DARKEST DAYS vs Benji Run
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Open-world exploration
- Vehicle collection and upgrades
- Zombie combat
- Base building and community management
- Multiplayer modes (co-op and PvP)
- Story progression
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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.
Benji Run
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Little paws. Big adventures. Meet Benji, a curly-coated companion with a love for running. Start from a sunny Laguna Beach lobby and explore six courses, from green meadows and riverside paths to Hollywood streets. ONE BUTTON, MANY MOVES Benji runs automatically. Time a tap to the glowing marker at his paws, and the action changes to suit the obstacle ahead. Leap over hurdles, bound across low bars, duck through gates and tunnels, balance on seesaws, climb ramps and jump through tire hoops. High jumps become a double jump and a full aerial tumble, all from one tap. FIND YOUR PERFECT TIMING Watch the course to read your next move. Yellow cues highlight the moment just before and after the ideal timing. Earn PERFECT, GREAT or GOOD, build a success streak and try again after a MISS. Clear reactions and timing feedback help you learn each obstacle. SIX COURSES TO EXPLORE Choose any course from the start. Run through meadows, riversides, woodland, hills, a firefly festival and Hollywood. The six stages range from 1,200 to 3,200 meters, with 13.2 km in total. Endless Walk keeps the scenery changing as you chase your best score. MAKE EVERY RUN COUNT Collect treats, fill your energy and dash along open paths. Bubbles protect against a collision, tennis balls start a sprint and water bowls restore a heart. Earn up to three stars per stage for finishing, meeting the treat target and avoiding damage. Your best scores and stars stay on your device. A LITTLE TREAT, A LOT OF JOY After the race, Benji waits for you on the grass. An optional one-time in-app purchase permanently unlocks unlimited treat giving and four happy reactions: excited hops, a playful bow, a grassy wiggle and a paw greeting. No subscription is required. Treat Time does not affect race scores or progression; all courses can be played without this purchase. Purchase restoration is available from the home screen's gift button. PLAY YOUR WAY Enjoy music, playful barks and expressive movements. Turn sound and haptics on or off. Races work offline with no game account or ads. Purchasing and restoring Treat Time require an App Store connection.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Benji Run at every 3 days against DARKEST DAYS's every 9 days. DARKEST DAYS's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. DARKEST DAYS sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Benji Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
DARKEST DAYS ships an update every 9 days, Benji Run every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DARKEST DAYS | Benji Run |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (423 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 423 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3.4 GB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NHN Corp. | YongShin Kwak |
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
Benji Run
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DARKEST DAYS
- 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
- 250 Red Diamonds$3.99
- 500 Red Diamonds$3.99
- Standard Membership$3.99
- Premium Membership$9.99
- 1,740 Red Diamonds$12.99
- Luna Bloody$24.99
Benji Run
- Benji Treats Forever$0.99









