Comparison

Bright Memory vs Blasphemous

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

Head to head
About

Bright Memory

Experience a thrilling blend of FPS and action in a futuristic world. Investigate a mysterious global phenomenon by combining unique skills, sword combat, and customizable firearms. Explore an ancient history connecting two worlds.

Highlights
  • FPS and action genre blend
  • Skill and ability combos
  • Sword combat
  • Customizable firearms
  • Gyroscope aiming support
  • Controller support
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In the year 2036, a strange phenomenon for which scientists can find no explanation has occurred in the skies around the world. The Supernatural Science Research Organization (SRO) has sent agents out to various regions to investigate this phenomenon. It is soon discovered that these strange occurrences are connected to an archaic mystery - an as-of-yet unknown history of two worlds, about to come to light... Bright Memory: Infinite combines the FPS and action genres to deliver a high-octane experience. Mix and match available skills and abilities to unleash magnificient combos on your enemies. Your trusted sword allows you to slash through crowds of enemies and even repel their gunfire. The guns you come across in-game can be customized with a variety of ammunitions. Choose between incendiary bombs, sticky grenades, homing missiles, and more to suit your situation. [Features] - Support gyroscope control aiming. - Support full button transparency and size customization. - Support XBOX wireless controller control.

About

Blasphemous

Embark on a brutal action-platformer adventure in a dark, gothic world. Wield a blade forged from guilt, master hack and slash combat, and explore a cursed land filled with monstrous enemies and challenging bosses. This version includes all released DLCs for the complete experience.

Highlights
  • Explore a non-linear world
  • Brutal action combat
  • Savage executions and gore
  • Customizable character builds
  • Intense boss battles
  • Unlock mysteries and lore
  • All DLCs included
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Fight. Endure. Break eternal damnation. Blasphemous is an award-winning 2D indie action platformer with soulslike elements, offering brutal hack and slash combat and deep exploration across a dark, gothic world steeped in penance and suffering. Set in the cursed land of Cvstodia, ravaged by a twisted curse known only as The Miracle, you play as The Penitent One, the last survivor of the Brotherhood of the Silent Sorrow, bound to a cycle of death and rebirth. Face monstrous enemies, navigate deadly traps, and uncover hidden secrets in pixel perfect handcrafted levels. As you fight for redemption, you'll explore desolate cathedrals, forsaken wastelands, and blood-soaked dungeons, encountering grotesque monsters, merciless bosses and tormented souls along the way. Penance Never Ends. MAIN FEATURES - Explore a Non-Linear World: Venture through diverse platformer environments filled with fearsome enemies and deadly traps. Seek redemption across the dark gothic landscapes of Cvstodia. - Brutal Action Combat: Wield Mea Culpa, a blade forged from guilt itself. Unleash devastating combos and skills, and hack and slash your way through hordes of twisted monsters. - Executions & gore: Deliver savage executions with pixel perfect animations that celebrate brutal combat and grotesque detail. - Customise Your Build: Equip powerful Relics, Rosary Beads, Prayers, and Sword Hearts to shape your playstyle. Experiment with builds and unlock new progression paths to survive the impossible. - Intense boss Battles: Face off against colossal bosses and deadly mini-bosses. Learn their patterns, endure their fury, and crush them. - Unlock the Mysteries of Cvstodia: Meet a cast of tortured NPCs. Some will help, others will test your resolve. Unravel their stories and shape your fate in blood, guilt and damnation. ALL DLCs INCLUDED This mobile version includes all free DLCs ever released for Blasphemous, expanding the core game with new content, features, and challenges: - The Stir of Dawn – Unlock New Game+, encounter new bosses and enemies, and dive deeper into the lore. - Strife & Ruin – Brave the brutal Boss Rush mode and embark on a crossover quest with Miriam from Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. - Wounds of Eventide – Witness the conclusion of The Penitent One’s first journey and unlock an ending that connects directly to Blasphemous 2. THE FULL BLASPHEMOUS EXPERIENCE – NOW ON MOBILE - Includes every feature and content update from the original PC and console versions. Switch between precise touch controls or full controller support (gamepad compatible) for a seamless experience. - No ads, no microtransactions. MATURE CONTENT DESCRIPTION This Game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work: Some Nudity or Sexual Content, Frequent Violence or Gore, General Mature Content.

Screenshots

Bright Memory4 screens
Blasphemous4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blasphemous at none against Bright Memory's 9. Blasphemous also leads on ratings volume (243 vs 43) and chart position (#33 vs #116). Bright Memory's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and price ($4.99 vs $7.99). On rating, review sentiment, 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

Bright Memory costs $4.99 and Blasphemous $7.99 up front. Bright Memory sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Blasphemous asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Bright Memory against 4.4 for Blasphemous. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blasphemous has 243 ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Bright Memory's written reviews are positive against 72% of Blasphemous's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bright Memory ships an update every 3 days, Blasphemous monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Bright Memory versus Blasphemous: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBright MemoryBlasphemous
Price$4.99 — better$7.99
Rating4.3 (43 ratings)4.4 (243 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.0% of reviews71.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings43243 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#116#33 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size2.4 GB921 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developer贤成 曾The Game Kitchen Games

Customer experience

Bright Memory

All ratings43 ratings
Positive83.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive66.0%
Neutral12.8%
Negative21.3%

Blasphemous

All ratings243 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral4.9%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews498 reviews
Positive71.9%
Neutral9.6%
Negative18.5%

User reviews

Bright Memory

From 43 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great graphics
  • 💡 Excellent with a controller
  • 🚀 Fun mechanics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and issues with controls
  • 🔧 Needs improvements for iPad devices
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

Blasphemous

From 243 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Excellent art style
  • 💎 Challenging but rewarding
  • 🎮 Great on controllers
  • 🔝 Faithful port of console version

Room to improve

  • 🔧 Needs more customizable controls
  • 📱 Suboptimal touch controls
  • 🖼️ Blurry/low-resolution visuals
  • 🔌 Requires online connection
  • 📺 Lacks iPad optimization

Bugs and requests

Bright Memory

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Buttons not programmed properly for iOS
  • Unable to complete identity verification
  • Touch controls issues on iPad

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add controller vibration support
  • Allow customization of touch controls
  • Optimize controls for PlayStation controller

Blasphemous

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Glitches with certain enemies and abilities
  • Game freezing when accessing controller settings
  • Blurry/unreadable text in certain languages

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to resize and reposition on-screen buttons
  • Support for offline play
  • Full iPad optimization and native UI
  • Haptic feedback for touch controls
  • Synced saves across devices

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Bright Memory

One-time9
  • Black Kitten Pack$0.99
  • 学院兔皮肤$0.99
  • Cyber Rabbit$0.99
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  • Energetic Pack$0.99
  • Youthful Days Pack$0.99
  • Cheongsam (New Year) Pack$0.99
  • Cheongsam (Blue Flowers)$0.99
  • Bikini Pack$0.99
  • Skinny Jeans Pack$0.99
None

Blasphemous

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bright Memory free?
Bright Memory costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Blasphemous free?
Blasphemous costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bright Memory or Blasphemous?
Blasphemous is rated higher. Bright Memory averages 4.3 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Blasphemous averages 4.4 from 243 ratings.
Do Bright Memory or Blasphemous have ads?
Neither Bright Memory nor Blasphemous shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bright Memory or Blasphemous?
Bright Memory ships an update every 3 days, and Blasphemous monthly. Most recently, Bright Memory was updated on September 21, 2026 and Blasphemous on September 22, 2026.
Which is more popular, Bright Memory or Blasphemous?
Bright Memory currently peaks at #116 in the App Store charts, and Blasphemous at #33. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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