Comparison

Vampire vs Dunil's Hold

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

Head to head
About

Vampire

Immerse yourself in a dark narrative set in New York City as a newly turned vampire. Navigate political intrigue, personal struggles, and the supernatural world. Your choices shape your destiny in this atmospheric visual novel.

Highlights
  • Visual novel gameplay
  • Mature themes: horror, politics
  • Play as Lasombra clan vampire
  • Explore New York City
  • Choice-driven narrative
  • Original soundtrack
Features
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The secret world behind the lights of the Big Apple is opening its doors to you once again. Your life changed for the worse on the eve of your Embrace and you are now a Kindred, a vampire, part of the Lasombra clan and thrown in the mist of the eternal political struggles of the Camarilla. This conflict is your reality and if the Ventrue Prince and her followers underestimate you, they will deeply regret it. **Vampire: The Masquerade – Shadows of New York** is a visual novel set in the rich universe of Vampire: The Masquerade, and is the continuation of the story started in **Coteries of New York.** You don’t need to have played **Coteries** to appreciate and understand the story behind **Shadows of New York.** While Coteries was a general introduction to the world depicted in the 5th Edition of the hit tabletop role-playing game, Shadows presents a more personal and unique tale. - A visual novel tackling themes of personal conflict, horror, political struggles and of course, what it means to be an undead. - A continuation of Coteries of New York. See the familiar metropolis through entirely different eyes. Expect new characters, new locations and a fresh original soundtrack. - Play as a member of the Lasombra clan. Master the shadows and communicate with the inhabitants of the Other Side, but beware – Oblivion is always lurking out there, ready to devour you whole. - Explore the streets of New York. While you search for ways to satiate your bloodthirst, catch glimpses of various fascinating vignettes and forge connections with the eccentric inhabitants of the city. - Shape your mind, shape your fate. You used to avoid defining yourself and tried to stay neutral, but given your situation, you can no longer afford to do so. The choices you make will alter the way you think, and your thinking will alter the paths you take. Whether you're a seasoned veteran of Vampire: The Masquerade or a newcomer to the franchise, **Shadows of New York** offers a mature and atmospheric experience that captures the essence of its source material. The New York games invites you to immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of the World of Darkness, a universe that encompasses the iconic tabletop roleplaying game and acclaimed video game titles.

About

Dunil's Hold

Explore a procedurally generated text-based dungeon with a hybrid interface. This roguelike RPG offers deep replayability, gear-based progression, and offline play. Experience a premium, ad-free adventure with a single purchase.

Highlights
  • Procedurally generated dungeons
  • Text-based gameplay
  • Gear-based progression
  • Hybrid text/graphical interface
  • 100% Offline & Private
  • Deep replayability
  • Autosave with one slot
Features
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Descend into Dunil’s Hold, a sprawling, text-based procedurally generated dungeon where shadows hold secrets and every decision could be your last. A fusion of classic gaming lineages: text-based games and roguelikes, with gear-based progression, and the unforgiving brutality of Old School Renaissance (OSR) RPGs. FEATURES: * DunilsHold Engine: a custom game engine. * On-device LLM used for narration of certain non-critical aspects of the game. * Hybrid Text/Graphical Interface tailored for immersion. * Autosaves with one save slot. * 100% Offline & Private: Powered by on-device Apple MLX technology. No internet required, no data collection. * Deep Replayability: A massive, ever-changing dungeon filled with traps, secrets, monsters, and treasure. * Premium Experience: One price. No ads. No in-app purchases. No nonsense. * In active development.

Screenshots

Vampire4 screens
Dunil's Hold4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dunil's Hold at 100% against Vampire's 67%. Vampire's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 9 days) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). 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

Vampire costs $4.99 and Dunil's Hold $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vampire ships an update daily, Dunil's Hold every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Vampire versus Dunil's Hold: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVampireDunil's Hold
Price$4.99$4.99
Rating4.6 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size754 MB802 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperPlug In DigitalKeith Mason Duke

Customer experience

Vampire

All ratings23 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Dunil's Hold

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Vampire

No in-app purchases

None

Dunil's Hold

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vampire free?
Vampire costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dunil's Hold free?
Dunil's Hold costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vampire or Dunil's Hold have ads?
Neither Vampire nor Dunil's Hold shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vampire or Dunil's Hold?
Vampire ships an update daily, and Dunil's Hold every 9 days. Most recently, Vampire was updated on September 9, 2026 and Dunil's Hold on September 8, 2026.

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