Comparison

Return to Abyss vs Hell Sweep Survivor

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

Head to head
About

Return to Abyss

Engage in intense action combat as a resurrected hero in a chaotic abyss. Battle thousands of monsters, collect chaos energy to gain blessings, and evolve unique weapons to overcome overwhelming odds in this roguelite experience.

Highlights
  • Action mowing combat
  • Roguelite elements
  • Battle thousands of enemies
  • Weapon evolution with multiple routes
  • Collect chaos energy for blessings
  • Explore diverse environments
Features
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"Return to Abyss" is an action mowing game with Rogue-Lite elements. You will become a resurrected heroic spirit, awakening in the abyss of chaos Monsters are coming towards you like a tsunami. All you can rely on are the weapons in your hands and your unquenchable fighting spirit. Regain the fighting skills of the past and move around among thousands of armies Kill monsters, harvest the chaos energy from them, offer this to the God of Discord, and he will bless you. Obtain accessories to strengthen the weapons in your hands and reshape the legendary heroes' magical weapons. • Thousands of people share the same screen, and the fierce battle continues You will face the surprise attack of nearly a thousand demons at the same time, and you may be overwhelmed by the sea of monsters if you are not careful! But for you, defeating them only requires bombing the command room. • Fantastic weapons, evolved firepower From tentacles to cats, they are all weapons? Collect all kinds of magical accessories, which will make weapons reborn! Each weapon has up to six evolutionary routes of super weapons, no matter your fighting style is tough and reckless, or agile and sharp, there is always one that suits you! • Strange Abyss, source of chaos From the magma gushing hell to the barren wasteland city, three heroic spirits with different styles will shuttle here, fighting, collecting, and exploring constantly. But in the spare time, don't forget to go back to the tavern standing in the chaotic time and space. For the long-gone heroic spirit, this may be the eternal home.

About

Hell Sweep Survivor

Embark on a revenge quest in a medieval fantasy world as a survivor battling hordes of demons. Master skills, upgrade weapons, and merge equipment to conquer the circles of hell and prove your mettle.

Highlights
  • Battle hordes of demons
  • Master skills with gems
  • Upgrade weapons and armor
  • Merge equipment for deadlier effects
  • Collect gold to level up inventory
  • Unlock new levels and explore locations
Features
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Hell Sweep is an action roguelike game set in a medieval fantasy world. It all goes back to ancient times. Satoru and Natsumi, brother and sister, lived peacefully in a small village by the lake. But an unfortunate accident caused the gates of Hell to open! Creatures of the night burst out by the thousands and brutally murdered Natsumi. Now, Satoru, armed with a light blade, must descend into hell and take revenge while trying to survive. Main features: • Break through the circles of hell and wipe out the hordes of vile creatures that bring terror and destruction to all life. • Gather gems to master skills and upgrade weapons. Crawling through hell won't be easy without holy water and a katana. • Get ready for the battle by putting on powerful armor. Whether it’s blessed gauntlets or a rosary, anything will come in handy when facing the infernal army. • Merge equipment items to make them even deadlier. • Even demons are superstitious and carry a coin for good luck. Collect gold to level up inventory items. • Unlock new levels and explore the scariest locations. There are demons to slay everywhere, including the forest or even the desert. Conquer the infernal and prove your mettle in our roguelike battle for survival!

Screenshots

Return to Abyss4 screens
Hell Sweep Survivor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hell Sweep Survivor at 90% against Return to Abyss's 45%. Hell Sweep Survivor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0.1). Return to Abyss's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (91 vs 5). On price, update cadence, 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. Return to Abyss sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Hell Sweep Survivor sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Return to Abyss holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Return to Abyss has 91 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of Return to Abyss's written reviews are positive against 90% of Hell Sweep Survivor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Return to Abyss ships an update every 2 weeks, Hell Sweep Survivor every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Return to Abyss versus Hell Sweep Survivor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReturn to AbyssHell Sweep Survivor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (91 ratings) — better3.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews90.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings91 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.0.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size678 MB234 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperWingjoy Games Co., LtdFantasy Invest Inc.

Customer experience

Return to Abyss

All ratings91 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral5.5%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral18.2%
Negative36.4%

Hell Sweep Survivor

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Return to Abyss

One-time12
  • Flawless Eyes * 10$0.99
  • Sign-in gift pack$0.99
  • Newcomer Boost Combo Pack$1.99
Show 9 more
  • Flawless Eyes * 60$4.99
  • Level-up Bundle$4.99
  • Tarm's Gift$4.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Flawless Eyes 188$14.99
  • Tarm's boon Bundle$19.99
  • all area communicator$19.99
  • Flawless Eyes 675$49.99
  • Flawless Eyes 1400$99.99
10 purchases

Hell Sweep Survivor

One-time10
  • 50 Energy$0.99
  • x 10 Blueprints$0.99
  • STARTER PACK$3.99
Show 7 more
  • COMMON PACK$3.99
  • Rare items$5.99
  • UNCOMMON PACK$7.99
  • RARE PACK$12.99
  • LEGENDARY PACK$14.99
  • PREMIUM PACK$14.99
  • EPIC PACK$19.99

Questions

Is Return to Abyss free?
Return to Abyss is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hell Sweep Survivor free?
Hell Sweep Survivor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Return to Abyss or Hell Sweep Survivor?
Return to Abyss is rated higher. Return to Abyss averages 4.6 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while Hell Sweep Survivor averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.
Do Return to Abyss or Hell Sweep Survivor have ads?
Return to Abyss shows ads; Hell Sweep Survivor does not.
Which is updated more often, Return to Abyss or Hell Sweep Survivor?
Return to Abyss ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hell Sweep Survivor every 8 days. Most recently, Return to Abyss was updated on October 23, 2026 and Hell Sweep Survivor on October 24, 2026.

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