Comparison

Nihilumbra vs Eufloria

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

Head to head
About

Nihilumbra

Embark on an adventure to discover a beautiful world and escape an inevitable curse. Learn to use colors to gain abilities and transform your surroundings while being pursued by an ancient force. This game offers over 10 hours of gameplay with a unique story and challenging mechanics.

Highlights
  • Over 10 hours of gameplay
  • Classic gameplay redesigned for touch devices
  • Change ground physics with five colors
  • Transform five unique worlds
  • Two control schemes: buttons or tilt
  • Original soundtrack
  • Unlockable surprise and replayability
Features
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*** Apple's Best of 2012 Hidden Gems *** Has to be be downloaded over a Wi-Fi connection. Discover the beautiful world of Nihilumbra and join Born on his adventure to find himself whilst trying to escape from his inevitable curse. Born was created from the absolute nothingness: The Void. But somehow he separates himself from the black emptiness and appears in the world. This is where his long odyssey begins, in which he will learn how to use the colors around him to gain powerful abilities and transform the world. However, his experiences come at a high price. The Void must be one. It seeks to reclaim him and will never stop chasing him, destroying everything in its path along the way. To survive, Born will have to condemn the earth he walks to its inevitable obliteration by The Void... FEATURES: - More than 10 hours of gameplay. - “Old school” playability inspired by classic games but redesigned for tactile devices. - The ability to change ground physics using five different colors. - Use five worlds as your canvas and transform them at your will. - Two different control schemes: Classic buttons or tilting sensor. - Original soundtrack composed by Álvaro Lafuente. Headphones recommended. - Unlockable surprise on completion of the game. Replayability assured.

About

Eufloria

An addictive ambient strategy game where you explore a unique universe, conquer asteroids, and grow semi-organic plants and creatures. Plan your strategy against AI opponents to claim resources and dominate space. Easy to learn and master, it offers a relaxing yet challenging experience.

Highlights
  • Ambient strategy gameplay
  • Space exploration and conquest
  • Plant growth and evolution
  • AI opponents
  • Story Mode
  • Relaxed Mode
  • Procedurally generated levels
Features
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** Runner Up in Apple's Game of the Year ** Achieved #1 Paid App and Top Ten Games Worldwide ** BAFTA and IGF award nominated Experience “Eufloria”, an incredibly addictive ambient strategy game that anyone can play! Explore a beautifully realized universe rendered in a style that is unique and compelling. "It's hard to express how much we love Eufloria" - Pocket Lint (App of the Day) "Soothing ambient music, beautiful abstraction… one of the most enjoyably relaxing wars we've ever waged" - Mac Life "The most stylish and unique RTS you’ve ever seen" - AppAdvice “Fluffy seed death meet enchanting RTS” - 4gamer.net (Japan) NOTE: This is the iPhone only version. There is also a Universal App which supports iPad and iPhone, and includes additional Milieu ambient music tracks. Experience space exploration, conquest, plant growth and bio mechanical evolution. Conquer asteroids in deep space and use their resources to grow and nurture semi-organic plants and creatures to do your bidding. Plan your strategy against AI opponents that all vie for the same resources and offer fierce opposition. Eufloria is easy to learn, and enjoyable to master. It’s a game for everyone. Try it now! FEATURES * Beautifully designed touch screen interface * A 25 level Story Mode with many hours of gameplay. * “Relaxed Mode”, for a more ambient experience which anyone can enjoy. * Skirmish levels that can be played over and over. * “Dark Matter Mode” for a stylish, more challenging way to play. * Original ambient soundtrack by “Milieu”. * Many procedurally generated levels which are different every time! * Twenty achievements for Game Center users. * iCloud support (automatic game progress save, not current level progress) * Game session in progress saved (automatic within level save when switching apps) CRITICAL ACCLAIM “A beautiful and entrancing addition to the iOS library.” - Digital Spy “A truly standout game on the platform.” - iLounge “…-a unique real-time strategy experience” - Gamespot "It's truly in a league of it's own" - Boing Boing "Planting a garden never felt so cutthroat" - Kotaku "This game is fast becoming an instant iOS gaming classic" - Mobile Tech Review “Elegantly simple and startlingly beautiful, it deserves to be played by everybody.” - PSN Stores “…-gentle poetry.” - Wired magazine * Some quotes refer to PC/Sony PlayStation 3 versions

Screenshots

Nihilumbra4 screens
Eufloria4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Nihilumbra at every 2 months against Eufloria's every 30 months. Nihilumbra also leads on iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 8.0). Eufloria's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

Nihilumbra costs $2.99 and Eufloria $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Eufloria holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 104 and 45 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Nihilumbra's written reviews are positive against 93% of Eufloria's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nihilumbra ships an update every 2 months, Eufloria every 30 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Nihilumbra versus Eufloria: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNihilumbraEufloria
Price$2.99$2.99
Rating4.7 (104 ratings)4.9 (45 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.7% of reviews92.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings104 — better45
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 30 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better8.0
Further details — not scored
Size665 MB48 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperBEAUTIFUN GAMES SLOmni Systems Limited

Customer experience

Nihilumbra

All ratings104 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews430 reviews
Positive87.7%
Neutral4.4%
Negative7.9%

Eufloria

All ratings45 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral4.4%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews169 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.6%

User reviews

Nihilumbra

From 104 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Beautiful game
  • 👍 Engaging story
  • 👍 Innovative gameplay
  • 👍 Challenging puzzles
  • 👍 Atmospheric music

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and glitches
  • 🐛 Controls issues
  • 🐛 Lack of iPhone 5/X support
  • 🔋 High battery consumption

Eufloria

From 45 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Beautiful aesthetics
  • 🧠 Engaging and strategic gameplay
  • 🎶 Relaxing and atmospheric soundtrack
  • 🕹️ Intuitive and responsive controls
  • 🤯 Surprisingly deep and complex

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Fiddly and imprecise touch controls
  • 🕹️ Restrictive and limiting gameplay mechanics
  • 🕰️ Levels can become repetitive and grindy
  • 💰 Expensive for a mobile game

Bugs and requests

Nihilumbra

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on certain levels
  • Unresponsive controls in intense moments
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

3 requests
  • Update with more levels and content
  • Sequel or additional games from the developer
  • Improved controls and customization options

Eufloria

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on high-activity levels
  • Unresponsive touch inputs
  • Graphical glitches and visual bugs
  • Save data loss and progress issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • More varied enemy tactics and behaviors
  • Expanded campaign with additional levels
  • Multiplayer and online features
  • Improved performance and optimization
  • More customization and control options

In-app purchases

None

Nihilumbra

No in-app purchases

None

Eufloria

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nihilumbra free?
Nihilumbra costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Eufloria free?
Eufloria costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nihilumbra or Eufloria?
Eufloria is rated higher. Nihilumbra averages 4.7 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while Eufloria averages 4.9 from 45 ratings.
Do Nihilumbra or Eufloria have ads?
Neither Nihilumbra nor Eufloria shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nihilumbra or Eufloria?
Nihilumbra ships an update every 2 months, and Eufloria every 30 months. Most recently, Nihilumbra was updated on September 24, 2026 and Eufloria on September 24, 2026.

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