Comparison

Otogi vs Return to Abyss

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

Head to head
About

Otogi

Embark on an adventure to purify mysterious "filth" caused by human emotions. Team up with unique "yokai" companions, reimagined from folklore and legends, to battle and restore balance to the world. Experience a visually stunning and audibly rich narrative brought to life by renowned voice actors and illustrators.

Highlights
  • Purify mysterious "filth"
  • Collect and battle with "yokai" companions
  • Unique "yokai" interpretations
  • Stunning 3D transformations
  • Voice acting by popular seiyuu
  • Artwork by renowned illustrators
Features
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Have you ever encountered a mysterious event in your life that cannot be explained by common sense? In fact, it is likely to be caused by "filth". "Dirty" breeds in the wobbly heart of human beings. Since ancient times, Onmyoji has worked to resolve such incidents. And has continued into modern society. Onmyoji and "yokai" with their own will Working together to purify the filth and maintain the balance of the world—— ■I have never seen such a "yokai"! A "Yokai" companion to add color to your adventure! A new interpretation based on gods, legendary weapons, folklore, and great men! "Sick Girl" Kiyohime who turned into a snake Come to Shibuya for sightseeing and fashion-loving fairy queen Titania… Subvert the "yokai" you imagine and compose a legendary story! Many popular seiyuu such as Tomatsu Haruka, Matsuoka Zhencheng, Shimono Hiro, Kobayashi Yu, etc. Make the story more "sound and colorful"! ■1 "Yokai" 2 kinds of fun!? Popular illustrators Hibharaha, Kiyacho, *zoff, Miyoshino, ATARU, Kenichi Iwamoto Handsome! cute! A little bit sexy!? The "yokai" who can't watch a hundred times are here!! During the battle, the yokai transforms into a more lovable 3D mod!! The cute "Yokai" has become even cuter! The handsome "yokai" has become a little cute!? Control the "yokai" to start an incredible battle adventure!! Bring your favorite friends and complete the task together!!

About

Return to Abyss

Engage in intense action combat as a resurrected hero in a chaotic abyss. Battle thousands of monsters, collect chaos energy to gain blessings, and evolve unique weapons to overcome overwhelming odds in this roguelite experience.

Highlights
  • Action mowing combat
  • Roguelite elements
  • Battle thousands of enemies
  • Weapon evolution with multiple routes
  • Collect chaos energy for blessings
  • Explore diverse environments
Features
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"Return to Abyss" is an action mowing game with Rogue-Lite elements. You will become a resurrected heroic spirit, awakening in the abyss of chaos Monsters are coming towards you like a tsunami. All you can rely on are the weapons in your hands and your unquenchable fighting spirit. Regain the fighting skills of the past and move around among thousands of armies Kill monsters, harvest the chaos energy from them, offer this to the God of Discord, and he will bless you. Obtain accessories to strengthen the weapons in your hands and reshape the legendary heroes' magical weapons. • Thousands of people share the same screen, and the fierce battle continues You will face the surprise attack of nearly a thousand demons at the same time, and you may be overwhelmed by the sea of monsters if you are not careful! But for you, defeating them only requires bombing the command room. • Fantastic weapons, evolved firepower From tentacles to cats, they are all weapons? Collect all kinds of magical accessories, which will make weapons reborn! Each weapon has up to six evolutionary routes of super weapons, no matter your fighting style is tough and reckless, or agile and sharp, there is always one that suits you! • Strange Abyss, source of chaos From the magma gushing hell to the barren wasteland city, three heroic spirits with different styles will shuttle here, fighting, collecting, and exploring constantly. But in the spare time, don't forget to go back to the tavern standing in the chaotic time and space. For the long-gone heroic spirit, this may be the eternal home.

Screenshots

Otogi4 screens
Return to Abyss4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Otogi at none against Return to Abyss's shown. Otogi also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 45%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0.1). Return to Abyss's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Otogi sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Return to Abyss sells 12 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 — 4.7 for Otogi against 4.6 for Return to Abyss. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 153 and 91 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Otogi's written reviews are positive against 45% of Return to Abyss's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Otogi ships an update monthly, Return to Abyss every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Otogi versus Return to Abyss: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOtogiReturn to Abyss
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (153 ratings) — better4.6 (91 ratings)
Positive reviews70.8% of reviews — better45.5% of reviews
Number of ratings153 — better91
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0.1
Further details — not scored
Size411 MB678 MB
Age rating12+9+
Developer建平 吴Wingjoy Games Co., Ltd

Customer experience

Otogi

All ratings153 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral4.6%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive70.8%
Neutral12.5%
Negative16.7%

Return to Abyss

All ratings91 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral5.5%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral18.2%
Negative36.4%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Otogi

One-time9
  • 100 Jewels + 1 Mochi$0.99
  • Newbie Gift Pack$0.99
  • 400 Jewels$4.99
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  • Weekly Promotion[Once a week]$9.99
  • 820 Jewels$9.99
  • 1,700 Jewels$19.99
  • 50% OFF! On Weekend!$19.99
  • 4,300 Jewels$49.99
  • 9,000 Jewels$99.99
12 purchases

Return to Abyss

One-time12
  • Flawless Eyes * 10$0.99
  • Sign-in gift pack$0.99
  • Newcomer Boost Combo Pack$1.99
Show 9 more
  • Flawless Eyes * 60$4.99
  • Level-up Bundle$4.99
  • Tarm's Gift$4.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Flawless Eyes 188$14.99
  • Tarm's boon Bundle$19.99
  • all area communicator$19.99
  • Flawless Eyes 675$49.99
  • Flawless Eyes 1400$99.99

Questions

Is Otogi free?
Otogi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Return to Abyss free?
Return to Abyss is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Otogi or Return to Abyss?
Otogi is rated higher. Otogi averages 4.7 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while Return to Abyss averages 4.6 from 91 ratings.
Do Otogi or Return to Abyss have ads?
Return to Abyss shows ads; Otogi does not.
Which is updated more often, Otogi or Return to Abyss?
Otogi ships an update monthly, and Return to Abyss every 2 weeks. Most recently, Otogi was updated on October 16, 2026 and Return to Abyss on October 19, 2026.

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