De vs ALTER EGO COMPLEX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
De
A puzzle-solving and escape game that delves into the tragic ruin of a family. This sequel offers multiple endings and contains mature themes.
- Puzzle-solving gameplay
- Escape room mechanics
- Multiple endings
- Story-driven narrative
- Mature themes
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The 2nd of the multi-end, puzzle-solving and escape game "Yabatanien", which explores the cause of the ruin of a certain family. ※CAUTION※ This work contains cruel and bloody expressions. In order to know more details, we recommend playing the free version "Yabatanien".
ALTER EGO COMPLEX
Explore a dream world and read various stories. Engage with interactive picture books and enjoy original art. This spin-off allows you to join Es in her dreams.
- Read dream stories
- Select books from a shelf
- Tap whispers to progress
- Play simple minigames in picture books
- Enjoy original art
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"I think... I'll read a book." ■This story is for: ・Those who have played ALTER EGO ・Those who wish to dream with Es ・Those who haven't visited Es lately ■ALTER EGO COMPLEX Play Guide ・Select from the shelf a book that interests you ・Read through the books by tapping the whispers ・Select picture books to play simple minigames ■In her dreams, you can be together... ・Read a variety of dream stories ・Enjoy original art while you dream ・"This...is the story of my dreams." This app is a spin off from the full ALTER EGO game. We recommend playing though all of ALTER EGO first. Caramel Column Inc. http://caracolu.com https://twitter.com/GamesCaramel Caramel Column is a video game and board game studio. Character Design: Kai Ito Sound: AMIKO
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: De at fortnightly against ALTER EGO COMPLEX's every 4 months. De also leads on price ($2.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). ALTER EGO COMPLEX's advantage is ratings volume (453 vs 8). On rating, review sentiment, 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
De costs $2.99 and ALTER EGO COMPLEX $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
De holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ALTER EGO COMPLEX has 453 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of De's written reviews are positive against 85% of ALTER EGO COMPLEX's.
De ships an update fortnightly, ALTER EGO COMPLEX every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.
| Parameter | De | ALTER EGO COMPLEX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better | 4.8 (453 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews — better | 85.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 453 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | takeshi nagahara | Caramel Column Inc. |
Customer experience
De
ALTER EGO COMPLEX
In-app purchases
De
No in-app purchases
ALTER EGO COMPLEX
No in-app purchases
