Comparison

Watergate vs Deckfall

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

Head to head
About

Watergate

This digital board game simulates the Watergate scandal. One player is a journalist uncovering evidence, while the other is the Nixon administration trying to conceal the truth. It features asynchronous multiplayer and a solo mode.

Highlights
  • Card-driven gameplay
  • Asynchronous multiplayer
  • Solo play mode
  • Faithful board game adaptation
  • Detailed background story
Features
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Card-Driven Game of the Most Notorious of Political Scandals. Will Nixon triumph in his tug of war with the Press or will the truth be exposed? Nominated for Best Board Game App in the BoardGameGeek Golden Geek Awards! In Watergate, one player assumes the role of a Washington Post Journalist, while the other embodies the Nixon Administration—each with a unique set of cards. To win, the Nixon Administration must build up enough momentum to make it to the end of the presidential term, whereas the Journalist must gather enough evidence to connect two informants directly to the President. Of course, the administration will do all in its power to smother any evidence. Watergate: The Board Game is a faithful adaptation of the original board game. Languages: English, German, Dutch Play modes: Pass & Play, Cross-platform asynchronous multiplayer, Solo Includes detailed background story Game author: Matthias Cramer Publisher: Frosted Games Digital adaptation: Apps by Eerko Top 10 of all-time best 2-player-only games (BoardGameGeek). Winner Golden Geek Best 2-Player Board Game 2019 Winner Board Game Quest Awards Best Two Player Game 2019

About

Deckfall

A fast-paced, tactical solitaire roguelite where each card draw presents a risk/reward decision. Engage in quick runs that challenge your strategy and resource management, offering satisfying streaks and tense moments. Master the deck and climb the ranks in various game modes.

Highlights
  • Tactical card-based gameplay
  • Fast-paced roguelite runs
  • Multiple game modes (Seeded, Blitz, Endless)
  • Deep strategic decision-making
  • Clean and intuitive UI
  • Quick pick-up-and-play design
Features
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Deckfall is a fast, tactical solitaire roguelite. Every draw is a decision: risk a hit, clash with the monsters, do your thing before your luck runs dry. Runs take just a few minutes, but smart play is rewarded with satisfying streaks and tense, last-card saves. One-time purchase: $1.99 (USD). Why you’ll love it Pick-up-and-play: Learn in a minute, master with smart risk/reward. Three ways to play: Seeded Runs for fairness and competition, Blitz for 2-minute sprints, Endless for marathon strategists. Deep choices, clean UI: Read the board, chain effects, and manage resources without clutter. Perfect session length: Designed for quick breaks or late-night “one more run.” Sharpen your instincts, outplay the deck, and see how far you can fall, then rise again. How to Play (quick rules) The deck: A streamlined 52-card variant (minus red Aces and red face cards). Clubs / Spades Monsters: Deal damage equal to their rank when resolved. Diamonds Weapons: Gain attack equal to rank; spend it to defeat monsters you tap next. Hearts Potions: Heal you by their rank. Turn flow: Each board shows 4 cards. Tap to resolve cards one by one; plan the order to survive. Clear the row to draw the next. Win/Lose: Reach the end of the deck with HP > 0 to win the run. If HP hits 0, the run ends. Modes: Seeded Runs for fairness and competition, Blitz for 2-minute sprints, Endless for marathon strategists. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://thedeckfall.com/privacy Support: https://thedeckfall.com/contact

Screenshots

Watergate4 screens
Deckfall4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Deckfall at 100% against Watergate's 60%. Deckfall also leads on price ($1.99 vs $6.99) and rating (4.0 vs 3.8). Watergate's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

Watergate costs $6.99 and Deckfall $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Deckfall holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Watergate has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Watergate's written reviews are positive against 100% of Deckfall's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Watergate ships an update every 2 weeks, Deckfall every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Watergate versus Deckfall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWatergateDeckfall
Price$6.99$1.99 — better
Rating3.8 (5 ratings)4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB40 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEerko VisseringBerkem Peker

Customer experience

Watergate

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

Deckfall

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

In-app purchases

None

Watergate

No in-app purchases

None

Deckfall

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Watergate free?
Watergate costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Deckfall free?
Deckfall costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Watergate or Deckfall?
Deckfall is rated higher. Watergate averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Deckfall averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Watergate or Deckfall have ads?
Neither Watergate nor Deckfall shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Watergate or Deckfall?
Watergate ships an update every 2 weeks, and Deckfall every 5 days. Most recently, Watergate was updated on October 30, 2026 and Deckfall on October 30, 2026.

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