Comparison

Inversion vs Illuminate the Dark Dungeon

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

Head to head
About

Inversion

Features
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Have you ever imagined what happens to the world when gravity is not always downward? In an upside-down city, walking on the walls and falling to the sky, the space is no longer limited to the flat ground, and the movement of all objects will become different. This game constructs a special gravity space. In the game, you will explore in the intricate gravity space, break the traps, solve the puzzles, and discover the path to the end. Game Features - exquisitely designed levels - Hundreds of mind-blowing puzzles with hidden paths and well-designed traps - Collect and upgrade various characters and trails - 100% real physics - Three different game modes - Level mode: reach the final point of each level within a limited number of moves - Capture mode: no limit on the number of moves, you need to capture all chickens in the shortest time - Treasure mode: discover and collect the hidden treasures in the level - Comfortable and relaxing music and sound - Easy to control, fun to play - Compete with others on the leaderboard

About

Illuminate the Dark Dungeon

Explore dungeons by uncovering hidden tiles, similar to Minesweeper. Numbers reveal nearby monsters, and tapping one initiates an RPG-style battle. Find keys to unlock gates and progress through strategic grid-based challenges.

Highlights
  • Minesweeper logic with RPG battles
  • Key and gate progression system
  • Strategic grid-based gameplay
  • Quick tap controls
  • Compact stages for short sessions
Features
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A dungeon crawler inspired by Minesweeper. Each stage is a grid of hidden tiles. Numbers hint at how many monsters lurk nearby—just like mines. The twist: tapping a monster starts a battle. Win, and the path opens. Progress by finding the key and unlocking the gate to the next stage. Choose your route carefully: uncover safe tiles, manage risky fights, and read the board to avoid being surrounded. Features - Minesweeper-style logic with RPG-style battles - Keys & gates that turn every stage into a clear objective - Quick tap controls, clear feedback, and compact stages for short sessions - Strategy that rewards planning, not guesswork Genres & search terms: minesweeper, dungeon puzzle, battle puzzle, grid strategy, dungeon crawler.

Screenshots

Inversion4 screens
Illuminate the Dark Dungeon4 screens

Verdict

The call

Inversion and Illuminate the Dark Dungeon are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Inversion sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Illuminate the Dark Dungeon sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Inversion ships an update every 2 months, Illuminate the Dark Dungeon every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Inversion versus Illuminate the Dark Dungeon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInversionIlluminate the Dark Dungeon
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size347 MB65 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMOBASOJAEKYEONG SIM

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Inversion

One-time7
  • Small Pack$0.99
  • Character Rabbit$0.99
  • Premium$1.99
Show 4 more
  • Character Star Dragon$2.99
  • Character Tai Chi Dragon$2.99
  • Normal Pack$4.99
  • Big Pack$8.99
5 purchases

Illuminate the Dark Dungeon

One-time5
  • 100 Crystals$0.99
  • 200 Crystals$1.99
  • 300 Crystals$2.99
Show 2 more
  • 500 Crystals$4.99
  • 1,000 Crystals$9.99

Questions

Is Inversion free?
Inversion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Illuminate the Dark Dungeon free?
Illuminate the Dark Dungeon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Inversion or Illuminate the Dark Dungeon have ads?
Both Inversion and Illuminate the Dark Dungeon show ads.
Which is updated more often, Inversion or Illuminate the Dark Dungeon?
Inversion ships an update every 2 months, and Illuminate the Dark Dungeon every 3 months. Most recently, Inversion was updated on October 13, 2026 and Illuminate the Dark Dungeon on October 24, 2026.

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