Comparison

XLarn vs Fortalis

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

Head to head
About

XLarn

Embark on a perilous quest into Demonic Temples to find a life-saving elixir for your daughter. Navigate randomized caves, develop your skills, and utilize village resources to overcome monsters and reach your goal.

Highlights
  • Deep dungeon exploration
  • Skill development
  • Village resource management
  • Randomized caves
  • Prebuilt cave levels
  • 99 difficulty levels
Features
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Deep down in the Earth, Demonic Temples await you. The countdown will begin as you make your way in search of the only hope your daughter has for recovery. She has fallen gravely sick and the villagers all say that her only chance is an elixir found somewhere in the deepest temples underground. A home to demons and other unknown horrific monsters, these “Demonic Temples” can only be accessed through a dead volcano. You must first navigate through an intricate cave system, developing yourself and your skills as you go. Unknown dangers are sure to already be awaiting you there. Use the resources of your village to help you on your mission. Shop at the stores, visit the school or the bank. They all have something to offer. You will need all of the resources that you can find to successfully explore past the caves and reach the medicine down below. The Demonic Temples will have no mercy, so prepare yourself on the way. 99 Levels of difficulty And there is new stuff to find on every difficulty. Randomized Caves Each time you play will be different. Prebuilt Caves More than 100 prebuilt caves.

About

Fortalis

Embark on a roguelite deckbuilder adventure where slot machine spins determine your fate. Combine mythical symbols and relics to forge powerful synergies, explore mysterious locations, and make crucial choices to conquer cunning foes and bend fortune to your will.

Highlights
  • Roguelite deckbuilding gameplay
  • Slot machine mechanics for combat
  • Strategic symbol and relic combinations
  • Exploration of diverse, shifting locations
  • Meaningful player choices and encounters
  • Unique playthroughs with dynamic worlds
Features
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Fortalis: A Slotmachine Roguelite Deckbuilder Spin. Battle. Conquer Fate. In the realm of Fortalis, destiny is decided by the spin of enchanted reels. Uncover mythical symbols, face cunning foes, and bend fortune to your will in this fusion of roguelite adventure and chance. Features: Adventure Awaits: Journey through cursed forests, sunken ruins, and forgotten temples – each alive with mystery and danger. Spin for Survival: Every pull of the lever determines your fate. Earn treasure, trigger events, or awaken lurking threats. Strategic Builds: Combine symbols and relics to forge powerful synergies that redefine your luck. Encounters & Choices: Barter with strange merchants, confront mystical beings, or gamble everything for glory. Living World of Fortune: Explore locations that shift with every playthrough, ensuring no two adventures are ever the same.

Screenshots

XLarn4 screens
Fortalis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Fortalis at Free against XLarn's $3.99. XLarn's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and chart position (#197 vs unranked). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads 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

Fortalis is free to download; XLarn costs $3.99 up front. Fortalis sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. XLarn asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XLarn ships an update every 3 weeks, Fortalis fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
XLarn versus Fortalis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXLarnFortalis
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#197 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB361 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperDavid-Christian Felix WeibkeCodeloop

Customer experience

XLarn

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Fortalis

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

XLarn

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Fortalis

One-time4
  • Splash!$1.99
  • Above and Below$1.99
  • Growth and Decay$1.99
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  • Wild Growth$2.99

Questions

Is XLarn free?
XLarn costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fortalis free?
Fortalis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do XLarn or Fortalis have ads?
Neither XLarn nor Fortalis shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XLarn or Fortalis?
XLarn ships an update every 3 weeks, and Fortalis fortnightly. Most recently, XLarn was updated on October 9, 2026 and Fortalis on October 18, 2026.

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