Comparison

The Quest Classic vs Duskfall

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

Head to head
About

The Quest Classic

Embark on an adventure in a hand-drawn fantasy world, uncovering the source of a mysterious illness plaguing two islands. Explore new areas, battle unique monsters, and master new skills and equipment in this engaging RPG expansion.

Highlights
  • 30+ hours of additional gameplay
  • New monsters with unique abilities
  • Crossbow weapon type and ammo
  • Superiorly enchantable armors and weapons
  • New spell and lethal disease mechanic
  • New quests, NPCs, and shops
  • New skill-learning books
Features
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The Quest Classic - Islands of Ice and Fire is an expansion to The Quest Classic, a beautifully hand-drawn, engaging and sinister world full of mystery, magic and provocative challenges. After enabling the expansion, you can continue to play The Quest Classic with your existing character(s) to explore new areas and quests. However, if you don't have The Quest Classic, you can also play the expansion as a standalone game. In the game you are a Kingdom Agent on special assignment to discover the source of a mysterious illness that has devastated one island (icy Thule) and threatens another (fiery Eldfell). You'll need all your wits and gaming talents as you travel through these deceptively picturesque worlds to overcome new challenges, for good or evil. In the expansion you will find: - Over 30 hours of additional gameplay - New monsters with graphics/abilities/properties - New weapon type: crossbow and its ammo, crossbow bolt - New, superiorly enchantable armors and weapons - A brand new spell with its own effect - A lethal disease - keep yourself away from that one! - Many new quests, NPCs and high level shops - New books to learn skills from To access the new areas (not applicable if you are playing the expansion standalone), go to Mithria harbor and talk to captain Hanty, then select "The Quest Isle" as your travel destination. It is recommended to reach at least level 14 before trying to take on the challenges the isles pose.

About

Duskfall

Embark on a dark fantasy adventure in this turn-based dungeon crawler RPG. Explore intricate dungeons, engage in strategic combat, and uncover a compelling storyline. Upgrade your hero with thousands of items and craft legendary gear.

Highlights
  • Turn-based dungeon crawling
  • Strategic combat system
  • Fantasy world exploration
  • Hero customization and upgrades
  • Crafting and enchantment
  • Offline gameplay
Features
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Embark on a thrilling journey with this turn-based dungeon crawler RPG! Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Duskfall. Dive into the heart of dungeons, where every step holds secrets, treasures, and formidable foes. Epic Dungeon Adventures: Navigate through intricate dungeons, uncovering mysteries and facing mythical creatures. Engage in turn-based battles, employing strategic prowess to triumph over challenging foes. Fantasy World Exploration: Roam through a richly crafted fantasy world, filled with captivating landscapes and enigmatic characters. Unravel the secrets of ancient lore and embark on a quest that will test your courage and wit. Strategic Turn-Based Combat: Equip your hero, plan your moves wisely, and engage in strategic turn-based battles. Conquer enemies, discover hidden pathways, and emerge victorious in this thrilling RPG experience. Upgrade and Customize: Collect thousands of items, from powerful weapons to enchanted armor. Upgrade your gear, unlock new abilities, and customize your hero to fit your playstyle. Compelling Storyline: Immerse yourself in a deep and captivating narrative that unfolds as you progress. Encounter intriguing characters, make impactful choices, and shape the outcome of your epic adventure. Crafting and Enchantment: Experiment with the magical arts at the forge. Craft powerful potions, enchant your equipment, and create legendary items that will aid you in your quest. Offline Gameplay: Play anytime, anywhere – Duskfall offers an offline gaming experience. Dive into dungeons and embark on quests even when offline. Embark on a heroic journey in Duskfall, where dungeons hold the keys to unrivaled adventures. Download now and discover the true essence of turn-based RPG gaming!

Screenshots

The Quest Classic4 screens
Duskfall4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Duskfall at Free against The Quest Classic's $2.99. Duskfall also leads on ratings volume (3.6K vs 3). The Quest Classic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence 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

Duskfall is free to download; The Quest Classic costs $2.99 up front. Duskfall sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. The Quest Classic asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Quest Classic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Duskfall has 3.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of The Quest Classic's written reviews are positive against 86% of Duskfall's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Quest Classic ships an update monthly, Duskfall every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
The Quest Classic versus Duskfall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Quest ClassicDuskfall
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.8 (3.6K ratings)
Positive reviews82.6% of reviews85.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings33.6K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#195 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB230 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperRedshiftViktor Domonyi

Customer experience

The Quest Classic

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral5.8%
Negative11.6%

Duskfall

All ratings3,585 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral1.1%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews334 reviews
Positive85.9%
Neutral5.4%
Negative8.7%

User reviews

The Quest Classic

From 3 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great game series
  • 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
  • 👍 Reminds of Oblivion and Morrowind
  • 👍 Amazing expansions
  • 👍 Pure gaming heaven

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Cannot add to Quest Gold
  • 🐛 Controls are difficult
  • 🐛 Graphics are poor
  • 🐛 Difficult to navigate
  • 🐛 Too confusing

Duskfall

From 3.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great retro experience
  • 🚀 Satisfying RPG/dungeon crawler
  • 💡 Customizable character
  • 👍 Good basic fun
  • 👍 Impressive and interesting

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Sudden difficulty spike
  • 🔒 Inventory paywall
  • 🐛 Unreliable updates
  • 🐛 Inventory management issues
  • 🐛 Unclear progression and lack of hints

Bugs and requests

The Quest Classic

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Cannot add to Quest Gold
  • Bug when using rope to get across pit to Boad in the crypt south of the abbey
  • Game goes to iTunes page when using rope
  • Cannot continue game when crossing rope
  • Game crashes when using rope
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  • Bug in version 2.1 when "yes" or "no" dialogue appears or when using rope
  • Thule weapon shop not working
  • Rope bug causing game to go to app store

Requested features

21 requests
  • Add controller support
  • Add Achievements
  • Make more expansions
  • Improve quest data
  • Add a hint system or make quests easier to understand
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  • Add markers on the map or include hints for quests
  • More creatures, enemies, magic spells, and weapons/armors
  • More spells to learn
  • Improve movement grid system
  • Add unlimited lives
  • Add a repair spell
  • Add ice attack spells
  • Add a fire spell without blast radius
  • Add lava boots
  • Add ice boots
  • Add a spell maker
  • Add an arena
  • Add a simple back door on the Abbey
  • Add more unique content
  • Add a dark mode option
  • Add a cheat system

Duskfall

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Items disappearing after purchases
  • Doors/gates relocking after progress
  • Clues not saved in quest log

Requested features

8 requests
  • More in-game purchase options
  • More skill optimization
  • Hint feature or help for stuck players
  • Ability to see companion classes
  • Ability to customize companions
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  • Speed up option for enemy turns
  • Respawning enemies for grinding
  • Better inventory management

In-app purchases

None

The Quest Classic

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

Duskfall

One-time13
  • Duskfall Pack$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Duskfall Pack$1.99
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  • Seasons Tier 2 Pass$5.99
  • 600 gems$5.99
  • Duskfall Pack$5.99
  • 1300 gems$11.99
  • Duskfall Pack$11.99
  • 3000 gems$22.99
  • Duskfall Pack$22.99
  • Duskfall Pack$34.99
  • 7000 gems$35.99
  • 16000 gems$69.99

Questions

Is The Quest Classic free?
The Quest Classic costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Duskfall free?
Duskfall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Quest Classic or Duskfall?
The Quest Classic is rated higher. The Quest Classic averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Duskfall averages 4.8 from 3.6K ratings.
Do The Quest Classic or Duskfall have ads?
Duskfall shows ads; The Quest Classic does not.
Which is updated more often, The Quest Classic or Duskfall?
The Quest Classic ships an update monthly, and Duskfall every 2 weeks. Most recently, The Quest Classic was updated on October 24, 2026 and Duskfall on October 30, 2026.

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