Comparison

Lost Artifacts Chapter 3 vs Archimedes II

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

Head to head
About

Lost Artifacts Chapter 3

Embark on a casual strategy adventure to stop an Emperor's world-domination plan. Restore statues, build structures, and overcome challenges across diverse mythical landscapes. Enjoy a fun storyline with over 40 levels and engaging gameplay.

Highlights
  • Restore statues and build structures
  • Over 40 unique levels
  • Engaging storyline with comics
  • Resource management
  • Four distinct locations
  • Useful in-game bonuses
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After the Soulstone is stolen during an auction in the national museum, Claire and her loyal helpers witnessed the revival of the terracotta army and its Emperor. The Emperor wishes to take over the world by awakening a dragon from the crater of a volcano, but our heroes have other ideas. Go on a journey through a country full of legends and myth in the exciting casual strategy game Lost Artifacts: Soulstone. Many varied quests, over 40 levels, a fun storyline, simple and captivating gameplay and a mysterious world – all this awaits you now! Restore statues, build epic buildings, overcome challenges and manage resources. Simple controls and an easy to understand tutorial will help you easily grasp the basics of the game. Lost Artifacts: Soulstone – Stop the terracotta army! -A world full of legends and fairy tales – ancient monkey statues and dragon fountains give you strength on your journey. -A fun storyline, colorful comics and memorable characters! -Many varied quests that you’ve never seen before. -Over 40 unique levels. -Dangerous enemies: the Terracotta Army, archers, snakes and stone lions. -4 unique locations: a ruined city, a vast desert, a forest wilderness and snowy mountains. -Useful bonuses: speed up work, stop time, run fast. -Simple controls and a clear tutorial. -Over 20 hours of exciting gameplay for any age. -Fun themed music.

About

Archimedes II

A fast-paced time management game where you strategically build, upgrade, and manage resources to transform settlements into flourishing ancient towns. Face new challenges and make quick decisions to save Syracuse from destruction.

Highlights
  • Build and upgrade buildings
  • Collect and manage resources
  • Strategic town planning
  • Epic adventure with mythological heroes
  • Race against time in challenging levels
  • Master clever inventions
Features
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A fast-paced time management game that challenges players to think strategically and act efficiently. Build, upgrade, and demolish buildings, collect and manage resources, and carefully plan every step to transform struggling settlements into flourishing ancient towns. Each level introduces new tasks, hazards, and strategic choices that demand quick thinking and perfect timing. Archimedes was hard at work on his latest invention when the ground began to tremble. A thunderous roar rolled across Syracuse, the sky darkened, and Mount Etna erupted in a storm of fire and ash. In moments, the peaceful city stood on the edge of destruction. The fate of Syracuse rests on the shoulders of its greatest mind. Archimedes makes his long-awaited return — and this time, the challenge is greater than ever. To save his homeland, he must embark on an epic journey to Olympus, hoping the gods will listen… and help. Armed with ingenious devices and an unmatched intellect, Archimedes travels through perilous mountains and across dangerous seas, restoring devastated lands and overcoming obstacles in his path. Along the way, he meets Hercules and other legendary heroes, faces new tasks, trials, and strategic choices that demand quick thinking. • Save Syracuse from fire and chaos! • Embark on an epic adventure of myth, invention, and strategy • Plan every move to build the perfect town • Master clever inventions and smart resource chains • Race against time in challenging, rewarding levels • Face new tasks, trials, and strategic decisions • Explore breathtaking mountains, seas, and ancient landmarks • Meet legendary heroes like Hercules along your journey • Use ingenuity and strategy to defeat the volcano

Screenshots

Lost Artifacts Chapter 34 screens
Archimedes II4 screens

Verdict

The call

Lost Artifacts Chapter 3 and Archimedes II both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of Archimedes II's written reviews are positive against 0% of Lost Artifacts Chapter 3's. Archimedes II also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Lost Artifacts Chapter 3's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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. Lost Artifacts Chapter 3 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Archimedes II sells 2 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 — 4.5 for Lost Artifacts Chapter 3 against 4.6 for Archimedes II. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 16 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Lost Artifacts Chapter 3's written reviews are positive against 50% of Archimedes II's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Lost Artifacts Chapter 3 versus Archimedes II: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLost Artifacts Chapter 3Archimedes II
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (11 ratings)4.6 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1116 — better
Update frequencyEvery 27 months—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size713 MB215 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer8FLOOR LTDJetdogs Oy

Customer experience

Lost Artifacts Chapter 3

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Archimedes II

All ratings16 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Lost Artifacts Chapter 3

One-time4
  • Start offer$7.99
  • One minute offer$8.99
  • Season offer$10.99
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  • Full price$14.99
2 purchases

Archimedes II

One-time2
  • 50% OFF Full game unlock!$7.99
  • Unlock the full game!$14.99

Questions

Is Lost Artifacts Chapter 3 free?
Lost Artifacts Chapter 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Archimedes II free?
Archimedes II is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lost Artifacts Chapter 3 or Archimedes II?
Archimedes II is rated higher. Lost Artifacts Chapter 3 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Archimedes II averages 4.6 from 16 ratings.
Do Lost Artifacts Chapter 3 or Archimedes II have ads?
Both Lost Artifacts Chapter 3 and Archimedes II show ads.

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