Comparison

Amerzone vs DREDGE

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

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About

Amerzone

Embark on a captivating point-and-click adventure to solve the mystery of the legendary white birds. Explore enchanting landscapes and decipher clues left by an explorer to uncover a long-lost secret.

Highlights
  • Point-and-click gameplay
  • 360° vision technology
  • High-definition graphics
  • Numerous enigmas
  • Multi-language support
  • Original author of Syberia
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Before dying, the explorer Emile Valembois tells you about the most amazing expedition of his career. This expedition was dedicated to the crazy "white bird" mystery. The first masterpiece of Benoit Sokal's adventure game THE ADVENTURE Before dying, the explorer Emile Valembois tells you about the most amazing expedition of his career. This expedition was dedicated to the crazy "white bird" mystery. He confides to the young journalist that you are, the odd mission of returning to Amzerone in order to bring back an egg that was robbed 50 years earlier… Legend has it that strange white birds are born and die in mid-flight, without ever landing. To bring this species back to life, you'll travel through enchanting landscapes, from Brittany to tropical forest. You'll have to solve the mystery of these famous white birds… You are suddenly transformed from journalist to explorer setting out for the Amerzone, chasing down any clues that Alexandre Valembois left you in his lighthouse. UNLOCK THE FULL VERSION DIRECTLY IN THE GAME THE GAME A Point&Click adventure using 360° vision technology in every scene. The game is not a copycat portage of the PC version but an adaptation for touch screens and mobile platforms. THE HIGHLIGHTS • The first adventure from the author of Syberia and Syberia 2, Benoît Sokal • The fascinating treasure trail laid out in Valembois' notebooks • High-definition graphics and cinematics • Numerous enigmas to solve • The varied and bewitching music and ambient sounds • Voices and texts are available in 5 languages (English,French,German,Italian,Spanish) DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT OUR OTHER FANTASTIC ADVENTURE GAMES! On Mac, iPad, iPhone: Amerzone The Explorer's Legacy Atlantis 2: Beyond Atlantis Atlantis 3: The New World Atlantis 4: Evolution Atlantis 5: The Secrets of Atlantis - The Sacred Legacy Aztec The Curse in the Heart of the City of Gold Dracula 1: Resurrection Dracula 2: The Last Sanctuary Dracula 3: The Path of the Dragon Dracula 4: The Shadow Of The Dragon Egypt 2: The Heliopolis Prophecy Egypt 3: The Prophecy Jules Verne's Journey to the center of the moon Jules Verne's Mystery of the Nautilus Jules Verne's Return to Mysterious Island Jules Verne's Return to Mysterious Island 2 Louvre The Messenger Necronomicon: The Dawning of Darkness Nostradamus The Last Prophecy Road to India Between Hell and Nirvana Versailles 2 Only on Mac: Still Life 2 - Director's Cut FOLLOW US MICROIDS On twitter.com/microids_off On facebook.com/microids On microids.com/en ANUMAN INTERACTIVE On twitter.com/anumani On facebook.com/anuman.fr On anuman-interactive.com

About

DREDGE

Explore remote islands and their depths as a fishing trawler captain. Sell your catch, complete quests to uncover local secrets, and upgrade your boat. Beware of the dangers lurking in the dark.

Highlights
  • Explore remote islands and depths
  • Catch and sell diverse sea life
  • Complete quests to uncover secrets
  • Upgrade fishing boat and equipment
  • Survive nighttime dangers
  • Unravel a dark mystery
Features
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*TRY BEFORE YOU BUY* Play the first area for free. One-time purchase unlocks the base game. DLC expansions available as additional in-app purchases. Captain your fishing trawler to explore a collection of remote isles, and their surrounding depths, to see what lies below. Sell your catch to the locals and complete quests to learn more about each area’s troubled past. Outfit your boat with better equipment to trawl deep-sea trenches and navigate to far-off lands, but keep an eye on the time. You might not like what finds you in the dark... Explore the Islands & Discover their Secrets Starting from your new home in the remote archipelago, ‘The Marrows’, take to the water and scour the depths for curious collectables and over 125 deep sea denizens. Explore each area while completing quests and visiting neighboring island regions – each with their own unique opportunities, inhabitants, and secrets. Dredge the Depths Someone wants you to dig up the past, but can you trust them and will it ever be enough? Beware the Fog Danger is everywhere, so watch for sharp rocks and shallow reefs, though the biggest threats of all lurk within the fog that cloaks the night-time seas... Game Features: - Unravel a Mystery: Captain your fishing trawler across a collection of remote islands, each with its own inhabitants to meet, wildlife to discover, and stories to unearth. - Dredge the Depths: Scour the sea for hidden treasures and complete quests to gain access to strange new abilities - Study Your Craft: Research special equipment and upgrade your boat’s capabilities to gain access to rare fish and valuable deep-sea curios. - Fish to Survive: Sell your discoveries to the locals to learn more about each area, and upgrade your boat to reach even more secluded locations. - Fight the Unfathomable: Strengthen your mind and use your abilities to survive trips out on the water after dark.

Screenshots

Amerzone4 screens
DREDGE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DREDGE at 4.3 against Amerzone's 2.7. DREDGE also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 21%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 22 months). Amerzone's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 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. Amerzone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DREDGE sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DREDGE holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DREDGE has 1.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Amerzone's written reviews are positive against 60% of DREDGE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Amerzone ships an update every 22 months, DREDGE every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Amerzone versus DREDGE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmerzoneDREDGE
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (3 ratings)4.3 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.9% of reviews59.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings31.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size649 MB785 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMicroidsBlack Salt Games

Customer experience

Amerzone

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive20.9%
Neutral9.3%
Negative69.8%

DREDGE

All ratings1,082 ratings
Positive82.2%
Neutral3.7%
Negative14.1%
Written reviews1,146 reviews
Positive59.9%
Neutral10.2%
Negative29.9%

Bugs and requests

Amerzone

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

DREDGE

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on startup
  • Controller issues
  • Inventory/menu navigation problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • Larger text and UI options
  • Cross-save between devices
  • More content and DLC
  • Minimap or navigation aids
  • Ability to walk around boat/town

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Amerzone

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Game$2.99
8 purchases

DREDGE

One-time8
  • Blackstone Key$0.49
  • Blackstone Key$0.99
  • The Pale Reach$2.39
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  • The Iron Rig$4.79
  • The Pale Reach$5.99
  • Base Game Unlock$9.99
  • The Iron Rig$11.99
  • Base Game Unlock$24.99

Questions

Is Amerzone free?
Amerzone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DREDGE free?
DREDGE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Amerzone or DREDGE?
DREDGE is rated higher. Amerzone averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while DREDGE averages 4.3 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Amerzone or DREDGE have ads?
Neither Amerzone nor DREDGE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Amerzone or DREDGE?
Amerzone ships an update every 22 months, and DREDGE every 3 weeks. Most recently, Amerzone was updated on October 23, 2026 and DREDGE on October 31, 2026.

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