Comparison

Gorathar vs hellamental

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

Head to head
About

Gorathar

Embark on a rogue-like adventure as an explorer in a magical cave system. This deckbuilder features unique gameplay where cards can be played or pocketed for future turns, offering diverse strategic options. Challenge over 50 monsters with a deck of over 200 unique cards.

Highlights
  • Rogue-like deckbuilding
  • Unique card pocketing mechanic
  • Turn-based battles
  • Over 200 unique cards
  • 50+ different monsters
  • Strategic gameplay
Features
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Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Gorathar, a rogue-like deckbuilder game with a unique twist. Step into the shoes of Hoodin, an intrepid explorer diving into a magical cave system to challenge its mysteries. Gorathar's innovative gameplay sets it apart from other deckbuilders. Not only can you play cards by spending energy, but you can also pocket them for future turns, opening up diverse strategic options. Each challenge consists of turn-based battles, where your deck and decisions lead you closer to victory or defeat. With over 200 unique cards, 50+ different monsters, and engaging strategy, Gorathar provides a captivating and rewarding experience for both casual gamers and card game enthusiasts. Embark on the Gorathar adventure today - challenge yourself with a game that's as strategic as it is exciting!

About

hellamental

Explore dream worlds, collect and battle with over 350 unique creatures. Craft items, trade with players globally, and survive challenging game modes. Progress permanently in the Lucid World and gain temporary power-ups in your Dreams.

Highlights
  • Collect over 350 unique creatures (Visions)
  • Craft items and materials
  • Trade with players worldwide
  • Survive Horde Runs, Extraction Lairs, and Invasion Zones
  • Customize loadouts for challenges
  • Permanent progression in Lucid World
  • Temporary boons in Dream World
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Survive, Collect, Craft, Trade with Players, and Perfect your Dream Build. Delve into dream worlds to face your past Visions from lingering nightmares stuck to the back of your brain. Collect over 350 Visions and possess them as your own friends to help you become more powerful as you jump from the Lucid World to the Dream World. Earn experience, loot, materials, and other unlocks that will stay with you permanently in the Lucid World. In your Dreams, gain new and powerful boons to temporarily help you erase any Visions in your way. In the Lucid World, craft new items and materials for use in your Dreams, or trade them with other players worldwide in the Bazaar. Create custom loadouts to tackle the variety of challenges that can be encountered in three activity modes with a range of difficulties. In Horde Runs, survive waves of Visions as they close in on your position. In Extraction Lairs, you will explore randomly generated dungeons filled with a healthy amount of plunder. To escape with all you've collected, you will need to find the exit and defeat the Final Vision. In Invasion Zones, a never-ending supply of Visions will rain down upon you relentlessly as you try to catch falling loot and duck danger. The Visions you encounter can be turned into your own personal pets called Casters, fighting besides you with their own stats, perks, and utility. If you cannot get the perfect god roll, craft your own with materials or browse the Bazaar for other players' listings. hellamental is free-to-play, has no ads, no Wi-Fi required, and no restrictions on the the amount of time you can play.

Screenshots

Gorathar4 screens
hellamental4 screens

Verdict

The call

Gorathar and hellamental both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Gorathar's written reviews are positive against 51% of hellamental's. Gorathar also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). hellamental's advantage is ratings volume (134 vs 25). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Gorathar sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and hellamental 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Gorathar against 4.2 for hellamental. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: hellamental has 134 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Gorathar's written reviews are positive against 51% of hellamental's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gorathar ships an update every 2 days, hellamental every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Gorathar versus hellamental: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoratharhellamental
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (25 ratings) — better4.2 (134 ratings)
Positive reviews78.6% of reviews — better51.2% of reviews
Number of ratings25134 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size296 MB83 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperGuayaba Games LLCCoast Media House LLC

Customer experience

Gorathar

All ratings25 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative16.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.4%

hellamental

All ratings134 ratings
Positive79.1%
Neutral4.5%
Negative16.4%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive51.2%
Neutral9.8%
Negative39.0%

Bugs and requests

Gorathar

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

hellamental

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • No Monsters Spawning
  • Loadout Menu Closes Automatically
  • Enemies Staying in Place and Not Attacking
  • Implant Replacement Bug
  • Totem Not Proccing

Requested features

3 requests
  • Better Explanation of Crafting System
  • More Communication with Other Players (Discord, etc.)
  • Monthly Updates

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Gorathar

One-time3
  • Full Game$4.99
  • Donation$4.99
  • Donation$99.99
5 purchases

hellamental

One-time5
  • 200 Memories$0.99
  • 500 Memories$1.99
  • 1,000 Memories$2.99
Show 2 more
  • Stimulant$3.99
  • 2,500 Memories$5.99

Questions

Is Gorathar free?
Gorathar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is hellamental free?
hellamental is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gorathar or hellamental?
Gorathar is rated higher. Gorathar averages 4.3 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while hellamental averages 4.2 from 134 ratings.
Do Gorathar or hellamental have ads?
Neither Gorathar nor hellamental shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gorathar or hellamental?
Gorathar ships an update every 2 days, and hellamental every 4 days. Most recently, Gorathar was updated on September 24, 2026 and hellamental on August 30, 2026.

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