Comparison

Path to Nowhere vs Reverse

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

Head to head
About

Path to Nowhere

Lead a crisis control bureau in a dystopian future where mysterious meteorites have caused an apocalypse. Recruit and control powerful outlaws, known as Sinners, to protect the city from mutated monsters and salvage hope.

Highlights
  • Real-time strategy combat
  • Collectible outlaw characters (Sinners)
  • Tactical deployment and skill usage
  • Dystopian world exploration
  • Character interrogation and loyalty building
  • High-quality voiceovers
Features
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[In the year N.F.112, you are appointed to be the Chief of MBCC] Welcome to Minos Bureau of Crisis Control. As the Chief, you are obligated to Shackle and Control the most vicious outlaws—Sinners, to Protect the city from falling. Hold on to the light in the darkness and salvage hope from despair. ▣ Survive the Nameless Apocalypse Mysterious meteorites make the beginning of the Apocalypse. Infected by Mania, people lose consciousness and mutate into hideous monsters. Find Providence and save the dystopian world from the plague. ▣ Detain the Most Badass Sinners Your prisoners bear dangerous powers and irresistible charm. Harvest their loyalty and darkest secrets through disciplines and interrogations. ▣ Scheme the Most Delicate Tactics Timing is everything. Utilize your talent to control, deploy, and unleash the skills of your Sinners in real time. Be the "manipulator" and turn the tide of the battle. ▣ Enjoy the Finest Auditory Feast Immerse yourself in this Lovecraftian world with the finest voiceover. Explore the Sinners' inner world in English, as well as Japanese, Korean, and Chinese. Switch anytime to your liking! FOLLOW US Website: https://ptn.aisnogames.com/en-en Twitter: https://twitter.com/PathToNowhereEN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pathtonowhere.en YouTube: https://bit.ly/ptnyoutube Discord: https://discord.gg/pathtonowhere Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pathtonowhereofficial

About

Reverse

Embark on a time-traveling adventure as the Timekeeper to save history from a mysterious "Storm." Collect and utilize powerful Arcanists, cast spells, and battle through different eras of the 20th century with stunning visuals and full English voice acting.

Highlights
  • Time-traveling narrative
  • Strategic RPG combat
  • Collectible Arcanists
  • Arcane spellcasting
  • Stunning retro-modern visuals
  • Full English voice acting
  • Cinematic adventure
Features
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Reverse: 1999 is a 20th Century Time-Travel Strategic RPG developed by Bluepoch. On the last day of 1999, the "Storm" fell upon the world. You witnessed an era reversed beneath the rising raindrops. Defying all reasons, what unfolds in front of you is the world of an era long past. As the Timekeeper, observer of eras, you are free to travel through these eras after each "Storm." With the aid of Sonetto, a powerful Arcanist and ally from the Foundation, your mission is to travel through eras to where the "Storm" is most active, find other Arcanists who can sense the coming "Storm," and save them from being "sifted out" of the timeline. ▶▶Stunning Visuals Blending Retro and Modern Aesthetics◀◀ Step into the mysterious alt-history animated by unique visual elements that blend Pop Art, classical oil painting, and more art styles in history. ▶▶A Cinematic Adventure across the 20th Century◀◀ From the Roaring '20s to the turn of the millennium, you will embark on a journey across time and space, and uncover the truth about the "Storm" and the mystery of the year 1999. ▶▶Full English Voice Acting with Authentic Accents◀◀ Immerse yourself in ages past. Enjoy a story performed by diverse cast of voice actors with British, Italian, French, and other accents. ▶▶Fantastic Arcanists from Different Times and Regions◀◀ People once called them "mages," "wizards," and "freaks." Now they live in uneasy coexistence with regular humans … But who are the Arcanists, really? ▶▶Weave Arcane Incantations to Attain Glorious Victories◀◀ Build your team, cast spells, and use gorgeous arcane skills to defeat your enemies. Begin your exciting adventure through time in this all-new RPG. Official Website: https://re1999.bluepoch.com/en/home Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reverse1999global Twitter: https://twitter.com/Reverse1999_GL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Reverse1999 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/reverse1999

Screenshots

Path to Nowhere4 screens
Reverse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Reverse at #49 against Path to Nowhere's unranked. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Path to Nowhere sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and Reverse sells 31 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 Path to Nowhere against 4.8 for Reverse. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.6K and 10K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Path to Nowhere's written reviews are positive against 81% of Reverse's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Path to Nowhere ships an update every 2 months, Reverse every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
Path to Nowhere versus Reverse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPath to NowhereReverse
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (7.6K ratings)4.8 (10K ratings)
Positive reviews76.4% of reviews80.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.6K10K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#49 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size3.1 GB3.6 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperAISNOGamesBluepoch Co.,Ltd.

Customer experience

Path to Nowhere

All ratings7,629 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews793 reviews
Positive76.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative16.5%

Reverse

All ratings10,155 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.4%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews713 reviews
Positive80.8%
Neutral6.6%
Negative12.6%

User reviews

Path to Nowhere

From 7.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Beautiful art and character designs
  • 🎶 Excellent voice acting and soundtrack
  • 🤝 Generous gacha system and F2P-friendly
  • 📚 Engaging and well-written story
  • 🧠 Challenging yet enjoyable gameplay

Room to improve

  • ⚠️ Difficulty spikes and steep learning curve
  • ⏱️ Slow energy recharge and limited playtime
  • 🔇 Occasional voice acting issues
  • 🔍 Unintuitive UI and hidden features
  • 🔋 High battery consumption

Reverse

From 10K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 🎨 Beautiful art and character designs
  • 👍 Diverse cast of characters with unique accents
  • 💎 Generous gacha system and rewards
  • 🎬 Immersive story and voice acting

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional voice acting and translation issues
  • ⏱️ Repetitive gameplay and lack of endgame content
  • 🔋 High energy consumption and resource requirements
  • 🤔 Confusing story and tutorial at times

Bugs and requests

Path to Nowhere

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Black screen issues in certain stages
  • Freezing and performance problems on some devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More male characters
  • Ability to reset character levels
  • Faster energy recharge or alternative ways to play

Reverse

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes and decompression issues on launch
  • Inconsistencies between voice lines and subtitles

Requested features

4 requests
  • Multiplayer and PvP modes
  • More frequent story updates
  • Improved character progression and customization
  • Account transfer and merging functionality

In-app purchases

20 purchases

Path to Nowhere

One-time20
  • Stage Sequence Supply I2 variants$0.99
  • Chief Inauguration Gift I$0.99
  • Weekly Arrest Gift Pack$0.99
Show 17 more
  • The Daydream - Resonance Pack$1.99
  • Special Set$2.99
  • Ethereal Gleams$2.99
  • Special Support Set$4.99
  • Ultracube x300$4.99
  • Black Key VIP (30 days)$4.99
  • Advanced Surveillance Order$9.99
  • Carnival Premium Benefits$9.99
  • Ultracube x980$14.99
  • Dis Jackpot$14.99
  • Golden Tribute$14.99
  • In-Depth Surveillance Order$18.99
  • Monthly Arrest Pack II$24.99
  • Nymph's Somnium - Lord of Rimehowl$24.99
  • Azure Waltz in Solace$24.99
  • Ultracube x1980$28.99
  • Ultracube x6480$89.99
31 purchases

Reverse

One-time31
  • Rookie Shopping Day$0.99
  • Special Pack Ⅹ$0.99
  • Gold Collection$0.99
Show 28 more
  • Rookie Shopping Day II$0.99
  • Rookie Special$1.99
  • Version Pack Ⅰ2 variants$1.99
  • Special Pack Ⅰ2 variants$2.99
  • The Shimmering Feast$3.99
  • Version Pack Ⅱ2 variants$4.99
  • 300 Crystal Drops$4.99
  • Roaring Month$4.99
  • With the Shadows I$6.99
  • Garment XVIII$6.99
  • Garment Pack Ⅶ$6.99
  • Special Pack Ⅳ$8.99
  • Rookie Offer$9.99
  • COLLECTOR'S EDITION$9.99
  • Summon Sale Pack$9.99
  • Roaring Season$9.99
  • Garment XIX$9.99
  • Garment XVII$9.99
  • Decatone - Conduit of the Unseen$10.99
  • Promise of Anniversary$10.99
  • Souvenir of the Snow$14.99
  • 980 Crystal Drops$14.99
  • COLLECTOR'S EDITION DELUXE$14.99
  • Initial Summon Pack$19.99
  • Offer of the Month$24.99
  • Special Pack 12$29.99
  • Souvenir of the Carnival$29.99
  • 6480 Crystal Drops$99.99

Questions

Is Path to Nowhere free?
Path to Nowhere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reverse free?
Reverse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Path to Nowhere or Reverse?
Path to Nowhere and Reverse are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7.6K and 10K ratings respectively.
Do Path to Nowhere or Reverse have ads?
Neither Path to Nowhere nor Reverse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Path to Nowhere or Reverse?
Path to Nowhere ships an update every 2 months, and Reverse every 5 weeks. Most recently, Path to Nowhere was updated on September 24, 2026 and Reverse on September 25, 2026.

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