Comparison

A Kindling Forest vs Neon Spellstorm

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

Head to head
About

A Kindling Forest

Embark on a magical auto-runner adventure to save a forest from an ancient demon. Collect arrows, aim and shoot, dodge obstacles, and master tricky levels. Your arrows are your lifeline in this challenging quest.

Highlights
  • Auto-runner gameplay
  • Aim and shoot mechanics
  • Collect and manage arrows
  • Dodge challenging obstacles
  • Explore five unique levels
  • Discover shortcuts and checkpoints
Features
Currently charting
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Try Before You Buy! Embark on a magical journey to save the forest in A Kindling Forest, a challenging auto-runner adventure. An ancient demon has awakened, spreading chaos and leaving a never-ending trail of deadly shards in his wake. Guided by forest spirits, an archer from the past must rise once more. Aim, shoot, dodge and chase the demon through five challenging levels filled with mysterious obstacles and surprises. Every arrow counts! The arrows you collect are the forest spirits themselves.. and your lifeline. Use them wisely, because when your arrows run out, so does your journey. Master tricky obstacles, discover shortcuts and use checkpoints to perfect your run. How to Play Touch the left or right side of the screen to jump and shoot. Aim for the weak points of each shard, destroy what stands in your way, or dodge the danger to survive. Grow new paths, teleport through mysterious places, fly above the clouds, leap over spiders and venture through ancient ruins and rivers of lava. The forest is counting on you. Will you catch the demon?

About

Neon Spellstorm

Engage in fast-paced wizardry as a spell-slinging hero in a collapsing neon world. Dodge, blast, and chain-cast spells with endless synergy possibilities. Progress permanently by earning resources and unlocking new content. Choose your wizard and customize your loadout for unique runs.

Highlights
  • Action roguelite wizardry
  • Endless spell synergy
  • Permanent progression system
  • Multiple wizards with unique abilities
  • Procedurally generated levels
  • Voxel terrain destruction
Features
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Free Demo. No Ads. Single IAP unlocks the full game. 【Action Roguelite Wizardry】 Race along a collapsing neon path as a spell-slinging wizard. Dodge, blast, and reshape the terrain while mobs swarm from every angle. 【Endless Spell Synergy】 • Chain-cast 28 unique spells with effect such as echo, behemoth, havoc, renew, multicast, aftershock, and more • Mix 74 trinkets for absurd build combos • Dynamic gear generation keeps every run fresh 【Permanent Progression】 • Earn Orbs, Stars, Gems & rare Neon • Invest in the Neon Core to unlock loads of content • Defeat the Neon Lord to quell the Storm and raise the Storm Level 【Your Path, Your Rules】 • Pick from 6 wizards, each with signature abilities • Pre-run loadout: choose Spells, Fates, Archetypes & Sigils • Branching zones: scour every corner for loot or sprint to the boss: your pace, your strategy 【Shattering Neon World】 Low-tech cyberpunk meets arcane chaos: voxel terrain disintegrates under spellfire, debris flies, and vibrant pixel art collides with 3-D physics for explosive battles. 【Key Stats】 • 6 Wizards with unique kits • 28 Spells to master • 74 Trinkets with wild effects • Procedurally generated levels & dynamic gear • Achievements, Fates, Sigils, and more! Are you ready to embrace the Neon and unleash magic like never before? The path awaits, but it won’t stay for long…

Screenshots

A Kindling Forest4 screens
Neon Spellstorm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Neon Spellstorm at daily against A Kindling Forest's every 3 weeks. Neon Spellstorm also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). A Kindling Forest's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 68%) and chart position (#167 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. A Kindling Forest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Neon Spellstorm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

A Kindling Forest holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47 and 39 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of A Kindling Forest's written reviews are positive against 68% of Neon Spellstorm's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

A Kindling Forest ships an update every 3 weeks, Neon Spellstorm daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
A Kindling Forest versus Neon Spellstorm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA Kindling ForestNeon Spellstorm
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (47 ratings) — better4.1 (39 ratings)
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews — better67.6% of reviews
Number of ratings47 — better39
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#167 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size196 MB625 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperDennis BerndtssonTopCog LLC

Customer experience

A Kindling Forest

All ratings47 ratings
Positive80.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative17.0%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral5.7%
Negative12.5%

Neon Spellstorm

All ratings39 ratings
Positive71.8%
Neutral10.3%
Negative17.9%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive67.6%
Neutral8.8%
Negative23.5%

User reviews

A Kindling Forest

From 47 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Beautiful graphics and visuals
  • 🎮 Engaging and fun gameplay
  • 🎵 Great music and sound design
  • 👍 Smooth and satisfying mechanics
  • 💡 Unique and innovative concept

Room to improve

  • 💸 Paywall after short demo
  • ⏳ Too short with few levels
  • 🤔 Steep difficulty curve
  • 🤷‍♂️ Controls can be frustrating
  • 🐛 Minor bugs and glitches

Neon Spellstorm

From 39 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
  • 👍 Great graphics and visuals
  • 👍 Chill and enjoyable vibes
  • 👍 Excellent control options
  • 🚀 Surprisingly fast progression

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🤔 Slow start and progression
  • 👎 Subpar movement and controls

Bugs and requests

A Kindling Forest

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Purchase button not responding
  • Character stuck under the map
  • Tutorial not helpful
  • Penny Bridge level bug
  • No sound
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  • Camera bugs

Requested features

8 requests
  • More levels or stages
  • Endless mode
  • Upgrades or skins shop
  • Haptic feedback
  • Option to increase auto-scroll speed
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  • Easy and hard modes
  • Continue button for paid version
  • More content or continuation

Neon Spellstorm

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes on launch
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Introductory tutorial or cutscene
  • Faster character movement speed

In-app purchases

1 purchases

A Kindling Forest

One-time1
  • Buy A Crown$0.99
1 purchases

Neon Spellstorm

One-time1
  • Full Game Unlock$9.99

Questions

Is A Kindling Forest free?
A Kindling Forest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Neon Spellstorm free?
Neon Spellstorm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, A Kindling Forest or Neon Spellstorm?
A Kindling Forest is rated higher. A Kindling Forest averages 4.2 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Neon Spellstorm averages 4.1 from 39 ratings.
Do A Kindling Forest or Neon Spellstorm have ads?
Neither A Kindling Forest nor Neon Spellstorm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, A Kindling Forest or Neon Spellstorm?
A Kindling Forest ships an update every 3 weeks, and Neon Spellstorm daily. Most recently, A Kindling Forest was updated on November 3, 2026 and Neon Spellstorm on October 30, 2026.

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