Comparison

Blasphemous vs BlazBlue Entropy Effect

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

Head to head
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.

About

BlazBlue Entropy Effect

Engage in an ultimate 2D action combat experience with deep combo customization. Choose from 16 unique characters and alter their abilities mid-fight to craft a personalized playstyle. Enjoy an original story separate from the main series, with multiple difficulty options and local co-op.

Highlights
  • Deep combo building
  • 16 unique characters
  • Mid-fight ability customization
  • Original storyline
  • Gamepad support
  • Local co-op multiplayer
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BlazBlue Entropy Effect delivers an unparalleled action gaming experience. Dive into combat where you'll continuously evolve and enhance your combo builds, leading to an exhilarating, deeply satisfying flow of battle beyond your expectations. Choose from 17 captivating characters, each with unique fighting styles. Mix and match their abilities to continuously alter combat mechanics mid-fight, gradually crafting a personalized fighting experience that's truly your own. In this game, you can easily experience the game with an initial character first, then decide whether to progressively unlock the rest of the game through character purchases. BlazBlue Entropy Effect is a spin-off of the BlazBlue series, featuring an original storyline and setting that is separate from the main plot of the BlazBlue series. ===Ultimate Action Experience=== * Dozens of move variations for each character. * Full gamepad support for precision control. * Freely customize your touchscreen button layout. * Carefully designed difficulty options to suit both action game newcomers and veterans. * Supports local co-op multiplayer via LAN, letting you team up with a friend. ===Support Languages=== English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese-Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish-Spain, Traditional Chinese ===Follow Us=== Discord: BlazBlue Entropy Effect YouTube: @BBEE_Global X: @BBEE_Global Please Note: * Please be aware that this game contains visual elements such as flashing screens that may trigger photosensitive epilepsy. [Copyrights] © ARC SYSTEM WORKS/© 91Act

Screenshots

Blasphemous4 screens
BlazBlue Entropy Effect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BlazBlue Entropy Effect at Free against Blasphemous's $7.99. Blasphemous's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). On ratings volume, 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

BlazBlue Entropy Effect is free to download; Blasphemous costs $7.99 up front. BlazBlue Entropy Effect sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Blasphemous asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blasphemous holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 243 and 160 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Blasphemous's written reviews are positive against 63% of BlazBlue Entropy Effect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blasphemous ships an update monthly, BlazBlue Entropy Effect every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Blasphemous versus BlazBlue Entropy Effect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlasphemousBlazBlue Entropy Effect
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (243 ratings) — better4.2 (160 ratings)
Positive reviews71.9% of reviews — better62.6% of reviews
Number of ratings243 — better160
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#25 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size921 MB3.7 GB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperThe Game Kitchen Games91Act.com

Customer experience

Blasphemous

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

BlazBlue Entropy Effect

All ratings160 ratings
Positive79.4%
Neutral5.6%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews147 reviews
Positive62.6%
Neutral9.5%
Negative27.9%

User reviews

Blasphemous

From 243 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Excellent art style
  • 💎 Challenging but rewarding
  • 🎮 Great on controllers
  • 🔝 Faithful port of console version

Room to improve

  • 🔧 Needs more customizable controls
  • 📱 Suboptimal touch controls
  • 🖼️ Blurry/low-resolution visuals
  • 🔌 Requires online connection
  • 📺 Lacks iPad optimization

BlazBlue Entropy Effect

From 160 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Best game on app store
  • 🚀 Incredible 2D Action Adventure SCI-FI Rogue game
  • 👍 The best roguelite I've ever played
  • 👍 Tuyệt (Excellent)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Changing characters problem
  • 💰 Pay to process
  • 🔒 Trouble for log in
  • 🔒 Constant online connection

Bugs and 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

BlazBlue Entropy Effect

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Changing characters problem
  • Trouble for log in

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add more login options
  • Allow creating account with Google or other services

In-app purchases

None

Blasphemous

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

BlazBlue Entropy Effect

One-time3
  • 1 Analyzer$0.99
  • 1 Analyzer$1.99
  • 6 Analyzers$9.95

Questions

Is Blasphemous free?
Blasphemous costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BlazBlue Entropy Effect free?
BlazBlue Entropy Effect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Blasphemous or BlazBlue Entropy Effect?
Blasphemous is rated higher. Blasphemous averages 4.4 out of 5 from 243 ratings, while BlazBlue Entropy Effect averages 4.2 from 160 ratings.
Do Blasphemous or BlazBlue Entropy Effect have ads?
Neither Blasphemous nor BlazBlue Entropy Effect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blasphemous or BlazBlue Entropy Effect?
Blasphemous ships an update monthly, and BlazBlue Entropy Effect every 6 weeks. Most recently, Blasphemous was updated on September 25, 2026 and BlazBlue Entropy Effect on September 24, 2026.

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