Comparison

Unruly Heroes vs ScourgeBringer

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

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About

Unruly Heroes

Embark on a mystical demon-slaying adventure inspired by "Journey to the West." Fight, solve puzzles, and collect loot as a master and his disciples reunite scattered scripture fragments. Experience a fantastical art style and varied gameplay.

Highlights
  • Hand-drawn art style
  • Switchable characters
  • Fighting gameplay
  • Puzzle solving
  • Loot collection
  • Parkour and platforming
Features
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"Unruly Heroes” is a 2D action-adventure mobile game developed by the indie team at Magic Design Studios and published by Perfect World. The story is inspired by China’s first mythological novel "Journey to the West” and strives to bring players an innovative experience through a fantastical art style and hilarious plot. Since the dawn of time, Buddhist scripture held the balance between Heaven, Earth, and the myriad creatures. However, as Evil’s wickedness began to grow, this delicate balance was thrown into chaos when the divine scripture was torn to pieces and scattered across the land. Those creatures that have encountered the mythical power of the fragments inherited unprecedented power. In doing so, this newfound strength kindled their heart’s innermost wickedness, turning them into horrifying monsters. With a world in chaos, a master and his three disciples accept Guan Yin’s decree and set out to reunite the fragments into a new scripture. The game follows the journey of a master and his three disciples as they fight, solve puzzles, collect loot, parkour, platform and more on their mystical demon-slaying adventure. You must capitalize on their special attacks and holy relics in a battle of wit and bravery against demons to complete their pilgrimage in reuniting the scripture. Following its release on Steam and consoles, the mobile edition of “Unruly Heroes” is now available! Highlights: Fantastic hand-drawn art style—Rich and in-depth level design illustrates a vivid sense of realism. Switch between the master and disciples—Effortlessly switch between the four characters both in and out of combat to overcome puzzles and obstacles. Rich and varied gameplay—Over ten different gameplay elements including: fighting, puzzle solving, loot collecting, parkour, platforming and more. Awards “Unruly Heroes” won the 47th Annie Award for best game character animation. Facebook: @UnrulyHeroesGame Developer Info: Magic Design Studios Official website: www.magicdesignstudios.com

About

ScourgeBringer

Embark on a fast-paced roguelite platforming adventure in a post-apocalyptic world. Control Kyhra, a skilled warrior, as she battles ancient machines and monstrous foes to uncover the secrets of a mysterious entity and potentially save humanity.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced rogue-platforming gameplay
  • Fluid platforming controls
  • Frantic combat system
  • Hordes of enemies and giant bosses
  • Ever-changing dungeon exploration
  • Uncover mysteries and secrets
Features
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ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity. Set in a post-apocalyptic world where a mysterious entity wreaked havoc on all humanity, ScourgeBringer puts you in the shoes of the deadliest warrior of her clan: Kyhra. Help her to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity. Key Features: • Dive into fast-paced rogue-platforming gameplay described by Eurogamer as "Dead Cells meets Celeste" • Slash and shoot your way smoothly with super fluid platforming controls • Sharpen your skills with a frantic combat system focused on attacks only • Dash forward to the otherworldly adaptive sounds of Joonas Turner (Nuclear Throne, Downwell, Broforce...) • Defy hordes of unspeakable enemies and giant bosses holding the secrets of the Scourge • Explore the infinite depths of an ever-changing dungeon • Uncover mysteries and find mementos of previous explorers to unlock reality defining secrets

Screenshots

Unruly Heroes4 screens
ScourgeBringer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Unruly Heroes at none against ScourgeBringer's shown. Unruly Heroes also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and price ($1.99 vs $5.99). ScourgeBringer's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (487 vs 98). On review sentiment, in-app purchases 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

Unruly Heroes costs $1.99 and ScourgeBringer $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ScourgeBringer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 98 and 487 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Unruly Heroes's written reviews are positive against 70% of ScourgeBringer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Unruly Heroes ships an update fortnightly, ScourgeBringer every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Unruly Heroes versus ScourgeBringer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnruly HeroesScourgeBringer
Price$1.99 — better$5.99
Rating4.4 (98 ratings)4.8 (487 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.8% of reviews69.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings98487 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB153 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperPerfect Game Speed Company LimitedPlug In Digital

Customer experience

Unruly Heroes

All ratings98 ratings
Positive83.7%
Neutral3.1%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews183 reviews
Positive67.8%
Neutral6.6%
Negative25.7%

ScourgeBringer

All ratings485 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive69.6%
Neutral15.9%
Negative14.5%

User reviews

Unruly Heroes

From 98 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics and art style
  • 🎮 Great gameplay and mechanics
  • 💰 Fair price, good value
  • 👍 Well-designed levels
  • 🎶 Gorgeous music and sound design

Room to improve

  • 🤔 Inconsistent level difficulty
  • 📱 Tricky mobile controls
  • 📸 Camera issues in some levels
  • 📉 Low resolution appearance on mobile
  • 😴 Repetitive character abilities

ScourgeBringer

From 487 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Excellent art style and charming graphics
  • ⚡ Smooth, fast-paced, fluid combat system
  • 🎮 Great controller support and button mapping
  • 🎵 High-quality music and sound design
  • 🧩 Engaging roguelike gameplay with solid skill tree

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes on various iOS devices
  • 🔊 Audio cuts out when other apps play sound
  • ❌ No sound on some devices (iPhone Air)
  • 🎮 Touch controls feel awkward and imprecise
  • ⚙️ Non-customizable controls limit accessibility

Bugs and requests

Unruly Heroes

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Game crashes on level reload
  • Critical objects missing
  • Game does not start on some devices
  • Game crashes when restarting a level
  • Save data disappearing
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  • Sound not working
  • Buttons not reacting on title screen
  • Game keeps crashing
  • Attack button only responds occasionally
  • Game doesn't open on iPad
  • Game not working
  • Game keeps closing
  • Level select screen issues
  • On-screen buttons displayed with controller

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add more levels and bosses
  • Option to choose difficulty levels
  • Fix UI layout icon when using controllers
  • Add combo moves from PC version
  • Improve image quality/resolution on larger screens
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  • Make on-screen buttons disappear when using a controller
  • Add a retina resolution option
  • Make skip button and info box smaller

ScourgeBringer

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Game crashes immediately on launch (purple screen)
  • Crashes on iPad Pro with iOS 17.1.2
  • Crashes when connecting wired controller
  • Crashes during intense particle effects (3rd floor boss)
  • Save and exit reduces HP to 1 unexpectedly
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  • iCloud save only syncs one direction (iPad to iPhone)
  • Touch controls cause accidental dashes
  • Smashed bullets scatter instead of following directional input
  • Game won't load or launch on some devices

Requested features

12 requests
  • Customizable control mapping
  • Dash button option instead of swipe mechanic
  • Static joystick position during combat
  • Controller support for all devices
  • Casual/easier difficulty modes with progression
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  • More endgame content and new zones
  • Additional enemies and bosses
  • More store items and healing methods
  • Better balance for early game resources
  • Option to play personal music during gameplay
  • Traditional roguelike mode with item-based skill trees
  • Right-side dash option for touch controls

In-app purchases

None

Unruly Heroes

No in-app purchases

None

ScourgeBringer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Unruly Heroes free?
Unruly Heroes costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScourgeBringer free?
ScourgeBringer costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Unruly Heroes or ScourgeBringer?
ScourgeBringer is rated higher. Unruly Heroes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while ScourgeBringer averages 4.8 from 487 ratings.
Do Unruly Heroes or ScourgeBringer have ads?
ScourgeBringer shows ads; Unruly Heroes does not.
Which is updated more often, Unruly Heroes or ScourgeBringer?
Unruly Heroes ships an update fortnightly, and ScourgeBringer every 2 months. Most recently, Unruly Heroes was updated on October 25, 2026 and ScourgeBringer on October 25, 2026.

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