Water 2050 vs sXiX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Water 2050
Manage the last surviving city in a polluted world as its Mayor. Implement real-world technologies to combat water contamination, face natural disasters, and shape a sustainable future through city-building and time-travel mechanics.
- 2D isometric city management
- Time travel mechanics
- Real-world water technologies
- Natural disaster survival
- City-building and resource management
- Unlockable special buildings
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Water 2050 is a 2D isometric city management game where players become the Mayor of the last surviving city in a world ravaged by environmental negligence. With heavily contaminated water, it´s up to players to implement real-world technologies and practices to reduce pollution and build a sustainable future. Facing challenges such as natural disasters, contaminated areas, and difficult choices, players get to travel through time to help shape a better tomorrow. Developed in partnership with the Water Environment Federation, Water 2050 not only raises awareness about the critical issue of water pollution but also provides real-world information about technologies addressing the water crisis. With stunning graphics, city-building mechanics, time travel mechanics, and special buildings to unlock, Water 2050 is both fun and educational. Don´t miss out on the chance to make a real difference and have a blast doing it! Water 2050 - for a better tomorrow! Key Features: - Stunning 2D isometric graphics - City building and resource management mechanics - Time travel feature that allows players t manage the city in both the past and the future - 14 real-world technologies to research and achieve water sustainability - Special buildings to unlock such as a Stadium, Cemetery, Observatory, Space Rocket Launch Site, and more, each with unique events to resolve - Natural disasters such as heat waves, smog, electric storms, droughts, blizzards, sandstorms, and more to test players' ability to keep the city alive - Dozens of events that require players to make impactful decisions for the city´s survival - An informative and lighthearted approach to addressing a serious issue: preserving and cleaning our water
sXiX
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sXix is not ordinary runner. Born of shadow, shaped by silence, he moves through realms where each step is a trial — and each trial a lesson. You do not control him with buttons or swipes. You guide him by tilting the world itself. Three elemental gates await: The Gate of Fire – Flames fall from the sky, unending. Weave between them. Each one you avoid strengthens your Echo. The Gate of Water – Ice forms in midair. Seek shelter, time your crossing, and flow without stopping. The Gate of Earth – Climb the mountain through falling stone and shifting sand. Caves will open only for those who endure. Each gate conquered grants a fragment of truth — ancient lessons hidden in the elements themselves. But be warned: If you stand still, the world will leave you behind. Too many strikes, and the gate will close. Time is never on your side. Your journey is not measured in points, but in Echo — the trace you leave behind when you pass through the impossible. Features Unique control – Move by tilting the world, not tapping or swiping. Elemental challenges – Fire, water, and earth each with their own rules and secrets. Mystical rewards – Uncover poetic life lessons after every victory. Atmospheric art & sound – Dark, surreal visuals and immersive audio. Replay for mastery – Grow your Echo and discover hidden depth in every level. Disclaimer: The journey of sXiX exists only in the realm of imagination. All characters, events, and places are fictional, and no part of this quest should be acted out in the waking world. The developer makes no warranties of any kind, express or implied, and accepts no responsibility for any consequence, damage, or loss arising from playing this game. sXiX is provided “as is”, for entertainment purposes only. Play responsibly, take regular breaks, and remember — the true quest is always within.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Water 2050 at 3 against sXiX's 1. Water 2050 also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.4). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Water 2050 | sXiX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 486 MB | 105 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TOTEM GAMES STUDIO S.A.S. | Eyal Vardi |
In-app purchases
Water 2050
No in-app purchases
sXiX
No in-app purchases









