Comparison

MO vs Mindcell

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

Head to head
About

MO

Embark on a side-scrolling adventure in a dark, abandoned laboratory. Solve intricate puzzles and engage in strategic combat using unique abilities to uncover the truth behind a sinister environmental disaster. Experience a visually stunning pixel art world with an emotionally resonant soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Side-scrolling action-puzzler
  • 360-degree gameplay
  • Surface-sticking abilities
  • Mind-reading and monster control
  • Exquisite pixel art
  • Emotionally moving soundtrack
Features
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A side-scrolling, action-puzzler with "Very Positive" reviews on Steam. Come adventure and explore on the soon to be released mobile version. ▶Uncover the truth hidden in the sinister shadows of this ghastly environment Awakening inside a dark, humid, and abandoned laboratory, MO discovers that it not only has to face an extremely hostile and sinister environment, but also humans who, having been taken over by alien parasitic plants, are now stuck in an endless limbo between death and rebirth. Who caused this disaster? And on this path to solve the riddle of MO's existence, what sorts of trials and tribulations lie ahead? ▶Clear quests with intertwining puzzles using strategic battle skills 360 degree gameplay that combines action and puzzle-solving. Use MO's ability to stick on surfaces to get past tricky traps, read the minds of monsters, control them like a parasite, and dash past danger as you fly through the air. ▶Exceptionally unique environmental design MO has an exquisite pixel art that is both adorable yet dark, giving the game a full-bodied sci-fi atmosphere. Besides fitting the storyline perfectly, the amazing aesthetic effects are a constant visual feast for players as they adventure onward. ▶A soundtrack that is elegant and emotionally moving The game's theme song has been carefully crafted to express the story of MO's adventure, while the background music and sound effects for each quest fit perfectly with each environment. ▶Collaborating to create a moving masterpiece An exceptional masterpiece, developed by Archpray Inc. and produced by Rayark Inc.

About

Mindcell

Embark on a third-person adventure in a near-future world. Escape scientific experiments by uncovering your past and confronting pursuers. Engage in intense battles, solve puzzles, and discover allies in this story-driven experience.

Highlights
  • Third-person adventure gameplay
  • Engaging story with dialogue and puzzles
  • Intriguing campaign with battles
  • Variety of locations, enemies, and bosses
  • Intense close combat and skirmishes
  • Optimized graphics and performance tuning
  • Simple, freedom-granting controls
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Mindcell — is the third-person adventure in the world of the near future. The protagonist is sentenced to become material for scientific experiments, but he’s not going to put up with such a fate at all. In search of a way out, he must recall what happened to him and how he got here. The persecutors will not leave the fugitive alone, wherever he’s going. And there is a serious confrontation ahead. Going through the story with the main character, try to find out the goals of your pursuers and understand who your real ally is. Game Features: + An exciting story with dialogs, characters and puzzles. + The campaign is filled with intrigue and battle. + A variety of locations, enemies and bosses. + Close combat clashes and intense skirmishes. + Intense and diligently made graphics. + Good optimization and the ability to tune performance. + Simple controls, giving complete freedom of action.

Screenshots

MO4 screens
Mindcell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MO at 4.6 against Mindcell's 4.1. MO also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and review sentiment (80% vs 61%). Mindcell's advantage is price ($0.39 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On ratings volume, 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

MO costs $4.99 and Mindcell $0.39 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MO holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of MO's written reviews are positive against 61% of Mindcell's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MO ships an update every 3 weeks, Mindcell every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MO versus Mindcell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMOMindcell
Price$4.99$0.39 — better
Rating4.6 (47 ratings) — better4.1 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews79.5% of reviews — better61.3% of reviews
Number of ratings47 — better17
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2.5 GB1.2 GB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperRayark International LimitedSergey Sukharev

Customer experience

MO

All ratings47 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive79.5%
Neutral6.0%
Negative14.5%

Mindcell

All ratings17 ratings
Positive70.6%
Neutral17.6%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive61.3%
Neutral12.9%
Negative25.8%

In-app purchases

None

MO

No in-app purchases

None

Mindcell

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MO free?
MO costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mindcell free?
Mindcell costs $0.39, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MO or Mindcell?
MO is rated higher. MO averages 4.6 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Mindcell averages 4.1 from 17 ratings.
Do MO or Mindcell have ads?
Neither MO nor Mindcell shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MO or Mindcell?
MO ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mindcell every 8 months. Most recently, MO was updated on October 17, 2026 and Mindcell on October 14, 2026.

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