Comparison

Monster Hunter Puzzles vs Underdark

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

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About

Monster Hunter Puzzles

Engage in challenging match-3 puzzles with unique diagonal movement to help adorable Felyne characters restore their island paradise. Solve problems, repel monsters, and customize your Felyne avatar with collected outfits and materials.

Highlights
  • Advanced match-3 puzzles with diagonal movement
  • Repel monsters by solving puzzles
  • Customize Felyne avatar with outfits
  • Build and decorate the Felyne Isles
  • Compete with players worldwide
  • Collect materials for exchanges
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Welcome to Monster Hunter Puzzles! Explore the world of Monster Hunter through a cast of cute Felyne characters while solving challenging puzzles! - Introduction The Felyne Isles may seem like a peaceful corner of the Monster Hunter universe, but all is not well... Monsters are rampaging, making life miserable for the residents. - Solve puzzles and help Felynes get back on their paws! All of the "Catizens" have their own stories. Listen to what they need and solve their problems to bring the island back to life! There's drama waiting to unfold on every corner of these isles. Come join these cute Felynes on their soon-to-be island paradise! Advanced Match 3 Puzzles - Pieces move diagonally as well as vertically and horizontally! - Solve puzzles to repel the monsters that appear! - Make tons of special pieces during "Meowllocation Time"! - Populate your island with new Felynes by solving puzzles! - Raise your "Pawtential" and earn skills that will help solve puzzles! - Compete with players around the world and earn ranking rewards! Capcom—the company behind Monster Hunter, Resident Evil, Street Fighter, and Mega Man—now presents a casual and cute match 3 puzzle game. The destination? The Felyne Isles! - What will you build!? Pick out buildings that fit perfectly with the Felynes and the island. - Get to know these unique critters as you take them through the trials and tribulations of getting their businesses running again! - Collect materials and exchange them for outfits to deck out your Felyne avatar with the latest fashion! Note: The basic game is free to play, but there are some premium items available for purchase. iOS Support: - iOS 16.0 or later - iPhone 11 or later, iPhone SE (3nd generation or later) iPad Support: - iPadOS 16.0 or later - iPad (10th generation or later) - iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation or later), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation or later), iPad Pro 10.5-inch - iPad mini (6th generation or later) - iPad Air (4rd generation or later) Terms of Use https://mobile.capcom.com/mhpuzzle/?tl=terms

About

Underdark

Defend the Eternal Flame from relentless dark forces in this tactical tower defense game. Strategically place towers, choose powerful buffs, and level up unique heroes to create an impenetrable defense. Enjoy one-handed gameplay for fun anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Defend the Eternal Flame
  • One-handed gameplay
  • Customize defense strategy
  • Level up heroes
  • Unique hero abilities
  • Strategic tower placement
Features
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Defend the Flame from the dark! Level up, strategically place towers, and choose buffs to grow stronger. Keep the light alive! Defend the Eternal Flame: Experience the thrill of defending the flame from hordes of dark forces that besiege it! Feel the exhilaration as you clear stages, with each victory more satisfying than the last. One-Handed Gameplay: Enjoy easy-to-master controls, designed for one-handed play. Perfect for strategic fun anytime, anywhere. Customize Your Defense Strategy: Select buffs and strategically place towers to forge your path of resistance. As you level up and choose your growth buffs, your defense becomes an impenetrable fortress. Heroic Stand: Choose your guardians to stand against the night. Each hero brings unique abilities to the battlefield. Earn trophies, level up, and enhance your heroes to ensure the flame flickers on through the darkest nights!

Screenshots

Monster Hunter Puzzles4 screens
Underdark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Underdark at every 4 days against Monster Hunter Puzzles's every 3 weeks. Underdark also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 62%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Monster Hunter Puzzles sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Underdark sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Monster Hunter Puzzles against 4.8 for Underdark. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.9K and 4.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Monster Hunter Puzzles's written reviews are positive against 72% of Underdark's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monster Hunter Puzzles ships an update every 3 weeks, Underdark every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Monster Hunter Puzzles versus Underdark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonster Hunter PuzzlesUnderdark
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5.9K ratings) — better4.8 (4.1K ratings)
Positive reviews62.4% of reviews72.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.9K — better4.1K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size324 MB521 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperCAPCOM Co., LtdSeungHo Chung

Customer experience

Monster Hunter Puzzles

All ratings5,906 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.2%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews322 reviews
Positive62.4%
Neutral10.6%
Negative27.0%

Underdark

All ratings4,106 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews837 reviews
Positive72.0%
Neutral9.0%
Negative19.0%

User reviews

Monster Hunter Puzzles

From 5.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Cute and fun puzzle game
  • 🚀 Addictive and engaging gameplay
  • 🎨 Charming Monster Hunter-themed visuals
  • 💎 Decent amount of free content and customization
  • 🎮 Diagonal piece movement is a nice addition

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Difficulty balance issues, levels feel too RNG-dependent
  • 💰 Microtransactions and monetization concerns
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and technical issues
  • ⏱️ Lack of moves/turns for some levels
  • 🔔 Intrusive in-game notifications and pop-ups

Underdark

From 4.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Generous with rewards
  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 👍 No forced ads
  • 👍 Unique tower defense mechanics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Multiplayer issues
  • 🔋 Battery drain
  • 🔒 Paywall for progression
  • 🔒 Excessive microtransactions
  • 🔒 Confusing UI with too many menus

Bugs and requests

Monster Hunter Puzzles

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when watching certain ads
  • Inconsistent behavior of power-up combinations
  • Syncing and save data issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to disable in-game hints and suggestions
  • More balanced difficulty progression
  • Better optimization for older/lower-end devices
  • Ability to earn premium currency through gameplay

Underdark

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Goblin tower factory causing game slowdown
  • Consecutive login rewards reset after updates
  • Invisible towers in multiplayer

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to rotate towers
  • Move towers after placement
  • More enemy variety and animations
  • Improved co-op mode
  • Simplified progression system

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Monster Hunter Puzzles

Subscriptions1
  • VIP License1 Month trial$4.991 Month
One-time9
  • Paws Full of Gems$1.99
  • New Player Pack$1.99
  • Rookie Pack$2.99
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  • Treasure Chest$2.99
  • Special Offer$2.99
  • Event Ticket$4.99
  • Newcomer Pack$5.99
  • Beginner Pack$8.99
  • Intermediate Pack$18.99
10 purchases

Underdark

One-time10
  • daily_package_01$0.99
  • blade_pakcage$2.99
  • daily_package_02$2.99
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  • exp_2x$3.49
  • Event Package 2$3.99
  • add_speed$7.49
  • season_superpass_1$7.99
  • pack_remove_ads$7.99
  • pack_remove_ads2$10.99
  • season_hyperpass_1$18.99

Questions

Is Monster Hunter Puzzles free?
Monster Hunter Puzzles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Underdark free?
Underdark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Monster Hunter Puzzles or Underdark?
Monster Hunter Puzzles is rated higher. Monster Hunter Puzzles averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.9K ratings, while Underdark averages 4.8 from 4.1K ratings.
Do Monster Hunter Puzzles or Underdark have ads?
Both Monster Hunter Puzzles and Underdark show ads.
Which is updated more often, Monster Hunter Puzzles or Underdark?
Monster Hunter Puzzles ships an update every 3 weeks, and Underdark every 4 days. Most recently, Monster Hunter Puzzles was updated on November 8, 2026 and Underdark on November 8, 2026.

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