Comparison

DARKEST DAYS vs StarForge Online

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

StarForge Online

Pilot your custom space fighter in epic multiplayer battles across the galaxy. Compete in daily and hourly events, join guilds for exclusive challenges, and gather resources to craft the ultimate ship.

Highlights
  • Skill-based space combat
  • Custom ship building
  • Resource gathering and crafting
  • Daily and hourly events
  • Guild-exclusive multiplayer events
  • Galaxy exploration
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Battle other pilots across the galaxy as you build your own unique space fighter and compete in hourly and daily events. Engage in skill-based combat events competing against all other StarForge Online players. Join a guild and compete in exclusive guild-only Multiplayer events. Participate in other daily missions, earn rewards, and travel the galaxy to find the best resources to build the most feared ship in the galaxy. STARFORGE ONLINE GAMEPLAY - Compete in daily missions and competitive events to earn rewards. - Travel the galaxy to mine the best resources possible. Resources are randomly generated every 4 hours. Revisit the game often to stockpile the best resources possible. - Craft your own ship components using the best resources you can find to create the most elite ship possible. - Use Credits and Crystals to purchase schematics for epic tier ship components. - Also use resources for daily quests for extra rewards daily. - Join a guild to compete in exclusive, guild-only daily events.

Screenshots

DARKEST DAYS4 screens
StarForge Online4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: StarForge Online at 5.0 against DARKEST DAYS's 4.2. DARKEST DAYS's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (420 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 StarForge Online sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StarForge Online holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DARKEST DAYS has 420 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DARKEST DAYS ships an update every 9 days, StarForge Online every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DARKEST DAYS versus StarForge Online: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDARKEST DAYSStarForge Online
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (420 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings420 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3.4 GB227 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperNHN Corp.Michael Schwarz

Customer experience

DARKEST DAYS

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

StarForge Online

All ratings1 ratings
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

StarForge Online

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
5 purchases

StarForge Online

One-time5
  • Crystal Pack - Small$4.99
  • Credit Pack - Large$9.99
  • StarForge Online - Pro Upgrade$9.99
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  • Crystal Pack - Medium$19.99
  • Crystal Pack - Large$49.99

Questions

Is DARKEST DAYS free?
DARKEST DAYS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StarForge Online free?
StarForge Online is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DARKEST DAYS or StarForge Online?
StarForge Online is rated higher. DARKEST DAYS averages 4.2 out of 5 from 420 ratings, while StarForge Online averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do DARKEST DAYS or StarForge Online have ads?
Neither DARKEST DAYS nor StarForge Online shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DARKEST DAYS or StarForge Online?
DARKEST DAYS ships an update every 9 days, and StarForge Online every 13 months. Most recently, DARKEST DAYS was updated on October 30, 2026 and StarForge Online on October 7, 2026.

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