Comparison

Blind Quest vs Eldrum

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

Head to head
About

Blind Quest

Embark on an epic fantasy RPG adventure as a mercenary named Nathan. Explore diverse lands, battle over 20 unique enemies in turn-based combat, and save a princess from a supernatural menace. This game offers hours of engaging gameplay with high replayability.

Highlights
  • Fantasy role-playing adventure
  • Turn-based combat system
  • Explore over 50 maps
  • Battle more than 20 enemies
  • High replayability
  • Engaging storyline
Features
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Blind Quest is a fantasy role-playing game where you will guide Nathan the mercenary in an epic adventure across the lands of Aetherna. The Enchanted Castle of King Alen is invaded by ghosts. His daughter, Helen, is in search of a hero who can defeat this supernatural menace and only Nathan, a solitary mercenary, dares to help her. Explore incredible locations such as the Desert of Sarteras and the Dungeons of Curigos and other 50 maps in 10 different scenarios to explore and interact with! More than 20 enemies to face in an engaging turn-based combat system! Battle against terrible foes like the Necromancer, the Crystal Dragon and many more! With 3 or more hours of gameplay and a high level of replayability Blind Quest - The Enchanted Castle is a true fantasy epic! Save the reign of Reldia and princess Helen! Become a LEGEND!

About

Eldrum

Embark on a dark, immersive text-based RPG where your decisions dictate your fate. Experience D&D-inspired gameplay, strategic turn-based combat, and branching storylines in a richly crafted, grimdark world. Explore, uncover secrets, and forge your own path to one of multiple endings.

Highlights
  • Branching storylines with multiple endings
  • D&D-inspired gameplay mechanics
  • Strategic turn-based combat
  • Rich, dark, and immersive world
  • Exploration with secrets and side quests
  • Atmospheric audio and evocative imagery
Features
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Dive into a dark, immersive world where your choices shape your destiny. Eldrum: Black Dust 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. Key Features: - Branching Storylines: Every decision matters in this grimdark adventure, leading to multiple endings. - D&D-Inspired Gameplay: Experience the depth of tabletop RPGs in a mobile format. - Turn-Based Combat: Engage in strategic 2D battles reminiscent of classic CRPGs. - Rich, Dark World: Explore a meticulously crafted universe filled with moral ambiguity and tough choices. - Immersive Experience: Vivid text descriptions enhanced by evocative imagery and atmospheric audio. - Exploration: Roam the desert city and its surroundings, uncovering secrets and side quests. Eldrum: Black Dust brings the essence of traditional gamebooks and CRPGs to your fingertips, with a modern twist. Whether you're a fan of Choose Your Own Adventure stories, D&D campaigns, or simply looking for a deep, narrative-driven experience, this game offers hours of captivating gameplay. Our commitment to accessibility shines through - Eldrum: Black Dust is proudly created by a studio recognized for developing the Best Mobile Game for Blind Users (AppleVis Game of the Year 2020). Embark on your journey through the dark and unforgiving world of Eldrum today. Every choice you make, every path you take, will leave its mark on the Black Dust. What tale will you weave, and which of the multiple endings will you unlock? Eldrum: Black Dust is the third 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. Download now and start your grimdark adventure!

Screenshots

Blind Quest2 screens
Eldrum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Eldrum at 4.9 against Blind Quest's 4.3. Eldrum also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days) and ratings volume (159 vs 16). Blind Quest's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and price ($3.99 vs $8.99). On review sentiment, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Blind Quest costs $3.99 and Eldrum $8.99 up front. Eldrum sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Blind Quest asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Eldrum holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eldrum has 159 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 92% and 92% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blind Quest ships an update every 8 days, Eldrum every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Blind Quest versus Eldrum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlind QuestEldrum
Price$3.99 — better$8.99
Rating4.3 (16 ratings)4.9 (159 ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews92.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16159 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#199 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB186 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperASSOCIAZIONE CULTURALE DI PROMOZIONE SOCIALE AUDIOGAMESAct None

Customer experience

Blind Quest

All ratings16 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative0.0%

Eldrum

All ratings159 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive92.2%
Neutral3.9%
Negative3.9%

Bugs and requests

Blind Quest

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Eldrum

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Voiceover issues with health display
  • RNG-heavy combat

Requested features

3 requests
  • More cities and activities
  • Ability to improve fighting skills
  • Clarity on save system

In-app purchases

None

Blind Quest

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Eldrum

One-time1
  • Mount Karnak DLC$4.99

Questions

Is Blind Quest free?
Blind Quest costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Eldrum free?
Eldrum costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Blind Quest or Eldrum?
Eldrum is rated higher. Blind Quest averages 4.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Eldrum averages 4.9 from 159 ratings.
Do Blind Quest or Eldrum have ads?
Neither Blind Quest nor Eldrum shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blind Quest or Eldrum?
Blind Quest ships an update every 8 days, and Eldrum every 3 days. Most recently, Blind Quest was updated on October 15, 2026 and Eldrum on October 20, 2026.

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