Comparison

Dark Dream vs Gravity Panic

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

Head to head
About

Dark Dream

Features
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Can you escape the nightmare before becoming part of it? Dark Dream is a multiplayer horror game where four players are trapped inside a world of living nightmares. At the start of each match, one player is randomly chosen to be the Child while the others become Monsters. The Child is the only one who can see the portal back to reality. Reach it and escape. But surviving won't be easy. If a Monster catches the Child, their roles are instantly reversed. The Monster becomes the new Child, and the Child is consumed by the nightmare, returning as a Monster. In Dark Dream, no role is permanent and every second can change the outcome of the match. Features โ€ข Online multiplayer matches for up to 4 players โ€ข Dynamic role-swapping gameplay โ€ข Unique monsters with distinct appearances โ€ข Dark environments inspired by childhood fears and nightmares โ€ข Randomized items and powers that change every match โ€ข Fast-paced hide, chase, and escape mechanics โ€ข Stylized horror visuals and atmospheric sound design โ€ข Constant tension where anyone can become the next target Escape or Hunt Run through the darkness. Search for the portal. Outsmart the monsters. Or become one of them. The nightmare is waiting. Will you wake up... or stay trapped in Dark Dream forever?

About

Gravity Panic

Features
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Tap. Flip. Scream. Survive. Gravity Panic is the one-tap arcade auto-runner where every flip is a panicked yelp. Your character can't stop running โ€” but they CAN slam from floor to ceiling at the tap of a finger. Time it right, and you'll dodge spikes, lasers, monsters, and crushing walls. Time it wrong... well, every death is a cartoon disaster. โ–ถ ONE-TAP CONTROLS Tap anywhere to flip gravity. That's it. No buttons, no swipes โ€” just pure reaction-based arcade chaos. โ–ถ 8 OBSTACLE TYPES TO DODGE Floor spikes, ceiling spikes, laser barriers, flying monsters, moving walls, crushers, and more. New threats unlock as you go further. โ–ถ 6 POWER-UPS TO GRAB Shields, magnets, slow-mo, ghost mode, double-coins, head-start boost. โ–ถ 9+ UNLOCKABLE CHARACTERS Robot, ghost, alien, pumpkin, astronaut, 8-bit retro, and more. Each one has its own panicked scream when you flip. โ–ถ 6 WILD BIOMES Run through a sci-fi lab, a volcano, deep space, candyland, synthwave cyber world, or a lush jungle. Unlock them all with coins. โ–ถ CHASE YOUR BEST DISTANCE Endless mode with a smooth difficulty curve. How far can YOU go before panic sets in? โ–ถ PLAY OFFLINE No accounts, no internet, no friction. Plays anywhere โ€” airplane mode, subway, anywhere. โ–ถ FAMILY-FRIENDLY Cartoon-cute style, comedic death animations, zero gore. Suitable for ages 9+. Coming soon: 30+ levels with star ratings, daily challenges, more characters, more biomes, online leaderboards. Made with love by a solo developer. Feedback? Ideas? Email us โ€” we read everything.

Screenshots

Dark Dream4 screens
Gravity Panic4 screens

Verdict

The call

Dark Dream and Gravity Panic are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Dark Dream sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Gravity Panic sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Dark Dream versus Gravity Panic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDark DreamGravity Panic
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size114 MB95 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperFluocodeSeif Ibrahim

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Dark Dream

One-time10
  • 2,500 Coins$1.99
  • 80 Crystals$2.99
  • 170 Crystals$4.99
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  • No Ads$4.99
  • 10,000 Coins$4.99
  • 360 Crystals$9.99
  • 25,000 Coins$9.99
  • 950 Crystals$19.99
  • 60,000 Coins$19.99
  • 2,000 Crystals$39.99
10 purchases

Gravity Panic

One-time10
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Sushi Skin$1.99
  • Spark Skin$1.99
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  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Cosmic Theme Pack$2.99
  • Wild Theme Pack$2.99
  • Sweet Theme Pack$2.99
  • 5,500 Coins$3.99
  • 15,000 Coins$7.99
  • 40,000 Coins$19.99

Questions

Is Dark Dream free?
Dark Dream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gravity Panic free?
Gravity Panic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dark Dream or Gravity Panic have ads?
Neither Dark Dream nor Gravity Panic shows ads.

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