Comparison

Orthanc vs Legacy

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

Head to head
About

Orthanc

Embark on an adventure in this faithful recreation of a classic 1970s graphic dungeon crawl RPG. Explore, defeat monsters, and gather treasure using the touchscreen interface. Experience a challenging yet addictive gameplay loop inspired by early computer games.

Highlights
  • Faithful recreation of a 1970s RPG
  • Dungeon crawl gameplay
  • Monster combat and treasure hunting
  • Touchscreen controls
  • Inspired by early computer games
Features
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This game is a faithful recreation of "Orthanc", one of the first graphic dungeon crawl role-playing games developed for the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's PLATO computer in the 1970s. The original was played on a PLATO terminal with a keyboard. (The PLATO version of "Orthanc" was inspired by "pedit5", which you can learn more about in Wikipedia.) The original PLATO terminals used plasma panels only capable of displaying orange and black. There is no sound. This implementation uses the touchscreen for all gameplay. You are an adventurer gaining experience and treasure by defeating monsters. Orthanc is easy to start but hard to put down.

About

Legacy

Embark on a point-and-click adventure to uncover the secrets of a forgotten underground world. Solve intricate puzzles and riddles to rebuild a broken robot and reveal the truth behind ancient ruins. Explore a vast 3D environment with an atmospheric soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Vast amount of unique puzzles
  • Immersive 3D exploration
  • Dynamic hint system
  • Atmospheric soundtrack
  • Classic adventure gameplay
  • Multi-language support
Features
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Try the first part of the game for free! A classical point and click adventure game! Step into Legacy - Reawakening, a brand-new adventure in the Legacy universe. Deep underground lies a forgotten world—a place filled with ancient structures, hidden technology, and a mystery waiting to be solved. As a skilled archaeologist, you’ve been chosen to uncover its secrets. But not everything will reveal itself so easily. In this vast cave system, powered by Solium and Aquenite, you’ll find towering obelisks, strange machines, and a sleeping guardian—a broken robot with no memory of its past. By collecting lost memory shards, you can rebuild the guardian and uncover the truth behind the ruins. Who were the people that built this place? What happened to them? And what lies beyond the massive vault? Legacy - Reawakening is packed with puzzles and riddles—more than ever before. Each one is unique, ranging from intricate mechanical contraptions to hidden logic challenges and visual puzzles that require keen observation. Some will test your problem-solving skills, while others demand creativity and experimentation. No two puzzles are alike, ensuring a fresh and engaging experience from start to finish. Features • Huge amount of puzzles – The biggest Legacy game yet, with more puzzles and longer playtime than ever before! • Immersive 3D world – Walk around and explore freely in full 3D. • Dynamic hint system – Need a nudge? Get subtle hints in normal mode or turn them off for a real challenge. • Atmospheric soundtrack – Let the music pull you into a world of mystery and discovery. • Classic adventure gameplay – A must-play for fans of point-and-click adventures and escape room puzzles. • Multi-language support – Play in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean or Swedish. Will you awaken the guardian and uncover the truth? Or will the past remain buried forever? The choice is yours. Legacy - Reawakening is a must-play for fans of point-and-click adventure, escape room puzzles, and hidden mystery games. Follow development of next game here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nosignalproductionss/

Screenshots

Orthanc4 screens
Legacy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Legacy at 95% against Orthanc's 50%. Legacy also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). Orthanc's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Legacy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Orthanc asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Legacy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Legacy has 372 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Orthanc's written reviews are positive against 95% of Legacy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Orthanc ships an update every 2 months, Legacy every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Orthanc versus Legacy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrthancLegacy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (6 ratings)4.8 (372 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews95.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6372 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB417 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaul ReschDavid Adrian

Customer experience

Orthanc

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

Legacy

All ratings372 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.8%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews390 reviews
Positive95.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative2.1%

Bugs and requests

Orthanc

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Legacy

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Lasers resetting during fast travel
  • Hints revealing already tried solutions

Requested features

2 requests
  • Controller support
  • More games in the series

In-app purchases

None

Orthanc

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Legacy

One-time1
  • Full Game Unlock$3.99

Questions

Is Orthanc free?
Orthanc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Legacy free?
Legacy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Orthanc or Legacy?
Legacy is rated higher. Orthanc averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Legacy averages 4.8 from 372 ratings.
Do Orthanc or Legacy have ads?
Neither Orthanc nor Legacy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Orthanc or Legacy?
Orthanc ships an update every 2 months, and Legacy every 6 days. Most recently, Orthanc was updated on October 30, 2026 and Legacy on November 11, 2026.

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