Comparison

Chaos Zero Nightmare vs Luklar

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

Luklar

Experience a unique rhythm game where you hold your phone like a shield to block monster attacks in sync with music. Explore diverse nations with distinct musical themes and challenging tracks, suitable for both beginners and veterans.

Highlights
  • Gyroscopic controls for unique gameplay
  • Rhythm-based combat mechanics
  • Diverse musical tracks and nation themes
  • Intuitive and easy to learn
  • Challenging for rhythm game veterans
Features
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Gyroscopic Controls x Rhythm Game ■ Unique Gameplay Hold your smartphone like a shield and block incoming monster attacks—while staying in rhythm! This intuitive fusion of gyroscopic controls and rhythm-based gameplay lets players fend off a monstrous global threat. Whether you're a rhythm game veteran or a total beginner, this innovative experience is easy to pick up and hard to put down. ■ Nations and Tracks Each nation in the game offers a distinct musical flavor that matches its unique theme. From enchanting fantasy melodies and emotionally charged ballads to pulse-pounding hardcore anthems, a wide variety of tracks await to captivate players around the world.

Screenshots

Chaos Zero Nightmare4 screens
Luklar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Chaos Zero Nightmare at 4.9 against Luklar's 4.3. Chaos Zero Nightmare also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 3) and chart position (#27 vs unranked). Luklar's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, 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 51 one-off in-app purchases and Luklar sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chaos Zero Nightmare holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chaos Zero Nightmare has 15K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 66% and 67% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chaos Zero Nightmare ships an update every 3 weeks, Luklar fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Chaos Zero Nightmare versus Luklar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChaos Zero NightmareLuklar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (15K ratings) — better4.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews66.3% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#27 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB709 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperSmilegate, Inc.Tomoyoshi Yamamoto

Customer experience

Chaos Zero Nightmare

All ratings15,219 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews969 reviews
Positive66.3%
Neutral8.2%
Negative25.6%

Luklar

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

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

Luklar

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

51 purchases

Chaos Zero Nightmare

One-time51
  • New Captain Support Kit I$0.99
  • New Captain Support Kit II$4.99
  • Coronomicon Monthly Package$4.99
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  • Half-Anniversary Ticket$4.99
  • Tactical Asset Monthly Supply$4.99
  • Agent Growth Kit$4.99
  • Aether Supply Kit$4.99
  • Angel on the White Sands$7.99
  • Gentle Ripples on the Night Sea$7.99
  • Crimson Yearning Within the Waves$7.99
  • Youth Under the Sun$7.99
  • Special Data7 variants$9.99
  • Partner Promotion Kit$9.99
  • Nightmare Carnival Chest I$14.99
  • Imp's Mischief I$14.99
  • Covert Exchange I$14.99
  • Scent of Summer I$14.99
  • Legacy of Will I$14.99
  • Galaxy Melody I$14.99
  • Emergency Rescue Operation II$14.99
  • Crystal ×980$14.99
  • Regular Rescue Operation II$14.99
  • Golden Nebula Package I$14.99
  • SS Nightmare Security Upgrade I$14.99
  • Budding Seed of Karmic Fire I$14.99
  • Zero Data7 variants$19.99
  • Golden Glow Beneath the Night Sky$29.99
  • Crystal ×1980$29.99
  • Royal Level Up Package$29.99
  • Golden Nebula Package II$29.99
  • Sweet Confession Gift$29.99
  • Galactic Disaster 3rd Supply Kit II$29.99
  • Emergency Rescue Operation III$29.99
  • Crystal ×3280$49.99
  • Nightmare Carnival Chest II$49.99
  • Imp's Mischief II$49.99
  • Covert Exchange II$49.99
  • Scent of Summer II$49.99
  • Legacy of Will II$49.99
  • Galaxy Melody Ⅱ$49.99
  • SS Nightmare Security Upgrade II$49.99
  • Silver Winter Star Package I$49.99
  • Galactic Disaster Support Kit I$49.99
  • Large Scale Rescue Operation I$49.99
  • Nightmare Carnival Chest III$99.99
  • Imp's Mischief III$99.99
  • Covert Exchange Ⅲ$99.99
  • Scent of Summer III$99.99
  • Galaxy Melody Ⅲ$99.99
  • Crystal ×6480$99.99
  • Golden Nebula Package Ⅳ$99.99
3 purchases

Luklar

One-time3
  • 燃料 x120$0.99
  • 燃料 x600$4.99
  • 燃料 x1400$9.99

Questions

Is Chaos Zero Nightmare free?
Chaos Zero Nightmare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Luklar free?
Luklar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chaos Zero Nightmare or Luklar?
Chaos Zero Nightmare is rated higher. Chaos Zero Nightmare averages 4.9 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Luklar averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Chaos Zero Nightmare or Luklar have ads?
Chaos Zero Nightmare shows ads; Luklar does not.
Which is updated more often, Chaos Zero Nightmare or Luklar?
Chaos Zero Nightmare ships an update every 3 weeks, and Luklar fortnightly. Most recently, Chaos Zero Nightmare was updated on October 28, 2026 and Luklar on October 24, 2026.

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