Comparison

9th Dawn III vs ScourgeBringer

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

Head to head
About

9th Dawn III

Embark on a vast 2D open-world adventure as a chosen hero investigating mysterious events. Explore diverse landscapes, battle over 270 monsters, and uncover ancient secrets to save the land. Customize your character, recruit allies, and engage in numerous side activities.

Highlights
  • Huge seamless open world exploration
  • Over 270 unique monsters to battle
  • Extensive item collection (1400+ items)
  • Character customization and leveling
  • Monster recruitment and training
  • Weapon and armor customization
  • In-game card game and fishing
Features
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9th Dawn III: Shadow of Erthil is a huge 2D open world RPG and collectathon dungeon crawler packed full of adventure! When asked to investigate mysterious, ghostly sightings around the lake of Elmson, you trek through the lands of Cedaltia to uncover the truth. Upon arrival, you hear rumors of an untrustworthy king. Taking the path of the Chosen One, you journey to Lorwyck Castle to confront a powerful enemy – traversing ancient fortresses, dark dungeons, perilous swamps, and more! Soon, you find yourself at the heart of a foreboding prophecy. Equip your best gear and adventure across the fields of Ashwick, the snowy regions of Halstom, dense forests of Vlak, the sprawling depths of huge dungeons, and the perilous Hollow Mountains of Scorn on an epic quest to uncover the secrets of a mysterious evil force ... Can you become the savior of Cadaltia? • Explore a huge, seamless open world full of crypts, fortresses, villages, and more. • Find your way across deadly dungeons, fight over 270 unique monsters, and acquire loot, treasures, and rare materials. • Become the ultimate warrior as you unlock spells and abilities, fine-tune your attributes, and level-up your crafting abilities! • Recruit monsters! Turn them into powerful allies with care and combat skill training. • Collect 1,400 uniquely drawn items – including more than 300 weapons and 550 pieces of armor and accessories. • Customize weapons and armour, go fishing, cook food, collect gems, and more! • Kick back and play Fyued, an original card game played throughout the region with 180 collectable cards! • Enjoy an original orchestral soundtrack. • Help the townsfolk to prosper with sidequests that range from silly to dangerous! Valorware is a UK-based game development and publishing company. Valorware is led by a solo-developer, focusing on producing content-rich Role Playing Games (RPGs).

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

9th Dawn III4 screens
ScourgeBringer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 9th Dawn III at none against ScourgeBringer's shown. 9th Dawn III also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and chart position (#184 vs unranked). ScourgeBringer's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and price ($5.99 vs $9.99). On 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

9th Dawn III costs $9.99 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 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 105 and 488 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of 9th Dawn III's written reviews are positive against 70% of ScourgeBringer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

9th Dawn III ships an update every 3 days, ScourgeBringer every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
9th Dawn III versus ScourgeBringer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter9th Dawn IIIScourgeBringer
Price$9.99$5.99 — better
Rating4.5 (105 ratings)4.8 (488 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better69.6% of reviews
Number of ratings105488 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#184 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size578 MB153 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperValorware LTDPlug In Digital

Customer experience

9th Dawn III

All ratings104 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative15.0%

ScourgeBringer

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

User reviews

9th Dawn III

From 105 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Massive open-world with extensive exploration
  • 🎯 Deep RPG mechanics and character customization
  • 🛠️ Rich crafting system (smithing, cooking, enchanting, etc.)
  • 🎴 Integrated card game mini-game
  • 🐾 Pet/creature taming and battling system

Room to improve

  • 🗺️ Poor navigation and confusing map UI
  • 🐛 Game-breaking bugs and crashes
  • ❌ Lack of post-purchase support and updates
  • ⚖️ Unbalanced difficulty curve
  • 🧙 Overpowered magic/healing abilities

ScourgeBringer

From 488 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

9th Dawn III

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Accidental NPC interaction causing permanent price increases
  • Auto-save issues when force-quitting
  • Audio not working on some devices
  • Game crashes on iPad
  • Controls not responsive on Backbone controller
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  • Companion getting stuck on walls
  • Gem crafting success rate too low
  • Skill leveling not progressing properly
  • Data loss on device transfer
  • Dungeon monsters respawning excessively
  • UI freezing and menu navigation issues

Requested features

14 requests
  • iCloud save synchronization across devices
  • Cloud save support for device transfers
  • Chinese language localization
  • Confirmation dialogs for permanent actions
  • Multiple save file slots
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  • Fog of war on maps
  • Recipe material indicators
  • Shared inventory between player and companion
  • Solo play option without companion
  • Cross-platform save (PS4/console)
  • Mac/Steam release
  • Joystick sensitivity customization
  • Quest markers or better navigation aids
  • Improved NPC scheduling/availability

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

9th Dawn III

No in-app purchases

None

ScourgeBringer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 9th Dawn III free?
9th Dawn III costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScourgeBringer free?
ScourgeBringer costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 9th Dawn III or ScourgeBringer?
ScourgeBringer is rated higher. 9th Dawn III averages 4.5 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while ScourgeBringer averages 4.8 from 488 ratings.
Do 9th Dawn III or ScourgeBringer have ads?
ScourgeBringer shows ads; 9th Dawn III does not.
Which is updated more often, 9th Dawn III or ScourgeBringer?
9th Dawn III ships an update every 3 days, and ScourgeBringer every 2 months. Most recently, 9th Dawn III was updated on October 27, 2026 and ScourgeBringer on October 27, 2026.

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