Comparison

DARKEST DAYS vs HYDE RUN(EN)

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

Head to head
About

DARKEST DAYS

Explore a post-apocalyptic open world filled with zombies, uncover the virus's origin, and build a sanctuary. Survive by scavenging, crafting, and fighting hordes with various vehicles and weapons. Engage in both cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes.

Highlights
  • Open-world exploration
  • Vehicle collection and upgrades
  • Zombie combat
  • Base building and community management
  • Multiplayer modes (co-op and PvP)
  • Story progression
Features
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The world has become a wasteland due to a sudden zombie virus outbreak. You will start as a fragile survivor in this world, overcoming various threats around you and uncovering the secret of the zombie virus. A Vast, Living Open World Explore every corner of the seamless open world offered by DARKEST DAYS. The apocalyptic world, realistically rendered, delivers an immersive experience. Your journey begins in the desolate town of Sand Creek, where death fills the air. From desert villages to snow-covered islands and charming resort cities, explore the diverse themed open world, uncover the origins of the zombie virus, and write your own story. A Variety of Vehicles for Survival in the Open World Explore the vast open world of DARKEST DAYS using a range of vehicles. From everyday family cars once used before the apocalypse to powerful trucks and specialized vehicles like police cars and ambulances, you can utilize modes of transportation to navigate the wasteland. Vehicles can also be used to plow through hordes of zombies. Collect different vehicles and upgrade them with apocalypse-ready modifications to enhance their survival potential. Surviving the Endless Zombie Threat In DARKEST DAYS, a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a massive zombie outbreak, you'll face terrifying undead creatures that constantly threaten your survival. These zombies exhibit aggressive behavior and unpredictable movement, sometimes using different attack patterns to hunt you down. To survive, you must use every means available. Take them out one by one with precise shooting or unleash devastating firepower with explosives to wipe out entire hordes. Build Your Own Sanctuary With Residents In a world full of dangers, you can construct your own shelter to survive. Recruit various survivors who have endured the apocalypse to form a community with you. Build facilities for survival with their help to create a safer haven. Recruited residents can enhance your shelter's production efficiency or become reliable companions in combat and exploration. Diverse and Immersive Multiplayer Experiences Beyond the tense single-player mode, DARKEST DAYS offers dense and engaging multiplayer modes. Team up with other players to survive endless waves of zombies, or take on terrifying giant mutant zombies to earn rewards. However, cooperation isn’t the only path to survival. Venture into competitive combat zones to compete against others for rare resources while experiencing thrilling battles. When it comes to survival, there is no single right answer.

About

HYDE RUN(EN)

Experience a fast-paced parkour runner game set in NEO TOKYO, featuring simple swipe controls and dynamic stages. Collect items to customize your own virtual room and immerse yourself in the world of artist HYDE.

Highlights
  • Simple swipe controls
  • Cool parkour action
  • Dynamic, changing stages
  • Room customization
  • Collectible items
  • NEO TOKYO world theme
Features
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■ Simple & easy operation and cool run action! Operate HYDE with a simple and easy swipe operation that can be done with one finger, overcome obstacles by making full use of jumping and wall running, and run through the world of NEO TOKYO with cool parkour action! Let's enjoy playing with HYDE over and over again on the stage that changes every time! ■ Hide HYDE in your customized room! You can customize your room to your own room by using the items collected in the run game! Many items related to HYDE's solo activities for 20 years have appeared! Collect items to create your own room and enjoy your time with HYDE! ■ Experience the world of HYDE! Fully supervised by HYDE as a project to decorate 20 years of artist HYDE who has been active not only in Japan but worldwide! In addition, the world of NEO TOKYO that appeared at HYDE's live etc. is reproduced as a motif! ▼ Official HP http://hyderun.com ▼ Official Twitter https://twitter.com/hyderun_game

Screenshots

DARKEST DAYS4 screens
HYDE RUN(EN)3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HYDE RUN(EN) at 100% against DARKEST DAYS's 56%. HYDE RUN(EN) also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). DARKEST DAYS's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (414 vs 25). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. DARKEST DAYS sells 37 one-off in-app purchases and HYDE RUN(EN) sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HYDE RUN(EN) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DARKEST DAYS has 414 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of DARKEST DAYS's written reviews are positive against 100% of HYDE RUN(EN)'s.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DARKEST DAYS versus HYDE RUN(EN): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDARKEST DAYSHYDE RUN(EN)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (414 ratings)5.0 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings414 — better25
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
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
Size3.4 GB272 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNHN Corp.Phoenixx Inc.

Customer experience

DARKEST DAYS

All ratings354 ratings
Positive73.4%
Neutral8.2%
Negative18.4%
Written reviews221 reviews
Positive56.1%
Neutral16.7%
Negative27.1%

HYDE RUN(EN)

All ratings24 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

DARKEST DAYS

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when looting
  • Game stays at loading screen
  • Glitches and inconsistencies

Requested features

2 requests
  • Controller support
  • Ability to turn off invites

HYDE RUN(EN)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

37 purchases

DARKEST DAYS

One-time37
  • Beginner-Only Lucky Pack$0.99
  • Basic Construction Pack$0.99
  • 50 Red Diamonds$0.99
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  • 100 Red Diamonds$0.99
  • S3. Surprise Upgrade Pack$2.49
  • Silvermoon Beach Outfit$2.49
  • Bulletproof Catcher Outfit$2.49
  • 250 Red Diamonds$3.99
  • Barracks Construction Pack$3.99
  • 500 Red Diamonds$3.99
  • Standard Membership$3.99
  • Material Pack 1$6.99
  • Ltd. Facility Blueprint Pack$6.99
  • Resident Level-Up Pack I$6.99
  • Premium Membership$9.99
  • Weapon Upgrade Pack$11.99
  • 870 Red Diamonds$12.99
  • 1,740 Red Diamonds$12.99
  • Resident Level-Up Pack II$12.99
  • Limited Equipment Upgrade Pack 1$24.99
  • S12 Pass$24.99
  • 1,800 Red Diamonds$24.99
  • Kyla Jane$24.99
  • Luna Bloody$24.99
  • Community Pass S4$24.99
  • Community Pass S3$24.99
  • Special Enhancement Pack III$24.99
  • 3,600 Red Diamonds$24.99
  • Resident Level-Up Pack III$24.99
  • Scenario Pack$24.99
  • Limited Equipment Upgrade Pack 2$44.99
  • 3,200 Red Diamonds$44.99
  • Limited Material Pack 2$44.99
  • 6,400 Red Diamonds$44.99
  • Limited Advanced Weapon Pack$44.99
  • Limited Special Weapon Pack$89.99
  • Limited Combat Manual Pack$89.99
11 purchases

HYDE RUN(EN)

One-time11
  • Beginner Support Set$0.99
  • 666set$3.99
  • White Nosleeve Jumpsuit Set$40.99
Show 8 more
  • Modern Table Set$40.99
  • Japanese style furniture set$40.99
  • Black Nosleeve Jumpsuit Set$40.99
  • Black Longsleeve Jumpsuit Set$40.99
  • Luxurious sofa set$40.99
  • KUROMISA BIRTHDAY Costume Set$40.99
  • HYDE's Microphone stand$44.99
  • Bat Jimbei Costume Set$44.99

Questions

Is DARKEST DAYS free?
DARKEST DAYS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HYDE RUN(EN) free?
HYDE RUN(EN) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DARKEST DAYS or HYDE RUN(EN)?
HYDE RUN(EN) is rated higher. DARKEST DAYS averages 4.1 out of 5 from 414 ratings, while HYDE RUN(EN) averages 5.0 from 25 ratings.
Do DARKEST DAYS or HYDE RUN(EN) have ads?
HYDE RUN(EN) shows ads; DARKEST DAYS does not.

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