Comparison

Arclight City vs Phantom City

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

Head to head
About

Arclight City

Engage in a cyberpunk MMORPG set in a neon-drenched city. Build your gang, explore procedurally generated dungeons, and customize gear. Master turn-based combat and rise to power in this text-based adventure.

Highlights
  • Unique mercenaries with special abilities
  • Unlimited weapons and gear customization
  • Procedurally generated dungeons
  • Turn-based combat
  • Anime and pixel art style
  • Idle and background progression
  • Auto farming
Features
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In the neon-soaked streets of Arclight City, the balance of power is threatened by secret corporations and dangerous underworld figures. The sprawling metropolis is hanging by a thread. It all depends on you and your gang to restore order...or seize control for yourselves. But let's be real, we just want to dominate the city and crush our rivals! This is the cyberpunk MMORPG adventure you've always dreamed of. Explore procedurally generated dungeons, build your gang, customize crazy cyber-gear, and rise to power! Super easy and intuitive controls, smooth gameplay, and immersive rogue-like elements make this the best MMORPG you will find on mobile. Features: - Unique Mercenaries: Each with special abilities to master. - Unlimited Weapons & Gear: Collect, craft, and upgrade an endless array of items to create the ultimate loadout. Make each piece of gear truly unique! - Procedurally Generated Dungeons: Dive into thrilling, ever-changing dungeons! Navigate layouts filled with hidden secrets, valuable treasures, and unexpected threats. Make meaningful choices during dynamic encounters—succeed to earn rewards or face consequences if you fail. Collect hundreds of unique lore notes to uncover the mysteries of Arclight City. Every dungeon brings new traps, puzzles, and enemies, making each adventure unpredictable and exciting.  - Turn-Based Combat: Strategize and take turns to defeat your enemies with tactical precision. - Anime & Pixel Art Style: Enjoy a unique blend of anime-inspired visuals and detailed pixel art, making Arclight City stand out with its distinct aesthetic. - Idle & Background Tasks: Progress while you're away! Keep advancing even when the app is closed. - Auto farm: Leave the app open and your character will slowly gather experience and items over time. Download Arclight City today and dive into the neon-drenched world of power, mystery, and adventure. The fate of Arclight City is in your hands!

About

Phantom City

Embark on a cyberpunk adventure in a dystopian future where AI controls a city for a single individual. Engage in strategic turn-based combat and develop your character through unique body modifications and skills in this text-based roguelike RPG.

Highlights
  • Text-based cyberpunk RPG
  • Roguelike gameplay
  • Turn-based strategic combat
  • Character growth via body modding and skills
  • Futuristic city setting
Features
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It's 2087. Despite the concern of many people, AI still serves humans as its masters. But... They don't serve all humans equally. The AI in control of this city only serves the former chairman of the corporation. He's an old man, resting in the cryogenic chamber for more than a decade now. The city is his giant casket, as well as a means to his resurrection and immortality. People are nothing but resources to be consumed for the ghost of a man. You're also one of this city's victims. But maybe it's you who can change its future. ◆ About the Game ◆ ■ Life in a flashy future city that holds infinite darkness inside ■ Roguelike gameplay in text-based adventures ■ Turn-based combat that requires strategic use of skills ■ Creative character growth with body modding and skills ■ Exceptional TRPG experience from the developers of Tower of Winter

Screenshots

Arclight City4 screens
Phantom City4 screens

Verdict

The call

Arclight City and Phantom City both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Phantom City's written reviews are positive against 59% of Arclight City's. Arclight City's advantage is ratings volume (188 vs 34). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Arclight City sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Phantom City sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Arclight City against 4.6 for Phantom City. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arclight City has 188 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Arclight City's written reviews are positive against 85% of Phantom City's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arclight City ships an update monthly, Phantom City every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Arclight City versus Phantom City: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArclight CityPhantom City
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (188 ratings) — better4.6 (34 ratings)
Positive reviews58.8% of reviews85.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings188 — better34
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB307 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperChing HuangTailormade Games

Customer experience

Arclight City

All ratings188 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral2.1%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive58.8%
Neutral11.8%
Negative29.4%

Phantom City

All ratings34 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive85.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative10.6%

Bugs and requests

Arclight City

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unplayable on iPhone X and up due to screen issues
  • Cannot access settings without finishing tutorial
  • Screen shape issues on newer iPhones
  • Nothing works when clicked unless in-game purchases are made

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add more soundtrack tracks
  • Improve moderation and punishment system
  • Implement character/avatar updates with equipment
  • Add more dungeons and special keys for entry
  • Add male mercenaries to the team
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  • Reduce the prevalence of anime girls in art
  • Add PvP to the game
  • Improve social features and community aspects
  • Add more music
  • Change icon and app store pictures to differentiate from previous game

Phantom City

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Arclight City

One-time6
  • premium1$1.99
  • premium2$4.99
  • premium3$9.99
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  • premium4$19.99
  • premium5$49.99
  • premium6$99.99
9 purchases

Phantom City

One-time9
  • 200+10 Gems$1.99
  • 500+50 Gems$4.99
  • Settler's Package$4.99
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  • Veteran's Package$8.99
  • Researcher's Package$12.99
  • 2000+200 Gems$19.99
  • Conqueror's Package$29.99
  • 4000+600 Gems$39.99
  • 6000+1000 Gems$59.99

Questions

Is Arclight City free?
Arclight City is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Phantom City free?
Phantom City is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Arclight City or Phantom City?
Arclight City is rated higher. Arclight City averages 4.7 out of 5 from 188 ratings, while Phantom City averages 4.6 from 34 ratings.
Do Arclight City or Phantom City have ads?
Neither Arclight City nor Phantom City shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arclight City or Phantom City?
Arclight City ships an update monthly, and Phantom City every 3 weeks. Most recently, Arclight City was updated on October 20, 2026 and Phantom City on October 20, 2026.

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