Gemini Rue vs Voodoo Detective
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)
Voodoo Detective
Embark on a point-and-click adventure in a Voodoo-infused island town. Unravel a profound mystery involving a woman with no past, where local culture clashes with corruption and chain stores. Solve the case as a detective in this noir-inspired narrative.
- Monkey Island inspired point-and-click gameplay
- Rich story with whimsy and intrigue
- Hand-drawn backgrounds and animations
- High definition graphics
- Prominent voice talent
- Original soundtrack by Peter McConnell
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If you're looking for adventure, you will find it in Voodoo Detective! New Ginen: a small island town steeped in rich Voodoo culture, overrun by chain stores, infested with privileged tourists. Where local color and colonial corruption clash in a desperate battle for survival. Against this fascinating backdrop we meet a mysterious woman with no past standing at the center of a drama so profound the threads of reality are threatening to unravel! Join Voodoo Detective on his latest case, where danger hides behind every dirty secret and each thrilling moment may be his last. It's time to don your fedora and trenchcoat, detective, you've got a mystery to solve! Features: - Monkey Island inspired point-and-click adventure! - A rich story full of whimsy and intrigue! - Hand-drawn backgrounds, animations, and user interface! - High definition graphics! - Prominent voice talent from games and films such as Mass Effect, Dragon Age, Final Fantasy, Fallout, Diablo, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Star Trek, Austin Powers, and many more! - A brilliant soundtrack recorded with live instruments composed by none other than Peter McConnell of Grim Fandango, Monkey Island, and Psychonauts fame!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Voodoo Detective at every 10 days against Gemini Rue's every 5 months. Gemini Rue's advantage is iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 13.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 Voodoo Detective $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Gemini Rue against 4.6 for Voodoo Detective. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 132 and 99 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Gemini Rue's written reviews are positive against 80% of Voodoo Detective's.
Gemini Rue ships an update every 5 months, Voodoo Detective every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gemini Rue | Voodoo Detective |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (132 ratings) | 4.6 (99 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews — better | 79.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 132 — better | 99 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 5.1.1 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 308 MB | 1.5 GB |
| Age rating | 12+ | +12 |
| Developer | Wadjet Eye Games LLC | Short Sleeve Studio, LLC |
Customer experience
Gemini Rue
Voodoo Detective
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
Voodoo Detective
From 99 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great writing and story
- 👍 Excellent voice acting
- 👍 Beautiful graphics and art style
- 👍 Fun and engaging puzzles
- 👍 Humorous dialogue and characters
Room to improve
- 💰 Too short for the price
- 💰 Perceived as expensive
- 🧩 Puzzles can be too easy or too hard
- 🤷♂️ Gameplay relies heavily on dialogue, less on puzzles
- 🤔 Some puzzles are too far-fetched
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
Voodoo Detective
Reported bugs
3 issues- 🐛 Sound doesn't work
- 🐛 Game doesn't load/freezes on startup
- 🐛 Accidental tapping of detective for hints
Requested features
4 requests- More complex puzzles
- Longer gameplay duration
- Sequel or more content
- More interactive scenarios or characters
In-app purchases
Gemini Rue
No in-app purchases
Voodoo Detective
No in-app purchases
Questions
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