Comparison

Ozymandias vs Run Catch Repeat

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

Head to head
About

Ozymandias

Experience the thrill of building a Bronze Age empire in a streamlined 4X strategy game. Expand your territory, develop cities, and raise armies. Unique victory conditions and abstracted combat ensure fast-paced, strategic gameplay.

Highlights
  • Streamlined 4X gameplay
  • Abstracted combat system
  • Hand-painted historical maps
  • Random and custom victory conditions
  • AI that doesn't cheat
Features
Currently charting
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Build an empire in a single sitting. All the strategy of a classic 4X in a faster format. At the dawn of history, Bronze Age kings built the first empires. Strategize their rise to power in a uniquely streamlined 4X. Expand your borders, build cities in tactical locations then raise armies to defend them. Each turn, you receive opportunities but must choose only one. Random victory conditions make every game different; custom victory conditions support different styles of play. DISTILLED DESIGN - Focus on strategy over tactics, we’ve stripped the busywork out of 4X gameplay. - Combat abstracted into an innovative Power system, you only move armies and fleets. HISTORICAL MAPS - Hand-painted maps charting Bronze Ages around the world. - Each empire's trait and start location bring a unique set of challenges. EASY TO LEARN - The tutorial is a short story campaign about explorer, Gertrude Bell. - Climb the difficulty ladder against our AI, which never cheats to compete.

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Run Catch Repeat

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Reach destinations. Get chased. Complete tasks. Use abilities. Experience a new kind of multiplayer game with Run, Catch, Repeat in your real-world environment – dynamic, tactical, and thrilling. Whether with friends or against strangers: Who will escape? Who will catch? Who will win? How Run, Catch, Repeat Works 1. Preparation – The Lobby Phase A minimum of two players is enough – all you need is a smartphone and the urge to move. One player creates a lobby and selects: A destination deck with real-world locations. A task deck with exciting challenges. An ability deck: Play with tactical advantages and sneaky tricks! The ability distribution mode: Random or via the strategic pick phase. The GPS interval: Decide how often locations are shared. Other players join using a lobby code and choose their role: Runner or Catcher. As soon as everyone is ready, the game begins. 2. Game Start – The Hunt Begins The Runner gets three random destinations – A, B, and C – and starts with 3 coins. The Catchers have nothing… except ambition. Now it’s time to move smartly, reach destinations, complete tasks, and avoid getting caught. 3. Gameplay – Live Through the City Reaching destinations: The Runner must take proof photos and complete one task per destination. The Chase: The Catchers receive the Runner's last known location (with a 10-minute delay by default). Conversely, the Runner gets the Catchers' last position every 60 minutes. Tasks: Both teams can voluntarily draw tasks to earn coins. Abilities: Coins can be exchanged for special abilities – e.g., "Live Location", "No Transport", "Trail Tower", and many more. Transport: Getting on a bus, train, or bike must be reported – for fairness and strategic depth. 4. Final Phase – All or Nothing Once the Runner reaches the final destination, the showdown begins: Live locations are revealed. The Runner must complete one final task. The Catcher has to catch them RIGHT NOW. First to complete their goal takes the win. Daily Puzzles – For quick breaks & offline play Play against the AI – without GPS and in quick rounds. Solve tactical puzzles, use abilities wisely, and earn XP & coins. Perfect for on the go! Rewards & Progression XP & Leveling: Level up, improve your profile, and compete on the leaderboard. Coins: Collect them through games, puzzles, and friend invites – use them for loot boxes, skins, and decks. Avatars: Customize your character with unlockable outfits. Destination Decks – Your city becomes the playground Create your own decks (starting point + up to 15 destinations). Share publicly or keep them private. Official destination decks for major cities are available for free. Tasks & Abilities – Depth of Gameplay Standard tasks included. Get new tasks & abilities via the shop (loot boxes, coins). Build your own deck – perfect for the pick phase in the game. Integrated Shop – For tactics & cosmetics Loot boxes for abilities. Skins & avatar sets. Task decks & destination decks for even more variety. Profiles, Stats & Leaderboards Track your wins, achievements, destinations, and match history. Detailed analysis of your ability usage and task completion rate. Global leaderboard with filters: region, timeframe, and category. Friends & Referral System Friends list & match history. Rewards for inviting friends. Playing together made easy. Run, Catch, Repeat is more than just a game. It’s movement, tactics, and thrills – in your real world. Download for free now and let the hunt begin!

Screenshots

Ozymandias4 screens
Run Catch Repeat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Run Catch Repeat at Free against Ozymandias's $3.99. Run Catch Repeat also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). Ozymandias's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#78 vs unranked). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Run Catch Repeat is free to download; Ozymandias costs $3.99 up front. Ozymandias sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Run Catch Repeat sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ozymandias ships an update every 2 weeks, Run Catch Repeat weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Ozymandias versus Run Catch Repeat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOzymandiasRun Catch Repeat
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (22 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#78 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size493 MB125 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGoblinz Studio SASLukas Ulbrich

Bugs and requests

Ozymandias

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Crashes frequently, especially late game
  • Save progress lost after crashes
  • Game crashes when saving
  • Game restarts to beginning after crash
  • UI elements too small
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  • Font unadjustable and unreadable
  • Does not support both landscape orientations
  • iPad orientation issues
  • Screen does not rotate
  • Crashes randomly, progress lost

Requested features

10 requests
  • More objective cards
  • More maps
  • PvP mode on mobile
  • Cloud Saves / iCloud saves
  • Multiplayer option
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  • Fix iPad orientation / autorotate
  • Support both landscape orientations
  • Zoom feature for map
  • Tooltip for combat strength
  • Demo with actual gameplay

Run Catch Repeat

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Ozymandias

One-time9
  • The World$0.99
  • The Andes$0.99
  • Sahara Desert$0.99
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  • Indonesia$0.99
  • Mesoamerica$0.99
  • Aegean Sea$0.99
  • Indus Valley$0.99
  • Near East$0.99
  • All Maps$3.99
7 purchases

Run Catch Repeat

One-time7
  • 200 Münzen$0.99
  • 1100 Münzen$4.99
  • 2500 Münzen$9.99
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  • All Access Pass$11.99
  • All Access Pass2 variants$14.99
  • All Access Pass$17.99
  • 6000 Münzen$19.99

Questions

Is Ozymandias free?
Ozymandias costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Run Catch Repeat free?
Run Catch Repeat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ozymandias or Run Catch Repeat have ads?
Run Catch Repeat shows ads; Ozymandias does not.
Which is updated more often, Ozymandias or Run Catch Repeat?
Ozymandias ships an update every 2 weeks, and Run Catch Repeat weekly. Most recently, Ozymandias was updated on October 24, 2026 and Run Catch Repeat on October 17, 2026.

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