Comparison

Elly and the Ruby Atlas (RPG) vs Duskfall

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

Head to head
About

Elly and the Ruby Atlas (RPG)

Embark on a free offline and online pirate adventure RPG. Explore towns, trade goods, and engage in hack-and-slash sword fighting. Customize your ship and equipment to battle enemies and recover a family heirloom.

Highlights
  • Offline and online play
  • Hack-and-slash sword fighting
  • Ship and equipment customization
  • Trading with supply and demand
  • Item crafting
  • Explore 20+ towns
Features
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*** OFFLINE & ONLINE adventure RPG Pirate game FREE *** Are you a fan of pirate games and platformer games? Do you also love role-playing games with adventure, hack-and-slash sword fighting, and exploring? Are you fed up with adventure role-playing games that are to overcharge players? You need to try Elly and the Ruby Atlas! Our Pirate Game is a FREE adventure RPG that transforms you into an explorer from the age of pirates. We blend RPG & platformer games’ gameplay into one super exciting action RPG platformer quest. The game is completely free and available both online and offline! Elly and the Ruby Atlas is destined to become your new favorite RPG adventure pirate game! In this fun and free adventure game, you play as Elly, the young captain of a carrack, who must trade and fight to bring a vile pirate to justice and recover a precious family heirloom. You travel to dozens of towns, trade valuable goods, and defeat enemies. You upgrade and customize your ship and equipment as well! ◆ Craft your own items! ◆ Brave and with a sharp mind, Elly is ready to fight and bring justice with her swords and skills! Find unique blueprints for items, craft epic weapons, and armor, equip and use them against your enemies in this action RPG adventure game. ◆ Customize your ship! ◆ This fantasy adventure RPG also requires you to take care of your ship so that you can travel the seas and withstand hazardous weather and raids. In one of the most interesting pirate games, be bold and smart to recruit crew, upgrade, customize and increase its cargo capacity to maximize your trading profits. ◆ Learn to swordfight! ◆ The enemies you will encounter in this fight RPG platformer game have two major factions: pirates and colonists. Enemy type influences behavior and fighting style in sword RPG fights. Also, enemy bosses will be armored, so you're going to need to break armor pieces with combo attacks. The game is perfect for lovers of sword fighting. ◆ Trade and accumulate gold! ◆ Each of the 20+ towns has its own economy that produces or consumes certain goods, and they follow a supply and demand logic. There are 10 goods in this offline adventure game that can be traded. Join our community for rewards and updates! ◆ Chat with us on Discord: https://discord.gg/49fc7NYmKp Follow Elly and the Ruby Atlas on Facebook for exclusive contests & news: https://www.facebook.com/ellyandtherubyatlas ◆ Invite your friends to play with you and challenge them to a Leaderboard competition! ◆ Join thousands of players worldwide! ◆ Elly and the Ruby Atlas is free on all devices and completely ad-free. Having problems? * Please contact us in the game by clicking on the menu > Settings > Feedback or click on elly.freshdesk.com Inspired by nostalgia for the side-scrolling fight RPG adventures. Our pirate game free title is a tribute to times when games were single-player focused and did not feature micro-transaction systems. It draws inspiration from classics like the Port Royale series and lots of other titles. This game is designed to be an exploring fantasy, a free RPG and sword fighting platformer where you are the captain of a sailing ship from an age long gone. Game features: ◆ Supply and demand trade system ◆ Rogue-like arena game mode ◆ Inventory and crafting systems ◆ Travel and encounters stat-checks ◆ Full ship customization and upgrade ◆ Reflex based combat with gesture combos ◆ Player island base building and management ◆ Unique story missions ◆ 40+ achievements ◆ Online leaderboards with Facebook Sign-in ◆ Completely FREE with NO in-game purchases or ads ◆ Can be played entirely Offline ◆ Pirates ▶ Website: ruby-atlas.com

About

Duskfall

Embark on a dark fantasy adventure in this turn-based dungeon crawler RPG. Explore intricate dungeons, engage in strategic combat, and uncover a compelling storyline. Upgrade your hero with thousands of items and craft legendary gear.

Highlights
  • Turn-based dungeon crawling
  • Strategic combat system
  • Fantasy world exploration
  • Hero customization and upgrades
  • Crafting and enchantment
  • Offline gameplay
Features
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Embark on a thrilling journey with this turn-based dungeon crawler RPG! Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Duskfall. Dive into the heart of dungeons, where every step holds secrets, treasures, and formidable foes. Epic Dungeon Adventures: Navigate through intricate dungeons, uncovering mysteries and facing mythical creatures. Engage in turn-based battles, employing strategic prowess to triumph over challenging foes. Fantasy World Exploration: Roam through a richly crafted fantasy world, filled with captivating landscapes and enigmatic characters. Unravel the secrets of ancient lore and embark on a quest that will test your courage and wit. Strategic Turn-Based Combat: Equip your hero, plan your moves wisely, and engage in strategic turn-based battles. Conquer enemies, discover hidden pathways, and emerge victorious in this thrilling RPG experience. Upgrade and Customize: Collect thousands of items, from powerful weapons to enchanted armor. Upgrade your gear, unlock new abilities, and customize your hero to fit your playstyle. Compelling Storyline: Immerse yourself in a deep and captivating narrative that unfolds as you progress. Encounter intriguing characters, make impactful choices, and shape the outcome of your epic adventure. Crafting and Enchantment: Experiment with the magical arts at the forge. Craft powerful potions, enchant your equipment, and create legendary items that will aid you in your quest. Offline Gameplay: Play anytime, anywhere – Duskfall offers an offline gaming experience. Dive into dungeons and embark on quests even when offline. Embark on a heroic journey in Duskfall, where dungeons hold the keys to unrivaled adventures. Download now and discover the true essence of turn-based RPG gaming!

Screenshots

Elly and the Ruby Atlas (RPG)4 screens
Duskfall4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Duskfall at 4.8 against Elly and the Ruby Atlas (RPG)'s 4.2. Duskfall also leads on ratings volume (3.6K vs 16). Elly and the Ruby Atlas (RPG)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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

Both are free to download. Duskfall sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Elly and the Ruby Atlas (RPG) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Duskfall holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Duskfall has 3.6K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Elly and the Ruby Atlas (RPG)'s written reviews are positive against 86% of Duskfall's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Elly and the Ruby Atlas (RPG) ships an update fortnightly, Duskfall every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Elly and the Ruby Atlas (RPG) versus Duskfall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElly and the Ruby Atlas (RPG)Duskfall
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (16 ratings)4.8 (3.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.0% of reviews85.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings163.6K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size999 MB230 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperASSIST Software SRLViktor Domonyi

Customer experience

Elly and the Ruby Atlas (RPG)

All ratings14 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive84.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.0%

Duskfall

All ratings3,585 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral1.1%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews334 reviews
Positive85.9%
Neutral5.4%
Negative8.7%

Bugs and requests

Elly and the Ruby Atlas (RPG)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Duskfall

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Items disappearing after purchases
  • Doors/gates relocking after progress
  • Clues not saved in quest log

Requested features

8 requests
  • More in-game purchase options
  • More skill optimization
  • Hint feature or help for stuck players
  • Ability to see companion classes
  • Ability to customize companions
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  • Speed up option for enemy turns
  • Respawning enemies for grinding
  • Better inventory management

In-app purchases

None

Elly and the Ruby Atlas (RPG)

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Duskfall

One-time10
  • Duskfall Pack$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Duskfall Pack$1.99
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  • Seasons Tier 2 Pass$5.99
  • 600 gems$5.99
  • Duskfall Pack$5.99
  • 1300 gems$11.99
  • Duskfall Pack$11.99
  • Duskfall Pack$22.99
  • Duskfall Pack$34.99

Questions

Is Elly and the Ruby Atlas (RPG) free?
Elly and the Ruby Atlas (RPG) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Duskfall free?
Duskfall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Elly and the Ruby Atlas (RPG) or Duskfall?
Duskfall is rated higher. Elly and the Ruby Atlas (RPG) averages 4.2 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Duskfall averages 4.8 from 3.6K ratings.
Do Elly and the Ruby Atlas (RPG) or Duskfall have ads?
Duskfall shows ads; Elly and the Ruby Atlas (RPG) does not.
Which is updated more often, Elly and the Ruby Atlas (RPG) or Duskfall?
Elly and the Ruby Atlas (RPG) ships an update fortnightly, and Duskfall every 2 weeks. Most recently, Elly and the Ruby Atlas (RPG) was updated on November 3, 2026 and Duskfall on November 3, 2026.

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