TENSEI vs Nightgate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TENSEI
Embark on a serene journey of self-discovery through an ultra-casual endless action game. Leap and fall through calming Zen landscapes, mimicking the flow of ink on paper, to escape daily stress and find deep immersion.
- Ultra-casual endless action gameplay
- Soothing Zen landscapes
- Relaxed journey into the sky
- Immersive experience
- Brush stroke-like movement
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An experience of self-discovery set in soothing Zen landscapes. "Tensei" is an ultra-casual endless action game. Leap and fall over and over in the style of a brush flowing across paper, and go on a relaxed journey into the sky. Leave the hectic routine of life behind for a chance to enjoy this deeply immersive experience.
Nightgate
Explore a futuristic digital world across 50 handcrafted levels, navigating hostile systems and dodging enemies. This minimalist game offers a captivating experience with a stunning soundtrack and hidden achievements. Try the first 15 levels for free before unlocking the full game.
- 50 handcrafted levels
- Futuristic minimalist design
- Original soundtrack
- Hidden achievements
- In-game camera
- iCloud progress sync
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* TRY BEFORE YOU BUY: Play the first 15 levels for free. Then unlock the full game with a single in-app purchase. * In the year 2398, a network of intelligent computers known as Nightgate, is the last remaining life form on Earth. "Stunning" - The Daily Dot "A Neon-Soaked Art Installation" - Stuff TV "One of the best soundtracks I've heard in a while" - MacStories "A Gorgeous Minimalist Experience" - TouchArcade "10 Best Video Game Soundtracks of the year" - FACT Magazine "A pretty cool mixture of laid back and frantic" - Gamezebo "Wide range of challenges and mechanics" - Pocket Gamer "Stunning retro-inspired graphics" - Cult of Mac "A Triumph in Design" - TapSmart "Immersive and Captivating" - AppAdvice –– Step into the computer and make your way through 50 handcrafted levels. Avoid enemies as you interact with a dark digital world and explore what lies beyond the futuristic landscapes of Nightgate. Features: • 50 handcrafted levels: Navigate hostile enemy systems and dodge bullets • Futuristic minimalism: Born from an obsession with sci-fi interfaces and HUDs • No ads • In-game camera to capture beautiful screenshots • Discover hidden achievements • Over 40 minutes of original soundtrack for a cinematic experience • Sync your progress with iCloud • Localized for English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Chinese, German, Italian, Korean, Portuguese and Russian
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Nightgate at Free against TENSEI's $2.99. Nightgate also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). TENSEI's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, ads 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
Nightgate is free to download; TENSEI costs $2.99 up front. Nightgate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TENSEI asks for nothing beyond the download.
TENSEI holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of TENSEI's written reviews are positive against 83% of Nightgate's.
| Parameter | TENSEI | Nightgate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.9 (13 ratings) — better | 4.2 (21 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 83.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 13 | 21 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 405 MB | 181 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NEURON AGE CO.,LTD. | Semidome Inc. |
Customer experience
TENSEI
Nightgate
In-app purchases
TENSEI
No in-app purchases
Nightgate
- Full game$3.99









