Comparison

Arclight City vs Game XO

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

Game XO

Features
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Experience Tic-Tac-Toe (also known as Gomoku) like never before on your iOS device! Play anytime, challenge your friends, and compete with players worldwide in the ultimate 5-in-a-row classic! Features: - Strategic 5-in-a-Row Gameplay: Enhance your skills with this evolution of classic Tic Tac Toe. - Multiple Modes: Enjoy Single-Player, Hotseat, or Online Multiplayer matches. - Three local AI difficulty modes: Easy, Medium, and Hard – choose the mode that best suits your preferred play style. - Introducing the new, unbeatable Very Hard mode. - Optimized for iPhone and iPad: Intuitive design and vibrant graphics on your wrist. - Global Play: Connect instantly with players worldwide.

Screenshots

Arclight City4 screens
Game XO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Game XO at none against Arclight City's 6. Game XO also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). Arclight City's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support 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. Game XO asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arclight City ships an update monthly, Game XO every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Arclight City versus Game XO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArclight CityGame XO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (156 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings156 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB29 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperChing HuangMikhail Sevbo

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

Game XO

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
None

Game XO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arclight City free?
Arclight City is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Game XO free?
Game XO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Arclight City or Game XO have ads?
Neither Arclight City nor Game XO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arclight City or Game XO?
Arclight City ships an update monthly, and Game XO every 2 days. Most recently, Arclight City was updated on August 27, 2026 and Game XO on September 20, 2026.

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