Comparison

Wuthering Waves vs Chaos Zero Nightmare

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

Head to head
About

Wuthering Waves

Embark on an open-world action RPG adventure as Rover, reclaiming lost memories and changing a post-apocalyptic world. Explore freely, engage in fast-paced combat, and uncover hidden truths with a cast of unique companions.

Highlights
  • Expansive open-world exploration
  • High-degree of freedom movement
  • Fast-paced combat system
  • Cinematic storytelling and animation
  • Companion system with unique abilities
  • High-mobility expedition motorbike
Features
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Wuthering Waves is a story-rich open-world action RPG with a high degree of freedom. You wake from your slumber as Rover, joined by a vibrant cast of Resonators on a journey to reclaim your lost memories and change the world. ◆Winner of Players' Voice at The Game Awards 2025◆ ◆Nominee of Best Mobile Game at The Game Awards 2025◆ ◆Nominee of Players' Voice at The Game Awards 2024◆ ◆Nominee of Best Mobile Game at The Game Awards 2024◆ ◆Introduction◆ Welcome aboard, roving voyager. Upon the shores lay the silent embers of a world during the Ebb Tide. Desolated by the Lament, the erstwhile creations and earthly beings are left static. But they strike back, strong enough to penetrate the silence. Humanity has risen anew from the ashes of the apocalypse. And you, Rover, are poised for an adventure of Awakening. Companions to meet, enemies to conquer, new powers to gain, hidden truths to unveil, and unseen spectacles to behold... A vast world of endless possibilities awaits. The choice rests in your hands. Be the answer, be the leader, and follow the sounds to arrive at a new future. As Wuthering Waves echo endlessly, mankind set sail on a new journey. Rise and embark on your odyssey, Rover. ◆Features◆ Delve into an expansive world / Desolated by the Lament, civilization is born anew Embrace high degrees of freedom in immersive overworld explorations. Free yourself from stamina limits, dash and parkour on walls, take Flight, and ride a high-mobility expedition motorbike to enjoy open-world exploration. As the world of Solaris-3 unfolds, your lost memory begins to see its recovery through this ceaseless quest. Enjoy extreme battle experience / Engage in smooth & fast-paced combat Avail against enemy attacks in smooth and fast-paced combat. Apply easy controls of Extreme Evasion, Dodge Counter, Echo Skill, and unique QTE mechanisms that allow the fullest possibility of battle experience. Immerse in breathtaking storytelling / Witness a delicate fusion of story, sound, and vision With cinematic narratives, rich music, and stunning animation, Solaris delivers a high-quality sensory journey that brings every story to life. Encounter Resonators / Forte awakened, journey alongside your companions Compose a harmonious battle concerto with Resonators of different abilities. Their unique Fortes revealing distinctive personalities will be your strong assets for the journey ahead. ◆Official Social Media◆ Official Website: https://wutheringwaves.kurogames.com/en/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/Wuthering_Waves Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WutheringWaves.Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WutheringWaves Discord: https://discord.com/invite/wutheringwaves Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/WutheringWaves/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wuthering_waves Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wutheringwaves_official ※IGRS-certified and suitable for users aged 13 and above. 【App Permissions】 To provide the following services while you use this app, we may request certain permissions. 【Optional Permissions】 -Photos: Used for uploading, downloading, or sharing pictures, such as saving pictures to the photo library. -Microphone: Used for providing feedback through methods such as sending voice messages or recording videos. -Camera: Used for providing feedback through methods such as taking photos or recording videos, as well as for scanning QR codes. *For optional permissions, you can continue to use the app normally even if you deny them. 【How to Withdraw Permission Consent】 Settings → Privacy & Security → Select the relevant permission → Choose to allow or revoke access.

About

Chaos Zero Nightmare

Embark on a dark fantasy RPG adventure where your choices shape the narrative and gameplay. Battle cosmic horrors with unique cards and evolving strategies. Experience a visually stunning world with fully voiced characters.

Highlights
  • Dark fantasy narrative
  • Choice-driven RPG mechanics
  • Unique card-based combat
  • Evolving gameplay with branching choices
  • Gorgeous 2D illustrations
  • Fully voiced characters
Features
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Zero Out All Despair Smilegate's new title, "Chaos Zero Nightmare," is now open! Board the SS Nightmare now! Chaos. A cosmic disaster that struck without warning. "Chaos," a black fog that consumes planets, distorting their environment and lifeforms. The beginning, or the end, of every story. [The Blue Pot], a Chaos located on Earth, the birthplace of humanity. There have been reports of unidentifiable creatures being discovered. And for some reason, a strange phenomenon that couldn't—no, shouldn't—be happening to the Captain is occurring. ▶ A World Drenched in Darkness, A Story Etched in Memory Dive into a vast and haunting dark fantasy narrative! Crushing stress, collapsing agents... and yet, the mission continues. Break through the encroaching crisis and immerse yourself in a brutally vivid dark fantasy experience. ▶ A New Kind of RPG, Rewritten with Every Choice Aim through the agents' eyes and feel the weight of combat at your fingertips! Unique cards, branching choices, and evolving "Save Data" shaped by your journey through the Chaos. Every run is unique. Build your own strategy and master the ever-changing battlefield. ▶ Characters That Dazzle the Eyes and Steal the Heart Gorgeous 2D illustrations and striking animations make every moment a visual delight! Fully voiced by top-tier voice actors, each scene draws you deeper into the story. Join a cast of unforgettable characters in battle and beyond, and cherish every moment of your journey together! ※ How to Manage Permissions After allowing access to permissions, you can reset or turn off them as follows. - Device Settings > Privacy & Security > Select the App > Allow or Don't Allow Permissions ⁜⁜Stay up to date with the latest news on Chaos Zero Nightmare! ⁜⁜ Brand Page: https://chaoszeronightmare.onstove.com/ Official Community: https://page.onstove.com/chaoszeronightmare/en Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChaosZeroNightmare_EN Official X: https://x.com/CZN_Official_EN

Screenshots

Wuthering Waves4 screens
Chaos Zero Nightmare4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Wuthering Waves at none against Chaos Zero Nightmare's shown. Wuthering Waves also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (60K vs 15K). Chaos Zero Nightmare's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment, 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. Wuthering Waves sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Chaos Zero Nightmare sells 51 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chaos Zero Nightmare holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 60K and 15K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Wuthering Waves's written reviews are positive against 66% of Chaos Zero Nightmare's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wuthering Waves ships an update every 10 days, Chaos Zero Nightmare every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Wuthering Waves versus Chaos Zero Nightmare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWuthering WavesChaos Zero Nightmare
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (60K ratings)4.9 (15K ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.0% of reviews66.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings60K — better15K
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#32#27 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size3.2 GB113 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperKURO GAMESSmilegate, Inc.

Customer experience

Wuthering Waves

All ratings59,889 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral2.6%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews4,714 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral10.3%
Negative24.8%

Chaos Zero Nightmare

All ratings15,219 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews969 reviews
Positive66.3%
Neutral8.2%
Negative25.6%

User reviews

Wuthering Waves

From 60K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics and character designs
  • 👍 Generous rewards and compensation
  • 💡 Unique combat system and echo system
  • 🤖 Expressive and detailed NPCs

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
  • 🔌 Laggy and overheating on mobile devices
  • 🗣️ Inconsistent voice acting quality
  • 🤷‍♀️ Bland and disjointed story
  • 🤬 Lack of controller support on mobile

Chaos Zero Nightmare

From 15K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Amazing, Incredible, Gorgeous, Uniquely Compelling
  • 👍 Fun, Refreshing, Engaging Gameplay
  • 💎 Solid Story, Animation, and Voice Acting
  • 🎨 Beautiful Character Designs and Visuals

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connection Issues, Login Problems, and Crashes
  • 💰 Gacha Rates are Low, Grindy Progression
  • ⏱️ Lengthy, Tedious, and Time-Consuming Runs

Bugs and requests

Wuthering Waves

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Dialogue and subtitle issues
  • Screen orientation problems
  • Enemies getting stuck in the environment
  • Inconsistent login and loading issues
  • Glitches during combat and cutscenes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add controller support for mobile
  • Improve optimization and reduce crashes
  • Enhance story pacing and character development
  • Implement more customization options
  • Add co-op or multiplayer features

Chaos Zero Nightmare

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Banned IP Issues
  • Missing Files and Inability to Load

Requested features

3 requests
  • English Dubbed Version
  • More Male Characters
  • Flexible Character Setup

In-app purchases

18 purchases

Wuthering Waves

One-time18
  • 60 Lunites$0.99
  • Special Bundle07$0.99
  • Special Bundle11$1.99
Show 15 more
  • 300 Lunites$4.99
  • Lunite Subscription$4.99
  • Special Bundle08$9.99
  • Insider Channel$9.99
  • Special Bundle$9.99
  • Upgrade to Connoisseur Channel$10.00
  • Special Bundle40$14.99
  • 980 Lunites$14.99
  • Special Bundle$19.99
  • Connoisseur Channel$19.99
  • Special Bundle12$19.99
  • Special Bundle$29.99
  • 1980 Lunites$29.99
  • 3280 Lunites$49.99
  • 6480 Lunites$99.99
51 purchases

Chaos Zero Nightmare

One-time51
  • New Captain Support Kit I$0.99
  • New Captain Support Kit II$4.99
  • Coronomicon Monthly Package$4.99
Show 48 more
  • Half-Anniversary Ticket$4.99
  • Tactical Asset Monthly Supply$4.99
  • Agent Growth Kit$4.99
  • Aether Supply Kit$4.99
  • Angel on the White Sands$7.99
  • Gentle Ripples on the Night Sea$7.99
  • Crimson Yearning Within the Waves$7.99
  • Youth Under the Sun$7.99
  • Special Data7 variants$9.99
  • Partner Promotion Kit$9.99
  • Nightmare Carnival Chest I$14.99
  • Imp's Mischief I$14.99
  • Covert Exchange I$14.99
  • Scent of Summer I$14.99
  • Legacy of Will I$14.99
  • Galaxy Melody I$14.99
  • Emergency Rescue Operation II$14.99
  • Crystal ×980$14.99
  • Regular Rescue Operation II$14.99
  • Golden Nebula Package I$14.99
  • SS Nightmare Security Upgrade I$14.99
  • Budding Seed of Karmic Fire I$14.99
  • Zero Data7 variants$19.99
  • Golden Glow Beneath the Night Sky$29.99
  • Crystal ×1980$29.99
  • Royal Level Up Package$29.99
  • Golden Nebula Package II$29.99
  • Sweet Confession Gift$29.99
  • Galactic Disaster 3rd Supply Kit II$29.99
  • Emergency Rescue Operation III$29.99
  • Crystal ×3280$49.99
  • Nightmare Carnival Chest II$49.99
  • Imp's Mischief II$49.99
  • Covert Exchange II$49.99
  • Scent of Summer II$49.99
  • Legacy of Will II$49.99
  • Galaxy Melody Ⅱ$49.99
  • SS Nightmare Security Upgrade II$49.99
  • Silver Winter Star Package I$49.99
  • Galactic Disaster Support Kit I$49.99
  • Large Scale Rescue Operation I$49.99
  • Nightmare Carnival Chest III$99.99
  • Imp's Mischief III$99.99
  • Covert Exchange Ⅲ$99.99
  • Scent of Summer III$99.99
  • Galaxy Melody Ⅲ$99.99
  • Crystal ×6480$99.99
  • Golden Nebula Package Ⅳ$99.99

Questions

Is Wuthering Waves free?
Wuthering Waves is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chaos Zero Nightmare free?
Chaos Zero Nightmare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wuthering Waves or Chaos Zero Nightmare?
Chaos Zero Nightmare is rated higher. Wuthering Waves averages 4.6 out of 5 from 60K ratings, while Chaos Zero Nightmare averages 4.9 from 15K ratings.
Do Wuthering Waves or Chaos Zero Nightmare have ads?
Chaos Zero Nightmare shows ads; Wuthering Waves does not.
Which is updated more often, Wuthering Waves or Chaos Zero Nightmare?
Wuthering Waves ships an update every 10 days, and Chaos Zero Nightmare every 3 weeks. Most recently, Wuthering Waves was updated on October 27, 2026 and Chaos Zero Nightmare on October 27, 2026.
Which is more popular, Wuthering Waves or Chaos Zero Nightmare?
Wuthering Waves currently peaks at #32 in the App Store charts, and Chaos Zero Nightmare at #27. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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