Blasphemous vs Red Dead Redemption
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
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.
- Hunt down former gang members
- Explore the American West and Mexico
- Survive a zombie apocalypse
- Complete single-player experiences
- Includes bonus content
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Blasphemous | Red Dead Redemption |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7.99 — better | $39.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (243 ratings) | 4.5 (314 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.9% of reviews | 73.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 243 | 314 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #22 — better | #34 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 921 MB | 2.8 GB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | The Game Kitchen Games | Rockstar Games |
Customer experience
Blasphemous
Red Dead Redemption
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
Blasphemous
No in-app purchases
Red Dead Redemption
No in-app purchases
Questions
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