Comparison

ARIDA vs Garuda

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

Head to head
About

ARIDA

Embark on a historical adventure in a single-player survival game. Explore arid regions, gather resources, and uncover clues about a young girl's quest to find her parents in the 19th-century Brazilian backlands.

Highlights
  • Resource gathering and crafting
  • Exploration of arid environments
  • Quest-based interaction with villagers
  • Historical narrative and lore discovery
  • Survival mechanics (hunger, thirst)
Features
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A historical single player game with elements of adventure and survival. Explore the aridest regions, collect resources and discover clues about the destiny of the young Cícera, a girl that faces the drought to explore the 19th-century Brazilian backlands to find her parents again. FEATURE LIST: Equipped to venture out To survive in ÁRIDA you will need some equipment. Use the machete and hoe for essential actions such as getting water, opening paths, or cutting a corn crop. But do not forget to have a handful of grindstones because blunt equipment is of no use! Get ready with recipes To live in the backlands you need to be wise. The fauna and flora are unusual, so try to learn the recipes available for crafting with the typical items of the region. Maybe one day you need to cross the backlands ... Interact to survive Hunger and thirst can be very cruel in the backlands during the drought. Ask for help for the elders of your village and solve their quests to get some water and food. Explore to know Explore the aridest regions to learn more about the backlands and find the resources you need to stay on your way. A full inventory is always a good idea! Stories to learn The Brazilian backlands is a special place, with many stories that would only happen there. Venture out to search for the collectible lost objects and find out more about the legends of the backlands.

About

Garuda

Features
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A Gentle Journey Beneath the Moonlit Sky Step into the adventurous world of Garuda, a hand-crafted journey about love, flight, and quiet discovery. As night falls, help a caring bird guide her hatchling through glowing meadows and gentle skies. It’s a serene experience designed to soothe, not stress. Whether you're winding down for the night or simply need a breath of calm, Garuda invites you to slow down and enjoy the stillness. Features: Hand-Painted Visuals Explore a dreamlike world filled with soft colours and glowing details, crafted with love and care. A Heartfelt Story Guide Garuda, a devoted parent bird, as she searches for her little one on their first journey into the night. Relaxing Gameplay Intuitive touch controls let you gently glide, guide, and protect no rush, no pressure. Ambient Music & Sound Enjoy calming, immersive audio that enhances the experience. Best with headphones. Offline Play No Wi-Fi? No problem. Garuda works perfectly offline — your peace goes wherever you go. Collectible Boosts Keep things gently engaging with subtle pacing boosts and light challenges. Why You'll Love Garuda Not just a game — Garuda is a quiet moment. A warm story. A little flight of peace in your pocket. Made with Godot Lovingly built with the open-source Godot Engine. Download now and take flight in a tranquil, unforgettable journey.

Screenshots

ARIDA4 screens
Garuda4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Garuda at every 8 days against ARIDA's every 3 weeks. Garuda also leads on price ($1.99 vs $2.99). ARIDA's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

ARIDA costs $2.99 and Garuda $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ARIDA ships an update every 3 weeks, Garuda every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ARIDA versus Garuda: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterARIDAGaruda
Price$2.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size846 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAGL DESENVOLVIMENTO DE PROGRAMAS LTDASuraj Hande

In-app purchases

None

ARIDA

No in-app purchases

None

Garuda

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ARIDA free?
ARIDA costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Garuda free?
Garuda costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ARIDA or Garuda have ads?
Neither ARIDA nor Garuda shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ARIDA or Garuda?
ARIDA ships an update every 3 weeks, and Garuda every 8 days. Most recently, ARIDA was updated on October 27, 2026 and Garuda on October 17, 2026.

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