Comparison

NetHack vs Legacy

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

Head to head
About

NetHack

Embark on a legendary dungeon-crawling adventure with this classic roguelike game. Explore vast levels, battle monsters, and uncover hidden secrets. Enjoy a faithful port with modern touch controls and graphical options.

Highlights
  • ASCII or graphics mode
  • Touch-based movement and commands
  • Gesture-based command system
  • Pinch-to-zoom graphics
  • Faithful NetHack experience
  • Multiple tile sets
Features
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One of the deepest, richest gameplay found in any game on any platform, NetHack is a cult classic since its release in 1987, and has since spawned many descendants (including Diablo). gandreas software now presents this classic for the iPhone/iPod Touch: - Playable in either "ASCII" mode, or graphics mode (just rotate the device to switch) - Obscure keyboard commands replaced with a simple taps for movement, or a handy command picker. - Commands can also be activated by a unique gesture based command - want to search for a secret door? Swipe across the top of the play area (all the gestures are shown on the command picker for easy reference) - Graphics can be zoomed in/out via pinch - Completely faithful NetHack experience (all the levels, monsters, potions, scrolls, etc...) - iPhone UI - standard scrolling lists, pickers, etc... - Multiple tiles sets, from the classic to the sublime - Never see a keyboard unless you are doing something like typing in a name! Can you retrieve the Amulet of Yendor and return to the surface?

About

Legacy

Embark on a point-and-click adventure deep underground to uncover the secrets of a forgotten civilization. Solve intricate puzzles, rebuild a broken robot, and reveal the mysteries of ancient ruins. Explore an immersive 3D world with an atmospheric soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Vast amount of unique puzzles
  • Immersive 3D exploration
  • Dynamic hint system
  • Atmospheric soundtrack
  • Classic point-and-click gameplay
  • Multi-language support
Features
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A classical point and click adventure game! Step into Legacy - Reawakening, a brand-new adventure in the Legacy universe. Deep underground lies a forgotten world—a place filled with ancient structures, hidden technology, and a mystery waiting to be solved. As a skilled archaeologist, you’ve been chosen to uncover its secrets. But not everything will reveal itself so easily. In this vast cave system, powered by Solium and Aquenite, you’ll find towering obelisks, strange machines, and a sleeping guardian—a broken robot with no memory of its past. By collecting lost memory shards, you can rebuild the guardian and uncover the truth behind the ruins. Who were the people that built this place? What happened to them? And what lies beyond the massive vault? Legacy - Reawakening is packed with puzzles and riddles—more than ever before. Each one is unique, ranging from intricate mechanical contraptions to hidden logic challenges and visual puzzles that require keen observation. Some will test your problem-solving skills, while others demand creativity and experimentation. No two puzzles are alike, ensuring a fresh and engaging experience from start to finish. Features • Huge amount of puzzles – The biggest Legacy game yet, with more puzzles and longer playtime than ever before! • Immersive 3D world – Walk around and explore freely in full 3D. • Dynamic hint system – Need a nudge? Get subtle hints in normal mode or turn them off for a real challenge. • Atmospheric soundtrack – Let the music pull you into a world of mystery and discovery. • Classic adventure gameplay – A must-play for fans of point-and-click adventures and escape room puzzles. • Multi-language support – Play in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean or Swedish. Will you awaken the guardian and uncover the truth? Or will the past remain buried forever? The choice is yours. Legacy - Reawakening is a must-play for fans of point-and-click adventure, escape room puzzles, and hidden mystery games. Follow development of next game here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nosignalproductionss/

Screenshots

NetHack4 screens
Legacy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Legacy at 95% against NetHack's 25%. Legacy also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.8) and chart position (#89 vs unranked). NetHack's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, ads, monetization model 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

NetHack is free to download; Legacy costs $2.99 up front. Legacy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NetHack asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Legacy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1K and 369 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of NetHack's written reviews are positive against 95% of Legacy's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
NetHack versus Legacy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetHackLegacy
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating2.8 (1K ratings)4.8 (369 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews95.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1K — better369
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#89 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS2.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB414 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developergandreas softwareDavid Adrian

Customer experience

NetHack

All ratings1,005 ratings
Positive34.9%
Neutral17.5%
Negative47.6%
Written reviews124 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral9.7%
Negative65.3%

Legacy

All ratings369 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.8%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews388 reviews
Positive95.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative2.1%

User reviews

NetHack

From 1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great port of classic game
  • 👍 Innovative gesture controls
  • 💡 Multiple graphical tilesets
  • 🚀 Responsive touch controls

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🐛 Unreliable save function
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • 👎 Steep learning curve

Legacy

From 369 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Engaging story
  • 🧠 Challenging puzzles
  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics
  • 💡 Robust hint system
  • 🕹️ Great gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs
  • 🔍 Some details hard to see on smaller screens

Bugs and requests

NetHack

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on call/exit
  • Unable to recover from crashes
  • Freezes on character creation
  • Compatibility problems with iPhone 6 and iOS 8+

Requested features

4 requests
  • Update to support latest iOS versions
  • Add option to edit configuration files
  • Implement multiple character support
  • Improve stability and save functionality

Legacy

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Lasers resetting during fast travel
  • Hints revealing already tried solutions

Requested features

2 requests
  • Controller support
  • More games in the series

In-app purchases

None

NetHack

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Legacy

One-time1
  • Full Game Unlock$3.99

Questions

Is NetHack free?
NetHack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Legacy free?
Legacy costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NetHack or Legacy?
Legacy is rated higher. NetHack averages 2.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Legacy averages 4.8 from 369 ratings.
Do NetHack or Legacy have ads?
Neither NetHack nor Legacy shows ads.

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