averages 4.8 from 485 ratings.
Do Madness/Endless or ScourgeBringer have ads?
ScourgeBringer shows ads; Madness/Endless does not.
Which is updated more often, Madness/Endless or ScourgeBringer?
Madness/Endless ships an update every 3 weeks, and ScourgeBringer every 2 months. Most recently, Madness/Endless was updated on October 11, 2026 and ScourgeBringer on October 14, 2026.

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