Artifact vs Northdown
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Artifact
Assemble fragmented ancient artworks in this unique 3D puzzle game. Explore and reconstruct relics from various cultures with intuitive controls and stunning visuals. Adjust difficulty and enjoy a relaxing, mentally stimulating experience.
- Assemble broken 3D artifacts
- Puzzles inspired by real masterpieces
- Explore relics from different cultures
- Intuitive touch controls
- Adjustable difficulty levels
- Stunning 3D graphics and audio
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Artifact is a unique 3D puzzle game where you assemble broken artworks from fragments. Dive into solving puzzles inspired by real masterpieces, meticulously modeled artifacts from various countries and cultures. Explore and assemble relics of the past, including Greek amphorae, Chinese vases, and Egyptian statues. You can even shatter them apart and start anew. Adjust the difficulty level to your preference. Artifact features stunning 3D graphics and audio that immerse you in the atmosphere of each culture. The game’s intuitive mechanics make it accessible for players of all ages. So relax, have fun, and sharpen your mind while uncovering historical treasures! How to play: - Move pieces by touching them - Rotate the puzzle by interacting with the base or background - Zoom in or out using a two-finger pinch - Shatter objects with a double-tap - Adjust the viewing angle by tilting your device Features: - 64 unique puzzles across 8 different themes - Original game idea with unique mechanics - Simple, intuitive controls - Gorgeous graphics and animations - Hard and easy modes - No annoying ads — just pure puzzle-solving fun!
Northdown
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Northdown is a 3D gravity puzzle. Your character cannot climb — so you tip the whole world instead. Swipe, the world rotates, the blocks tumble, and a wall becomes a floor. 100 hand-built levels. Free, offline, no wifi needed. A GRAVITY PUZZLE GAME WHERE THE WORLD MOVES, NOT YOU Gravity is the move. Rotate the world 90° and every block falls somewhere new — including you. Each level is a small floating world with exactly one way out, and finding it feels like a trick you taught yourself. If you have played a gravity puzzle before, you have not played one that turns the whole map. 100 LEVELS ACROSS 21 PAINTED PLACES Balloon skies, waterfall islands, a red canyon, temples in the clouds, the aurora, deep space, and lava spires at the very end. The sky changes every fifth level, and the light on the blocks follows it. A 3D GRAVITY MAZE IN YOUR POCKET Every stage is a small 3D maze built out of gravity blocks. Walk, tip, watch it fall, walk again. Simple to pick up, and the later levels are a genuine brain teaser. STARS, NOT TIMERS Every level has a shortest route. Match it for three stars. Nothing counts down, nothing runs out, nothing blocks you from playing. A relaxing puzzle game you can put down and pick straight back up. A NEW PUZZLE EVERY DAY The daily puzzle is the same one for everybody in the world. Build a streak — one free streak freeze a week forgives a missed day. SIX CHARACTERS TO EARN Sprocket the field medic, Rajan, Kofi, Zahra, Wisp and Bolt. Each has their own walk, their own voice and their own way of celebrating. Unlocked by playing, never by paying. PLAYS OFFLINE, ANYWHERE No account, no sign-in, no internet. An offline puzzle game for flights, commutes and dead zones. BUILT FOR ONE HAND Two on-screen pads: left walks, right tips the world. Portrait only, one thumb, any time. ACCESSIBLE Reduce-motion and colour-blind modes are built in. Coins are earned by playing and spent on hints, an extra undo, or a skip when you are truly stuck. Optional ads pay coins, and a one-time purchase removes the ads between levels forever. If you like gravity puzzles, isometric puzzle games, 3D logic games and brain teasers, Northdown was built for you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Artifact at none against Northdown's shown. Artifact also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Northdown's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Artifact sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Northdown sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Artifact ships an update every 5 months, Northdown every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Artifact | Northdown |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 596 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mikhail Bakunovich | Revelar Solutions Private Limited |
In-app purchases
Artifact
- Unlock$4.99
Northdown
- 500 coins$0.99
- 2,000 coins$2.99
- Remove ads$5.99
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- 6,000 coins$6.99
- Everything pack$8.99









