Comparison

Blasphemous vs Red Dead Redemption

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
Read full description

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

Red Dead Redemption

Embark on an epic journey across the American West and Mexico as a former outlaw forced to hunt down his old gang. Survive a zombie apocalypse in a chilling horror story. This mobile version includes the complete single-player experiences of both acclaimed titles.

Highlights
  • Hunt down former gang members
  • Explore the American West and Mexico
  • Survive a zombie apocalypse
  • Complete single-player experiences
  • Includes bonus content
Read full description

When federal agents threaten his family, former outlaw John Marston is forced to hunt down the gang of criminals he once called friends. Experience Marston’s journey across the sprawling expanses of the American West and Mexico as he fights to bury his blood-stained past in the critically acclaimed predecessor to the 2018 blockbuster, Red Dead Redemption 2. Also included is Undead Nightmare, the iconic horror story that transforms the world of Red Dead Redemption into an apocalyptic fight for survival against a zombie horde. Available on mobile for the first time, this version features the complete single-player experiences of both games and also includes bonus content from the Game of the Year Edition and more.* * Red Dead Redemption does not feature multiplayer content. © 2005-2025 Rockstar Games, Inc. Rockstar Games, Red Dead, Red Dead Redemption, Undead Nightmare, the R* Logo, and related logos are trademarks of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Uses Bink Video. ©1997–2025 by Epic Games Tools, Inc. All other marks and trademarks are properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Screenshots

Blasphemous4 screens
Red Dead Redemption4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Blasphemous at $7.99 against Red Dead Redemption's $39.99. Blasphemous also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

Blasphemous costs $7.99 and Red Dead Redemption $39.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Blasphemous against 4.5 for Red Dead Redemption. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 243 and 314 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Blasphemous's written reviews are positive against 74% of Red Dead Redemption's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blasphemous ships an update monthly, Red Dead Redemption every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Blasphemous versus Red Dead Redemption: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlasphemousRed Dead Redemption
Price$7.99 — better$39.99
Rating4.4 (243 ratings)4.5 (314 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.9% of reviews73.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings243314 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#22 — better#34
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size921 MB2.8 GB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperThe Game Kitchen GamesRockstar Games

Customer experience

Blasphemous

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

Red Dead Redemption

All ratings314 ratings
Positive86.0%
Neutral3.5%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews119 reviews
Positive73.9%
Neutral6.7%
Negative19.3%

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

Red Dead Redemption

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Blasphemous

No in-app purchases

None

Red Dead Redemption

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blasphemous free?
Blasphemous costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Red Dead Redemption free?
Red Dead Redemption costs $39.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Blasphemous or Red Dead Redemption?
Red Dead Redemption is rated higher. Blasphemous averages 4.4 out of 5 from 243 ratings, while Red Dead Redemption averages 4.5 from 314 ratings.
Do Blasphemous or Red Dead Redemption have ads?
Neither Blasphemous nor Red Dead Redemption shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blasphemous or Red Dead Redemption?
Blasphemous ships an update monthly, and Red Dead Redemption every 3 months. Most recently, Blasphemous was updated on September 25, 2026 and Red Dead Redemption on September 26, 2026.
Which is more popular, Blasphemous or Red Dead Redemption?
Blasphemous currently peaks at #22 in the App Store charts, and Red Dead Redemption at #34. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

Other comparisons