Comparison

Arcane vs Duskfall

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

Head to head
About

Arcane

Embark on a turn-based strategy RPG adventure in a fantasy world. Collect unique heroes, build powerful legions, and battle in dungeons and PvP arenas. Explore magical kingdoms, defeat dragons, and defend your stronghold.

Highlights
  • Turn-based strategy RPG gameplay
  • Collect and upgrade unique heroes
  • Raid epic dungeons and collect bounties
  • Engage in PvP arena battles
  • Explore fantasy campaigns
  • Defend castles and magic kingdoms
Features
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Dungeon Legends is a new game in the world of turn based strategy RPG games where you play with unique heroes. Welcome to the magic turn based strategy game full of mages, knights and dragons - now you can play adventure games for free! Defeat other players in unforgettable PvP turn based strategy RPG games to reach the top of the Arena. Collect heroes, upgrade units and explore new worlds. FEATURES ***RAID EPIC DUNGEONS, COLLECT ALL KINGS BOUNTY*** Raid the dungeons, build up a Mage Tower and slay the black dragon! ***COLLECTING CARDS, HEROES, CHEST AND SPELLS*** Find your role in the war and magic. It might help you in battles with dragons and mages and to become a king of the arcane kingdom. ***TURN BASED STRATEGY RPG GAME*** Challenge to build your army and by collecting unique heroes cards your army might become first in the world for free. ***PVP ARENA*** Build a legion with your extremely powerful heroes! Crush other players in PVP arena battles! ***EXPLORE AMAZING CAMPAIGNS*** Fight in dungeons against the legendary powerful black dragon and a horde of Minotaurs from the dungeon, skeletons, bloodthirsty vampires and legion of walking dead from the Necropolis, horde warlords. Dungeon Legends Heroes brings you the ultimate dungeons and epic kings bounty from the magic kingdom. ***DEFEND CASTLES AND YOUR MAGIC KINGDOM*** You can play with war minotaur, magic kingdom stronghold, rampart, legion from necropolis or overlord warlords. Dive into a fantasy world with turn-based RPG games! Explore exciting stories, collect all the magic heroes, build a legion, raid epic bosses, and dominate in the PvP Arena! Are you bored of traditional turn-based strategy games? Do you want to play turn-based strategy games? Win every turn-based strategy games battle? Try Dungeon Legends with epic heroes if you like turn-based strategy games. Dungeon Legends is waiting for you!

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

Arcane4 screens
Duskfall4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Duskfall at 86% against Arcane's 28%. Duskfall also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 21 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On price, ads, 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. Arcane sells 26 one-off in-app purchases 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

Duskfall holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Duskfall has 3.5K ratings behind it against 515, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Arcane's written reviews are positive against 86% of Duskfall's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arcane ships an update every 21 months, Duskfall every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Arcane versus Duskfall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcaneDuskfall
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (515 ratings)4.8 (3.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.8% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5153.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size330 MB230 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperTINYSOFTViktor Domonyi

Customer experience

Arcane

All ratings515 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral8.0%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive27.8%
Neutral15.2%
Negative57.0%

Duskfall

All ratings3,514 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral1.1%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews329 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral5.5%
Negative8.8%

User reviews

Arcane

From 515 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Excellent Heroes of Might and Magic nostalgia
  • 👍 Fun turn-based RPG gameplay mechanics
  • 💰 F2P friendly with reasonable progression
  • 🎁 Good weekly event rewards
  • ⚔️ Strategic unit and spell casting system

Room to improve

  • 💸 Significant paywall and pay-to-progress mechanics
  • 🐛 Unity ads constantly freeze and crash
  • ❌ Broken ad reward system - rewards not granted
  • 🔄 Ads cannot be closed without restarting app
  • 😤 Manipulative leaderboard system for free players

Duskfall

From 3.5K 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

Arcane

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Unity ads freeze game and prevent closing
  • Ad rewards not granted after watching full ad
  • Game crashes when attempting ad-boosted chest upgrades
  • Spellbook becomes inoperative
  • Only poison spell available for collection
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  • New cards don't display immediately after acquisition
  • Game freezes during gameplay requiring restart
  • Leaderboard manipulation - players moved to lower tiers unfairly
  • Ad server malfunction causing unplayable state
  • Unexpected Apple purchase verification window opens

Requested features

7 requests
  • Fix or remove broken Unity ads completely
  • Add ability to preferentially obtain specific units or factions
  • Reduce cost of daily quest shop units
  • Increase gold coin rewards and availability
  • Add special abilities for hero units
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  • Improve game performance and stability
  • Regular content updates and developer support

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

26 purchases

Arcane

One-time26
  • 70 Gems$0.99
  • Magical Forest Offer$0.99
  • Lost Marsh Offer$2.99
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  • 450 Gems$4.99
  • Fertile Plains Offer$4.99
  • Haunted Graveyard Offer$4.99
  • Time Offer 1$4.99
  • Dungeon Key Bronze$4.99
  • Hell`s Chambers Offer$9.99
  • Time Offer 2$9.99
  • Chinese New Year$9.99
  • New year gifts$9.99
  • Happy Valentine's Day$11.99
  • Sisters Magic Offer$19.99
  • Time Offer 3$19.99
  • Good Value$19.99
  • New year gifts$19.99
  • Good Event Value$19.99
  • 2000 Gems$19.99
  • Iron Hills Offer$29.99
  • Angmar plain$39.99
  • 6000 Gems$44.99
  • Time Offer 4$49.99
  • Kingdom Blessing$69.99
  • Jupiter´s Crown$99.99
  • 14000 Gems$99.99
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 Arcane free?
Arcane 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, Arcane or Duskfall?
Duskfall is rated higher. Arcane averages 4.4 out of 5 from 515 ratings, while Duskfall averages 4.8 from 3.5K ratings.
Do Arcane or Duskfall have ads?
Both Arcane and Duskfall show ads.
Which is updated more often, Arcane or Duskfall?
Arcane ships an update every 21 months, and Duskfall every 2 weeks. Most recently, Arcane was updated on October 13, 2026 and Duskfall on October 12, 2026.

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