Elderand vs Dark Tap RPG
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Elderand
Embark on a brutal, skill-based action platformer in a Lovecraftian world. Wield diverse weapons and customize your character with RPG elements to battle terrifying creatures and explore a dark, hand-drawn pixel environment. Collect loot to upgrade your arsenal and uncover the land's secrets.
- Skill-based combat
- Metroidvania exploration
- Lovecraftian horror themes
- RPG character customization
- Diverse weapon arsenal
- Hand-drawn pixel art
- Loot collection and crafting
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Become the hero of an epic quest in Elderand, a metroidvania that will test your will and skill. Heads will literally roll in this gruesome, retro-inspired action platformer, where only the strong will survive in brutal, skill-based combat against terrifying creatures. Through the darkness and madness, promised glory awaits. Wield a variety of killing instruments and abilities to test your metal against towering, bone-chilling bosses. Explore a twisted Lovecraftian world shrouded in darkness and madness. RPG elements allow you to customize your battle experience to your liking, from your character’s appearance to skills, stats, and weapons. Slay or be slain as you collect glory and treasure in this nightmarish 2D world. Glory and riches await those who can spill the required blood and guts to collect it. KEY FEATURES: •Wield an arsenal of killing devices, including whips, swords, daggers, axes, bows, and more. From a magical staff that shoots bursts of energy to a giant sword, different weapons have different stats and capabilities, so find the ones that you enjoy battling beasts with the most! •Satisfying Metroidvania-style exploration meets terrifying Lovecraftian creatures in this detailed hand-drawn pixel world with glorious gothic aesthetics and handcrafted level design. •RPG elements let you customize your experience to best suit your play style, from your character’s appearance to their skills, stats, and weapons. Collect loot from exploration and fallen enemies and then use it to upgrade your weapons via crafting. •Travel to the many corners of this perilous land, such as an inviting village with merchants, a forest, a temple prison, floating islands, a cursed Cathedral, and the hellscape that is Elderand itself. •More than 60 different enemy types and around a dozen bosses for your slaying pleasure. •Collect lost letters and other correspondence from the poor souls who came before you to learn more about the darkness taking hold of this grim land.
Dark Tap RPG
Embark on a dark RPG adventure with simple one-touch controls. Unleash hidden powers, grow your hero infinitely, and master unique skills. Collect powerful equipment and challenge epic bosses.
- One-touch combat controls
- Idle auto-targeting feature
- Infinite hero growth system
- Equipment synergy and enhancement
- Challenging boss battles
- Multiple combat tap positions
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Embark on an epic journey into the depths of a thrilling dark RPG adventure where heroes are born from the shadows. "Why are you drawn to darkness over light? Your subconscious has been calling you. Deep within lies your inner hero, once shunned as a demon, waiting to be awakened." Dive into the darkness and unleash the power of your hidden shadows, leaving behind the pretenders and embracing your destiny as a true hero. [Simple Controls] - Tap your way to victory with intuitive one-touch action! - Command powerful attacks, defend against fearsome foes, and unleash devastating skills with ease. - Busy schedules? No problem! Activate auto-targeting and let the game do the work for you! (Idle feature) [Infinite Growth] - Unlock the potential of eight basic abilities, including attack power, defense, and more. - Enhance your accuracy and unleash devastating combos to dominate the battle. - Master four unique skills for each character and customize your strategy for every encounter. [Equipment Synergy System] - Every piece of equipment serves a purpose, offering exciting synergies and additional stats. - Evolve your gear through enhancement and combine equipment to unlock full potential power. [Boss Battles] - Challenge mighty bosses every five stages and reap the rewards of your victories. - Collect bountiful rewards to fuel your hero's journey to greatness. [Convenience Feature] - Supports three combat tap positions. - Center: optimal position for regular phones. - Left/Right: optimal position for tablets with wide screens. [Language Support] - English, Korean, Japanese. Gear up, sharpen your skills, and prepare for an unforgettable adventure as you embark on a quest to uncover the true hero within! Note: Data files are stored directly on your local phone and will be lost if the app is deleted. Auto-Target or All-in-One packages, can be restored via the restore button in the options. Bug Report: snowgames0629@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Elderand at none against Dark Tap RPG's 10. Elderand also leads on ratings volume (36 vs 6). Dark Tap RPG's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $6.99). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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
Elderand costs $6.99 and Dark Tap RPG $0.99 up front. Dark Tap RPG sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Elderand asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Elderand against 4.2 for Dark Tap RPG. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elderand has 36 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Elderand's written reviews are positive against 78% of Dark Tap RPG's.
Elderand ships an update weekly, Dark Tap RPG every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Elderand | Dark Tap RPG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (36 ratings) | 4.2 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | 78.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 36 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 818 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Plug In Digital | Su Min Kim |
Customer experience
Elderand
Dark Tap RPG
Bugs and requests
Elderand
Reported bugs
11 issues- Permanent crashes
- Character spawning underneath level
- R button for subweapon not working on Steelseries Nimbus
- Dash function not working
- Game freezing for a moment
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- Bosses getting stuck in attack animations
- Campfire menu broken (cannot select options)
- Lost save data after updates
- D-pad moves on screen and becomes unusable
- Joystick teleports to random spots
- Virtual joystick bug with attack key
Requested features
7 requests- Full controller remapping for bindings
- Multiplayer PvP 'Invasions' system
- Cloud saves (iCloud)
- Adjustable button layout and size
- Ability to track materials acquired
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- New game+ option
- Boss replayability
Dark Tap RPG
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Elderand
No in-app purchases
Dark Tap RPG
- 10,000 x Coins$0.99
- Dark Knight Equipment Set$1.99
- Auto Target Package$4.99
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- Dragon Shooter Package$4.99
- DragonShooter Equipment Set$4.99
- Last Assassin Equipment Set$4.99
- Last Assassin Package$5.99
- All in One Package$9.99
- Dark Knight Awakening$9.99
- x2 Game Speed$14.99









