Comparison

NyxQuest vs HAAK

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

Head to head
About

NyxQuest

Embark on a platforming adventure as a winged girl searching for a lost friend. Soar through ancient Greece, battling mythical creatures and solving puzzles with divine powers. Explore a visually stunning world inspired by Greek mythology.

Highlights
  • Fly with a winged protagonist
  • Explore ancient Greek ruins
  • Battle mythical creatures
  • Solve clever puzzles
  • Utilize divine powers
  • Beautiful visuals
Features
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Experience the awesome story of Nyx, an enigmatic winged girl who has descended from heaven to search of her missing friend Icarus. Soar over the ruins of ancient Greece and avoid falling into blazing sands or perishing in the claws of cruel harpies and hydras in this unique platforming adventure. Summon the powers of Zeus and other benevolent Gods from Olympus to cast rays, modify the scenery and control winds at your wish... NyxQuest Highlights • Beautiful visuals bring the ruins of the ancient Greek world back to life in style. • Unique mixture of classic platforming and clever puzzles like nothing that you have played on the App Store. • Get engrossed in the world of Greek mythology and uncover the story behind Nyx. • Use the powers of Zeus to cast rays to move huge objects and solve tricky puzzles. • Avoid a myriad of obstacles from scorching sands to bottomless pits. • Destroy Hades’ minions that get in your way; crush enemies using the powers of the Gods.

About

HAAK

Embark on a parkour-filled adventure in a vibrant pixel-art post-apocalyptic world. Utilize a versatile hookshot to swing, slash, and solve puzzles. With adjustable difficulty, multiple endings, and extensive gameplay, this experience caters to both casual explorers and hardcore players.

Highlights
  • Parkour and hookshot mechanics
  • Pixel-art Metroidvania world
  • Hidden rooms and puzzles
  • Challenging boss battles
  • Unique difficulty system
  • Multiple endings
  • Global leaderboards
Features
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HAAK: Where Dead Cells Meets Spider-Man in a Post-Apocalyptic Playground Ready to become the ultimate wasteland parkour master? HAAK throws you into a vibrant pixel-art world that's one part Mad Max, two parts Metroidvania madness. Your secret weapon? A badass hookshot that'd make even Spider-Man jealous. Swing, slash, and dash your way through a sprawling map filled with hidden rooms, brain-teasing puzzles, and bosses that'll make you question your life choices (in a good way). But don't sweat it, newbies – our unique difficulty system means everyone can feel like a hook-slinging hero. Whether you're a casual explorer or a hardcore speedrunner, HAAK's got your back. With 10+ side quests and 40+ hours of gameplay, you'll have plenty of time to perfect your hook-fu. And hey, your choices actually matter here – multiple endings mean you're not just along for the ride. Think you've got what it takes to conquer the wasteland? Prove it on our global leaderboards and show the world your hook-shot prowess! So grab your hook, channel your inner post-apocalyptic acrobat, and dive into HAAK. Trust us, it's way more fun than surviving an actual apocalypse. Ready to get hooked? Download HAAK now and start your adventure!

Screenshots

NyxQuest4 screens
HAAK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NyxQuest at Free against HAAK's $1.99. NyxQuest also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 76%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). HAAK's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, 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

NyxQuest is free to download; HAAK costs $1.99 up front. NyxQuest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HAAK asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HAAK holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 59 and 101 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of NyxQuest's written reviews are positive against 76% of HAAK's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NyxQuest ships an update every 3 months, HAAK every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
NyxQuest versus HAAK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNyxQuestHAAK
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.1 (59 ratings)4.5 (101 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.3% of reviews — better76.0% of reviews
Number of ratings59101 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#148 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size209 MB481 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperOver the Top GamesZhiXiong Huang

Customer experience

NyxQuest

All ratings59 ratings
Positive76.3%
Neutral5.1%
Negative18.6%
Written reviews262 reviews
Positive86.3%
Neutral5.0%
Negative8.8%

HAAK

All ratings101 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral4.0%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive76.0%
Neutral5.2%
Negative18.8%

Bugs and requests

NyxQuest

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on launch
  • Controls freezing and character walking uncontrollably
  • Inability to grab fireballs and other objects
  • Glitches and issues at certain levels

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Full screen and device support
  • Improved controls and customization
  • Reduced ads and monetization
  • Sequel or expanded story

HAAK

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NyxQuest

One-time1
  • NyxQuest Premium$3.99
None

HAAK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NyxQuest free?
NyxQuest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HAAK free?
HAAK costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NyxQuest or HAAK?
HAAK is rated higher. NyxQuest averages 4.1 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while HAAK averages 4.5 from 101 ratings.
Do NyxQuest or HAAK have ads?
NyxQuest shows ads; HAAK does not.
Which is updated more often, NyxQuest or HAAK?
NyxQuest ships an update every 3 months, and HAAK every 2 months. Most recently, NyxQuest was updated on October 17, 2026 and HAAK on October 19, 2026.

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