Flying Hamster vs War of Eclipse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flying Hamster
Embark on an action-packed horizontal shooter adventure as a flying hamster. Navigate through diverse levels, battle a variety of enemies and formidable bosses, and utilize a range of quirky weapons to rescue your companion. Enjoy a vibrant soundtrack and challenging gameplay.
- Horizontal shooter gameplay
- 6 unique environments
- 8 unlockable weapons
- 35 different enemies
- 7 unpredictable bosses
- Unlockable Hard Mode
- Multiple control modes
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1.7 MILLION PLAYERS AROUND THE WORLD! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? ---------------------- Take control of Newton, the Flying Hamster in this action-frenzy horizontal shooter! Fly to save your girl across 6 levels full of various foes (animals, robots, aliens...) and beat the most ruthless bosses with any item you may find on your way. ▪ 6 unique environments packed with fun from the sunflower fields to the big Japanese city or crazy ancient Egypt ▪ 8 freaky weapons scattered among the levels (bananas, egg-bombs, beer...) ▪ 35 different enemies (sneaky penguins, anti-air cows, exploding foxes, ninja squirrels, toaster-robots...) ▪ 7 dreadful and unpredictable bosses ▪ A neat and powerful Soundtrack made from catchy tunes and killer guitar solos ▪ An unlockable Hard Mode specifically designed for veteran players ▪ 4 control modes designed for touch screen or accelerometer
War of Eclipse
Embark on a retro-style adventure as a captain battling aliens to save humanity. This game blends timing action, RPG elements, and exploration with charming pixel art and deep gameplay mechanics. Uncover the truth of the war and discover multiple endings.
- One-button gameplay
- Retro pixel graphics
- Survival mode with high scores
- Build and customize battleships
- Multiple endings
- Diverse enemy types
- Randomized equipment and abilities
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People say - Another great game from Game Stew - by DarkDjango - An excellent follow-up to the quirky Tower of Fortune - by Retr0spective - Fantastically retro - by Stumpyjay - Great minimalist pixel art. Sharp looking game - by ForestRayColson - Gonna buy tower of fortune just because its from the same guys!!!! - by Droskie - Hard as heck but wonderful! - by Admiral Snackbar - Just as fun as Tower of Fortune! And just as addicting! - by Juliet M - Original and fun - by 4ppleseed - The gameplay is much deeper than what you see on the surface. Can't stop playing!! - by MilkcanRocks - Very charming and elegant - by Ponder_Rosa Review - War of Eclipse is great - by 148Apps, 4/5 - ... a near perfect balance between casual distraction and hardcore game - by AppsHappens Appstore Customer Ratings Average rating for all versions: 4.5/5 ----------------------------------------------------------- War of Eclipse is a retro style game that combines timing action, role playing, and adventure elements. You play as a captain who crashed in a battle but is saved by human survivors. As the fight against the aliens wages on you will unveil the truth about the war for the human world. Features - One button gameplay that is easy to learn and play - Retro style pixel graphics with detailed 8 bit art - Challenge high scores in survival mode and see your ranking in the world - Detailed tutorial and tips that are available at any time - 7 air battleships to build and customize, including one ultimate battleship - 7 endings to discover, see the story and experience the possibilities from different angle - 35 enemy types to fight; they will shoot, charge, and ambush you, and also bomb your base - Collect lost data that unveils the history behind the aliens and human world - Random equipment includes: 20 kinds of parts combine with 50 kinds of abilities and 10 LV upgrade - Different challenges during the battle, such as avoiding an ambush, battling in a lightning storm, and destroying the falling boss enemies before atmospheric friction burned you - 20 achievements to conquer! ----------------------------------------------------------- Facebook http://www.facebook.com/WarofEclipse Gameplay Video http://youtu.be/urCha_Bqdzg
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flying Hamster at none against War of Eclipse's 8. War of Eclipse's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $3.99). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Flying Hamster costs $3.99 and War of Eclipse $0.99 up front. War of Eclipse sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Flying Hamster asks for nothing beyond the download.
War of Eclipse holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 64 and 73 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Flying Hamster's written reviews are positive against 84% of War of Eclipse's.
Flying Hamster ships an update every 6 months, War of Eclipse every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flying Hamster | War of Eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.1 (64 ratings) | 4.3 (73 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 79.2% of reviews | 84.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 64 | 73 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Game Atelier | Game Stew |
Customer experience
Flying Hamster
War of Eclipse
User reviews
Flying Hamster
From 64 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Cute and fun game
- 🚀 Excellent graphics and sound
- 💡 Unique and creative gameplay
- 🎮 Challenging but addictive
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔁 Frustrating to restart from beginning
- 🎮 Controls can be sensitive and unresponsive
- 💰 Expensive for the content
War of Eclipse
From 73 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Challenging and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Unique and retro art style
- 💡 Interesting sci-fi setting
- 🕹️ Smooth and responsive controls
- 🕰️ Great for quick gameplay sessions
Room to improve
- 🐛 Ambushes and difficulty spikes can be frustrating
- ⏱️ Slow progression and grind-heavy at times
- 💰 In-app purchases feel required for meaningful progress
- 🤔 Lack of clear explanations for game mechanics
Bugs and requests
Flying Hamster
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on launch for some devices
- Freezing and loading issues
- Unresponsive controls
Requested features
3 requests- Save progress and checkpoints
- Level selection instead of restarting
- Improved control options
War of Eclipse
Reported bugs
2 issues- Pause/resume functionality issues
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between ships
Requested features
4 requests- More ship and enemy variety
- Ability to skip or speed up animations
- Option to restart progress from the beginning
- Clearer display of ship stats and upgrades
In-app purchases
Flying Hamster
No in-app purchases
War of Eclipse
- 1000G$0.99
- 3000G$1.99
- 10000G$4.99
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- 25000G$9.99
- 45000G$14.99
- 70000G$19.99
- 100000G$24.99
- 135000G$29.99
Questions
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