Orecraft vs Fate War
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Orecraft
Lead a team of orcs in a mining simulation game. Dig for ores, smelt them into bars, and craft valuable items like weapons and armor. Manage resources, inventory, and make strategic decisions to grow your empire.
- Mine legendary ores and smelt into bars
- Craft weapons, armor, and artifacts
- Assemble a team of miners and blacksmiths
- Manage inventory and resource supply/demand
- Make strategic decisions for camp growth
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Dig for legendary ores, smelt them into bars and craft rare weapons, armor and artifacts! Lead your team of orcs to prosperity in this epic mining simulation game. Venture into unexplored lands, dig into unknown depths and mine for legendary ores. Smelt your ores into fine bars and use them to create powerful weapons, armor and artifacts. Manage your inventory, balance the supply and demand of your resources and use your planning and intuition to pick the right moment for transaction. Should you sell your ore straight away or be patient and craft something valuable from it? Should you move your camp to another spot? Or is it better to explore the current area for some more time? Is it worth shooting for the top of the line quality or do mass production of common items? The choice is yours! Features: * Mine for legendary ores and smelt them into bars * Craft rare weapons, armor and artifacts * Assemble a team of experienced miners and blacksmiths * Manage your inventory and balance the supply and demand of your resources * Make the right decisions to grow your mining camp and become the richest orc in the land
Fate War
Lead survivors in a mythical world ravaged by monsters and calamities. Build a thriving settlement, manage citizens, and engage in tactical battles to reclaim lost power. Customize your tribe and explore an open world with roguelike mechanics.
- City-building and management
- Switchable landscape/portrait modes
- Dynamic environments with seasons
- Tactical turn-based combat
- Unique auction system for development
- Extensive cosmetic customization
- Roguelike open-world exploration
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In an uncharted mythical world, calamities and monsters ravage the land. Survivors flee to Sanctuary, desperate to awaken the gods that vanished during Rangarok and reclaim their power. Amidst the relentless cold, the embers of civilization flicker to life on this isolated island. But ravenous Blackforged, twisted by darkness, now stalk the wilds. Malevolent spirits from another time stir with sinister intent, and emboldened rival Tribes harbor ambitions of conquest... As the Chieftain of your Tribe, how will you rise to the occasion and ensure your Tribe's survival? Game Features: [City-Building, Laidback Management] Intuitive Simulation Gameplay: Build a thriving settlement of your own on a remote island. Easily manage every citizen's daily life, work, and relationships, and watch as their stories unfold through generations. [Landscape or Portrait, Your Choice] Freely Switch Between Modes: Play casually in portrait mode or switch to landscape mode for an immersive experience. [Realistic World, Enhanced Strategic Depth] Intricate Gameplay with Dynamic Environments: The shifting of seasons and day-night cycles hold the key to the Tribe's development speed. Master the elements to turn small gains into great victories. [Free Movement, Tactical Battles] Innovative Combat Mechanics and Systems: Commanders and Lieutenants fight alongside each other in battle. Manage and position four soldier types to outmaneuver foes and turn the tide of battle. [Trade and Auction, Rapid Development] Unique Auction System for Faster Growth: With a fair bidding system on Tribe Bounty, enjoy the thrill of an RPG raid in an SLG title. [Unique Looks, Endless Customization] Wide Variety of Cosmetic Items: With territory decorations, Hero skins, chat boxes, and portraits, create a Tribe that is uniquely yours. [Roguelike Mechanics, Endless Exploration] Open-World Inspired Design with Infinite Possibilities: Original roguelike gameplay where every expedition, from gathering resources to arming your Tribe, brings new excitement. ===Information=== Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/FateWarOfficial/ Official TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@fatewarofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FateWarOfficial Discord: https://discord.gg/p4GKHM8MMF Customer Service: help.fatewar.apple@igg.com Subscription Details: ● Monthly Subscription Subscription Privileges (US$4.99/month, free for the first month) Subscribe to unlock the following benefits: +2% Research Speed, +2% Training Speed, +10% Stamina Recovery, +15% EXP earned from defeating monsters. Additionally, receive the following rewards over 30 days: 20,000 EXP Treatise ×30, 15-minute Auto Blackforged Hunting ×450, Basic Stamina Elixir ×30, Intermediate Random Resource Pack ×300. Important Notes: ● Upon purchase confirmation, payment will be charged to your iTunes account. ● Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. ● Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current subscription period ends, and the renewal fee will be confirmed. ● You can manage subscriptions and disable auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Service: https://www.igg.com/member/agreement.php
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Fate War at none against Orecraft's shown. Fate War also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 40%) and ratings volume (22K vs 1.1K). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Orecraft sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Fate War sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Orecraft against 4.6 for Fate War. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fate War has 22K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Orecraft's written reviews are positive against 63% of Fate War's.
Orecraft ships an update every 8 days, Fate War every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.
| Parameter | Orecraft | Fate War |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better | 4.6 (22K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.3% of reviews | 62.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | 22K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 298 MB | 2.1 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +9 |
| Developer | Evrika Games | IGG SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. |
Customer experience
Orecraft
Fate War
User reviews
Orecraft
From 1.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Pleasant and enjoyable gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 🔓 No forced ads
Room to improve
- 🕰️ Slow progression and repetitive gameplay
- 💰 Monetization issues and unclear purchases
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔄 Repetitive and unvaried events
- 🤯 Overwhelming grind and time commitment
Fate War
From 22K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Straight to the point gameplay
- 👍 Rewarding and fun survival strategy game
- 🎨 Beautiful artwork and water physics
- 🎮 Solid kingdom builder with good depth
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional bugs like pink color around buildings
- 📱 No landscape mode support
- 💰 Rampant monetization with buffs, currency packs, and event stamina
- 📢 Constant scrolling announcements about other players' progress
- 🤖 Overuse of AI-generated visuals and cutscenes
Bugs and requests
Orecraft
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inability to progress to next chapter
- Resets of previous progress and rewards
- Inconsistent or non-functioning ad removal purchases
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for more languages
- Improve event rewards and variety
- Implement account linking and progress saving
- Introduce more content and chapters
- Add sorting and organization options for chiefs
Fate War
Reported bugs
2 issues- Login screen freezes
- Game resets quest progress when logging out and back in
Requested features
3 requests- Add tribal assist to unit recruitment
- Ability to change text size
- Option to turn off player progress announcements
In-app purchases
Orecraft
- Small Piggy Bank$1.99
- Red Rock Starter Pack$2.99
- Medium Piggy Bank$2.99
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- Large Piggy Bank$4.99
- Red Rock Miner Statue$8.99
- Watch Tower lvl.10$9.99
- No Ads 50% Off$12.49
- Season Pass$17.99
- All-In-One Pack$19.99
- No Ads$24.99
Fate War
- Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$4.991 Month
- Bestseller Bundle A$0.99
- Bestseller Bundle B$1.99
- Bestseller Bundle D$4.99
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- Bestseller Bundle E$9.99
- Bestseller Bundle F$14.99
- Bestseller Bundle G$19.99
- Bestseller Bundle J$49.99
- Bestseller Bundle L$99.99
- Bestseller Bundle M$299.99








