Comparison

Blasphemous vs Tap or Die!

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

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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.

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Tap or Die!

Features
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Think you have fast reflexes? Tap or Die! puts them to the test with two intense game modes. MODE 1 - STATIC The target always appears at the center of the screen. Simple, pure, unforgiving. Train your reaction time and chase your personal best. MODE 2 - RANDOM The target jumps to a random position every round. Stay alert, stay fast, there's nowhere to hide. STATISTICS Track your progress across sessions. See your reaction times, spot improvements, and push your limits. Features: · Two distinct game modes · Detailed statistics and personal records · Warm and cold visual themes · Sound on/off · Clean, distraction - free design Simple to learn. Impossible to master. How long can you survive?

Screenshots

Blasphemous4 screens
Tap or Die!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tap or Die! at Free against Blasphemous's $7.99. Blasphemous's advantage is chart position (#25 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Tap or Die! is free to download; Blasphemous costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Blasphemous versus Tap or Die!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlasphemousTap or Die!
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (254 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings254 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#25 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size921 MB11 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperThe Game Kitchen GamesMERCURIO SAS DI INFANTE LUCA & C.

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

Tap or Die!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Blasphemous

No in-app purchases

None

Tap or Die!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blasphemous free?
Blasphemous costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tap or Die! free?
Tap or Die! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Blasphemous or Tap or Die! have ads?
Neither Blasphemous nor Tap or Die! shows ads.

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