Dungeon Fame vs Watcher Chronicles
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dungeon Fame
Embark on a real-time multiplayer action RPG adventure, exploring randomly generated dungeons with a group of adventurers. Customize your character, discover unique weapon combos, and cast spells to survive treacherous quests. Beware of other players who may hinder your progress.
- Multiplayer dungeon exploration
- Randomly generated dungeons
- Classless character customization
- Unique weapon combos
- Spell casting system
- Equipment and item discovery
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In this 3rd person real-time multiplayer action survival RPG, you and random group of adventurers will explore previously un-explored dungeon, because every dungeon is uniquely built. The journey will be difficult, but with a good group of people you might just be able to complete your quest, but be wary of evil players who might want to hunt you instead of helping. [Ever Changing Dungeons] Dungeons are randomly generated, you are unlikely to run into the same dungeon twice, but if you do, perhaps you still remembers the way? [Leveling up] Customize your stats the way you want, no class. [Equipment system] You will find weapon, armor, item, and keys while you explore, use those items to help you, weapon and armor have limited durability make sure you are stocked up. [Combo melee system] Each weapon have unique attack and combo, find them to discover the attacks. [Spell system] Player may equip different magic spell to cast. Discord Community Channel: https://discord.gg/yFxjA42
Watcher Chronicles
Embark on a challenging 2D souls-like ARPG adventure through a purgatorial realm. Battle over 20 bosses, explore interconnected areas, and master fast-paced, skill-based combat. Upgrade your hero with diverse weapons and magic, and enjoy local co-op multiplayer.
- Challenging souls-like combat
- Large interconnected world exploration
- Local co-op multiplayer
- Powerful magic spells
- Diverse weapon types
- Robust RPG system
- Over 20 relentless bosses
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Play the first area for free. In-app purchase the full game. 14+ hours first playthrough with new game+. Full controller support. Cloud save support. Become a glutton for punishment and persevere against 20+ merciless bosses and legions of skeletal nightmares in this savage yet charming 2D souls-like. Purgatory has been invaded by an unholy threat. A group of fallen ones called “The Watchers” now seek to transform it into a new hell. Lost souls must unite or face utter annihilation… Fast Skill Based Combat - Challenging but fair souls-like combat with tight and finely tuned controls. Dodge, block, and slice your way through enemies. Large Interconnected World - Explore every crack of a purgatorial realm filled with secrets and game changing loot in a non-linear fashion. Local Co-op Multiplayer - Connect 2 controllers and take on the entire game in local co-op with a friend! Powerful Magic - Incinerate enemies with waves of fire, lightning, and void or summon the horde with powerful necromancy. Unique Weapons - Giant swords, blade staffs, scythes, polearms, and more to discover and master. Weapon types all have different move sets that completely changes up the gameplay. Robust Streamlined RPG System - Carefully upgrade your hero to match your play style and build out your own unique character class. Discover 100+ upgradable armor, weapons, and rings to specialize your build. Relentless Bosses - Battle over 20+ finely tuned and challenging bosses that require careful planning and significant skill to take down. New Game Plus - Keep your gear when finishing the game and continue the journey with increasingly harder difficulties. Oh and you will die... a lot... Now go forth gamer... Existence itself hangs in the balance... Hit the download button and the first step of your long journey has begun!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Watcher Chronicles at 4.3 against Dungeon Fame's 3.2. Watcher Chronicles also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 25%) and ads (none vs shown). Dungeon Fame's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Dungeon Fame sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Watcher Chronicles sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Watcher Chronicles holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Watcher Chronicles has 256 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Dungeon Fame's written reviews are positive against 64% of Watcher Chronicles's.
Dungeon Fame ships an update monthly, Watcher Chronicles every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dungeon Fame | Watcher Chronicles |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (6 ratings) | 4.3 (256 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 64.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 256 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 178 MB | 964 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Secret Castle Games Inc. | Third Sphere Game Studios LLC |
Customer experience
Dungeon Fame
Watcher Chronicles
Bugs and requests
Dungeon Fame
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Watcher Chronicles
Reported bugs
6 issues- Game doesn't load or crashes on startup
- Arrow marker gets stuck and blocks pause menu
- Touch input registers unintended actions
- Game requires 2GB free storage to function properly
- Healing mechanic unclear or non-functional
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- Unresponsive controls with touch swipe interference
Requested features
12 requests- Customizable touch control placement and size
- Comprehensive in-game tutorial and help menu
- Improved map system with biome divisions
- More weapon attack patterns and combo system
- Parry mechanics that deflect projectiles and reduce posture
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- Boss-specific unique weapon/armor drops
- Ability to cancel potion drinking animation
- Discord server for community feedback
- New Game+ mode
- Stronger weapon balance for slow/heavy weapons
- Faster attack speeds for short-range weapons
- Clearer stat scaling explanations
In-app purchases
Dungeon Fame
- 10000 Gold Coins$0.99
Watcher Chronicles
- Watcher Chronicles Full Game$7.99
Questions
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