Comparison

Not Another Weekend vs Garuda

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

Head to head
About

Not Another Weekend

Embark on a humorous point-and-click adventure set in the '80s. Play as a peculiar bellboy with a dark plan to clear out a high-class hotel over a single weekend. Experience a unique story filled with twists, strange characters, and challenging puzzles.

Highlights
  • Pixel art graphics
  • Unique story with twists
  • Strange characters and funny dialogues
  • Adult humor
  • Challenging puzzles
  • Original soundtrack
Features
Currently charting
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For all the fans of pixel art out there, get ready for one wacky adventure! You play as a bellboy, Mike Melkout, who works in a high-class hotel. Mike may seem crazy, or even peculiar, or he might as well be. However, he has only one plan. A dark plan! To kick everyone out in a single Weekend. A humorous point-and-click adventure game set in the ’80s as a tribute to the pop culture of that era. Key Features: - Beautiful pixel art graphics. - A unique story with lots of twists. - Strange characters, depicting some famous 80’s icons, and funny dialogues. - Adult humor and challenging puzzles. - Original soundtrack.

About

Garuda

Features
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A Gentle Journey Beneath the Moonlit Sky Step into the adventurous world of Garuda, a hand-crafted journey about love, flight, and quiet discovery. As night falls, help a caring bird guide her hatchling through glowing meadows and gentle skies. It’s a serene experience designed to soothe, not stress. Whether you're winding down for the night or simply need a breath of calm, Garuda invites you to slow down and enjoy the stillness. Features: Hand-Painted Visuals Explore a dreamlike world filled with soft colours and glowing details, crafted with love and care. A Heartfelt Story Guide Garuda, a devoted parent bird, as she searches for her little one on their first journey into the night. Relaxing Gameplay Intuitive touch controls let you gently glide, guide, and protect no rush, no pressure. Ambient Music & Sound Enjoy calming, immersive audio that enhances the experience. Best with headphones. Offline Play No Wi-Fi? No problem. Garuda works perfectly offline — your peace goes wherever you go. Collectible Boosts Keep things gently engaging with subtle pacing boosts and light challenges. Why You'll Love Garuda Not just a game — Garuda is a quiet moment. A warm story. A little flight of peace in your pocket. Made with Godot Lovingly built with the open-source Godot Engine. Download now and take flight in a tranquil, unforgettable journey.

Screenshots

Not Another Weekend4 screens
Garuda4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Garuda at every 8 days against Not Another Weekend's every 10 months. Not Another Weekend's advantage is chart position (#184 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). On price, ads, 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

Not Another Weekend costs $1.99 and Garuda $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Not Another Weekend ships an update every 10 months, Garuda every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Not Another Weekend versus Garuda: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNot Another WeekendGaruda
Price$1.99$1.99
Rating4.8 (53 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings53 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#184 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size264 MB83 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDionous GamesSuraj Hande

In-app purchases

None

Not Another Weekend

No in-app purchases

None

Garuda

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Not Another Weekend free?
Not Another Weekend costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Garuda free?
Garuda costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Not Another Weekend or Garuda have ads?
Neither Not Another Weekend nor Garuda shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Not Another Weekend or Garuda?
Not Another Weekend ships an update every 10 months, and Garuda every 8 days. Most recently, Not Another Weekend was updated on November 3, 2026 and Garuda on October 28, 2026.

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