Comparison

Another World vs Neverwinter Nights

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

Head to head
About

Another World

Embark on a cinematic adventure game where you must survive a hostile alien planet. Utilize logic and skill to overcome deadly obstacles, alien monsters, and earthquakes. This 20th-anniversary edition offers remastered graphics, sound, and intuitive touch controls.

Highlights
  • Cinematic storytelling
  • Switch between Original/HD graphics
  • Intuitive touch controls
  • Multiple difficulty modes
  • Remastered sounds and FX
  • Game Center achievements
Features
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Note: The game is not full screen on iPhone 5 Also known as Out Of This World™ and released across more than a dozen platforms since its 1991 debut, Another World™ has attained cult status among critics and sophisticated gamers alike for its cinematic effects in the graphics, sound and cut scenes. - AN IMMERSIVE ADVENTURE WITH UNIQUE STORYTELLING Another World™ bridges the gap between Cinema and Action Adventure games with a completely new style of fluid, cinematic, storytelling. Hurtled through space and time by a nuclear experiment gone wrong, you'll need to dodge, outwit, and overcome the host of alien monsters and deadly earthquakes that plague the alien landscape you now call home. Only a perfect blend of logic and skill will get you past the deadly obstacles that lie in wait. - 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION ESPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR IPHONE & IPAD • Switch between Original/HD graphics by using 2 fingers at any time • New intuitive touch controls or classic D-pad • 3 difficulty modes, Normal (easier than original game), Difficult (Equal to original game) and Very Hard (more difficult than original game) • 100% remastered Sounds and FX • Game Center with 13 achievements • 5 languages support (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish) - CURIOUS? More info on: anotherworld.fr facebook.com/another.world.official facebook.com/dotemu twitter.com/dotemu youtube.com/dotemu

About

Neverwinter Nights

Embark on a classic Dungeons & Dragons role-playing adventure with over 100 hours of gameplay. Explore the original campaign and six free DLC adventures, either solo or with friends across various platforms. Enjoy enhanced graphics and a re-engineered UI for mobile devices.

Highlights
  • Classic D&D RPG gameplay
  • 100+ hours of content
  • Six free DLC adventures
  • Cross-platform multiplayer
  • Re-engineered UI for mobile
  • Improved graphics with adjustable options
Features
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Neverwinter Nights is a classic Dungeons & Dragons RPG— enhanced for iOS! Explore 100+ hours of gameplay including the original campaign, plus six free DLC adventures. Play solo or team up with friends for a grand adventure across the Forgotten Realms. DEVICE RECOMMENDATION Optimized for iPads Recommended for iPhones with screen sizes of 6 inches or larger CONTENT Neverwinter Nights (Classic Campaign) Shadows of Undrentide (Free DLC) Hordes of the Underdark (Free DLC) Kingmaker (Free DLC) ShadowGuard (Free DLC) Witch’s Wake (Free DLC) Adventure Pack (Free DLC) FEATURES Re-engineered UI for iPads and iPhones - Virtual joystick and context sensitive button makes gameplay easy - UI Scales automatically or can be set to your liking Cross-Platform Multiplayer - Adventure with friends! - Cross-play support includes compatibility with mobile, tablets, computers and consoles - Join persistent worlds, with community-run campaigns and up to 250 players Improved Graphics - Pixel shaders and post-processing effects make for cleaner graphics and visuals - Adjustable contrast, vibrance, and depth of field options STORY CONTENT: Neverwinter Nights (Original Campaign) You find yourself at the center of intrigue, betrayal, and dark magic in Neverwinter Nights. Journey through dangerous cities, monster filled dungeons and deep into uncharted wilderness in search of the cure for a cursed plague ravaging the city of Neverwinter. Shadows of Undrentide (Free DLC Expansion) Another adventure begins in the updated expansion, Shadows of Undrentide! Charged by your master to recover four ancient artifacts, travel from the Silver Marches to unravel mysteries of a long-dead magical civilization. Hordes of the Underdark (Free DLC Expansion) This expansion continues the adventure started in Shadows of Undrentide. Journey into the ever-more bizarre and hostile depths of Undermountain to challenge a gathering evil. Three Premium Modules (Free DLC) Discover over 40 hours of new Dungeons & Dragons adventures across the Forgotten Realms in these premium modules for Neverwinter Nights: - Kingmaker - ShadowGuard - Witch’s Wake - Adventure Pack LANGUAGES - English ©2020 Beamdog. ©2020 Wizards of the Coast LLC. All Rights Reserved. Wizards of the Coast, Dungeons & Dragons, Neverwinter Nights, and D&D are trademarks of Wizards of the Coast LLC. Hasbro and its logo are registered trademarks of HASBRO, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Screenshots

Another World4 screens
Neverwinter Nights4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Another World at none against Neverwinter Nights's 10. Another World also leads on price ($3.99 vs $9.99) and rating (4.2 vs 4.0). Neverwinter Nights's advantage is chart position (#74 vs unranked). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads 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

Another World costs $3.99 and Neverwinter Nights $9.99 up front. Neverwinter Nights sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Another World asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Another World holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 338 and 259 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Another World's written reviews are positive against 61% of Neverwinter Nights's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Another World ships an update every 9 months, Neverwinter Nights every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Another World versus Neverwinter Nights: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnother WorldNeverwinter Nights
Price$3.99 — better$9.99
Rating4.2 (338 ratings) — better4.0 (259 ratings)
Positive reviews73.8% of reviews — better61.0% of reviews
Number of ratings338 — better259
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#74 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size215 MB2.8 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperDotEmuOverhaul Games

Customer experience

Another World

All ratings338 ratings
Positive79.0%
Neutral5.6%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews726 reviews
Positive73.8%
Neutral7.6%
Negative18.6%

Neverwinter Nights

All ratings259 ratings
Positive72.6%
Neutral8.9%
Negative18.5%
Written reviews400 reviews
Positive61.0%
Neutral13.0%
Negative26.0%

User reviews

Another World

From 338 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent port of a classic game
  • 👍 Intuitive touch controls
  • 🎨 Ability to switch between HD and retro graphics
  • 💡 Nostalgic for fans of the original

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes
  • 🔋 Sound issues on some devices
  • 🕹️ Controls can be frustrating at times

Neverwinter Nights

From 259 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Faithful port of the classic game
  • 🚀 Runs well on older devices
  • 👍 Brings back nostalgic memories
  • 🚀 Impressive amount of content

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes when learning spells
  • 🐛 Multiplayer issues with CD key
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🔍 Cluttered UI, small text
  • 🐛 Inability to install premium modules

Bugs and requests

Another World

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Pistol not working in certain areas
  • Hole not appearing in the palace level

Requested features

3 requests
  • Support for external controllers
  • More frequent save points
  • Additional levels or a sequel

Neverwinter Nights

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes when saving game
  • Companions/summons behaving erratically
  • Inventory and loot management issues
  • Pathfinding and character movement problems
  • Incompatibility with certain iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Controller support
  • Improved camera controls
  • Chinese language support
  • Ability to move UI elements
  • Autosave and backup save options

In-app purchases

None

Another World

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Neverwinter Nights

One-time10
  • KingmakerFree
  • ShadowguardFree
  • Witch's WakeFree
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  • Adventure PackFree
  • Wyvern Crown of Cormyr$2.99
  • Pirates of the Sword Coast$2.99
  • Infinite Dungeons$2.99
  • Heroes of Neverwinter$2.99
  • Darkness Over Daggerford$4.99
  • Tyrants of the Moonsea$4.99

Questions

Is Another World free?
Another World costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Neverwinter Nights free?
Neverwinter Nights costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Another World or Neverwinter Nights?
Another World is rated higher. Another World averages 4.2 out of 5 from 338 ratings, while Neverwinter Nights averages 4.0 from 259 ratings.
Do Another World or Neverwinter Nights have ads?
Neither Another World nor Neverwinter Nights shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Another World or Neverwinter Nights?
Another World ships an update every 9 months, and Neverwinter Nights every 7 months. Most recently, Another World was updated on October 17, 2026 and Neverwinter Nights on October 16, 2026.

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