Comparison

Oceanhorn vs Phantom Tower

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

Head to head
About

Oceanhorn

Embark on an adventure to restore a shattered world by delving into a mythical underground complex. This dungeon crawler offers couch co-op for up to four players, with randomized levels and unique hero classes for endless replayability. Discover powerful items and face massive boss battles.

Highlights
  • Couch co-op multiplayer for up to four players
  • 16-bit inspired graphics and sound
  • Four distinct hero classes
  • Randomized dungeon modifiers for replayability
  • Massive boss battles
  • Variety of items for gameplay
Features
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A long time has passed since the White City was washed from the face of Gaia – and the once magnificent Kingdom of Arcadia was shattered into hundreds of islands of the Uncharted Sea. Four adventurers have set on a journey to restore the world to its former glory. Following rumors and prophecies, they have found a way into a mythical underground complex, Chronos Dungeon. Deep down, hidden somewhere, lies the Paradigm Hourglass, an object powerful enough to alter history. Will you find the route to the bottom floor, and what challenges await you inside Chronos Dungeon? A DUNGEON CRAWLER FOR ALL AGES Oceanhorn: Chronos Dungeon is a dungeon crawler featuring four players couch co-op, inspired by 16-bit arcade classics. Fight side by side with your friends, or control all four heroes by yourself – will you make it to the bottom of Chronos Dungeon? If this is your first game in the genre, don’t worry – Oceanhorn: Chronos Dungeon is easy to pick up even for newcomers and will keep you and your companions entertained for hours! A NEW DUNGEON EVERY TIME Randomized modifiers make each level unique, and each run unexpected. Heroes start every game with different stats, depending on the zodiac sign they’re bound to, and each of the four adventurers, Knight, Huntress, Grandmaster, and Mage, feels and plays differently. If less than four local players are available, the idle adventurers can be selected on the fly by any player. FEATURES - Couch co-op multiplayer for up to four players - 16-bit feeling, music, and sounds, updated to 2020 - Four classes to choose from or switch to on the fly, each with a different playstyle - Infinite replayability: the dungeon reconfigures itself with new modifiers at each floor - Massive boss battles - Plenty of items to try out for maximum dungeon mayhem

About

Phantom Tower

Embark on a challenging roguelike adventure within a mysterious tower. Battle creatures, collect resources to craft gear, and unlock powerful abilities to ascend 100 floors. Every playthrough offers a new experience as you strive to conquer the unknown.

Highlights
  • Action roguelike gameplay
  • RPG elements
  • Elemental combat system
  • Crafting weapons and armor
  • Unlockable glyphs
  • 100-floor tower ascent
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An ancient Tower shrouded in mystery and forgotten knowledge. Whatever you're looking for, the tower promises to offer: Wealth, Fame or Power. Many ventured the Tower in seach of treasures, but only few were able to return to tell the tale. Prepare to face the unknown, battle mysterious creatures and to forge your destiny. The Phantom Tower is calling, will you answer? Phantom Tower is a fast-paced action roguelike game that combines roguelike and RPG elements. Your ultimate goal is to be able to climb all 100 floors of the Tower, what awaits you at the top? No one knows. Along the way you'll unlock Tower Blessings to aid you in battle, harvest materials from fallen monster to forge new gear and grow stronger with each attempt. Every run is a fresh challenge. Will you conquer the Tower, or become one of its many phantoms? Key Features and tips: - Elemental Dominion: Each class have access to different elements, combine them to trigger powerful reactions, in the early stage of the game reactions will be decisive for defeating your foes, try to use reactions whenever you can! - Glyphs: Unlock mysterious glyphs to enhance your character and unleash hidden powers. - Craft weapons, armors and artifacts to boost your character stats, each piece has its own ability. You can see all the available gear from the Blacksmith.

Screenshots

Oceanhorn4 screens
Phantom Tower4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Oceanhorn at every 3 days against Phantom Tower's every 10 days. Oceanhorn also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 115). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. Oceanhorn sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Phantom Tower sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Oceanhorn holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Oceanhorn has 1.1K ratings behind it against 115, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Oceanhorn's written reviews are positive against 72% of Phantom Tower's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Oceanhorn ships an update every 3 days, Phantom Tower every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Oceanhorn versus Phantom Tower: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOceanhornPhantom Tower
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better4.6 (115 ratings)
Positive reviews67.0% of reviews71.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better115
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size789 MB664 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperFDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KGHorien Studio

Customer experience

Oceanhorn

All ratings1,149 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral2.3%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews103 reviews
Positive67.0%
Neutral5.8%
Negative27.2%

Phantom Tower

All ratings115 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral3.5%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive71.9%
Neutral7.3%
Negative20.8%

User reviews

Oceanhorn

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works well with controllers
  • 🚀 Game works as expected

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Controller glitches when used
  • 💰 Forced ad watching after tutorial

Phantom Tower

From 115 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Unique and engaging gameplay
  • 🚀 Responsive controls
  • 💎 Satisfying combat and progression
  • 🎨 Clean and polished visuals

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paid content required to access full game
  • 🐛 Occasional performance issues and bugs

Bugs and requests

Oceanhorn

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Controller glitches when used
  • Forced ad watching after tutorial

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add more controller support
  • Give users choice to watch ads

Phantom Tower

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Enemies spawning outside of room
  • UI text readability issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Controller support
  • Ability to choose starting class
  • Teleport to boss room option
  • Gear unequip functionality

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Oceanhorn

One-time2
  • VIP Lite$1.99
  • VIP Premium$3.99
7 purchases

Phantom Tower

One-time7
  • Standard Bag$0.99
  • Archer Starter Pack$1.99
  • Warrior Starter Pack$1.99
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  • Mage Starter Pack$1.99
  • Advanced Bag$1.99
  • Premium Bag$2.99
  • Full Game Unlock$9.99

Questions

Is Oceanhorn free?
Oceanhorn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Phantom Tower free?
Phantom Tower is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Oceanhorn or Phantom Tower?
Oceanhorn is rated higher. Oceanhorn averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Phantom Tower averages 4.6 from 115 ratings.
Do Oceanhorn or Phantom Tower have ads?
Both Oceanhorn and Phantom Tower show ads.
Which is updated more often, Oceanhorn or Phantom Tower?
Oceanhorn ships an update every 3 days, and Phantom Tower every 10 days. Most recently, Oceanhorn was updated on September 22, 2026 and Phantom Tower on September 20, 2026.

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