Gemini Rue vs Truberbrook
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gemini Rue
Embark on a sci-fi noir adventure as an ex-assassin and a memory-wiped patient in a galaxy where identities are traded. Unravel a gripping narrative filled with mystery and redemption.
- Sci-fi noir narrative
- Dual protagonist story
- Pixel art graphics
- Point-and-click adventure gameplay
- Engaging plot
- Exploration and puzzle-solving
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Pocket Gamer: Game of the Week "You'll rue the day you missed this one." Kotaku "There's something comforting about the cold and dreary future of Wadjet Eye Games' Gemini Rue, the pixelated PC masterpiece now available on iOS." Joystiq "Being able to play such a well-crafted interactive story on the go was an attractive option for me from the beginning, and Gemini Rue proves to be a great example of how the adventure genre can be adapted to a mobile platform. " MacLife "If you like unspooling a good sci-fi detective story, Gemini Rue is well worth the investment. 4/5" Edge Online "Gemini Rue is an accomplished homage that rivals the very titles that influenced it. 8/10" Washington Times "It’s an old school masterpiece, requiring hours of game play that stimulates the brain rather than trigger finger." App Spy "This is an excellent port of an excellent adventure. 4/5" _____________________________________________ DESCRIPTION A sci-fi noir adventure in the tradition of "Blade Runner" and "Beneath a Steel Sky." Azriel Odin, ex-assassin, arrives on the rain-drenched planet of Barracus. When things go horribly wrong, he can only seek help from the very criminals he used to work for. Meanwhile, across the galaxy, a man called Delta-Six wakes up in a hospital with no memory. Without knowing where to turn or who to trust, he vows to escape before he loses his identity completely. As fate brings these two closer together, we discover a world where life is cheap, identities are bought and sold, and a quest for redemption can change the fate of a whole galaxy. _____________________________________________ AWARDS Nominated for the 2010 IGF Student Showcase (as Boryokudan Rue) (Windows version) AGS Awards 2011: Won Best Gameplay, Best Original Story, Best Player Character, Best Background Art, Best Character Art and Best Sound Effects (Windows version) Aggies 2011: Won Best Story, Best Setting (Reader's Choice), Best Independent Adventure (Windows version)
Truberbrook
Embark on a thrilling sci-fi mystery adventure set in a 1960s European village. As a young scientist, your vacation takes an unexpected turn, leading you to potentially save the world. Explore handmade scenery and uncover secrets in this engaging single-player experience.
- Single player sci-fi mystery adventure
- Handmade miniature scenery
- Full voice acting (English & Deutsch)
- Atmospheric soundtrack
- Up to 10 hours of gameplay
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»Trüberbrook« is a thrilling mystery-sci-fi adventure game. Enjoy an adventurous vacation to a 1960's parallel universe! A Sci-Fi-Mystery Adventure Game with handmade scenery. Imagine yourself on a vacation to Europe in the late sixties. Now, picture yourself as a young American scientist; Hans Tannhauser. While you're at it, think of Trüberbrook, a remote village in rural Germany. Because, that's where you end up after hitting the continent. But who cares, you won the trip in a lottery! Or at least, that’s how it seems. But don't fear, instead of getting some rest, you could find yourself having to save the world … Supported devices: iPhone6s, iPhone6s+, iPhoneSE, iPhone7, iPhone7+ or newer. iPad 5th Gen, 6th Gen, 7th Gen or newer. iPad Air 2, iPad Air 3rd Gen or newer. iPad Mini 4, iPad Mini 5 or newer. iPad Pro 9.7/10.5/11/11 2G/12.9/12.9 2G/12.9 3G/12.9 4G or newer. iPod Touch 7th Gen or newer FEATURES • Suspense! Mystery! Thrills! After all, it's a single player sci-fi mystery adventure game. • Indulge in universal themes such as love, friendship, loyalty, self-discovery and dinosaurs • Handmade miniature scenery! • Full voice acting in both English and Deutsch! • Atmospheric, moody soundtrack • Up to 10 hours of super exciting gameplay!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gemini Rue at 87% against Truberbrook's 42%. Gemini Rue also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.9) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 15.0). Truberbrook's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and price ($1.99 vs $4.99). On ratings volume, 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
Gemini Rue costs $4.99 and Truberbrook $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Gemini Rue holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 132 and 89 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Gemini Rue's written reviews are positive against 42% of Truberbrook's.
Gemini Rue ships an update every 5 months, Truberbrook monthly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.
| Parameter | Gemini Rue | Truberbrook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (132 ratings) — better | 3.9 (89 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews — better | 42.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 132 — better | 89 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 5.1.1 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 308 MB | 2.3 GB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Wadjet Eye Games LLC | Headup GmbH |
Customer experience
Gemini Rue
Truberbrook
User reviews
Gemini Rue
From 132 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎨 Excellent pixel art and atmosphere
- 🔍 Gripping story and compelling characters
- 🕹️ Engaging point-and-click gameplay
- 🎬 Superb voice acting
- 💰 Great value for money
Room to improve
- 🔍 Occasionally confusing or obscure puzzles
- 🎮 Clunky controls and UI on smaller screens
- 💥 Jarring action sequences that don't fit the genre
- 🔇 Lack of sound/music options
Truberbrook
From 89 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🎶 Great music and voice acting
- 👍 Engaging story and characters
- 🕹️ Enjoyable point-and-click gameplay
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Slow pacing and long dialogues
- 🔍 Unclear objectives and lack of guidance
- 🔌 Compatibility issues with older devices
Bugs and requests
Gemini Rue
Reported bugs
2 issues- Save file compatibility issues after updates
- Crashes on certain devices
Requested features
4 requests- Controller support
- Optimization for larger screens
- Ability to skip or adjust action sequences
- More save/load options
Truberbrook
Reported bugs
4 issues- Game crashes when entering certain areas
- Save data not persisting across sessions
- Graphical glitches and visual bugs
- Controls and UI not optimized for mobile
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to skip or speed up dialogues
- More logical and intuitive puzzles
- Improved auto-save and progress tracking
- Support for wider range of devices
In-app purchases
Gemini Rue
No in-app purchases
Truberbrook
No in-app purchases
Questions
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