Comparison

Blasphemous vs Neon Spellstorm

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

Neon Spellstorm

Engage in fast-paced wizardry as a spell-slinging hero in a collapsing neon world. Dodge, blast, and chain-cast spells with endless synergy possibilities. Progress permanently by earning resources and unlocking new content. Choose your wizard and customize your loadout for unique runs.

Highlights
  • Action roguelite wizardry
  • Endless spell synergy
  • Permanent progression system
  • Multiple wizards with unique abilities
  • Procedurally generated levels
  • Voxel terrain destruction
Features
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Free Demo. No Ads. Single IAP unlocks the full game. 【Action Roguelite Wizardry】 Race along a collapsing neon path as a spell-slinging wizard. Dodge, blast, and reshape the terrain while mobs swarm from every angle. 【Endless Spell Synergy】 • Chain-cast 28 unique spells with effect such as echo, behemoth, havoc, renew, multicast, aftershock, and more • Mix 74 trinkets for absurd build combos • Dynamic gear generation keeps every run fresh 【Permanent Progression】 • Earn Orbs, Stars, Gems & rare Neon • Invest in the Neon Core to unlock loads of content • Defeat the Neon Lord to quell the Storm and raise the Storm Level 【Your Path, Your Rules】 • Pick from 6 wizards, each with signature abilities • Pre-run loadout: choose Spells, Fates, Archetypes & Sigils • Branching zones: scour every corner for loot or sprint to the boss: your pace, your strategy 【Shattering Neon World】 Low-tech cyberpunk meets arcane chaos: voxel terrain disintegrates under spellfire, debris flies, and vibrant pixel art collides with 3-D physics for explosive battles. 【Key Stats】 • 6 Wizards with unique kits • 28 Spells to master • 74 Trinkets with wild effects • Procedurally generated levels & dynamic gear • Achievements, Fates, Sigils, and more! Are you ready to embrace the Neon and unleash magic like never before? The path awaits, but it won’t stay for long…

Screenshots

Blasphemous4 screens
Neon Spellstorm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Neon Spellstorm at Free against Blasphemous's $7.99. Neon Spellstorm also leads on update cadence (daily vs monthly) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Blasphemous's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.4 vs 4.1). On review sentiment, 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

Neon Spellstorm is free to download; Blasphemous costs $7.99 up front. Neon Spellstorm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Blasphemous asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blasphemous holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blasphemous has 250 ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Blasphemous's written reviews are positive against 68% of Neon Spellstorm's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blasphemous ships an update monthly, Neon Spellstorm daily. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Blasphemous versus Neon Spellstorm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlasphemousNeon Spellstorm
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (250 ratings) — better4.1 (39 ratings)
Positive reviews72.1% of reviews — better67.6% of reviews
Number of ratings250 — better39
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#38 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size921 MB625 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperThe Game Kitchen GamesTopCog LLC

Customer experience

Blasphemous

All ratings243 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral4.9%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews501 reviews
Positive72.1%
Neutral9.6%
Negative18.4%

Neon Spellstorm

All ratings39 ratings
Positive71.8%
Neutral10.3%
Negative17.9%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive67.6%
Neutral8.8%
Negative23.5%

User reviews

Blasphemous

From 250 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

Neon Spellstorm

From 39 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
  • 👍 Great graphics and visuals
  • 👍 Chill and enjoyable vibes
  • 👍 Excellent control options
  • 🚀 Surprisingly fast progression

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🤔 Slow start and progression
  • 👎 Subpar movement and controls

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

Neon Spellstorm

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes on launch
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Introductory tutorial or cutscene
  • Faster character movement speed

In-app purchases

None

Blasphemous

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Neon Spellstorm

One-time1
  • Full Game Unlock$9.99

Questions

Is Blasphemous free?
Blasphemous costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Neon Spellstorm free?
Neon Spellstorm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Blasphemous or Neon Spellstorm?
Blasphemous is rated higher. Blasphemous averages 4.4 out of 5 from 250 ratings, while Neon Spellstorm averages 4.1 from 39 ratings.
Do Blasphemous or Neon Spellstorm have ads?
Neither Blasphemous nor Neon Spellstorm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blasphemous or Neon Spellstorm?
Blasphemous ships an update monthly, and Neon Spellstorm daily. Most recently, Blasphemous was updated on October 28, 2026 and Neon Spellstorm on October 23, 2026.

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