Comparison

FANTASIAN vs DREDGE+

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

Head to head
About

FANTASIAN

Embark on a breathtaking adventure RPG with a unique visual style. Explore a world crafted from hundreds of handmade dioramas, engage in strategic battles with innovative mechanics, and enjoy a legendary soundtrack. This epic journey offers extensive gameplay with a focus on both story and exploration.

Highlights
  • Explore 160+ handmade dioramas
  • Innovative Dimengeon Battle mechanic
  • Growth Map for party customization
  • 60-90 hour gameplay
  • Legendary orchestral soundtrack
Features
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Fantasian by Mistwalker Corp. — From the creator of Final Fantasy, comes the next breathtaking adventure from industry legend Hironobu Sakaguchi. Fantasian is an exciting, new RPG set against a spectacular backdrop made from nearly 160 handmade dioramas that blends physical environments and 3D characters. ● Dive into the Dioramas Explore the nearly 160 different hand-crafted dioramas in Fantasian, with particular attention to detail. The adventure lasts between 60~90 hours with the first part more focused on story and the latter half more quest-driven, giving players the freedom to explore the world. ● New Battle Mechanics Tapping into his experience from the Final Fantasy franchise, Sakaguchi brings to Fantasian several quality of life improvements to the classic JRPG genre, such as the “Dimengeon Battle” mechanic, which allows players to send previously encountered enemies into a separate dimensional dungeon to streamline combat and maximize uninterrupted exploration of the beautiful locations. “Dimengeon Battles” introduce various “Gimmicks” or power-ups that can turn the tide of battle for a satisfying encounter. Likewise, the Growth Map gives players various customization options and party members can be swapped in and out for even more diverse strategic options. ● Legendary Soundtrack Celebrated composer Nobuo Uematsu, known for his work on the Final Fantasy series, scored all 60 tracks. The many layers of a full orchestra and diverse synth melodies compliment the memorable and magical world of Fantasian.

About

DREDGE+

Embark on a sinister fishing adventure across a remote archipelago. Sell your catch, dredge for secrets, and upgrade your boat to explore new lands. Beware of what lurks in the dark as you unravel mysteries and survive the night.

Highlights
  • Explore a remote archipelago
  • Sell fish and upgrade your boat
  • Dredge the depths for secrets
  • Unravel island mysteries
  • Survive the darkness
  • Includes all DLC content
Features
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Winner of the 2025 Apple Design Award for Interaction and App Store 2025 iPad Game of the Year, DREDGE arrives on Apple Arcade as the Complete Edition of the acclaimed sinister fishing adventure. Captain your trawler across a remote archipelago, sell your catch, and dredge the depths for long-buried secrets. Outfit your boat with better equipment to trawl deep-sea trenches and navigate to far-off lands, but keep an eye on the time. You might not like what finds you in the dark... Apple Arcade Complete Edition This version includes all content released for DREDGE: - The Pale Reach - A frozen new biome filled with icy hazards and hidden lore - The Iron Rig - A constructable destination with its own story, items and adversities - Blackstone Key - Opens a workshop on Blackstone Isle with two unique starting items - Custom Rod - A unique starting fishing rod Game Features: - Unravel a Mystery: Captain your fishing trawler across a collection of remote islands, each with its own inhabitants to meet, wildlife to discover, and stories to unearth. - Dredge the Depths: Scour the sea for hidden treasures and complete quests to gain access to strange new abilities. - Study Your Craft: Research special equipment and upgrade your boat’s capabilities to gain access to rare fish and valuable deep-sea curios. - Fish to Survive: Sell your discoveries to the locals to learn more about each area, and upgrade your boat to reach even more secluded locations. Fight the Unfathomable: Strengthen your mind and use your abilities to survive trips out on the water after dark."

Screenshots

FANTASIAN4 screens
DREDGE+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: DREDGE+ at free against FANTASIAN's paid. FANTASIAN's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 413) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for FANTASIAN against 4.8 for DREDGE+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FANTASIAN has 2.1K ratings behind it against 413, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of FANTASIAN's written reviews are positive against 81% of DREDGE+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FANTASIAN ships an update fortnightly, DREDGE+ every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FANTASIAN versus DREDGE+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFANTASIANDREDGE+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.1K ratings)4.8 (413 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.2% of reviews81.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.1K — better413
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size3.7 GB820 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMISTWALKER CORPORATIONBlack Salt Games

Customer experience

FANTASIAN

All ratings2,110 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral4.1%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews1,063 reviews
Positive76.2%
Neutral8.9%
Negative14.9%

DREDGE+

All ratings388 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews168 reviews
Positive81.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative11.9%

Bugs and requests

FANTASIAN

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Saved game data not syncing properly across devices
  • Crashes and freezes during boss battles

Requested features

4 requests
  • Virtual joystick for movement
  • More difficulty settings
  • Support for additional languages (e.g. Spanish, French, German)
  • New game+ mode or post-game content

DREDGE+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FANTASIAN

No in-app purchases

None

DREDGE+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FANTASIAN free?
FANTASIAN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DREDGE+ free?
DREDGE+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FANTASIAN or DREDGE+?
DREDGE+ is rated higher. FANTASIAN averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while DREDGE+ averages 4.8 from 413 ratings.
Do FANTASIAN or DREDGE+ have ads?
Neither FANTASIAN nor DREDGE+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FANTASIAN or DREDGE+?
FANTASIAN ships an update fortnightly, and DREDGE+ every 9 days. Most recently, FANTASIAN was updated on October 21, 2026 and DREDGE+ on October 28, 2026.

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