Comparison

Tesla Force vs Elderand

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

Head to head
About

Tesla Force

Defend humanity from cosmic horrors in this action-packed rogue-lite. Wield devastating weapons, scientific gadgets, and crazy perks as iconic historical figures. Explore procedurally generated levels with endless replayability.

Highlights
  • Over-the-top action and power trips
  • Endlessly replayable rogue-lite gameplay
  • Randomly generated levels
  • Wild array of devastating weapons
  • Deadly scientific gadgets
  • Crazy perks to customize characters
  • Unique Lovecraftian monsters and bosses
Features
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When the cosmic horrors awake, it's time to call up the Tesla Force to defend mankind against an assault from the outer reaches of reality! * Ridiculously over-the-top mayhem and power trips * Endlessly replayable rogue-lite gameplay * Randomly generated levels * A wild array of devastating weapons * Deadly scientific gadgets to help you mow down the abominations * A multitude of crazy perks to customize your character * Over a dozen unique Lovecraftian horrors and boss monsters to defeat * Play as Nikola Tesla, Marie Curie, H.P. Lovecraft, or Mary Shelley. * iCloud * Game Controller support Unbounded heroes Choose from four uniquely talented heroes of esoteric knowledge: Tesla, the master of gadgets Lovecraft, the keeper of the Eldritch Truth Curie, the dual-wielding genius Shelley, the mother of monsters Technology Unleashed Utilize such scientific marvels as the X-Ray Blade, Jacob's Ladder on a Stick, the Tesla Turret, and a Battle Mech to overcome the unfathomable monsters. Besides technological gadgets, you'll also collect numerous perks along the way that modify and improve your character. Once they start stacking, you can create utterly ridiculous combos. Inside the labyrinths of Arkham City, you'll also find various mysteries and artifacts that can be either a boon or a curse - so you'd better stay cautious, and expect the unexpectable. Infinite Levels Choose your path through the corrupted lands, and bear the responsibilities of your choices. The world is procedurally generated, offering a unique adventure each and every time! You can play these procedurally generated levels over and over again, keeping the game fresh. No two runs are ever the same! Time is a flat circle Your demise is certain, but not necessarily in vain. After each death you'll return to your base at Wardenclyffe Tower, with a chance to empower your characters with all sorts of upgrades! And in the unlikely case that you survive, you can play the game again with an additional challenge! There are many cycles for you to complete, but where will it lead you? Are you willing to find out the terrible truth beyond reality? Ticktock The Doom is coming. With every breath you take, The Doom approaches. Monsters will grow stronger and gain abilities over time. The more time you spend, the more certain your doom will be. Don't let the Doom Clock strike twelve!

About

Elderand

Embark on a brutal, skill-based action platformer in a Lovecraftian world. Wield diverse weapons and customize your character with RPG elements to battle terrifying creatures and explore a dark, hand-drawn pixel environment. Collect loot to upgrade your arsenal and uncover the land's secrets.

Highlights
  • Skill-based combat
  • Metroidvania exploration
  • Lovecraftian horror themes
  • RPG character customization
  • Diverse weapon arsenal
  • Hand-drawn pixel art
  • Loot collection and crafting
Features
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Become the hero of an epic quest in Elderand, a metroidvania that will test your will and skill. Heads will literally roll in this gruesome, retro-inspired action platformer, where only the strong will survive in brutal, skill-based combat against terrifying creatures. Through the darkness and madness, promised glory awaits. Wield a variety of killing instruments and abilities to test your metal against towering, bone-chilling bosses. Explore a twisted Lovecraftian world shrouded in darkness and madness. RPG elements allow you to customize your battle experience to your liking, from your character’s appearance to skills, stats, and weapons. Slay or be slain as you collect glory and treasure in this nightmarish 2D world. Glory and riches await those who can spill the required blood and guts to collect it. KEY FEATURES: •Wield an arsenal of killing devices, including whips, swords, daggers, axes, bows, and more. From a magical staff that shoots bursts of energy to a giant sword, different weapons have different stats and capabilities, so find the ones that you enjoy battling beasts with the most! •Satisfying Metroidvania-style exploration meets terrifying Lovecraftian creatures in this detailed hand-drawn pixel world with glorious gothic aesthetics and handcrafted level design. •RPG elements let you customize your experience to best suit your play style, from your character’s appearance to their skills, stats, and weapons. Collect loot from exploration and fallen enemies and then use it to upgrade your weapons via crafting. •Travel to the many corners of this perilous land, such as an inviting village with merchants, a forest, a temple prison, floating islands, a cursed Cathedral, and the hellscape that is Elderand itself. •More than 60 different enemy types and around a dozen bosses for your slaying pleasure. •Collect lost letters and other correspondence from the poor souls who came before you to learn more about the darkness taking hold of this grim land.

Screenshots

Tesla Force4 screens
Elderand4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tesla Force at 4.7 against Elderand's 4.2. Tesla Force also leads on price ($5.99 vs $6.99). Elderand's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Tesla Force costs $5.99 and Elderand $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tesla Force holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 36 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Tesla Force's written reviews are positive against 74% of Elderand's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tesla Force ships an update every 2 weeks, Elderand weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tesla Force versus Elderand: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTesla ForceElderand
Price$5.99 — better$6.99
Rating4.7 (36 ratings) — better4.2 (36 ratings)
Positive reviews67.6% of reviews73.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3636
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size481 MB818 MB
Age rating12+12+
Developer10tons LtdPlug In Digital

Customer experience

Tesla Force

All ratings36 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral8.3%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive67.6%
Neutral13.5%
Negative18.9%

Elderand

All ratings36 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive73.7%
Neutral7.9%
Negative18.4%

Bugs and requests

Tesla Force

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Elderand

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Permanent crashes
  • Character spawning underneath level
  • R button for subweapon not working on Steelseries Nimbus
  • Dash function not working
  • Game freezing for a moment
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  • Bosses getting stuck in attack animations
  • Campfire menu broken (cannot select options)
  • Lost save data after updates
  • D-pad moves on screen and becomes unusable
  • Joystick teleports to random spots
  • Virtual joystick bug with attack key

Requested features

7 requests
  • Full controller remapping for bindings
  • Multiplayer PvP 'Invasions' system
  • Cloud saves (iCloud)
  • Adjustable button layout and size
  • Ability to track materials acquired
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  • New game+ option
  • Boss replayability

In-app purchases

None

Tesla Force

No in-app purchases

None

Elderand

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tesla Force free?
Tesla Force costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Elderand free?
Elderand costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tesla Force or Elderand?
Tesla Force is rated higher. Tesla Force averages 4.7 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Elderand averages 4.2 from 36 ratings.
Do Tesla Force or Elderand have ads?
Neither Tesla Force nor Elderand shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tesla Force or Elderand?
Tesla Force ships an update every 2 weeks, and Elderand weekly. Most recently, Tesla Force was updated on October 11, 2026 and Elderand on October 14, 2026.

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