Comparison

Devil's Purge vs Blasphemous

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

Head to head
About

Devil's Purge

Engage in active combat against demonic forces using augmented reality. Physically dodge attacks and aim your device's light to exorcise evil. Collect blessings and abilities to create powerful builds in quick, replayable runs.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality combat
  • Active movement and dodging
  • Roguelike progression with blessings
  • Quick 5-10 minute runs
  • 60 randomly generated levels
  • Multiple unique weapons and abilities
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Fighting evil never felt so active. YOUR STORY A demonic revolution is spreading through our world, and God needs you—we all do. Celestial beings have strayed from their paths, and a purifying light is required to bring them back. That light is now within your iPhone, in a sacred union of technology and the supernatural. Embrace this destiny and embark on a pilgrimage that will test the limits of your mental and physical resilience. A divine test from God, or in some twisted way, from the Devil himself. Or could it be the reverse? ACTIVE ACTION MECHANICS Devil's Purge brings the extravagant action of 'FPS' or 'Hack and Slash' into the real world through augmented reality. Use your iPhone's camera to reveal grotesque demons that appear before you, and exorcise them with the piercing light from your device's flashlight. Active movement is key to being a successful demon hunter. You must physically dodge attacks coming your way and aim precisely at the heart of these macabre creatures. Delight in their bursts of celestial light that bring peace to their tormented souls ROGUELIKE Boost your divine power with blessings from the archangels Saint Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, who offer hundreds of abilities to choose and combine. Create a powerful weapon in each session, exploring different playstyles against the demonic hordes. The King of all kings will also appear, granting mighty miracles to help restore the good name of the saints, now transformed into demonic forms. Survive wave after wave until you face the fallen angel: Satan. MAIN FEATURES ◆ Quick 5 to 10 minute runs ◆ 60 random generated levels with high replayability ◆ 5 unique miracles/weapons to choose from (Vanquish, Constrict, Smite, Lamb of God and Holy Light) ◆ 50 blessings to make you stronger ◆ Chain reaction and combos from 3 classes (attack, defense and reaction) ◆ Geolocation map to find extra powers ◆ Renaissance art style meets dark liquid death ◆ Final boss available anytime - you just need to find it HEAVY METAL SOUNDTRACK FROM ◆ Men Eater ◆ Zero Massive ◆ Earth Drive ◆ Last Piss Before Death ◆ Mau Olhado ◆ Temple ◆ Visceral ◆ Black Hill Cove ◆ Fonte ◆ Tales for Unspoken ◆ Avesso PLAYER QUOTES ◆ "It fuses Pokémon GO with DOOM!" ◆ "My iPhone just became an exorcism machine." ◆ "I was not aware that a game like this was possible." FROM THE PRESS ◆"Meet Devil's Purge, a Portuguese game that combines Doom with Pokémon Go" - IGN ◆"Devil's Purge offers dozens of enemies to battle, as well as bosses" - Pocket Gamer ◆"The game combines fast action with Augmented Reality" - Mobidictum ◆"The Game That Turns Your Phone Into a Holy Weapon" - XR Update Exclusive to the App Store, Devil's Purge offers an unparalleled augmented reality roguelike FPS experience on mobile! it's an indie game developed for hardcore and heavy metal players with a phone in their pocket. FUTURE UPDATES We're aiming to continuously refine and expanding Devil's Purge with thrilling updates and features, enhancing our innovative Active Action mechanics to elevate the demon-slaying spectacle. Stay connected with our indie studio and be part of this groundbreaking mobile experience. If you find any issue or have cool ideas, feel free to contact us ◆ Discord: https://discord.gg/etENWXXpGh ◆ Email: geral@ontopstudios.com

About

Blasphemous

Embark on a brutal action-platformer adventure in a dark, gothic world. Wield a blade forged from guilt, master hack and slash combat, and explore a cursed land filled with monstrous enemies and challenging bosses. This version includes all released DLCs for the complete experience.

Highlights
  • Explore a non-linear world
  • Brutal action combat
  • Savage executions and gore
  • Customizable character builds
  • Intense boss battles
  • Unlock mysteries and lore
  • All DLCs included
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Fight. Endure. Break eternal damnation. Blasphemous is an award-winning 2D indie action platformer with soulslike elements, offering brutal hack and slash combat and deep exploration across a dark, gothic world steeped in penance and suffering. Set in the cursed land of Cvstodia, ravaged by a twisted curse known only as The Miracle, you play as The Penitent One, the last survivor of the Brotherhood of the Silent Sorrow, bound to a cycle of death and rebirth. Face monstrous enemies, navigate deadly traps, and uncover hidden secrets in pixel perfect handcrafted levels. As you fight for redemption, you'll explore desolate cathedrals, forsaken wastelands, and blood-soaked dungeons, encountering grotesque monsters, merciless bosses and tormented souls along the way. Penance Never Ends. MAIN FEATURES - Explore a Non-Linear World: Venture through diverse platformer environments filled with fearsome enemies and deadly traps. Seek redemption across the dark gothic landscapes of Cvstodia. - Brutal Action Combat: Wield Mea Culpa, a blade forged from guilt itself. Unleash devastating combos and skills, and hack and slash your way through hordes of twisted monsters. - Executions & gore: Deliver savage executions with pixel perfect animations that celebrate brutal combat and grotesque detail. - Customise Your Build: Equip powerful Relics, Rosary Beads, Prayers, and Sword Hearts to shape your playstyle. Experiment with builds and unlock new progression paths to survive the impossible. - Intense boss Battles: Face off against colossal bosses and deadly mini-bosses. Learn their patterns, endure their fury, and crush them. - Unlock the Mysteries of Cvstodia: Meet a cast of tortured NPCs. Some will help, others will test your resolve. Unravel their stories and shape your fate in blood, guilt and damnation. ALL DLCs INCLUDED This mobile version includes all free DLCs ever released for Blasphemous, expanding the core game with new content, features, and challenges: - The Stir of Dawn – Unlock New Game+, encounter new bosses and enemies, and dive deeper into the lore. - Strife & Ruin – Brave the brutal Boss Rush mode and embark on a crossover quest with Miriam from Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. - Wounds of Eventide – Witness the conclusion of The Penitent One’s first journey and unlock an ending that connects directly to Blasphemous 2. THE FULL BLASPHEMOUS EXPERIENCE – NOW ON MOBILE - Includes every feature and content update from the original PC and console versions. Switch between precise touch controls or full controller support (gamepad compatible) for a seamless experience. - No ads, no microtransactions. MATURE CONTENT DESCRIPTION This Game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work: Some Nudity or Sexual Content, Frequent Violence or Gore, General Mature Content.

Screenshots

Devil's Purge4 screens
Blasphemous4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Devil's Purge at Free against Blasphemous's $5.59. Devil's Purge also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). Blasphemous's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (243 vs 3). On ads, 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

Devil's Purge is free to download; Blasphemous costs $5.59 up front. Devil's Purge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Blasphemous asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Devil's Purge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blasphemous has 243 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Devil's Purge's written reviews are positive against 72% of Blasphemous's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Devil's Purge ships an update every 3 days, Blasphemous monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Devil's Purge versus Blasphemous: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDevil's PurgeBlasphemous
PriceFree — better$5.59
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.4 (243 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better71.9% of reviews
Number of ratings3243 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#15 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size417 MB921 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperAtop Studios, LDAThe Game Kitchen Games

Customer experience

Devil's Purge

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Blasphemous

All ratings243 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral4.9%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews498 reviews
Positive71.9%
Neutral9.6%
Negative18.5%

Bugs and requests

Devil's Purge

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Blasphemous

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Glitches with certain enemies and abilities
  • Game freezing when accessing controller settings
  • Blurry/unreadable text in certain languages

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to resize and reposition on-screen buttons
  • Support for offline play
  • Full iPad optimization and native UI
  • Haptic feedback for touch controls
  • Synced saves across devices

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Devil's Purge

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Game$3.99
None

Blasphemous

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Devil's Purge free?
Devil's Purge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blasphemous free?
Blasphemous costs $5.59, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Devil's Purge or Blasphemous?
Devil's Purge is rated higher. Devil's Purge averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Blasphemous averages 4.4 from 243 ratings.
Do Devil's Purge or Blasphemous have ads?
Neither Devil's Purge nor Blasphemous shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Devil's Purge or Blasphemous?
Devil's Purge ships an update every 3 days, and Blasphemous monthly. Most recently, Devil's Purge was updated on September 27, 2026 and Blasphemous on October 1, 2026.

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