Comparison

Artifact vs Superliminal

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

Head to head
About

Artifact

Assemble shattered ancient artworks from fragments in this 3D puzzle game. Explore diverse cultures and recreate historical relics with stunning graphics and intuitive controls. Adjust difficulty for a relaxing or challenging experience.

Highlights
  • Assemble shattered ancient artworks
  • Recreate historical relics
  • Explore diverse cultures
  • Stunning 3D graphics
  • Intuitive controls
  • Adjustable difficulty modes
  • No ads
Features
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Artifact is a captivating 3D puzzle game that invites you to assemble shattered ancient artworks from fragments. The game combines the challenge of solving puzzles with the artistic beauty of ancient artworks, which are carefully modeled on the basis of real-world artifacts. The game draws inspiration from real masterpieces from various countries and cultures, showcasing their unique artistic heritage. Explore different locations and assemble relics from the past, such as a Greek amphora, a Chinese vase or an Egyptian statue. You can also shatter them and start over. You can adjust the difficulty level to suit your preference. Artifact features stunning 3D graphics and audio that immerse you in the atmosphere of each culture. The game is easy and intuitive to play for anyone, no matter their age. Relax and have fun while you sharpen your mind. How to play: • Move a piece by touching it • Rotate the puzzle by touching the base or background • Zoom in or out by pinching with two fingers • Shatter an object by double-tapping it • Change the viewing angle by tilting your device Features: • 64 unique puzzles across 8 different themes • Original game idea • Unique game mechanics • Simple intuitive game control • Gorgeous graphics and animations • Hard and easy game modes • No annoying ads • Suitable for all ages

About

Superliminal

Experience a first-person puzzle game where perception is reality. Solve impossible challenges by thinking creatively and embracing the unexpected in a dreamlike world with a unique narrative.

Highlights
  • First-person perspective puzzles
  • Optical illusion mechanics
  • Perspective-based challenges
  • Intriguing voiced narrative
  • Subdued and surreal world design
Features
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*NOTICE - TRY BEFORE YOU BUY* - Play the beginning for free. A one-time in-app purchase unlocks the full game. No ads. Falling asleep at 3AM, you close your eyes to the cheesy commercial of Dr. Pierce's dream therapy program. You wake up in an unfamiliar enviornment, only to realize that you're stuck in a dream - a dream where perception is reality. Welcome to Superliminal. Superliminal is a first-person puzzle game inspired perspective and optical illusions. Players tackle impossible puzzles by thinking outside the box and learning to expect the unexpected. This game features a wonderfully subdued world, an intriguingly voiced narrative, and things that are really weird.

Screenshots

Artifact4 screens
Superliminal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Superliminal at Free against Artifact's $4.99. Superliminal also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 29). Artifact's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On review sentiment, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Superliminal is free to download; Artifact costs $4.99 up front. Superliminal sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Artifact asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Superliminal holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Superliminal has 1.4K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Artifact's written reviews are positive against 72% of Superliminal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Artifact ships an update every 7 months, Superliminal every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Artifact versus Superliminal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArtifactSuperliminal
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (29 ratings)4.7 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews71.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings291.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size595 MB1.9 GB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMikhail BakunovichNoodlecake

Customer experience

Artifact

All ratings29 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral10.3%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral23.1%
Negative7.7%

Superliminal

All ratings1,344 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral1.9%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews244 reviews
Positive71.7%
Neutral7.4%
Negative20.9%

Bugs and requests

Artifact

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Superliminal

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes on loading screens
  • Glitches with objects and navigation
  • Unremovable red line on screen
  • Inconsistent and buggy door behavior
  • Saving and progress issues across devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add controller support
  • Improve camera controls and sensitivity
  • Provide more levels and content
  • Add a hint system or tutorial
  • Optimize performance and stability

In-app purchases

None

Artifact

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Superliminal

One-time2
  • Full Game$2.99
  • Full Game Unlock$7.99

Questions

Is Artifact free?
Artifact costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Superliminal free?
Superliminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Artifact or Superliminal?
Superliminal is rated higher. Artifact averages 4.5 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Superliminal averages 4.7 from 1.4K ratings.
Do Artifact or Superliminal have ads?
Neither Artifact nor Superliminal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Artifact or Superliminal?
Artifact ships an update every 7 months, and Superliminal every 8 days. Most recently, Artifact was updated on September 30, 2026 and Superliminal on October 20, 2026.

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