Comparison

Railbound vs Looking for Aliens

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

Head to head
About

Railbound

A cozy puzzle game where you guide two dogs on a global train adventure. Bend and connect railways to help carriages reach the locomotive safely, navigating over 240 unique challenges across diverse landscapes. Enjoy a relaxing experience with charming visuals and a soothing soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Bend and connect railways
  • Over 240 clever puzzles
  • Train-inspired mechanics (tunnels, barriers, switches)
  • Comic-book-inspired visuals
  • Relaxing original soundtrack
  • Pick up cute friends
Features
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Railbound is a comfy track-bending puzzle game about a pair of dogs on a train journey around the world. Connect and sever railways across different landscapes and help everyone reach their homes. Solve over 240 clever puzzles ranging from gentle slopes to twisted passageways. BEND RAILS TO MAKE THE TRAIN GO ‘CHOO-CHOO' Place, remove and reroute connections so that carriages safely connect to the locomotive. But be careful and don’t make them run into each other! 240+ PUZZLES TO COMPLETE Our main levels will take you through a variety of locations at a relaxed pace. Forks along the road will lead you to spicy brainteasers that’ll please even the most demanding players! TRAIN-INSPIRED MECHANICS Use tunnels to cover vast distances in an instant. Delay trains using well-timed railway barriers. Switch tracks to reroute cars in different directions. Pick up cute friends on the way and encounter even more challenges on your journey! ART AND MUSIC FULL OF WHOLESOME VIBES Across the game’s world enjoy our comic-book-inspired visuals and a relaxing original soundtrack by the team behind Golf Peaks and inbento.

About

Looking for Aliens

Embark on a humorous hidden-object adventure from an extraterrestrial perspective. Explore vibrant, hand-drawn scenes filled with quirky items and lighthearted puzzles. Uncover the absurdities of Earth life through alien eyes and enjoy an engaging experience with hints and extras.

Highlights
  • Interactive animated scenes
  • Alien perspective humor
  • Beautiful hand-drawn artwork
  • Accessible intuitive controls
  • Hidden object hunting
  • Side quests and extras
Features
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Curious about how aliens view our world? Looking for Aliens takes you on an unforgettable journey where you uncover the strange, funny, and sometimes absurd truth about life on Earth—all through extraterrestrial eyes. Explore colorful scenes packed with surprises, humor, and easy puzzles in this hidden-object game. From secret alien outposts to bustling human cities, each level invites you to explore a world where nothing is quite as it seems. With over 25 hand-drawn locations and hundreds of quirky objects to find, the game’s colorful art style and creative settings will keep you hooked for hours. Explore each scene at your own pace, hunting for objects and uncovering hidden surprises. Need help? Use the built-in hints system to keep moving without losing the thrill of discovery. Key Features • Interactive Gameplay: Dive into richly animated scenes where every tap unveils a surprise or a fun detail. • Lighthearted Humor: Laugh along with clever insights into how aliens might interpret Earth’s oddities. • Beautiful Artwork: Lose yourself in bright, intricate visuals designed to captivate players of all ages. • Accessible Design: Whether you’re a beginner or a hidden-object pro, the game’s intuitive controls and flexible difficulty settings make it easy to enjoy. • Plenty of Extras: Beyond the main objectives, there are side quests and scattered surprises waiting to be discovered. Over 250 unique items to find in diverse locations. A mix of challenging puzzles and lighthearted gameplay. 25 hand-drawn locations Perfect for all kind of players Embark on a journey like no other, filled with laughs, surprises, and endless fun. Download Looking for Aliens now and discover why this quirky hidden-object game is out of this world! Looking for Aliens was developed by Yustas Game Studio.

Screenshots

Railbound4 screens
Looking for Aliens4 screens

Verdict

The call

Railbound and Looking for Aliens both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Looking for Aliens's written reviews are positive against 80% of Railbound's. Looking for Aliens also leads on price ($2.99 vs $4.99). Railbound's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence 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

Railbound costs $4.99 and Looking for Aliens $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Railbound against 4.9 for Looking for Aliens. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 119 and 145 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Railbound's written reviews are positive against 93% of Looking for Aliens's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Railbound ships an update every 3 days, Looking for Aliens daily. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Railbound versus Looking for Aliens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRailboundLooking for Aliens
Price$4.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.8 (119 ratings)4.9 (145 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews93.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings119145 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#62 — better#78
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size229 MB437 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAfterburn Lukasz SpierewkaPlug In Digital

Customer experience

Railbound

All ratings117 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral0.9%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral5.9%
Negative14.1%

Looking for Aliens

All ratings131 ratings
Positive98.5%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive93.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.9%

Bugs and requests

Railbound

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Looking for Aliens

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Glitch in levels 3 and 5 where tapping the correct object does not register
  • Incompatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Improve visibility of item list at the bottom
  • Add a dark mode option

In-app purchases

None

Railbound

No in-app purchases

None

Looking for Aliens

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Railbound free?
Railbound costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Looking for Aliens free?
Looking for Aliens costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Railbound or Looking for Aliens?
Looking for Aliens is rated higher. Railbound averages 4.8 out of 5 from 119 ratings, while Looking for Aliens averages 4.9 from 145 ratings.
Do Railbound or Looking for Aliens have ads?
Neither Railbound nor Looking for Aliens shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Railbound or Looking for Aliens?
Railbound ships an update every 3 days, and Looking for Aliens daily. Most recently, Railbound was updated on October 30, 2026 and Looking for Aliens on October 30, 2026.
Which is more popular, Railbound or Looking for Aliens?
Railbound currently peaks at #62 in the App Store charts, and Looking for Aliens at #78. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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