ScourgeBringer vs Night Skate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Night Skate
Embark on a retro skateboarding journey through an endless fantasy mixtape. Unlock new songs, vibrant color palettes, and exciting levels as you skate.
- Endless skateboarding gameplay
- Unlockable songs
- Unlockable color palettes
- New levels to explore
- Retro fantasy mixtape theme
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Unlock songs, color palettes, and new levels to explore as you skate your way through an endless fantasy mixtape. Developed by Luke and Clay Williams of the cooperative game studio Odd Animal.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Night Skate at none against ScourgeBringer's shown. Night Skate also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 70%) and price ($2.99 vs $5.99). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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
ScourgeBringer costs $5.99 and Night Skate $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for ScourgeBringer against 4.8 for Night Skate. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 487 and 250 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of ScourgeBringer's written reviews are positive against 92% of Night Skate's.
ScourgeBringer ships an update every 2 months, Night Skate every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | ScourgeBringer | Night Skate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (487 ratings) — better | 4.8 (250 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.6% of reviews | 91.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 487 — better | 250 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #197 | #105 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 153 MB | 152 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Plug In Digital | ODD ANIMAL LLC |
Customer experience
ScourgeBringer
Night Skate
User reviews
ScourgeBringer
From 487 App Store ratingsWhat 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
Night Skate
From 250 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing visuals
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack
- 🕹️ Satisfying and addictive gameplay
- 💰 Great value for money
- 🕰️ Nostalgic retro vibes
Room to improve
- 🔍 Limited content (levels, palettes, etc.)
- 🐛 Occasional glitches or bugs
- 🕹️ Scoring system can be frustrating at times
- 🔍 Lack of customization options
Bugs and requests
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
Night Skate
Reported bugs
2 issues- Sound issues after extended playtime
- Inconsistent hit detection on obstacles
Requested features
5 requests- More levels and environments to explore
- Additional color palettes and music tracks to unlock
- Character/skateboard customization options
- Leaderboards or online multiplayer
- Landscape mode support
In-app purchases
ScourgeBringer
No in-app purchases
Night Skate
No in-app purchases
