Comparison

Radiant vs Nimble Quest Halfbrick+

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

Head to head
About

Radiant

Engage in an intense arcade-style space shooter, battling alien hordes across over 100 levels. Upgrade your ship with powerful weapons and power-ups to defeat giant bosses and save your homeworld.

Highlights
  • 100+ Levels
  • 10+ Boss-Fights
  • Upgradeable Weapons
  • Special Power-Ups
  • Difficulty Options
  • Online Leaderboards
Features
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Take your stand against the alien horde in a pure arcade/action space shooter. Cut through hundreds of creeps to face giant monsters in unique bossfights. Collect special weapons and power-ups, upgrade your ship and save your homeworld! Relive the classics revamped. ◉ 100+ Levels ◉ 10+ Boss-Fights ◉ 6 Upgradeable Weapons ◉ 12 Special Power-Ups ◉ 3 Difficulty Options ◉ Global On-Line Hiscores

About

Nimble Quest Halfbrick+

Lead a growing conga line of heroes with unique abilities through endless stages, battling hordes of enemies. This action-packed adventure combines classic snake mechanics with a twist, offering fast-paced, addictive gameplay and a huge roster of collectible characters.

Highlights
  • Conga line hero action
  • Classic snake mechanics reimagined
  • Huge roster of collectible heroes
  • Power-ups and unique weapons
  • Diverse and challenging levels
  • Fast-paced, addictive gameplay
  • Retro pixel art and soundtrack
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Get ready for a fast-paced, action-packed adventure with Nimble Quest, the game that takes the classic snake mechanic and turns it into an epic conga line of destruction! Now re-launched by Halfbrick and part of Halfbrick+, this timeless classic returns better than ever. Assemble your unstoppable team of heroes and charge through hordes of enemies across endless stages. Can you defeat them all and reach glory? Game Features: Unstoppable Conga Line Action Lead a growing conga line of heroes, each with their unique abilities, as they slice, shoot, and destroy enemies in their path. Navigate levels filled with different enemies, power-ups, and obstacles, but remember—you can’t stop! Classic Snake Mechanics with a Twist Inspired by the classic snake game, Nimble Quest adds a new level of depth. Move your characters from side to side, avoid enemy attacks, and use your heroes’ powers to defeat foes. It’s the nostalgic snake game reimagined! Huge Roster of Heroes Unlock and collect a wide variety of heroes—each with unique weapons, abilities, and personalities. From warriors and wizards to archers and rogues, every character brings something special to your unstoppable conga line. Power-Ups and Weapons Discover and collect a variety of power-ups, from increased damage and defense to special abilities that turn the tide of battle. Equip your heroes with the best gear to take on even the toughest challenges. Diverse and Challenging Levels Explore an array of unique environments, from dungeons and forests to castles and battlefields. Each level is filled with different enemies, traps, and surprises that keep the action fast and fun. Fast-Paced and Addictive Gameplay Nimble Quest is simple to play, but hard to master. The more you play, the faster and more chaotic the game becomes. Can you handle the intensity as the screen fills with enemies? Retro Pixel Art and Nostalgic Soundtrack Immerse yourself in retro-inspired pixel art with charming animations and vibrant environments. Combined with a catchy, nostalgic soundtrack, Nimble Quest delivers the perfect throwback to classic arcade games. A Mix of Snake and Conga Like Never Before! Nimble Quest is not just a game; it’s an addictive, fast-paced adventure that keeps you on your toes from start to finish. With its blend of snake-like mechanics, pixel-perfect design, and intense battles, Nimble Quest offers a unique and exciting challenge for players of all ages. Join the Conga Line of Heroes! Download Nimble Quest now and see how long you can survive! WHAT'S HALFBRICK+ Halfbrick+ is a mobile games subscription service offering: - Exclusive access to the highest-rated games. - No ads or in-app purchases interrupting your word-crafting experience in these word games. - Brought to you by the makers of Award-winning mobile games. - Regular updates and new releases to keep your word games fresh and full of new word search puzzles. - Curated by gamers, for gamers who love word challenges and word puzzles! Start your One Month free trial and play all our games without ads, in app purchases, and fully unlocked games! Your subscription will auto-renew after 30 days, or save money with an annual membership! For any questions, please contact our support team at https://support.halfbrick.com. **************************************** View our Privacy Policy at https://www.halfbrick.com/halfbrick-plus-privacy-policy View our Terms of Service at https://www.halfbrick.com/subscription-agreement

Screenshots

Radiant4 screens
Nimble Quest Halfbrick+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Radiant at 83% against Nimble Quest Halfbrick+'s 5%. Radiant also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 9). Nimble Quest Halfbrick+'s advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Nimble Quest Halfbrick+ is free to download; Radiant costs $2.99 up front. Nimble Quest Halfbrick+ sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Radiant asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Radiant holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 99 and 124 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Radiant's written reviews are positive against 5% of Nimble Quest Halfbrick+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Radiant ships an update every 3 months, Nimble Quest Halfbrick+ daily. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Radiant versus Nimble Quest Halfbrick+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRadiantNimble Quest Halfbrick+
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (99 ratings) — better1.5 (124 ratings)
Positive reviews82.7% of reviews — better5.3% of reviews
Number of ratings99124 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB284 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperDavid PeroutkaHalfbrick

Customer experience

Radiant

All ratings99 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews318 reviews
Positive82.7%
Neutral8.8%
Negative8.5%

Nimble Quest Halfbrick+

All ratings124 ratings
Positive11.3%
Neutral1.6%
Negative87.1%
Written reviews131 reviews
Positive5.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative91.6%

User reviews

Radiant

From 99 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Retro-style graphics
  • 💡 Interesting storyline
  • 🎨 Vibrant colors
  • 🎮 Intuitive controls

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • ⏱️ Slow firing rate and weapon upgrades
  • 🔁 Repetitive asteroid levels
  • 🎨 Graphics could use more modern updates
  • 💤 Gameplay can feel slow at times

Nimble Quest Halfbrick+

From 124 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fantasy style gameplay
  • 🕹️ Addictive and nostalgic

Room to improve

  • 💰 Locked behind a subscription paywall
  • 🚫 Used to be free
  • 🕰️ Limited free play time
  • 💳 Expensive subscription cost

Bugs and requests

Radiant

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on iOS 8 and newer
  • Compatibility issues with iPhone 6 and newer
  • Weapon upgrades not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more levels and weapon upgrades
  • Implement save/load functionality
  • Include difficulty settings and an endless mode
  • Add support for external controllers
  • Optimize performance for newer devices

Nimble Quest Halfbrick+

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Laggy performance
  • Poorly implemented new features

Requested features

3 requests
  • One-time purchase option
  • Offline play
  • Ad-supported free version

In-app purchases

None

Radiant

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Nimble Quest Halfbrick+

Subscriptions6
  • Halfbrick+$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+ (Trial)1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount)$2.991 Month
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  • Halfbrick+ (Early Adopter)6 Months trial$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+3 variants$29.991 Year
  • Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount)1 Year trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Halfbrick+$99.99

Questions

Is Radiant free?
Radiant costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nimble Quest Halfbrick+ free?
Nimble Quest Halfbrick+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Radiant or Nimble Quest Halfbrick+?
Radiant is rated higher. Radiant averages 4.9 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while Nimble Quest Halfbrick+ averages 1.5 from 124 ratings.
Do Radiant or Nimble Quest Halfbrick+ have ads?
Neither Radiant nor Nimble Quest Halfbrick+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Radiant or Nimble Quest Halfbrick+?
Radiant ships an update every 3 months, and Nimble Quest Halfbrick+ daily. Most recently, Radiant was updated on October 15, 2026 and Nimble Quest Halfbrick+ on October 7, 2026.

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