Comparison

BOKURA vs Refind Self

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

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About

BOKURA

This is a two-player puzzle adventure game where players must communicate to solve challenges. Each player experiences a different visual reality, requiring constant dialogue to navigate the game world and progress through the story. It's designed for cooperative play and cannot be played solo.

Highlights
  • Exclusively two-player co-op
  • Unique visual realities for each player
  • Communication-based puzzle solving
  • Branching story paths
  • Side-scrolling adventure gameplay
Features
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Are you and I really seeing the world the same way? An exclusively two-player puzzle adventure game that makes you question your reality. *Players must communicate with each other to play this game. If you are not playing in the same location, you will need another communication method, such as voice chat. Before buying the game, please keep in mind that the game itself does not provide a separate communication method. BOKURA is a puzzle adventure game that can only be played with two players. To play the game, two people must play on two separate machines. While you have to work together, what you see on your game screens is completely different. Even though the same character should be displayed on both of your screens, to one of you, they might look like an animal out of a picture book, while to the other, they might look like a robot. (The objects you can interact with might move differently for each of you too!) You will need to talk to each other to find out what you can and cannot see. Work together to solve the puzzles and continue your journey. You can play online in different locations while talking to each other over a call. Gameplay The game is a side-scrolling co-op puzzle adventure. You will be faced with a number of critical choices throughout the story which will lead your journey in different directions. You Can't Play Alone A unique feature of this game is that you cannot play it alone. You cannot play it singleplayer or with a computer as player two. It can only be played with two people—no more, no less. As such, the very first choice you make in this game takes place before you even start: Who should I play this game with? The total gameplay time is around three to four hours. While you play, you and the other player will need to talk to each other to understand what is happening, solve problems, and make important decisions together. Story Two boys who run away from home encounter a dead deer. The sight of it causes them to faint, but when they wake up, the worlds they see are no longer the same. One of them sees a world of animals, while the other sees a world of machines. Will the boys be able to find out what has happened to them and return to the world they used to be in? Creator Profile tokoronyori An indie game dev with a distinctive style that fills his games with originality and mystery. He is known for his 2016 hit game Hitoribocchi Wakusei (Lonely Planet). He created the two-player puzzle adventure game BOKURA as a member of the first round of Kodansha's Game Creators' Lab. He specializes in making experiences only possible through games with his characteristic game mechanics. Creator Comment Have you ever wondered if the world you see is the same as the world everyone else sees? BOKURA is a game about two boys whose worlds are no longer the same as everyone else's. When you play, you'll find that what you and the other player see are not the same either. I hope you'll overcome the differences in how you see the world and relive the friendship of your childhood through the story of these two boys.

About

Refind Self

Explore a narrative-driven game where your choices reveal your personality. Unravel a robot's past and the secrets of its creator through interactive gameplay. Share your results and compare them with others.

Highlights
  • Interactive personality analysis
  • Narrative-driven story
  • Robot character exploration
  • Minigames and interaction
  • Personality result sharing
  • Online result comparison
Features
Currently charting
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All players approach games in varied ways, making different choices. No one ever plays in exactly the same way. Indeed, how a person plays can be an indicator of their personality. And Refind Self is a game where you can learn about that personality. One play is about one hour. Just enjoy this simple test during your busy time. And the third time test will show all your personalities, where the end of the story is also not far away. ### STORY ### You are a robot with a human appearance. When the story begins, you stand at the grave of the Doctor who created you. The world is populated by robots in various forms, created for numerous purposes. Travel to places key to your memories of the Doctor, interact with the robots, and unravel the secrets behind the future the Doctor sought, and with what you were entrusted. ### HOW TO PLAY ### Go wherever you feel like, converse, investigate, play minigames... Simply play as it pleases you. There are no game overs, and there's no right or wrong way to progress. With each action you take, your personality will be analyzed. Once analysis is 100% complete... Congratulations, the game is cleared. Your personality results will also be revealed. If you want to know more about your personality, you can go back to play again and again. Of course, this also goes for those who want to know the truth of the story. ### PERSONALITY COMPARISON AND SHARING ### Your test results are stored in an online database, and you'll be issued a unique results ID. You can share your results ID, and view others' results to compare them with your own. Could similar personalities mean good compatibility? That's another way of having fun with your results. *Test result data does not include any personal identifiable information. Please contact us through the support form below if you have feedback or bug reports. https://playism.com/en/contact/consumer/ Developer: Lizardry (https://twitter.com/Lizardry_dev)

Screenshots

BOKURA4 screens
Refind Self4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Refind Self at every 6 days against BOKURA's every 2 months. Refind Self also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment, 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

BOKURA costs $3.99 and Refind Self $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Refind Self holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 35 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of BOKURA's written reviews are positive against 68% of Refind Self's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BOKURA ships an update every 2 months, Refind Self every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
BOKURA versus Refind Self: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBOKURARefind Self
Price$3.99$3.99
Rating4.4 (20 ratings)4.7 (35 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.3% of reviews68.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2035 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#161 — better#187
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size416 MB126 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperKodansha Ltd.ACTIVE GAMING MEDIA Inc.

Customer experience

BOKURA

All ratings20 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive61.3%
Neutral6.5%
Negative32.3%

Refind Self

All ratings35 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive68.1%
Neutral11.6%
Negative20.3%

Bugs and requests

BOKURA

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Refind Self

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Game freezes during combat
  • Game crashes on elevator
  • Game won't start after initial loading
  • Download issues
  • Game freezes completely
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  • Persistent gray/brown screen of death after reinstall

Requested features

5 requests
  • Controller support
  • More story content/objectives
  • Additional endings
  • More decision variety
  • Multiplayer comparison feature

In-app purchases

None

BOKURA

No in-app purchases

None

Refind Self

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BOKURA free?
BOKURA costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Refind Self free?
Refind Self costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BOKURA or Refind Self?
Refind Self is rated higher. BOKURA averages 4.4 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Refind Self averages 4.7 from 35 ratings.
Do BOKURA or Refind Self have ads?
Neither BOKURA nor Refind Self shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BOKURA or Refind Self?
BOKURA ships an update every 2 months, and Refind Self every 6 days. Most recently, BOKURA was updated on September 26, 2026 and Refind Self on September 28, 2026.
Which is more popular, BOKURA or Refind Self?
BOKURA currently peaks at #161 in the App Store charts, and Refind Self at #187. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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