Comparison

Meridian 157 vs The Wild Case

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

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About

Meridian 157

Embark on a thrilling point-and-click adventure as a forensic meteorologist trapped on a mysterious island. Solve intricate puzzles and uncover secrets to escape a dangerous underground environment. This installment features immersive visuals, custom music, and a logical hint system.

Highlights
  • Interactive point-and-click puzzles
  • Intriguing storyline across chapters
  • Immersive environments and high-quality visuals
  • Item combine feature
  • Logical hint system
  • Multi-language support
  • Color blind mode
Features
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In both a figurative and literal sense, forensic meteorologist David Zander has hit rock bottom. Trapped deep underground on a lost and forgotten island, David’s priority shifts from finding answers about the mystery surrounding him, to surviving the crisis he now finds himself trapped in. It’s now up to you to find an escape from the madness of meridian 157, but be warned, as escape may not come so easily. Will David find the answers he searched so hard for, or will his efforts all be in vain? Meridian 157 is a point and click adventure series involving interactive puzzles and an intriguing storyline taking place over a long series of chapters. Built using state of the art rendering technology, this installment focuses on immersing players in unique and frightening environments, while allowing them to enjoy notable puzzles and engaging interactions. Try out the fully free prologue to get a taste for what the Meridian series has to offer! Features: • Custom written music to compliment the high quality visuals • All new item combine feature, supporting many different styles of play • Latest episode continuing a spooky and thrilling storyline • Challenging but • A logical hint system for some of the most difficult riddles • Available in 8 languages, including English, French, Russian, German, Chinese (Mandarin), Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and Japanese! • New colour blind mode available for people who might have trouble with colour based puzzles Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to receive all the latest news! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NovaSoftInteractive/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/novasoftint

About

The Wild Case

Embark on a 2D point-and-click adventure to a remote village plagued by mysterious creatures. Investigate eerie phenomena, interact with unique characters, and solve puzzles to uncover the truth behind the supernatural occurrences.

Highlights
  • 2D first-person point-and-click gameplay
  • Story-focused adventure
  • Solve puzzles
  • Interact with NPCs
  • Explore atmospheric settings
  • Offline gameplay
Features
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TRY IT FREE, THEN UNLOCK THE FULL ADVENTURE FROM WITHIN THE GAME! Prepare for a journey to a remote village deep in the forest, where strange creatures with glowing eyes terrorize the inhabitants. As the hero, you will investigate eerie phenomena and be drawn deeper into the village. The story begins before you even arrive at your destination… The Wild Case is a 2D first-person point-and-click adventure. In this story-focused adventure, players meet a cast of colorful characters, experience mysterious encounters, and solve puzzles to progress through the game. The protagonist is a man who investigates strange occurrences—a sort of paranormal detective. One day, he receives a letter requesting help: strange creatures are terrorizing a village tucked deep in the wilds of the forest. With glowing eyes and an uncanny ability to evade hunters, these creatures may be more than mere beasts. The adventure begins as soon as you arrive. You delve into the lives of the village residents before gathering the courage to travel deeper into the forest. The normal rules of life don’t apply here: if you want a service, be prepared to negotiate. Be ready to ask: Who saw what? Why do they think the supernatural is involved? Will they help or hinder your investigation? Who’s your ally, and who’s your enemy? An array of interesting tasks and dialogues await you in the forgotten village. What you can expect: • Interactions with authentic and idiosyncratic NPCs • Atmospheric settings in remote settlements. • Exciting puzzles involving exploration and NPC interactions. • In the forests, you’ll find a hermit and a witch. Who’s the ally and who’s the enemy? • Open world ready to be explored. • Eerie encounters and mysteries. This puzzle adventure is perfect for playing while traveling. No internet connection required for this offline adventure game. The Wild Case is a point and click adventure game from the creators of Stormhill Mystery: Family Shadows, Angelo and Deemon: One Hell of a Quest, The Last Dream, Haunted Hotel: Charles Dexter Ward, Inbetween Land, Tap the Blocks and Sonya: The Great Adventure! Check our other games! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- WWW: www.specialbit.com YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/user/specialbitstudio FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/SpecialbitStudio TWITTER: www.twitter.com/Specialbit

Screenshots

Meridian 1574 screens
The Wild Case4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: The Wild Case at Free against Meridian 157's $2.99. Meridian 157's advantage is review sentiment (94% vs 59%) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

The Wild Case is free to download; Meridian 157 costs $2.99 up front. The Wild Case sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Meridian 157 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Meridian 157 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meridian 157 has 4.2K ratings behind it against 336, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Meridian 157's written reviews are positive against 59% of The Wild Case's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Meridian 157 ships an update every 5 weeks, The Wild Case every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Meridian 157 versus The Wild Case: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeridian 157The Wild Case
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (4.2K ratings) — better4.6 (336 ratings)
Positive reviews93.8% of reviews — better58.5% of reviews
Number of ratings4.2K — better336
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size326 MB493 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperNovaSoft Interactive LtdDmytro Cheglakov

Customer experience

Meridian 157

All ratings4,162 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews385 reviews
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative2.9%

The Wild Case

All ratings336 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews135 reviews
Positive58.5%
Neutral11.9%
Negative29.6%

User reviews

Meridian 157

From 4.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Engaging story
  • 👍 Challenging but fair puzzles
  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics and atmosphere
  • 🔍 Intriguing mystery
  • 📷 Useful camera feature

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional glitches or bugs
  • 🔍 Some puzzles lack clear logic
  • ⏱️ Chapters can be short
  • 🔍 Hints sometimes too revealing

The Wild Case

From 336 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great graphics and atmosphere
  • 🤔 Interesting story and characters
  • 🧠 Challenging but logical puzzles
  • 💡 Unique Russian setting

Room to improve

  • ⏱️ Game is too short
  • 🤔 Lack of hints/guidance
  • 💰 Paid content model
  • 🐛 Some technical issues

Bugs and requests

Meridian 157

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Red drawer not opening with key
  • Sound turning off when device locked
  • Pipe puzzle clues not clear

Requested features

4 requests
  • More chapters/episodes
  • Ability to revisit past diary entries
  • More varied puzzle types
  • Panning/zooming camera controls

The Wild Case

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes after certain events
  • Interaction issues with some objects
  • Difficulty progressing due to bugs

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more content/chapters
  • Include hint system or walkthrough
  • Improve translations and dialogue
  • Optimize performance and stability

In-app purchases

None

Meridian 157

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

The Wild Case

One-time2
  • Unlock The Wild Case$3.99
  • Unlock The Wild Case$4.99

Questions

Is Meridian 157 free?
Meridian 157 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Wild Case free?
The Wild Case is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Meridian 157 or The Wild Case?
Meridian 157 is rated higher. Meridian 157 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while The Wild Case averages 4.6 from 336 ratings.
Do Meridian 157 or The Wild Case have ads?
Neither Meridian 157 nor The Wild Case shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Meridian 157 or The Wild Case?
Meridian 157 ships an update every 5 weeks, and The Wild Case every 2 months. Most recently, Meridian 157 was updated on September 25, 2026 and The Wild Case on September 22, 2026.

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