Comparison

Star Sky vs Forgebound

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

Head to head
About

Star Sky

This is a slow-paced, narrative-driven indie game that focuses on ambiance and player choice. It encourages patience to uncover secrets and experience its poetic storytelling, offering a unique and emotional interactive experience.

Highlights
  • Slow-paced narrative
  • Player choice and consequences
  • Atmospheric sensations
  • Interactive meditation
  • Poetic storytelling
  • Hidden secrets and choices
Features
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"Then there are games that really feel like they have some level of artistic quality to them. They are interesting and original and evoke a bit of emotional reaction that isn't just straight adrenalin. Star Sky, a recent indie title out of Sweden is that sort of title." - Lamezoid "Sky Star is full of art. Interactive meditation. 4/5" - [digi] "Nominated for Best Emotional Game Design at the 2016 Emotional Game Awards." --------------------------- A quiet night, the heavens above, and a tale waiting to be told. Star Sky is a unique and personable experience. From the first moment that you step into the game, you become the narrator of a methodically slow-paced story you choose to weave with every step. Those who rush from start to finish will miss all the secrets and choices woven into the world: you must learn to be patient. Audio cues and blink-of-an-eye visuals will let you know when the magic is about to occur, be sure not to miss it! From the mind and heart of Mårten Jonsson, Star Sky unfolds like a beautiful poem that tells a different saga every time. Dodging the traditional conventions of gameplay, Star Sky can instead be enjoyed through its ambiance, the atmospheric sensations, and the satisfaction that the player creates with each conclusion. You may not always understand, but remember that this game takes place in the restless night. All the constraints of the story are as limitless as the sky itself. Goodnight, and may you find what you're seeking beneath the stars.

About

Forgebound

Become a blacksmith in a world threatened by ancient darkness. Forge weapons and armor to fulfill customer requests while investigating mysterious events across three distinct cities to uncover the truth.

Highlights
  • Immersive blacksmith simulation
  • Forge weapons and armor
  • Craft gear for customers
  • Uncover hidden truths
  • Solve mysteries in three cities
  • Take on quests
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Unsettling rumors are spreading across the continent. Ancient seals are starting to unravel, and the Black Oathbound move in the shadows. As a blacksmith, you’ll take on requests from across the land, forging weapons and crafting gear— all while uncovering the hidden truth behind the darkness. -An immersive blacksmith simulation Process materials and forge powerful weapons and armor to meet the diverse demands of the customers who visit your forge each day. -Solve the strange occurrences in three cities Take on quests in the agricultural city of Valastein, the commercial hub of Ventira, and the harbor town of Portlaria—and draw closer to the truth. Forgebound— Save the world with your hammer.

Screenshots

Star Sky4 screens
Forgebound4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Star Sky at 3.6 against Forgebound's 1.0. Star Sky also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 42%) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). Forgebound's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Star Sky costs $0.99 and Forgebound $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Star Sky holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Sky has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Star Sky's written reviews are positive against 42% of Forgebound's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Star Sky ships an update every 2 months, Forgebound every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Star Sky versus Forgebound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStar SkyForgebound
Price$0.99 — better$1.99
Rating3.6 (5 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better41.7% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB368 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarten JonssonIINEXUS

Customer experience

Star Sky

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative31.7%

Forgebound

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral20.8%
Negative37.5%

In-app purchases

None

Star Sky

No in-app purchases

None

Forgebound

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Star Sky free?
Star Sky costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Forgebound free?
Forgebound costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Star Sky or Forgebound?
Star Sky is rated higher. Star Sky averages 3.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Forgebound averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Star Sky or Forgebound have ads?
Neither Star Sky nor Forgebound shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Star Sky or Forgebound?
Star Sky ships an update every 2 months, and Forgebound every 3 weeks. Most recently, Star Sky was updated on October 19, 2026 and Forgebound on October 16, 2026.

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