Comparison

Panic Gem Odyssey® vs Into the Breach

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

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About

Panic Gem Odyssey®

Embark on a gem-matching puzzle adventure to collect powerful jewels and thwart an evil tyrant. Swipe to swap and match falling gems, clearing the board with strategic combos and dazzling blasts of color. Explore various game modes and unlockable content in this fast-paced, retro-inspired puzzle experience.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced match puzzle gameplay
  • Multiple game modes and difficulties
  • Over 100 puzzles in Trials Mode
  • Unlockable content
  • Stunning retro-inspired visuals
  • Epic soundtrack
  • Offline play
Features
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Join Paris & Max in a thrilling gem match puzzle adventure! The Paradise Gems hold untold power—but the evil tyrant Ganda is determined to steal and keep them locked away forever… In Panic Gem Odyssey, you'll match falling jewels into lines and patterns, clearing the board in a dazzling gem blast of color and strategy. Can you match your way to victory? Play now for FREE and prevent the evil from winning in this gem merge jewel drop game. ■ SWIPE TO SWAP AND MATCH 4 JEWELS TO COMPLETE THE LEVELS Arrange falling jewels into perfect lines and patterns to clear the board and unleash dazzling combos. But be warned—speed and strategy are everything! All lines of gems without the X can be moved and rearranged to match the falling gems. You’ll need at least 4 of the same gems to blast and collect them. ■ VARIETY OF GAME MODES & DIFFICULTIES With multiple blast gems game modes, three difficulty levels, and over 100 unique puzzles in Trials Mode, Panic Gem Odyssey is the perfect match puzzle game for casual players and hardcore gem crushers alike. Think fast or smart—either way, the pressure’s on in this gem swap puzzle adventure with game modes that include: - Hyper - Mission - Shi’rase - Darkness - Detonation - Trials - Free - Arcade - Nightmare - Rush Whether you're planning your next move to score big or reacting at lightning speed to stay alive, solving puzzles in the Trials or trying to achieve the highest score possible in 5 minutes in the Rush mode, this jewel blast puzzle game delivers nonstop action with depth to spare. ■ PANIC GEM ODYSSEY GAME FEATURES: • Fast-Paced Match Puzzle Gameplay – Arrange and blast gems in real-time to score big! • Accessible but Deep Scoring – The faster you clear gems, the higher your score climbs. • Multiple Game Modes & Three Difficulties – Choose your pace, style, and level of challenge. • Over 100 Puzzles in Trials Mode – Test your wits and reflexes in carefully crafted stages. • Rank up - play and grow your ranks. • Unlockable Content – Discover bonus music tracks, artwork, and other surprises. • Stunning Visuals – Gorgeous retro-inspired art, animations, and effects that pop with every jewel blast. • Epic Soundtrack – One of the best soundtracks in any mobile jewel match blast game • Play offline – Long haul fight? No wifi? No worries, now you can play a fun offline jewel game for free. With multiple matching game modes, stunning visuals, and heart-pounding challenges, this jewel blast puzzle adventure never gets old! Whether you're chasing high scores, solving brain-teasing puzzles, or just in it for the jewel blast satisfaction, Panic Gem Odyssey delivers endless drop & match puzzle fun with every swipe. ► Download and play Panic Gem Odyssey for free! ______________ Panic Gem Odyssey® ©KaPa ENT LLC 2024 All Rights Reserved. Panic Gem Odyssey® is a re-branding of the critically acclaimed 2016 mobile puzzle game, Gemanator: Shirlanka Paradise!

About

Into the Breach

Lead a squad of mechs and pilots to defend humanity from giant alien creatures in this turn-based tactical strategy game. Analyze enemy attacks, build powerful mechs, and strategize to protect cities and save different timelines.

Highlights
  • Defend cities and civilian buildings
  • Analyze enemy attacks for perfect counters
  • Build ultimate mechs with new weapons and pilots
  • Send help back through time after defeat
  • Advanced edition content with new upgrades
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Available exclusively for Netflix members. Civilization is in peril, and it's up to you to defend it. Lead a team to save the world from alien threats in this turn-based strategy game. The remnants of human life are threatened by giant creatures breeding beneath the earth. Carefully choose your squad of powerful pilots and mechs to protect your territory. Each attempt to engage the enemy presents a new challenge in this futuristic combat game, which PC Gamer named Ultimate Game of the Year in 2018. Features: • Defend cities: Civilian buildings power your mechs. Defend the structures from the enemy and watch your fire! • Perfect your strategy: Enemy attacks are telegraphed in minimalistic, turn-based battles. Analyze your opponent's attack and come up with the perfect counter every turn. • Build the ultimate mech: Find powerful new weapons and unique pilots as you fight alien infestations across multiple islands. • Another chance: Failure is not an option. If you're defeated, send for help back through time to save another timeline. • Advanced edition content: This newly expanded version of the game includes advanced weapons, mechs, pilots, enemies, missions and more.

Screenshots

Panic Gem Odyssey®4 screens
Into the Breach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Panic Gem Odyssey® at none against Into the Breach's 1. Panic Gem Odyssey® also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 84%). Into the Breach's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (5.9K vs 19). On price, rating, update cadence 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

Both are free to download. Into the Breach sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. Panic Gem Odyssey® asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Panic Gem Odyssey® against 4.8 for Into the Breach. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Into the Breach has 5.9K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Panic Gem Odyssey®'s written reviews are positive against 84% of Into the Breach's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Panic Gem Odyssey® ships an update monthly, Into the Breach every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Panic Gem Odyssey® versus Into the Breach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPanic Gem Odyssey®Into the Breach
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (19 ratings)4.8 (5.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better83.9% of reviews
Number of ratings195.9K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size218 MB592 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperKaPa ENT LLCNetflix, Inc.

Customer experience

Panic Gem Odyssey®

All ratings17 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Into the Breach

All ratings5,811 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral0.6%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews638 reviews
Positive83.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative12.1%

Bugs and requests

Panic Gem Odyssey®

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Into the Breach

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on final island
  • Inability to select certain tiles
  • Inconsistent advanced content unlocking

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to purchase game outright
  • Ability to listen to own music/podcasts
  • Cloud save sync between devices
  • Offline play mode

In-app purchases

None

Panic Gem Odyssey®

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Into the Breach

Subscriptions1
  • Netflix Standard Plan$19.991 Month

Questions

Is Panic Gem Odyssey® free?
Panic Gem Odyssey® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Into the Breach free?
Into the Breach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Panic Gem Odyssey® or Into the Breach?
Into the Breach is rated higher. Panic Gem Odyssey® averages 4.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Into the Breach averages 4.8 from 5.9K ratings.
Do Panic Gem Odyssey® or Into the Breach have ads?
Panic Gem Odyssey® shows ads; Into the Breach does not.
Which is updated more often, Panic Gem Odyssey® or Into the Breach?
Panic Gem Odyssey® ships an update monthly, and Into the Breach every 2 months. Most recently, Panic Gem Odyssey® was updated on November 3, 2026 and Into the Breach on November 12, 2026.

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