Comparison

Ninneko vs PROJECT_XENO

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

Head to head
About

Ninneko

Collect and nurture unique creatures to battle in strategic PvP and PvE encounters. Breed new creatures with rare genetic traits and form powerful teams to conquer forests, build villages, and engage in guild wars. Trade items with other players and compete for glory and rewards.

Highlights
  • Nurture unique creatures
  • Strategic PvP/PvE battles
  • Unlimited creature breeding
  • Guild wars and rewards
  • Tradeable in-game items
  • Arena battles for honor
Features
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Ninneko is an enchanting role-playing game in which players can earn by nurturing Nekos, building lineups to defeat enemies through PvP/PvE battles and campaigns. Each Ninneko is a unique creature made up of a rare combination of hair, ears, tail, eyes, hand, and mouth. Those cattributes are determined by their genetic code. Their goal is to conquer the whole forest, build new villages, and establish a strong empire. To carry out the invasion, the village creates potential teams and continuously trains. A strategic Ninneko team is a combination of 5 classes: warrior, support, mage, ranger, assassin. So many special features to explore TOTALLY FREE TO PLAY You will receive 6 five-star Nekos for free after logging in and play unlimitedly all features UNLIMITED BREEDING You should hybridize the Nekos you already have to create more Nekos which can have more rare powerful gene ENDLESS GUILDWAR Take part in a guild or build your own guild - always ready to join monthly guildwar and receive bunch of rewards EXCLUSIVE TRADABLE ITEMS You can easily trade items you have with other players on Nineko Market ARENA EXPLOSIVE BATTLE Fight for honor and get huge of rewards Build your own team and get ready for battles. Glorious victory awaits you all there, in the Ninneko

About

PROJECT_XENO

Engage in real-time turn-based PvP battles with strategic deck-building. Assemble a team of three characters and twelve skill cards to outwit opponents. Master tactical decisions and adapt quickly to claim victory in global arena battles.

Highlights
  • Real-time turn-based PvP battles
  • Strategic deck-building
  • Character and skill card customization
  • Global online competition
  • Ranked arena battles
  • Simultaneous turn system
Features
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"This is how far battle games have evolved!" A new era of simultaneous-turn, real-time competitive gaming - PROJECT XENO. Two players face off with 3 XENO and 12 skill cards in the ultimate battle. Experience the supreme clash between "the strategy built into your deck" and "the tactics to read the field in an instant"! Build the original deck at the heart of your strategy! Choose your strongest 3 classes from 14 distinctive options to build your deck! - Samurai: Unleashes area attacks with high attack power - Breaker: Sweeps the field clean, summoned units and all - Guardian: Protects allies with overwhelming durability - Psychic: Ignores formation to strike distant enemies - Ninja: Dominates the field with status ailments and multi-hit attacks - Grappler: Crushes enemies with overwhelming attack power - Necromancer: Wields summoning powers that revive endlessly - Paladin: Combines fierce offense with solid defense - Druid: Excels at supporting allies and disrupting opponents - Gunslinger: Slips past enemy defenses and hides to toy with foes - Monk: Strategically channels "Chi" to overwhelm enemies with powerful skills - Dark Knight: An overwhelming presence that commands the battlefield with "the power of darkness" and mighty skills - Dragoon: A mobile conqueror who pierces enemies with a "sky-soaring battle lance" and controls the flow of battle - Amazoness: Never lets her chosen prey escape Try countless combinations and devise a wealth of tactics! Win your way through battles to unlock more powerful skill cards and strengthen your deck even further! Battle rivals from around the world online! Take on rivals worldwide anytime in serious Arena Battles! Win battles to raise your rank and unlock ever more luxurious rewards! Master strategy and tactics to climb to the top of the Arena! The ultimate esports, with countless tournaments on a level playing field! A "Tournament Mode (esports Mode)" with fair, identical rules for everyone is here too! Enjoy real competitive battles in tournaments that test your skill - and yours alone! Start playing XENO now to prepare for upcoming tournaments! What kind of game is PROJECT XENO? - The deep mind games and psychological warfare unique to real-time online battles are truly thrilling! - Simultaneous turns eliminate luck like first/second-move advantage - a pure test of skill! - Steadily building up your deck to claim victory is a joy in itself! - Simple controls and rules, yet a deep clash of strategy to enjoy! System Requirements Recommended: iOS 13.0 or later / iPhone 11 or later Supported: iOS 13.0 or later / iPhone X or later * Even devices meeting the above criteria may be unsupported or fail to run properly. Official Site https://project-xeno.com/ Official X (formerly Twitter) https://twitter.com/PROJECTXENO_GLB Official hashtag: #PROJECTXENO Official Discord https://discord.com/invite/G4bk9nhJpG PROJECT XENO is perfect for people who... - Are looking for a free, popular real-time competitive game - Love games that demand tactics and strategy, like poker, mahjong, or shogi - Enjoy steadily building up a deck - Want to enjoy nail-biting psychological and intellectual battles - Are looking for a game with simple controls - Love strategy and tactics games that require deep thinking - Are looking for a classic hit or a brilliant new title - Love action games - Are good at single-player and want to enjoy battles - Are looking for a fun app to kill time

Screenshots

Ninneko4 screens
PROJECT_XENO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ninneko at 88% against PROJECT_XENO's 23%. Ninneko also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Ninneko sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and PROJECT_XENO sells 75 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ninneko holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 101 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Ninneko's written reviews are positive against 23% of PROJECT_XENO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ninneko ships an update every 4 weeks, PROJECT_XENO every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ninneko versus PROJECT_XENO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNinnekoPROJECT_XENO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (101 ratings) — better4.1 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews88.3% of reviews — better23.3% of reviews
Number of ratings101 — better24
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size813 MB328 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperDuy Hung DoStudio Z,Inc.

Customer experience

Ninneko

All ratings100 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral1.0%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews171 reviews
Positive88.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative8.8%

PROJECT_XENO

All ratings24 ratings
Positive79.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.8%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive23.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative70.0%

Bugs and requests

Ninneko

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • 🐛 Purchases not being received
  • 🐛 Charged bank but no resources

Requested features

5 requests
  • Bigger updates
  • More events
  • Improved graphics
  • More ways to get new units
  • Better equipment options

PROJECT_XENO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Ninneko

One-time6
  • Pack 1$0.99
  • Pack 3$2.99
  • Pack 5$4.99
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  • Pack 10$9.99
  • Pack 20$19.99
  • Pack 30$29.99
75 purchases

PROJECT_XENO

One-time75
  • itempack_a$1.00
  • U-coins Spack$1.00
  • Battle_Time_Sale_1$1.00
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  • itempack_I$2.00
  • beginner_pack$3.00
  • Gcoin_gacha_ticket$3.00
  • itempack_b$3.00
  • xeno_beginner_pack$3.00
  • U-coins Mpack$5.00
  • Battle_Time_Sale_2$5.00
  • collabopack_H$6.00
  • itempack_c$6.00
  • Hammer$6.00
  • special_pack_b$6.00
  • Arena_2_Celebration_pack_ver2$6.00
  • itempack_f$10.00
  • U-coins Lpack$10.00
  • Battle_Time_Sale_6$10.00
  • battle_pass_season19$12.00
  • battle_pass_season18$12.00
  • battle_pass_season17$12.00
  • battle_pass_season16$12.00
  • battle_pass_season15$12.00
  • battle_pass_season14$12.00
  • battle_pass_season13$12.00
  • xeno_1st_annive_lucky_pack_c$15.00
  • Battle_Time_Sale_3$15.00
  • sale_pack_a$20.00
  • sale_pack_b$20.00
  • collabopack_B$20.00
  • itempack_O$20.00
  • itempack_P$20.00
  • battlepass_A$30.00
  • Arena 7 Celebration Pack$30.00
  • G-coins XLpack$30.00
  • arena_celebration_pack_7$30.00
  • itempack_U$30.00
  • arena_celebration_pack_6$30.00
  • weekly_pack_b$30.00
  • EQUIP NFT-BOX Silver Key$30.00
  • arena_celebration_pack_5_ver3$30.00
  • Arena_5_Celebration_pack_ver2$30.00
  • 11gcoin_gacha_tickets$30.00
  • Arena_4_Celebration_pack_ver2$30.00
  • gacha_ticket_pack$30.00
  • starter_pack_b$30.00
  • monk_attack_skill_pack$30.00
  • Arena_7_Celebration_pack_ver2$30.00
  • Arena_6_Celebration_pack_ver2$30.00
  • xeno_1st_annive_lucky_pack_b$30.00
  • xeno_silver_key_pack$30.00
  • G-coins XXLpack$50.00
  • itempack_V$60.00
  • Half_Anniversary_Battle_Pass$60.00
  • Arena 8 Celebration Pack$60.00
  • special_pack_e$60.00
  • special_pack_u$60.00
  • arena_celebration_pack_9_ver3$60.00
  • itempack_G$60.00
  • itempack_F$60.00
  • itempack_H$60.00
  • special_pack_g$60.00
  • weekly_pack_a$60.00
  • battle_pass_season13_ex$60.00
  • gacha_ticket_pack_dx$60.00
  • Arena_9_Celebration_pack_ver2$60.00
  • september_battle_pass$60.00
  • 10smeltingstones$60.00
  • Arena_8_Celebration_pack_ver2$60.00
  • [MONK] GACHA TICKET Pack DX$60.00
  • xeno_1st_annive_lucky_pack_a$60.00
  • battlepass_seasen10ex$60.00
  • xeno_gold_key_pack$80.00
  • U-coins 3XLpack$100.00
  • G-coins 3XLpack$100.00

Questions

Is Ninneko free?
Ninneko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PROJECT_XENO free?
PROJECT_XENO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ninneko or PROJECT_XENO?
Ninneko is rated higher. Ninneko averages 4.7 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while PROJECT_XENO averages 4.1 from 24 ratings.
Do Ninneko or PROJECT_XENO have ads?
PROJECT_XENO shows ads; Ninneko does not.
Which is updated more often, Ninneko or PROJECT_XENO?
Ninneko ships an update every 4 weeks, and PROJECT_XENO every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ninneko was updated on October 5, 2026 and PROJECT_XENO on October 17, 2026.

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