Comparison

Chaos Zero Nightmare vs Lost For Swords

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

Head to head
About

Chaos Zero Nightmare

Embark on a dark fantasy RPG adventure where your choices shape the narrative and gameplay. Battle cosmic horrors with unique cards and evolving strategies. Experience a visually stunning world with fully voiced characters.

Highlights
  • Dark fantasy narrative
  • Choice-driven RPG mechanics
  • Unique card-based combat
  • Evolving gameplay with branching choices
  • Gorgeous 2D illustrations
  • Fully voiced characters
Features
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Zero Out All Despair Smilegate's new title, "Chaos Zero Nightmare," is now open! Board the SS Nightmare now! Chaos. A cosmic disaster that struck without warning. "Chaos," a black fog that consumes planets, distorting their environment and lifeforms. The beginning, or the end, of every story. [The Blue Pot], a Chaos located on Earth, the birthplace of humanity. There have been reports of unidentifiable creatures being discovered. And for some reason, a strange phenomenon that couldn't—no, shouldn't—be happening to the Captain is occurring. ▶ A World Drenched in Darkness, A Story Etched in Memory Dive into a vast and haunting dark fantasy narrative! Crushing stress, collapsing agents... and yet, the mission continues. Break through the encroaching crisis and immerse yourself in a brutally vivid dark fantasy experience. ▶ A New Kind of RPG, Rewritten with Every Choice Aim through the agents' eyes and feel the weight of combat at your fingertips! Unique cards, branching choices, and evolving "Save Data" shaped by your journey through the Chaos. Every run is unique. Build your own strategy and master the ever-changing battlefield. ▶ Characters That Dazzle the Eyes and Steal the Heart Gorgeous 2D illustrations and striking animations make every moment a visual delight! Fully voiced by top-tier voice actors, each scene draws you deeper into the story. Join a cast of unforgettable characters in battle and beyond, and cherish every moment of your journey together! ※ How to Manage Permissions After allowing access to permissions, you can reset or turn off them as follows. - Device Settings > Privacy & Security > Select the App > Allow or Don't Allow Permissions ⁜⁜Stay up to date with the latest news on Chaos Zero Nightmare! ⁜⁜ Brand Page: https://chaoszeronightmare.onstove.com/ Official Community: https://page.onstove.com/chaoszeronightmare/en Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChaosZeroNightmare_EN Official X: https://x.com/CZN_Official_EN

About

Lost For Swords

Explore rooms shaped by your deck in this roguelike deckbuilder. Equip gear, cast spells, and engage in tactical turn-based combat. Plan your resource management carefully as equipment can only be used once, and adapt your strategy with shuffled dungeon and equipment cards for a unique challenge each run.

Highlights
  • Deck-shaped room exploration
  • Tactical turn-based combat
  • Single-use equipment system
  • Card synergy building
  • Dungeon floor upgrades
  • Procedurally generated challenges
Features
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Lost For Swords is a Roguelike Deckbuilder, where the cards in your deck shape the rooms you’re exploring. Make your way up the tower, equip weapons and armor, cast spells and scrolls, activate auras, collect loot and defeat monsters in tactical turn-based combat. The clue: the equipment you pick up can only be used once! Plan ahead how you spend your resources. Are your cards strong enough? Can you make it to the next floor? Your equipment cards and the cards of the dungeon are shuffled together and placed on the board, creating a unique challenge every time! Between dungeon floors, you can upgrade your equipment to build the strongest deck possible. Can you find synergies between the cards? Lost For Swords is a... * Card Game * Roguelike Dungeon Crawler * Turn Based Strategy Game ...all in one!

Screenshots

Chaos Zero Nightmare4 screens
Lost For Swords4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Lost For Swords at none against Chaos Zero Nightmare's shown. Lost For Swords also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 66%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Chaos Zero Nightmare's advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 324) and chart position (#68 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Chaos Zero Nightmare sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Lost For Swords sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Chaos Zero Nightmare against 4.7 for Lost For Swords. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chaos Zero Nightmare has 16K ratings behind it against 324, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Chaos Zero Nightmare's written reviews are positive against 91% of Lost For Swords's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Chaos Zero Nightmare versus Lost For Swords: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChaos Zero NightmareLost For Swords
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (16K ratings) — better4.7 (324 ratings)
Positive reviews66.3% of reviews90.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16K — better324
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#68 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB214 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSmilegate, Inc.Maximilian Csuk

Customer experience

Chaos Zero Nightmare

All ratings15,219 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews986 reviews
Positive66.3%
Neutral8.0%
Negative25.7%

Lost For Swords

All ratings316 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.2%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews179 reviews
Positive90.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative5.0%

User reviews

Chaos Zero Nightmare

From 16K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Amazing, Incredible, Gorgeous, Uniquely Compelling
  • 👍 Fun, Refreshing, Engaging Gameplay
  • 💎 Solid Story, Animation, and Voice Acting
  • 🎨 Beautiful Character Designs and Visuals

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connection Issues, Login Problems, and Crashes
  • 💰 Gacha Rates are Low, Grindy Progression
  • ⏱️ Lengthy, Tedious, and Time-Consuming Runs

Lost For Swords

From 324 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Engaging and unique gameplay
  • 🕹️ Addictive and challenging
  • 🎨 Great visuals and art style
  • 💰 Generous free content
  • 🤝 Supportive community

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Difficulty unlocking full version
  • 🔁 Repetitive boss fights
  • ❓ Unclear progression and mechanics

Bugs and requests

Chaos Zero Nightmare

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Banned IP Issues
  • Missing Files and Inability to Load

Requested features

3 requests
  • English Dubbed Version
  • More Male Characters
  • Flexible Character Setup

Lost For Swords

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Backtracking bug in rooms
  • Purchasing issues on some devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More unlockable classes and cards
  • Improved in-game explanations
  • Ability to reset progress

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Chaos Zero Nightmare

One-time10
  • Coronomicon Monthly Package$4.99
  • Tactical Asset Monthly Supply$4.99
  • Nightmare Carnival Chest I$14.99
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  • Crystal ×980$14.99
  • Golden Glow Beneath the Night Sky$29.99
  • Crystal ×1980$29.99
  • Royal Level Up Package$29.99
  • Crystal ×3280$49.99
  • Nightmare Carnival Chest II$49.99
  • Crystal ×6480$99.99
1 purchases

Lost For Swords

One-time1
  • Full Game$4.99

Questions

Is Chaos Zero Nightmare free?
Chaos Zero Nightmare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lost For Swords free?
Lost For Swords is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chaos Zero Nightmare or Lost For Swords?
Chaos Zero Nightmare is rated higher. Chaos Zero Nightmare averages 4.9 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Lost For Swords averages 4.7 from 324 ratings.
Do Chaos Zero Nightmare or Lost For Swords have ads?
Chaos Zero Nightmare shows ads; Lost For Swords does not.
Which is updated more often, Chaos Zero Nightmare or Lost For Swords?
Chaos Zero Nightmare ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lost For Swords every 3 weeks. Most recently, Chaos Zero Nightmare was updated on November 10, 2026 and Lost For Swords on November 4, 2026.

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