Comparison

BE vs Blasphemous

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

Head to head
About

BE

Pilot a powerful battle mech to defend a colony from hostile natives. You can choose to fight for humanity's survival by eliminating all threats, or become a humanist, protecting the natives and seeking a peaceful future.

Highlights
  • Pilot a battle mech
  • Defeat hostile natives
  • Protect colonial population
  • Choose sides in a conflict
  • Fight for humanity's survival
  • Protect native population
Features
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You are the elite pilot of a battle mech designated BE-A (Biped Enhanced Assault) walker. Your mission is to defeat hostile natives and protect the colonial population. But annihilation of the native race is not the only way to save humanity. Choose sides in a conflict that will determine the fate of all mankind; be a human, a true son of Earth fighting for the survival of your race killing whoever stands in the way, or be a humanist and protect the poor natives, victims of the greedy invaders, while searching for a better future for humanity. Whichever path you choose to walk; BE-A WALKER.

About

Blasphemous

Embark on a brutal action-platformer adventure in a dark, gothic world. Wield a blade forged from guilt, master hack and slash combat, and explore a cursed land filled with monstrous enemies and challenging bosses. This version includes all released DLCs for the complete experience.

Highlights
  • Explore a non-linear world
  • Brutal action combat
  • Savage executions and gore
  • Customizable character builds
  • Intense boss battles
  • Unlock mysteries and lore
  • All DLCs included
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Fight. Endure. Break eternal damnation. Blasphemous is an award-winning 2D indie action platformer with soulslike elements, offering brutal hack and slash combat and deep exploration across a dark, gothic world steeped in penance and suffering. Set in the cursed land of Cvstodia, ravaged by a twisted curse known only as The Miracle, you play as The Penitent One, the last survivor of the Brotherhood of the Silent Sorrow, bound to a cycle of death and rebirth. Face monstrous enemies, navigate deadly traps, and uncover hidden secrets in pixel perfect handcrafted levels. As you fight for redemption, you'll explore desolate cathedrals, forsaken wastelands, and blood-soaked dungeons, encountering grotesque monsters, merciless bosses and tormented souls along the way. Penance Never Ends. MAIN FEATURES - Explore a Non-Linear World: Venture through diverse platformer environments filled with fearsome enemies and deadly traps. Seek redemption across the dark gothic landscapes of Cvstodia. - Brutal Action Combat: Wield Mea Culpa, a blade forged from guilt itself. Unleash devastating combos and skills, and hack and slash your way through hordes of twisted monsters. - Executions & gore: Deliver savage executions with pixel perfect animations that celebrate brutal combat and grotesque detail. - Customise Your Build: Equip powerful Relics, Rosary Beads, Prayers, and Sword Hearts to shape your playstyle. Experiment with builds and unlock new progression paths to survive the impossible. - Intense boss Battles: Face off against colossal bosses and deadly mini-bosses. Learn their patterns, endure their fury, and crush them. - Unlock the Mysteries of Cvstodia: Meet a cast of tortured NPCs. Some will help, others will test your resolve. Unravel their stories and shape your fate in blood, guilt and damnation. ALL DLCs INCLUDED This mobile version includes all free DLCs ever released for Blasphemous, expanding the core game with new content, features, and challenges: - The Stir of Dawn – Unlock New Game+, encounter new bosses and enemies, and dive deeper into the lore. - Strife & Ruin – Brave the brutal Boss Rush mode and embark on a crossover quest with Miriam from Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. - Wounds of Eventide – Witness the conclusion of The Penitent One’s first journey and unlock an ending that connects directly to Blasphemous 2. THE FULL BLASPHEMOUS EXPERIENCE – NOW ON MOBILE - Includes every feature and content update from the original PC and console versions. Switch between precise touch controls or full controller support (gamepad compatible) for a seamless experience. - No ads, no microtransactions. MATURE CONTENT DESCRIPTION This Game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work: Some Nudity or Sexual Content, Frequent Violence or Gore, General Mature Content.

Screenshots

BE4 screens
Blasphemous4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Blasphemous at 4.4 against BE's 3.6. Blasphemous also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 49%) and chart position (#34 vs unranked). BE's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $7.99) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

BE costs $4.99 and Blasphemous $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blasphemous holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blasphemous has 243 ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of BE's written reviews are positive against 72% of Blasphemous's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BE ships an update fortnightly, Blasphemous monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
BE versus Blasphemous: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBEBlasphemous
Price$4.99 — better$7.99
Rating3.6 (36 ratings)4.4 (243 ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.1% of reviews71.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings36243 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#34 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size335 MB921 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperGames Operators S.A.The Game Kitchen Games

Customer experience

BE

All ratings36 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative30.6%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive49.1%
Neutral18.9%
Negative32.1%

Blasphemous

All ratings243 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral4.9%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews498 reviews
Positive71.9%
Neutral9.6%
Negative18.5%

User reviews

BE

From 36 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Compelling story
  • 💡 Unique walker gameplay
  • ✨ Good graphics for mobile
  • 🌟 No ads or IAPs
  • 👍 Fun and engaging

Room to improve

  • 👎 Horrible controls
  • 👎 Buttons too small
  • 👎 Uncomfortable controls
  • 👎 Repetitive gameplay
  • 👎 Game too short

Blasphemous

From 243 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Excellent art style
  • 💎 Challenging but rewarding
  • 🎮 Great on controllers
  • 🔝 Faithful port of console version

Room to improve

  • 🔧 Needs more customizable controls
  • 📱 Suboptimal touch controls
  • 🖼️ Blurry/low-resolution visuals
  • 🔌 Requires online connection
  • 📺 Lacks iPad optimization

Bugs and requests

BE

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Black screen on startup
  • Game won't load
  • Game freezes on black screen
  • Hour long developer pictures at start
  • Game doesn't start

Requested features

18 requests
  • Make the game longer
  • Endless mode
  • Sandbox mode
  • Online duels
  • New endings
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  • Save walker builds
  • Survival game mode
  • Co-op/Multiplayer mode
  • Customize walker with paints
  • Bigger buttons
  • Remappable buttons
  • Option to toggle modes
  • Autorotate
  • Change pedal options
  • Adjustable button size
  • More updates
  • More money/upgrade options
  • More content after beating the game

Blasphemous

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Glitches with certain enemies and abilities
  • Game freezing when accessing controller settings
  • Blurry/unreadable text in certain languages

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to resize and reposition on-screen buttons
  • Support for offline play
  • Full iPad optimization and native UI
  • Haptic feedback for touch controls
  • Synced saves across devices

In-app purchases

None

BE

No in-app purchases

None

Blasphemous

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BE free?
BE costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blasphemous free?
Blasphemous costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BE or Blasphemous?
Blasphemous is rated higher. BE averages 3.6 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Blasphemous averages 4.4 from 243 ratings.
Do BE or Blasphemous have ads?
Neither BE nor Blasphemous shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BE or Blasphemous?
BE ships an update fortnightly, and Blasphemous monthly. Most recently, BE was updated on October 12, 2026 and Blasphemous on October 17, 2026.

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