Comparison

Time Surfer vs The Last Game

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

Head to head
About

Time Surfer

Embark on an intergalactic journey, surfing through space and diving into cosmic waves. Rewind time to correct errors and escape the universe's end. This game offers a unique experience for those who dream beyond the stars.

Highlights
  • Space surfing gameplay
  • Dive into cosmic waves
  • Rewind time to fix mistakes
  • Outrun the end of the universe
  • Intergalactic exploration
Features
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Time waits for no one except you: the Time Surfer. Surf across the galaxy & dive into the waves. Rewind time to fix your mistakes & outrun the end of the universe. Dream beyond the stars my intergalactic child. * App Store Editors’ Choice * 4.5/5 - Touch Arcade * IGN App of the Day Follow us on Twitter: @kumobius

About

The Last Game

Embark on a top-down action roguelike adventure through a dangerous dungeon. Make strategic choices, collect over 130 items to create powerful synergies, and master 13 unique characters. Play solo or team up with friends in local co-op for an epic quest.

Highlights
  • Top-down action roguelike gameplay
  • Over 130 unique items
  • Powerful item synergies
  • 13 unique playable characters
  • Local co-op for up to 4 players
  • Balance risk and reward mechanics
Features
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Traverse the dungeon in this awesome action / bullet-hell roguelite where every choice could make or break your run. Stack over 130 different items and create powerful synergies to become truly overpowered with 13 unique characters! BALANCE RISK & REWARD Balance risk and reward as your make your choices! Push your luck to grow your build, but don't overestimate your abilities, or your run could end on the spot. Navigate the dungeon wisely and reap the rewards to optimize your build to crush the dungeon with 13 unique characters! BECOME OVERPOWERED Over 130 unique items can be mixed and matched to create a devastating build, laying waste to every enemy in sight! Be careful not to hurt yourself with an item that doesn't fit, and experiment with synergies to become an overpowered behemoth! FIND SECRETS Uncover the secrets of the dungeon on your quest to slay the Villain to unlock hidden paths, uncover new items, and grow your band of adventurers! And for those who crave a challenge, the greatest rewards are locked behind the greatest trials! PLAY WITH FRIENDS Play solo or with others in local co-op, with up to 4 people! Combine character abilities to improve your odds, or do a mild amount of trolling, the choice is yours! Please note that extra controllers are required to play with others.

Screenshots

Time Surfer4 screens
The Last Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Last Game at none against Time Surfer's 6. The Last Game also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and chart position (#186 vs unranked). Time Surfer's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $3.99) and ratings volume (706 vs 105). On rating, review sentiment, 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

Time Surfer costs $0.99 and The Last Game $3.99 up front. Time Surfer sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. The Last Game asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Time Surfer against 4.6 for The Last Game. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Time Surfer has 706 ratings behind it against 105, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Time Surfer's written reviews are positive against 85% of The Last Game's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Time Surfer ships an update every 5 months, The Last Game monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Time Surfer versus The Last Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTime SurferThe Last Game
Price$0.99 — better$3.99
Rating4.8 (706 ratings) — better4.6 (105 ratings)
Positive reviews83.1% of reviews84.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings706 — better105
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#186 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB92 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperKumobiusFrederic Julian

Customer experience

Time Surfer

All ratings701 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews676 reviews
Positive83.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative11.5%

The Last Game

All ratings105 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral1.9%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive84.5%
Neutral2.1%
Negative13.4%

User reviews

Time Surfer

From 706 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great game
  • 👍 Addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Awesome visuals
  • 🎶 Fantastic music
  • 🕹️ Unique time-rewind mechanic

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🔍 Lack of new content/updates
  • 💰 In-app purchases for power-ups
  • 🕹️ Difficulty ramps up too quickly

The Last Game

From 105 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great value
  • 🚀 High production value
  • 🚀 Deep gameplay
  • 👍 Fun and addictive
  • 👍 Charming and humorous

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and compatibility issues
  • 🐛 Poorly documented
  • 🐛 Unresponsive controls
  • 🐛 Unbalanced features
  • 🐛 Repetitive gameplay

Bugs and requests

Time Surfer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Missions not tracking properly
  • Rewind feature not always working as expected
  • Compatibility issues on newer devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and game modes
  • Multiplayer functionality
  • Additional characters and customization options

The Last Game

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Crashes on launch
  • Flamethrower bug
  • Decoy not working as intended
  • Rare chest always giving nothing
  • Freezing during gameplay
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  • Unresponsive controls

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add more bosses, characters, and items
  • Implement an endless mode
  • Add support for Chinese language
  • Improve UI customization options
  • Fix aspect ratio issues on iPad
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  • Add ability to edit joystick location
  • Improve spell effects
  • Add more synergies between items
  • Provide better progression system
  • Add online co-op

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Time Surfer

One-time6
  • Cupcake$0.99
  • Layer Cake$1.99
  • Cake Slice$2.99
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  • Whole Cake$4.99
  • Wedding Cake$9.99
  • Cake Planet$19.99
None

The Last Game

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Time Surfer free?
Time Surfer costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is The Last Game free?
The Last Game costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Time Surfer or The Last Game?
Time Surfer is rated higher. Time Surfer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 706 ratings, while The Last Game averages 4.6 from 105 ratings.
Do Time Surfer or The Last Game have ads?
Neither Time Surfer nor The Last Game shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Time Surfer or The Last Game?
Time Surfer ships an update every 5 months, and The Last Game monthly. Most recently, Time Surfer was updated on October 26, 2026 and The Last Game on October 25, 2026.

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