Slender Threads vs Avian Enigma
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Slender Threads
Embark on a point-and-click adventure as Harvey Green, who discovers his recurring nightmare might predict his inescapable fate. Explore a peculiar town, interact with strange characters, and solve puzzles to prevent his visions from becoming reality.
- Point-and-click exploration
- Dialogue and puzzle-solving
- Curious tale with twists and humor
- Voice-acted characters
- Hand-drawn 2D/3D art
- Haunting original score
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"Every night it's the same dream: my own head, mounted on a wall." While wandering an unfamiliar town, Harvey Green follows a string of paranormal events to a grim realization: his recurring nightmare may foretell an inescapable fate. In this point-and-click thriller adventure, guide Harvey through the peculiar streets, shops, and surroundings of Villa Ventana as he seeks to prevent his visions from becoming reality. Features: * A timeless point-and-click blend of exploration, dialogue, and puzzle-solving * A curious tale that melds shocking twists with absurd humor * Dozens of strange, memorable characters brought to life by a cast of celebrated voice actors * Hand-drawn art that combines 2D and 3D to create striking, "diorama-like" visuals * An original, haunting score
Avian Enigma
A visual novel where a factory worker discovers a mysterious bird in a world where humanity is the last remnant of life. This encounter leads to a romantic adventure and the unveiling of a deeper secret.
- Visual novel gameplay
- Engaging storyline
- Breathtaking art
- Mesmerizing music
- Romantic adventure
- Mysterious characters
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About 《Avian Enigma》 Avian Enigma is a visual novel featuring a world where humanity is the last remnant of life, a factory worker unexpectedly rescues a bird. As he embarks on this quirky, romantic adventure, the arrival of a mysterious girl unveils a deeper secret that will change his world forever. Characters Young Man A weary worker at The Factory, a biotech genetic corporation, he believed animals were extinct until the fateful day he encountered a living bird. Fascinated and intrigued, he is determined to uncover the truth behind this anomaly. The Bird A mystical bird that defies the rules of the world. The Girl A mysterious figure with a hidden connection to The Ave. O' Wang The head of The Factory's Security Department, a relentless veteran committed to eliminating any uncontrollable variables that threaten production. Robo MeowMeow A kind of cyborg cat designed to enforce The Factory's security measures with ruthless precision. Highlights Immerse yourself in a mesmerizing story with breathtaking art and music by the best Gen-Z artists, 《Avian Enigma》 invites you into a world where secrets of the Bird come to life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Slender Threads at Free against Avian Enigma's $4.99. Slender Threads also leads on ratings volume (514 vs 3). Avian Enigma's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On update cadence, ads 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
Slender Threads is free to download; Avian Enigma costs $4.99 up front. Slender Threads sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Avian Enigma asks for nothing beyond the download.
Avian Enigma holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slender Threads has 514 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Slender Threads's written reviews are positive against 100% of Avian Enigma's.
Slender Threads ships an update every 3 weeks, Avian Enigma daily. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Slender Threads | Avian Enigma |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (514 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 82.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 514 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3.0 GB | 456 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Blyts LLC | Aako, Inc |
Customer experience
Slender Threads
Avian Enigma
In-app purchases
Slender Threads
- Buy 30 tickets$0.99
- Buy 100 tickets$2.99
- Full Game$9.99
Avian Enigma
No in-app purchases
Questions
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