Comparison

Starborne Frontiers vs Duskfall

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

Head to head
About

Starborne Frontiers

Command a fleet of over 100 unique spaceships in this epic space strategy game. Explore a vast universe, engage in tactical battles, and uncover the secrets of the mysterious Abyss. Upgrade your ships, recruit powerful captains, and compete against other players.

Highlights
  • Collect and upgrade over 100 unique spaceships
  • Lead your crew into tactical space battles
  • Explore the non-linear Abyss for secrets and treasures
  • Engage in 6 diverse game modes
  • Master challenging boss encounters
  • Recruit captains with unique abilities
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Take the command seat and become a legendary space commander in Starborne: Frontiers! Collect over 100 ships and build the ultimate fleet. Lead your crew into battle and carve your path through the Starborne: Frontiers universe. Experiment with fleet strategies and deploy the perfect ship for every challenge as you unlock new game modes with powerful boss encounters. Will you join the explorers daring enough to breach the Abyss? Push past the barrier and uncover its secrets and hidden treasures. Key features - Next-level graphics on mobile - A diverse collection of captains with unique abilities and rich backstories - Non-linear exploration in the Abyss - 6 unique game modes to discover - Master your strategy to conquer bosses with challenging mechanics. Game modes - Story-rich campaign: Start your journey in the campaign and uncover the secrets of the galaxy and your ultimate purpose as a fleet commander. - Bounties: Take on the galaxy’s most wanted by tackling bounties and collecting legendary gear for your ships. - PvP Arena: Is your fleet strong enough? Test their strength against commanders across the galaxy and ascend the ranks to earn epic rewards. - Alliance play: Join forces with fellow commanders and take on the impenetrable vault boss. Can you work together to get past its unyielding barrier? - Anomalies: As you progress, discover strange anomalies and defeat them to earn Skill boosts. - Journey into the Abyss: What secrets will you uncover? On the battlefield, put your tactical skills to the test by choosing from limitless fleet combinations and formations. As you conquer the galaxy, recruit more powerful spaceships and take them to the next level by upgrading and ranking them up. Level up their skills using Skill Neurons and learn new abilities and targeting patterns. On your journey collect powerful equipment for your ships, from weapons to generators, and mix and match pieces to theory craft the ultimate build. Explore the Abyss As you conquer the frontier, slowly uncover the secrets of the Abyss, a resource-rich void guarded by the ruthless Harvester bosses. Uncover its mysteries before diving in head first to save the galaxy. The Abyss is a non-linear tower-like game mode that you can explore on your own terms. Choose which path to take, and make command decisions that determine your rewards. As you travel to each node, unveil areas of the map once covered by a mysterious fog. Locate the gatekeeper and defeat them to unveil the wormhole and descend to the next depth. The further you venture into the void, the better the rewards. Complete depths and earn achievements for valuable loot and unearth implants that can be used to augment your captains. Engage in intense battles with special requirements and master your strategy to emerge victorious. Can you keep only one enemy alive? Play your cards right, and you could uncover the fragments of a legendary ship. Embark on an epic adventure, dominate the battlefield, and put your tactics to the test. What are you waiting for? Forge the ultimate fleet and become a legendary space commander today! Visit our website: starborne.com/frontiers For updates, strategy discussions, and more, join our growing community on Discord: discord.gg/playfrontiers Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/StarborneFrontiers Terms of Service: frontiers.starborne.com/terms_and_conditions/terms_of_service Privacy Policy: frontiers.starborne.com/terms_and_conditions/privacy_policy

About

Duskfall

Embark on a dark fantasy adventure in this turn-based dungeon crawler RPG. Explore intricate dungeons, engage in strategic combat, and uncover a compelling storyline. Upgrade your hero with thousands of items and craft legendary gear.

Highlights
  • Turn-based dungeon crawling
  • Strategic combat system
  • Fantasy world exploration
  • Hero customization and upgrades
  • Crafting and enchantment
  • Offline gameplay
Features
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Embark on a thrilling journey with this turn-based dungeon crawler RPG! Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Duskfall. Dive into the heart of dungeons, where every step holds secrets, treasures, and formidable foes. Epic Dungeon Adventures: Navigate through intricate dungeons, uncovering mysteries and facing mythical creatures. Engage in turn-based battles, employing strategic prowess to triumph over challenging foes. Fantasy World Exploration: Roam through a richly crafted fantasy world, filled with captivating landscapes and enigmatic characters. Unravel the secrets of ancient lore and embark on a quest that will test your courage and wit. Strategic Turn-Based Combat: Equip your hero, plan your moves wisely, and engage in strategic turn-based battles. Conquer enemies, discover hidden pathways, and emerge victorious in this thrilling RPG experience. Upgrade and Customize: Collect thousands of items, from powerful weapons to enchanted armor. Upgrade your gear, unlock new abilities, and customize your hero to fit your playstyle. Compelling Storyline: Immerse yourself in a deep and captivating narrative that unfolds as you progress. Encounter intriguing characters, make impactful choices, and shape the outcome of your epic adventure. Crafting and Enchantment: Experiment with the magical arts at the forge. Craft powerful potions, enchant your equipment, and create legendary items that will aid you in your quest. Offline Gameplay: Play anytime, anywhere – Duskfall offers an offline gaming experience. Dive into dungeons and embark on quests even when offline. Embark on a heroic journey in Duskfall, where dungeons hold the keys to unrivaled adventures. Download now and discover the true essence of turn-based RPG gaming!

Screenshots

Starborne Frontiers4 screens
Duskfall4 screens

Verdict

The call

Starborne Frontiers and Duskfall both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Duskfall's written reviews are positive against 56% of Starborne Frontiers's. Duskfall also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Starborne Frontiers sells 48 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Duskfall sells 13 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 — 4.7 for Starborne Frontiers against 4.8 for Duskfall. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 3.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Starborne Frontiers's written reviews are positive against 86% of Duskfall's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Starborne Frontiers ships an update every 11 days, Duskfall every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Starborne Frontiers versus Duskfall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarborne FrontiersDuskfall
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.3K ratings)4.8 (3.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.3% of reviews85.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K3.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size920 MB230 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperSolid Clouds hfViktor Domonyi

Customer experience

Starborne Frontiers

All ratings1,278 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews112 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative31.3%

Duskfall

All ratings3,585 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral1.1%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews334 reviews
Positive85.9%
Neutral5.4%
Negative8.7%

User reviews

Starborne Frontiers

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun game with interesting progression
  • 🚀 Nice design reminiscent of other space games
  • 🚀 Awesome game, lots of fun
  • 🚀 Great SCI-FI feel to hero collecting
  • 🚀 Reasonable gatcha pity with generous rewards

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Constant crashes and disconnections during fights
  • 🐛 Unstable and buggy, especially after updates
  • 🐛 Crashes on loading screens and during battles
  • 🐛 Crashes on older devices and iOS
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes making the game unplayable

Duskfall

From 3.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great retro experience
  • 🚀 Satisfying RPG/dungeon crawler
  • 💡 Customizable character
  • 👍 Good basic fun
  • 👍 Impressive and interesting

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Sudden difficulty spike
  • 🔒 Inventory paywall
  • 🐛 Unreliable updates
  • 🐛 Inventory management issues
  • 🐛 Unclear progression and lack of hints

Bugs and requests

Starborne Frontiers

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Constant crashes during battles
  • Crashes on loading screens and campaign stages
  • Account login issues and progress resets
  • Compatibility problems on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Better explanation of tactics and mechanics
  • More online content and player-to-player interaction
  • Improved stability and reduced crashes
  • Ability to load saved game when switching devices

Duskfall

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Items disappearing after purchases
  • Doors/gates relocking after progress
  • Clues not saved in quest log

Requested features

8 requests
  • More in-game purchase options
  • More skill optimization
  • Hint feature or help for stuck players
  • Ability to see companion classes
  • Ability to customize companions
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  • Speed up option for enemy turns
  • Respawning enemies for grinding
  • Better inventory management

In-app purchases

48 purchases

Starborne Frontiers

Subscriptions2
  • Bit License$4.991 Month
  • Credit License$14.991 Month
One-time46
  • Defense Contract$0.99
  • Fleet Upgrades2 variants$1.99
  • Energy Boost2 variants$2.99
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  • Rookie Expansion$2.99
  • Starter Promotion$2.99
  • Command Enhancement$2.99
  • Legendary Skills Bundle$2.99
  • Starter Epic Unit$3.99
  • Small Pack 2$3.99
  • Tactical Tokens$3.99
  • Expedited Enlist$4.99
  • Rookie Armada$4.99
  • Starter Equipment$4.99
  • Seasonal Starter Deal2 variants$4.99
  • Small Bundle 8$4.99
  • Small Bundle 3$4.99
  • Small Bundle 1$4.99
  • Small Bundle 6$4.99
  • Small Bundle 5$4.99
  • Small Bundle 10$4.99
  • Small Bundle 7$4.99
  • Small Bundle 4$4.99
  • Small Bundle 2$4.99
  • Implant Package$4.99
  • Small Bundle 9$4.99
  • Starter Epic Units$5.99
  • Small Cache 8$5.99
  • Small Cache 6$5.99
  • Ultimate Starter$6.99
  • Commander Pass$9.99
  • Weekly Recruit Bundle$9.99
  • Arm Up$9.99
  • Rookie Offer$9.99
  • Medium Pack 2$9.99
  • Medium Pack 7$9.99
  • Admiral Pass$19.99
  • Recruitment Offer$19.99
  • Substantial Bundle 4$19.99
  • Seasonal Value Deal$24.99
  • Substantial Cache 7$24.99
  • Substantial Cache 2$24.99
  • Substantial Cache 3$24.99
  • Substantial Cache 8$24.99
  • Substantial Cache 5$24.99
  • Substantial Cache 1$24.99
  • Huge Bundle 7$49.99
13 purchases

Duskfall

One-time13
  • Duskfall Pack$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Duskfall Pack$1.99
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  • Seasons Tier 2 Pass$5.99
  • 600 gems$5.99
  • Duskfall Pack$5.99
  • 1300 gems$11.99
  • Duskfall Pack$11.99
  • 3000 gems$22.99
  • Duskfall Pack$22.99
  • Duskfall Pack$34.99
  • 7000 gems$35.99
  • 16000 gems$69.99

Questions

Is Starborne Frontiers free?
Starborne Frontiers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Duskfall free?
Duskfall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Starborne Frontiers or Duskfall?
Duskfall is rated higher. Starborne Frontiers averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Duskfall averages 4.8 from 3.6K ratings.
Do Starborne Frontiers or Duskfall have ads?
Both Starborne Frontiers and Duskfall show ads.
Which is updated more often, Starborne Frontiers or Duskfall?
Starborne Frontiers ships an update every 11 days, and Duskfall every 2 weeks. Most recently, Starborne Frontiers was updated on October 22, 2026 and Duskfall on October 21, 2026.

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