Comparison

Tavern Tale vs Ghost Shock

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

Head to head
About

Tavern Tale

Embark on a dark fantasy roguelike adventure in a world sealed within a mysterious cube. Recruit over 30 unique heroes, each with their own magic and growth paths, to build your dream squad. Explore shifting dungeons, uncover hidden stories, and break the witch's spell.

Highlights
  • Dark fantasy roguelike adventure
  • Collect and build 30+ unique heroes
  • Deep RPG progression and spell system
  • Shifting cube world with surprises
  • Cozy tavern hub and fantasy story
  • Casual growth with strategic depth
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Tavern Tale is an indie action RPG that blends cute 3D fantasy charm with dark roguelike adventure. The entire world has been sealed into a mysterious cube by an evil witch. Her mobs roam everywhere. But in a hidden corner stands a warm little tavern built by the dwarf Hank and his friends—the only safe shelter left inside the cube. Your adventure begins the moment you push open the tavern door. [Tiny Board, Bold Roguelike] This cube world shifts with every step—sometimes a blessing, sometimes a crisis. Surprises, choices, quick action, and a dash of luck blend into a uniquely thrilling roguelike run each time. Every dungeon, every forest path hides a new story waiting to unfold. [30+ Heroes to Build Your Dream Squad] Meet the adorable heroes: • Snow, the gentle-hearted girl • Kelly, the treasure-loving mage • Master Otto, the tai-chi otter who strikes with style And more heroes await. Each hero brings exclusive magic, signature trinkets, and a unique RPG-style growth path—discover wild build synergies and craft your dream squad. [Casual Growth, Clever Depth] Tavern Tale mixes roguelike adventure with a cozy, progression-driven RPG core. 8 magic paths, 200+ spells, endless trinket synergies. Collect StarCookies, slot Starstones, and grow powerful—with zero pressure. Every hero comes with growth paths, exclusive magic, and build-changing trinkets—letting you craft a playstyle that feels truly your own. [A Fantasy Story You Live In] From the noisy tavern hub to the cube's strange secrets, every corner drips with fairy tale imagination—dark yet cute, dangerous yet heartwarming. Chat with quirky guests, uncover the world's hidden story, travel through forests under the moon, and grow bonds with companions who journey beside you. A charming, dark-fantasy roguelike adventure is unfolding inside this cursed cube. Will you break the witch's spell and escape? Welcome to Tavern Tale! Follow us: http://www.chillyroom.com Email: info@chillyroom.games YouTube: @ChillyRoom Instagram: @chillyroominc X: @ChillyRoom Discord: https://discord.gg/5qz6yZ2w4b Your story begins now—embark!

About

Ghost Shock

Experience an asymmetrical action game where heroes transform into monsters upon defeat, and monsters become heroes. Collect loot to upgrade equipment and skills, evolve monsters, and challenge a powerful boss controlled by ghosts.

Highlights
  • Asymmetrical action gameplay
  • Hero-to-monster transformations
  • Monster evolution system
  • Equipment and skill combinations
  • Boss battles with ghost control
  • Spirit servant mechanic
Features
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An asymmetrical action single-player game. At the start of battle, players control a hero with extraordinary powers. Upon defeat, the hero randomly transforms into a monster, while the monster that lands the final blow becomes the hero and continues the fight. Ultimately, players must challenge a boss controlled by three ghosts, or control the boss with two ghosts to meet the hero's challenge. 【Death Is Not the End】 The death of a hero does not mean the end of the game. Ghosts who defeat heroes are reborn as new heroes. Defeated heroes become spirit servants controlled by demons until they defeat the hero and are resurrected. 【Equipment Combinations】 Heroes can collect teeth as loot to purchase more powerful equipment and skills. Combine diverse weapons, equipment, and skills to create different combat styles. You can choose to use ranged skills for sustained damage or employ sharp melee attacks to overwhelm enemies. Combat strategy and style are entirely up to your choices. 【Monster Evolution】 Loyal servants can receive blessings from demons. Monsters can consume psionic energy to evolve into one of two new forms, easily defeating heroes with more powerful dark forces. 【Boss Battle】 As the victory condition, the hero will challenge a boss controlled by three ghosts. If the hero successfully defeats the boss within three attempts, they win the game. Conversely, if the hero fails in the third attempt, the three ghosts share the victory.

Screenshots

Tavern Tale4 screens
Ghost Shock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Tavern Tale at 218 against Ghost Shock's 2. Tavern Tale also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Tavern Tale sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Ghost Shock sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tavern Tale holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tavern Tale has 218 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tavern Tale versus Ghost Shock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTavern TaleGhost Shock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (218 ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews35.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings218 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.2 GB320 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperChillyRoom Inc.Wingjoy Games Co., Ltd

Customer experience

Tavern Tale

All ratings217 ratings
Positive79.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative16.1%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive35.2%
Neutral11.4%
Negative53.3%

Ghost Shock

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Tavern Tale

One-time11
  • Purple Gems*60$0.99
  • S. Sprint Bundle$2.99
  • Petite Starwish$2.99
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  • Purple Gems*300$4.99
  • M. Sprint Bundle$5.99
  • Grande Starwish$8.99
  • L. Sprint Bundle$12.99
  • Purple Gems*980$14.99
  • Purple Gems*1980$26.99
  • Purple Gems*3280$49.99
  • Purple Gems*6480$89.99
10 purchases

Ghost Shock

One-time10
  • Hero 2$1.99
  • Monster Pack 1$2.99
  • Monster Pack 3$2.99
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  • All Hero Pack$2.99
  • Monster Pack 2$2.99
  • 靈骨鎧$2.99
  • All Monster Pack$5.99
  • Upgrade to Ultimate Pack$6.00
  • Ultimate Pack$10.99
  • Diamonds 8800$99.99

Questions

Is Tavern Tale free?
Tavern Tale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ghost Shock free?
Ghost Shock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tavern Tale or Ghost Shock?
Tavern Tale is rated higher. Tavern Tale averages 4.3 out of 5 from 218 ratings, while Ghost Shock averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Tavern Tale or Ghost Shock have ads?
Both Tavern Tale and Ghost Shock show ads.

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