Comparison

Indies' Lies vs Tiny Deck

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

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Tiny Deck

Features
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Tiny but Mighty Card RPG, Tiny Deck The perfect blend of Roguelike and Card games! We stripped away the complexity and packed it full of strategic fun. Tiny Deck is a turn-based roguelike deck-building game. Explore dungeons filled with fearsome monsters, collect cards, and acquire powerful relics. Every choice you make determines your survival! [Key Features] Simple Turn-Based Combat: Attack or Defend? Choose the best card each turn to defeat your enemies. Build Your Own Deck: Combine various cards found during your adventure to create the ultimate synergy. Roguelike Experience: Dungeon layouts, monsters, and rewards change every time. Permadeath means high stakes! Collect Relics: Find powerful artifacts that change the way you play and boost your strategy. Casual & Lightweight: Runs smoothly on any device! Play anywhere, anytime without an internet connection. (Offline mode supported)

Screenshots

Indies' Lies4 screens
Tiny Deck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tiny Deck at none against Indies' Lies's 8. Tiny Deck also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). Indies' Lies's advantage is ratings volume (439 vs 2). On price, rating, ads 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. Indies' Lies sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Tiny Deck asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Indies' Lies against 4.5 for Tiny Deck. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Indies' Lies has 439 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Indies' Lies ships an update every 6 weeks, Tiny Deck every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Indies' Lies versus Tiny Deck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIndies' LiesTiny Deck
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (439 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews73.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings439 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.7 GB110 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperErabit StudiosTaeJin Kang

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)

Tiny Deck

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Indies' Lies

One-time8
  • 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
None

Tiny Deck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Indies' Lies free?
Indies' Lies is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tiny Deck free?
Tiny Deck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Indies' Lies or Tiny Deck?
Indies' Lies is rated higher. Indies' Lies averages 4.6 out of 5 from 439 ratings, while Tiny Deck averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Indies' Lies or Tiny Deck have ads?
Neither Indies' Lies nor Tiny Deck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Indies' Lies or Tiny Deck?
Indies' Lies ships an update every 6 weeks, and Tiny Deck every 4 days. Most recently, Indies' Lies was updated on October 22, 2026 and Tiny Deck on October 24, 2026.

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