Comparison

DARKEST DAYS vs Glintstorm

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

Glintstorm

Features
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Glintstorm is a fast bullet-heaven survival game built for quick, satisfying runs. Drag to move, dodge incoming enemies, and let auto-fire carve through the swarm. Each level-up offers one of three upgrades, including Multishot, Rapid Fire, Sharpen, Vitality, Swift, and Magnet. Grunts, swifts, brutes, and splitters keep the arena changing as the storm ramps up. The game is local-first, premium, and focused: no account, no ads, no tracking, just an endless score chase.

Screenshots

DARKEST DAYS4 screens
Glintstorm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DARKEST DAYS at Free against Glintstorm's $0.99. DARKEST DAYS also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Glintstorm's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 37) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On ads 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

DARKEST DAYS is free to download; Glintstorm costs $0.99 up front. DARKEST DAYS sells 37 one-off in-app purchases. Glintstorm asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DARKEST DAYS ships an update every 9 days, Glintstorm every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DARKEST DAYS versus Glintstorm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDARKEST DAYSGlintstorm
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.2 (418 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings418 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3.4 GB4 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperNHN Corp.Robert Corbin

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

Glintstorm

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
None

Glintstorm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DARKEST DAYS free?
DARKEST DAYS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Glintstorm free?
Glintstorm costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do DARKEST DAYS or Glintstorm have ads?
Neither DARKEST DAYS nor Glintstorm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DARKEST DAYS or Glintstorm?
DARKEST DAYS ships an update every 9 days, and Glintstorm every 4 days. Most recently, DARKEST DAYS was updated on October 27, 2026 and Glintstorm on October 19, 2026.

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