Comparison

Eternium vs Bastion

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

Head to head
About

Eternium

Embark on an epic fantasy adventure in this classic action RPG. Explore diverse worlds, battle mythical creatures, and collect powerful gear. Enjoy intuitive controls and a player-friendly philosophy with no paywalls.

Highlights
  • Tap-to-move controls
  • Swipe-to-cast spells
  • Player-friendly, no pay-to-win
  • Offline play option
  • Character classes (Mage, Warrior, Bounty Hunter)
  • Loot and gear collection
  • Companion system
Features
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Indie RPG made with passion by a handful of old-school RPG fans. Eternium is an amazingly fun and beautifully crafted Action RPG, reminiscent of the great classics. Eternium stands out from other mobile Action RPGs by its effortless “tap to move” and innovative “swipe to cast” controls, and its player-friendly “no paywalls, never pay to win” philosophy. Drawing signs to cast spells is easy and rewarding. The tap-to-move control is more natural and relaxing than thumbsticks, and it’s also truer to the vintage point-and-click Action RPG experience. The game can be really played for free, as more than 90% of our players do. Purchases are completely optional. Gems, the game’s main currency, can be collected from enemies and quests. There is no limiting stamina or energy. The best things in the game are obtained by playing, not paying. With the exception of a couple of online-only features, the game can also be played offline after the content download completes. Eternium initially launched in 2014, and is actively being improved by the original development team. Through years of polishing, and feedback from millions of players, the quality of the game has steadily increased, making it now one of the highest rated games on the App Store. Enjoy the visceral satisfaction of responsive, fast-paced combat, with spectacular special effects, pleasing sounds, rewarding damage numbers, all set against immersive backdrops and atmospheric, inspiring music scores. Play as a Mage, Warrior or Bounty Hunter, wielding a sword, axe, staff or gun. Level up to learn new abilities and increase your attributes. Battle skeletons, zombies, automatons, aliens, demons, dragons and many other creatures, across four beautifully hand-crafted worlds, or in endless generated levels. Venture into dark caves and dungeons, explore forests, villages and graveyards, lay siege to demon controlled castles, brave snowy mountain peaks, travel to the moon to slay strange creatures among craters and canyons, and beyond, to the deserts, pyramids and jungles of the red planet. Open treasure chests to loot gold, gemstones and battle gear. Equip shiny breastplates, menacing helmets and hoods, spiked shoulder pads, mysterious cloaks or capes. Protect yourself with a shield, or choose to wield two weapons as a warrior. Rescue your tank, healer and ranger companions who will join you in battle. Use their abilities together with yours to create rewarding and powerful tactical combos. Experience a refreshing storyline, filled with interplanetary intrigue and seasoned with funny characters. Hunt your arch-enemy, Ragadam, across the worlds, while trying to uncover and undo his twisted plans. Progress from common to rare, epic and legendary gear. Find gemstones that fit in your armor’s sockets. Craft socketed rings and amulets, and fuse three of them into a higher quality one. Unleash awesome offensive abilities, such as Whirlwind, Shockwave, Arc Lightning or Immolate, control the enemy crowd with Frost Nova, Vortex, Silence, or sneak and assassinate with Smokescreen, Traps and Snipe. Each hero class has access to about 20 abilities (skills or spells), and each of your three companions has four more. The game starts simple, but culminates in a flurry of tactical possibilities at high levels. Once your hero reaches level 70, your experience points go into Champion Levels, which are unlimited and yield steady stat upgrades. Champion Levels are also inherited by your new heroes, so they will have an easier time growing up. Aside from the four story acts, an endless progression of beautiful, randomly generated levels awaits in the Trials of Valor game mode. Please see here for our Privacy Policy. We take privacy very seriously. http://www.makingfun.com/footer/privacy-policy/

About

Bastion

Explore a beautifully hand-painted world shattered by catastrophe. Wield upgradeable weapons in action-packed combat, with a reactive narrator guiding you through a deep story. Unlock new challenges and continue your adventure in New Game Plus mode.

Highlights
  • Hand-painted artwork
  • Original music score
  • Reactive narration
  • Intuitive touch controls
  • Upgradeable weapons
  • New Game Plus mode
Features
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*NOTICE* Play the beginning for free. A one-time in-app purchase unlocks the full game. * * * AWARDS - App Store BEST of 2012 Pick - App Store EDITORS' CHOICE The original version of Bastion earned more than 100 industry accolades, including: - BEST DOWNLOADABLE GAME and BEST DEBUT, Game Developers Choice Awards - DOWNLOADABLE TITLE of the YEAR, Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences - BEST VIDEOGAME of the YEAR, Paste Magazine - BEST DOWNLOADABLE GAME and BEST ORIGINAL SCORE, SpikeTV - BEST DOWNLOADABLE GAME and BEST INDIE GAME, Inside Gaming Awards * * * Bastion for iOS features all the highly acclaimed artwork, music, and narration that Bastion is known for, along with intuitive touch controls. Explore more than 40 lush hand-painted environments as you discover the secrets of the Calamity, a surreal catastrophe that shattered the world to pieces. Wield a huge arsenal of upgradeable weapons and battle savage beasts adapted to their new habitat. Finish the main story to unlock New Game Plus mode and continue your journey! KEY FEATURES - Stunning hand-painted artwork - Critically-acclaimed original music score - Hours of reactive narration deliver a deep story - Intuitive touch controls created exclusively for iOS - Universal App optimized for iPhone and iPad - Variable difficulty for players of all skill levels - Action-packed combat rewards playing with finesse - 10+ unique upgradeable weapons to be used - 6 powerful Bastion structures to be discovered - 'New Game Plus' mode unlocked after finishing the story - Game Center achievements and leaderboards - Sync saved data seamlessly via iCloud Bastion is the first title from Supergiant Games. We're a small developer with big ambitions: to make games that spark your imagination like the games you played as a kid. Follow @SupergiantGames on Twitter or visit us at www.supergiantgames.com. * * * LANGUAGES - Voice-over narration: English - Text and subtitles: English, Simplified Chinese, German, French, Spanish, Italian (based on region setting)

Screenshots

Eternium4 screens
Bastion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Eternium at fortnightly against Bastion's every 3 months. Eternium also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 59%) and ratings volume (64K vs 1.5K). Bastion's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Eternium sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Bastion sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Eternium holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eternium has 64K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Eternium's written reviews are positive against 59% of Bastion's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eternium ships an update fortnightly, Bastion every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Eternium versus Bastion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEterniumBastion
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (64K ratings) — better4.6 (1.5K ratings)
Positive reviews86.1% of reviews — better59.1% of reviews
Number of ratings64K — better1.5K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB1.3 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMaking Fun, Inc.Supergiant Games, LLC

Customer experience

Eternium

All ratings63,570 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews765 reviews
Positive86.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative9.0%

Bastion

All ratings1,527 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral2.0%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews408 reviews
Positive59.1%
Neutral6.9%
Negative34.1%

User reviews

Eternium

From 64K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Excellent graphics and visuals
  • 🕹️ Smooth and intuitive gameplay
  • 🎮 Diablo-like RPG experience
  • 🏆 Satisfying progression and loot system
  • 💰 Generous free-to-play model

Room to improve

  • 💰 Excessive use of in-app purchases
  • 🔁 Repetitive and grindy gameplay
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Lack of guidance and tutorials
  • 🔒 Difficulty in accessing account/progress across devices

Bastion

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent gameplay and story
  • 👍 Captivating narration and soundtrack
  • 🎨 Beautiful art style and visuals
  • 💰 Worth the one-time purchase

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and performance issues
  • 🔁 Forced to repurchase after previous purchase
  • 🎮 Subpar controller support
  • 🔋 High battery consumption

Bugs and requests

Eternium

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when opening certain menus
  • Inventory items getting stuck behind objects
  • Inconsistent difficulty scaling across levels
  • Skill upgrades not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Multiplayer and co-op modes
  • More character classes and customization options
  • Improved enemy AI and boss encounters
  • Ability to repair or restore degraded equipment
  • Streamlined crafting and inventory management

Bastion

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • In-app purchase not unlocking full game
  • Inability to restore previous purchases
  • Frequent frame rate drops and stuttering

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to remap controls
  • Option to disable on-screen controls when using controller
  • Improved save system and auto-save functionality

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Eternium

One-time14
  • Event Pack 1$0.99
  • Event Pack 2$1.99
  • 500 gems$4.99
Show 11 more
  • Stormblade$4.99
  • Stormgun$4.99
  • Event Pack 5$4.99
  • 1,200 gems$9.99
  • Event Pack 10$9.99
  • Event Pack 13$12.99
  • Event Pack 20$19.99
  • The Elven Deal$19.99
  • 2,600 gems$19.99
  • Event Pack 30$29.99
  • 17,000 gems$99.99
1 purchases

Bastion

One-time1
  • Bastion - Full Game$4.99

Questions

Is Eternium free?
Eternium is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bastion free?
Bastion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Eternium or Bastion?
Eternium is rated higher. Eternium averages 4.8 out of 5 from 64K ratings, while Bastion averages 4.6 from 1.5K ratings.
Do Eternium or Bastion have ads?
Neither Eternium nor Bastion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eternium or Bastion?
Eternium ships an update fortnightly, and Bastion every 3 months. Most recently, Eternium was updated on September 24, 2026 and Bastion on September 17, 2026.

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