Ord. vs Eldrum
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ord.
Embark on quests to defeat evil or create worlds as a god. This app tells stories that emphasize player choices and fast-paced narratives. It includes multiple stories, visual polish, sound effects, and achievements.
- Player choice emphasis
- Fast-paced narratives
- Multiple stories included
- Visual polish
- Sound effects
- Achievements
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Whether it is embarking on a quest to defeat an evil warlock or creating your own world as a god, Ord. tells stories that emphasise player choices and evocative fast-paced narratives. THREE additional stories for a total of four. New visual polish and sound effects. More achievements to hunt for!
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.
- 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
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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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ord. at none against Eldrum's 1. Ord. also leads on price ($1.99 vs $8.99) and chart position (#31 vs unranked). Eldrum's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and review sentiment (92% vs 71%). On rating, ratings volume, 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
Ord. costs $1.99 and Eldrum $8.99 up front. Eldrum sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ord. asks for nothing beyond the download.
Eldrum holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 315 and 160 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Ord.'s written reviews are positive against 92% of Eldrum's.
Ord. ships an update fortnightly, Eldrum every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ord. | Eldrum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $8.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (315 ratings) | 4.9 (160 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | 92.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 315 — better | 160 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #31 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 186 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Crescent Moon Games LLC | Act None |
Customer experience
Ord.
Eldrum
User reviews
Ord.
From 315 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💡 Imaginative and creative gameplay
- 👍 Minimalistic design sparks imagination
- 📚 Good for language learning practice
- ✨ Inspiring and thought-provoking
- 📖 Excellent storytelling through words
Room to improve
- 💀 Frequent instant deaths
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay due to restarts
- ❓ Unclear choice outcomes
- 💰 Perceived as a waste of money by some
- 🤷 Confusing and difficult to understand
Eldrum
From 160 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Immersive storytelling
- 🚀 Engaging combat system
- 💡 Accessible for blind users
- 🔒 Deep RPG mechanics
- 👍 Fantastic writing
Room to improve
- 🐛 Broken/tedious combat
- 🐛 Slow progression
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
Bugs and requests
Ord.
Reported bugs
3 issues- Stuck in loops with no option to change
- German translation has spelling errors
- Some text is too dark to read outdoors
Requested features
9 requests- Add more stories/adventures
- Implement a story maker
- Add checkpoints to avoid full restarts
- Consider a free version with IAPs for content
- Option to pet the dog
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- Add a story mode with a deity/alien
- Consider an inventory and stat system
- More tangible branching paths
- Availability on Apple Watch
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
Ord.
No in-app purchases
Eldrum
- Mount Karnak DLC$4.99
