Comparison

ScourgeBringer vs The Quest

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

The Quest

Embark on a story-driven RPG adventure in a vibrant, anime-style city. Uncover secrets of the mystic arts through riddles and mentorship. Explore handcrafted levels, unlock unique powers, and shape your journey with dialogue choices.

Highlights
  • Story-driven adventure RPG
  • Anime-style city exploration
  • Unlockable mystic powers
  • Dialogue choices and environmental storytelling
  • Quest-based progression
  • Hand-drawn 2D art
Features
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Step into a vibrant, anime-style city and discover a hidden path to the mystic arts. In The Quest, you play an ordinary kid who stumbles into a mentorship of secretive occultists—guides who never reveal themselves outright, but nudge you toward power through riddles, favors, and quiet wisdom. Explore, talk, and piece together clues across five handcrafted levels inspired by classic pixel RPGs. Complete each mentor’s task to unlock a new ability and reshape how you traverse the world. FEATURES • Story-driven adventure RPG set in a bustling, mysterious city • Hand-drawn 2D art with diverse, melanated characters • Dialogue choices, subtle hints, and environmental storytelling • Quest-based progression with light puzzles and exploration • Premium experience: one purchase, no ads, no timers UNLOCKABLE POWERS Flight / Levitation — reach rooftops, bridges, and hidden paths Influence Animals — befriend city creatures to open routes and secrets Weather Control — summon storms to reveal passages and power devices Mind Reading — glimpse an NPC’s thoughts for clues and shortcuts Teleportation — blink across the map and solve late-game puzzles HOW YOU PLAY Talk to residents, observe patterns, and notice what the city is hiding. Each level introduces a mentor whose identity is never said aloud; you’ll read between the lines, complete a task, and earn a power that changes exploration. The story favors subtlety over exposition—mystery, mentorship, and personal growth.

Screenshots

ScourgeBringer4 screens
The Quest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: The Quest at none against ScourgeBringer's shown. The Quest also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 70%) and price ($0.99 vs $5.99). ScourgeBringer's advantage is ratings volume (485 vs 4). On rating, update cadence, 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

ScourgeBringer costs $5.99 and The Quest $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Quest holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScourgeBringer has 485 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of ScourgeBringer's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Quest's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ScourgeBringer versus The Quest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScourgeBringerThe Quest
Price$5.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.8 (485 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings485 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB458 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperPlug In DigitalKareem Raymer

Customer experience

ScourgeBringer

All ratings485 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive69.6%
Neutral15.9%
Negative14.5%

The Quest

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

The Quest

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ScourgeBringer

No in-app purchases

None

The Quest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ScourgeBringer free?
ScourgeBringer costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Quest free?
The Quest costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ScourgeBringer or The Quest?
The Quest is rated higher. ScourgeBringer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 485 ratings, while The Quest averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do ScourgeBringer or The Quest have ads?
ScourgeBringer shows ads; The Quest does not.
Which is updated more often, ScourgeBringer or The Quest?
ScourgeBringer ships an update every 2 months, and The Quest every 2 months. Most recently, ScourgeBringer was updated on October 14, 2026 and The Quest on October 6, 2026.

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