Comparison

Duskfall vs HikeRPG

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

Head to head
About

Duskfall

Embark on a dark fantasy adventure in this turn-based dungeon crawler RPG. Explore intricate dungeons, engage in strategic combat, and uncover a compelling storyline. Upgrade your hero with thousands of items and craft legendary gear.

Highlights
  • Turn-based dungeon crawling
  • Strategic combat system
  • Fantasy world exploration
  • Hero customization and upgrades
  • Crafting and enchantment
  • Offline gameplay
Features
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Embark on a thrilling journey with this turn-based dungeon crawler RPG! Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Duskfall. Dive into the heart of dungeons, where every step holds secrets, treasures, and formidable foes. Epic Dungeon Adventures: Navigate through intricate dungeons, uncovering mysteries and facing mythical creatures. Engage in turn-based battles, employing strategic prowess to triumph over challenging foes. Fantasy World Exploration: Roam through a richly crafted fantasy world, filled with captivating landscapes and enigmatic characters. Unravel the secrets of ancient lore and embark on a quest that will test your courage and wit. Strategic Turn-Based Combat: Equip your hero, plan your moves wisely, and engage in strategic turn-based battles. Conquer enemies, discover hidden pathways, and emerge victorious in this thrilling RPG experience. Upgrade and Customize: Collect thousands of items, from powerful weapons to enchanted armor. Upgrade your gear, unlock new abilities, and customize your hero to fit your playstyle. Compelling Storyline: Immerse yourself in a deep and captivating narrative that unfolds as you progress. Encounter intriguing characters, make impactful choices, and shape the outcome of your epic adventure. Crafting and Enchantment: Experiment with the magical arts at the forge. Craft powerful potions, enchant your equipment, and create legendary items that will aid you in your quest. Offline Gameplay: Play anytime, anywhere – Duskfall offers an offline gaming experience. Dive into dungeons and embark on quests even when offline. Embark on a heroic journey in Duskfall, where dungeons hold the keys to unrivaled adventures. Download now and discover the true essence of turn-based RPG gaming!

About

HikeRPG

Turn your walks into an epic role-playing adventure. Create a character, embark on quests, and experience real-time story encounters, skill checks, and combat as you move through the real world. Earn gold, upgrade gear, and recruit companions to grow stronger with every hike.

Highlights
  • Persistent RPG character progression
  • Real-world walking advances quests
  • Voice-acted fantasy stories
  • Combat, dialog, and skill-based encounters
  • Fairy companions with side quests
  • Gear upgrades and shop
  • Social features to follow friends
Features
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HikeRPG transforms walking and hiking into an epic role‑playing adventure. Create a character, choose a quest, and begin walking - anywhere. As you move, story encounters, skill checks, combat, and magical events unfold in real time. Encounters appear as notifications and can be safely paused until you’re ready to interact. Earn gold, upgrade your gear, recruit Fairies, and grow stronger with every hike. FEATURES + Persistent RPG character progression + Real‑world walking advances quests + Fully voice‑acted, humorous fantasy stories + Combat, dialog, and skill‑based encounters + Fairy companions with side quests + Potions, gear, and upgrades from Brus’ shop + Follow friends, cheer them on, and share results FREE TO START Free starter quests Free Fairy and social features Optional subscription for additional quests Adventure isn’t behind a screen—it’s right outside. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://www.hikerpg.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Duskfall4 screens
HikeRPG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: HikeRPG at none against Duskfall's shown. HikeRPG also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). Duskfall's advantage is ratings volume (3.5K vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, 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. Duskfall sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and HikeRPG sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HikeRPG holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Duskfall has 3.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Duskfall's written reviews are positive against 100% of HikeRPG's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Duskfall ships an update every 2 weeks, HikeRPG every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Duskfall versus HikeRPG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDuskfallHikeRPG
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.5K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.5K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size230 MB119 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperViktor DomonyiCasey Roy Vlastuin

Customer experience

Duskfall

All ratings3,514 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral1.1%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews327 reviews
Positive85.9%
Neutral5.5%
Negative8.6%

HikeRPG

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Duskfall

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Items disappearing after purchases
  • Doors/gates relocking after progress
  • Clues not saved in quest log

Requested features

8 requests
  • More in-game purchase options
  • More skill optimization
  • Hint feature or help for stuck players
  • Ability to see companion classes
  • Ability to customize companions
Show 3 more
  • Speed up option for enemy turns
  • Respawning enemies for grinding
  • Better inventory management

HikeRPG

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Duskfall

One-time13
  • Duskfall Pack$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Duskfall Pack$1.99
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  • Seasons Tier 2 Pass$5.99
  • 600 gems$5.99
  • Duskfall Pack$5.99
  • 1300 gems$11.99
  • Duskfall Pack$11.99
  • 3000 gems$22.99
  • Duskfall Pack$22.99
  • Duskfall Pack$34.99
  • 7000 gems$35.99
  • 16000 gems$69.99
2 purchases

HikeRPG

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription1 Year trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Duskfall free?
Duskfall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HikeRPG free?
HikeRPG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Duskfall or HikeRPG?
HikeRPG is rated higher. Duskfall averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while HikeRPG averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Duskfall or HikeRPG have ads?
Duskfall shows ads; HikeRPG does not.
Which is updated more often, Duskfall or HikeRPG?
Duskfall ships an update every 2 weeks, and HikeRPG every 5 weeks. Most recently, Duskfall was updated on October 1, 2026 and HikeRPG on October 3, 2026.

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