Comparison

DOOM vs Blasphemous

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

Head to head
About

DOOM

Experience the groundbreaking first-person shooter that defined a genre. This re-release brings the original 1993 demon-slaying action, complete with its expansion, to your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Original 1993 release
  • Includes Thy Flesh Consumed expansion
  • Fast-paced demon-slaying action
  • First-person shooter gameplay
  • Mobile re-release
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Celebrate DOOM’s 25th anniversary with the re-release of the original DOOM (1993), including the expansion, Thy Flesh Consumed, is now available on iOS devices. First released in 1993, DOOM introduced millions of gamers to the fast-paced, white-knuckle, demon-slaying action the franchise is known for. Relive the birth of the first-person shooter, wherever you go, and experience the classic demon-blasting fun that popularized the genre.

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

DOOM4 screens
Blasphemous4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Blasphemous at 4.4 against DOOM's 3.8. Blasphemous also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 54%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). DOOM's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $7.99) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 243). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position 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

DOOM costs $4.99 and Blasphemous $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blasphemous holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DOOM has 1.8K ratings behind it against 243, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of DOOM's written reviews are positive against 72% of Blasphemous's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DOOM ships an update every 3 months, Blasphemous monthly. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
DOOM versus Blasphemous: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDOOMBlasphemous
Price$4.99 — better$7.99
Rating3.8 (1.8K ratings)4.4 (243 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.7% of reviews71.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.8K — better243
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#58#24 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size379 MB921 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBethesdaThe Game Kitchen Games

Customer experience

DOOM

All ratings1,799 ratings
Positive66.9%
Neutral8.0%
Negative25.1%
Written reviews376 reviews
Positive53.7%
Neutral10.9%
Negative35.4%

Blasphemous

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

User reviews

DOOM

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 🎮 Great classic Doom experience
  • 💯 Faithful port of the original game
  • 🎨 Impressive graphics and visuals

Room to improve

  • 🎮 Clunky and unresponsive touch controls
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g. doors not opening, screen issues)
  • 🔒 Mandatory Bethesda account login
  • 🔇 Poor audio quality and missing original soundtrack

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

DOOM

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
  • Inability to save progress
  • Weapon selection issues
  • Inconsistent performance and frame rate drops

Requested features

5 requests
  • Customizable control schemes
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Support for mods and custom WADs
  • Doom II and Final Doom support
  • Keyboard and mouse support

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

None

DOOM

No in-app purchases

None

Blasphemous

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DOOM free?
DOOM costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blasphemous free?
Blasphemous costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DOOM or Blasphemous?
Blasphemous is rated higher. DOOM averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Blasphemous averages 4.4 from 243 ratings.
Do DOOM or Blasphemous have ads?
Neither DOOM nor Blasphemous shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DOOM or Blasphemous?
DOOM ships an update every 3 months, and Blasphemous monthly. Most recently, DOOM was updated on October 12, 2026 and Blasphemous on October 12, 2026.
Which is more popular, DOOM or Blasphemous?
DOOM currently peaks at #58 in the App Store charts, and Blasphemous at #24. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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