Indies' Lies vs Gorathar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Indies' Lies
Embark on a single-player deckbuilding Roguelike RPG adventure in a medieval fantasy world. Explore procedurally generated maps, collect hundreds of cards, and develop unique character talents. Build a team with a hero and partners to discover new strategies and overcome challenges.
- Deckbuilding Roguelike RPG mechanics
- Procedurally generated maps
- 9 playable characters with unique traits
- Partner system with distinct cards
- Craftable talent trees
- Hundreds of cards for diverse strategies
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Major Event – DLC Discount Begins!! Legend has it that the old gods were the source of creation. Lord God Strockanos, the god of the universe, created the Mekaa continent out of chaos and formlessness. He poured his own blood into this land, underneath its thick crust of rocks. The gods of agriculture, destiny and death are all guardians of Mekaa, and the source of arcane magic. Therefore God´s Blood and arcane magic form the essentials of life in this world. Over the years, humans have become the "lords of all things" in Mekaa, from the original ancient clan of the Alrayans, the migrating Elruips, to the Normaasts who were "exiled" to the end of the world. Humanity has developed a variety of civilizations among mountains, on plains, or in the form of nomad tribes. Although there were conflicts between civilizations and different religions over time, the belief in the old gods, mainly Strockanos, has remained dominant. However, the advent of the "new god" Indies introduced to Mekaa a new faith, and a new "era" for the whole continent and human civilization. ABOUT THE GAME Indies' Lies is a single-player game that combines deckbuilding with Roguelike and RPG elements. It features procedurally generated maps, diverse talent/rune/partner mechanics, and hundreds of cards for different classes to ensure a refreshing experience each run. Indies’ Lies also has a thick plot set in a medieval fantasy world, with story adventures for each character. GAME FEATURES - Fun for Beginners, Depth for the Experienced With the hope to introduce the fun of the deckbuilding strategy to more players, we have adjusted and optimized traditional deckbuilding mechanics to create a smoother and more beginner-friendly gameplay. Meanwhile, more experienced players will find gameplay less restrictive yet challenging enough. - Take 9 Characters with Unique Traits on a Roguelike Journey Indies’ Lies now has 9 playable characters from 3 classes: Wizards, Rangers and Mechanists, with each character coming with a unique set of cards and talents. It will be a different journey each time on the procedurally generated maps, where you pick different cards, learn different talents, encounter different events and enemies. Explore the possibilities and find your favorite strategy! - A Partner System to Spice it Up Indies’ Lies puts you in command of a team of 1 hero and up to 2 partners. There are over 10 partners, all with distinctive cards and strengths. You can match the hero deck with hundreds of partners’ cards to try different tactics. Instead of acting as a mere tank, the partner brings on more room for flexible strategies and team tactics. - Craft Your Talent Tree A unique talent tree is procedurally generated for each run, and talents were designed to suit different classes and builds. There are over 200 talents in total, designed to meet the need for deck development at different stages and for different builds. - Explore a Medieval Fantasy World Step into Mekaa, a world caught in the clashes of Gods. By collecting clues for each character, you can unlock each story mode and dive into their quests, whether it is chasing a lost love, fighting the Seven Nightmares, or finding the culprit behind Mekaa’s fall into this dark frenzy. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/IndiesLies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndiesLies Discord: https://bit.ly/IndiesLiesDiscord
Gorathar
Embark on a rogue-like adventure as an explorer in a magical cave system. This deckbuilder features unique gameplay where cards can be played or pocketed for future turns, offering diverse strategic options. Challenge over 50 monsters with a deck of over 200 unique cards.
- Rogue-like deckbuilding
- Unique card pocketing mechanic
- Turn-based battles
- Over 200 unique cards
- 50+ different monsters
- Strategic gameplay
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Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Gorathar, a rogue-like deckbuilder game with a unique twist. Step into the shoes of Hoodin, an intrepid explorer diving into a magical cave system to challenge its mysteries. Gorathar's innovative gameplay sets it apart from other deckbuilders. Not only can you play cards by spending energy, but you can also pocket them for future turns, opening up diverse strategic options. Each challenge consists of turn-based battles, where your deck and decisions lead you closer to victory or defeat. With over 200 unique cards, 50+ different monsters, and engaging strategy, Gorathar provides a captivating and rewarding experience for both casual gamers and card game enthusiasts. Embark on the Gorathar adventure today - challenge yourself with a game that's as strategic as it is exciting!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Gorathar at every 2 days against Indies' Lies's every 6 weeks. Indies' Lies's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (439 vs 28). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Indies' Lies sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Gorathar sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Indies' Lies holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Indies' Lies has 439 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Indies' Lies's written reviews are positive against 79% of Gorathar's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Indies' Lies ships an update every 6 weeks, Gorathar every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Indies' Lies | Gorathar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (439 ratings) — better | 4.2 (28 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 73.1% of reviews | 78.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 439 — better | 28 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.7 GB | 296 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Erabit Studios | Guayaba Games LLC |
Customer experience
Indies' Lies
Gorathar
Bugs and requests
Indies' Lies
Reported bugs
3 issues- Ads causing screen freezes and crashes
- Talent effects not working as described
- Progression issues (e.g., missing rewards)
Requested features
4 requests- Offline mode
- More characters and story content
- Improved tutorial and explanations
- Better language support (e.g., Japanese, Korean)
Gorathar
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Indies' Lies
- Tide of Steel$2.39
- Desires Flowing - discount$2.39
- Ashes of Sorrow - discount$2.39
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- Alrayan Undertow - discount$2.39
- Tide of Steel$2.99
- Ashes of Sorrow$2.99
- Alrayan Undertow$2.99
- Desires Flowing$2.99
Gorathar
- Full Game$4.99
- Donation$4.99
- Donation$99.99









