Workaholic Knights vs Pub Encounter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Workaholic Knights
Embark on a medieval romance fantasy dating simulation where you play as a knight commander solving mysteries with four princes. Your choices lead to diverse endings, accompanied by full voice support and interactive illustrations.
- Branching story with multiple endings
- Full voice support
- Interactive illustrations
- Minigames and stat growth
- Choice-driven narrative
- Character communication
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Four Seduce Facing the threats tightly intertwined, can you keep your knight's oath and your disciples? Diverse endings based on choices! ■ Game Introduction Medieval Romance Fantasy Dating Sim by Chain Heart of White Dog Studio! Workaholic Knights follows a thrilling romance as the new knight commander works with four princes to solve mysteries and uncover the truth. ■ Main points - Full voice support for the main story by high-quality voice actors - A huge amount of choices and illustrations - Collection of interactive endings that change depending on your choices - The joy of growth through minigames and stats - A solid story that causes excessive immersion and exciting love! ■ Game Story Kingdom’s unbreakable sword. Born as a commoner, you became a knight commander with the support of the entire nation! Being on a fast track, have royal road I thought all I had to do would be working... Hello~ Master. The spot next to my bed is empty tonight, are you interested? If you don't keep your head straight, you'll end up helpless! Creepy darkness and unknown events slowly heading towards you. Disciples' desires unfold ... ▶ Charles (CV. Min Seung-woo) A narcissist from the first principality. I'll destroy everything that blocks me, and if I have you, that's enough. ▶ Ivan (CV. Jeong Eui-taek) A pure master from the 2nd principality. “Lean on me. “Because I will become a man worthy of you.” ▶ Parsa (CV. Song Ki-won) Prodigal son of 3 principalities “Master, this is... “I guess I should teach you?” ▶ Hemon (CV. Kim Daol) An odd wanderer from the 4th principality. Nice to meet you. Will you be my wife? ......Please just let me do my work! Yes, impossible! Work and love, two rabbits await you. ■ ‘Workaholic Nights’ is recommended to these people!! Those who want to communicate with the target characters Those who want to start a relationship with handsome princes Those who want to feel vicarious satisfaction with a sweet dating simulation Those who want to be loved by a lineup of high-quality voice actors Those who want to check and choose various options Those who want to check all the endings that change depending on their choices Those who are interested in otome and feminine games Those who want to find out the twist in the story and be put at a crossroads of choice Those who are curious for character illustration Those who like a high quality narrative and story Those who are looking for a dating simulation life game Those who want to fall in love with an attractive and sexy male strategy character Those who want to enjoy a relationship with an attractive strategy character Those who are bored with typical story gameplay Those who are tired of predictable story games! Those who are looking for a well-structured story and fun ※This game contains interstitial, banner, and reward advertisements. ■SNS YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkaholicKnights X : https://x.com/BRAEVE_OTOME Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/braeve_otome/ ■Explore news: White Dog & Chain Heart! https://twitter.com/Whitedog_kr www.youtube.com/@whitedog_studio https://www.instagram.com/whitedog_kr/ Fostering Romance Simulation Visual Novel Fostering Romance Simulation + Visual Novel Otome Game Otome Romance Otome Story Otome Simulation Otome Selection Simulation Dating Simulation Otome Feminine Game Feminine dating simulation Dating Simulation Series Feminine Simulation Story Game
Pub Encounter
Immerse yourself in a romantic visual novel set in a cozy pub. Meet charming older gentlemen, make choices that shape your relationships, and discover multiple endings. Features gorgeous artwork and an emotional soundtrack.
- Mature and engaging romance story
- Meet five charming gentlemen
- Multiple story paths and endings
- Gorgeous artwork and character designs
- Emotional soundtrack and voice acting
- Optimized for mobile play
- Replayability and collectible CGs
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Available exclusively for Crunchyroll Mega and Ultimate Fan Members. Welcome to Pub Encounter – A Romantic Visual Novel of Sophisticated Love! Step into a cozy, old-fashioned pub and immerse yourself in a heartwarming tale of love, fate, and companionship. Pub Encounter is a beautifully illustrated otome visual novel where you find yourself meeting a group of charming and distinguished older gentlemen, each with their own past, personality, and secrets. As you spend time together, bonds will form, emotions will deepen, and romance may blossom. Will you find love in this intimate setting? Or will your journey lead to an unforgettable friendship? The choice is yours in Pub Encounter! KEY FEATURES - A Mature & Engaging Romance Story – Follow a beautifully written storyline that explores deep emotions, personal growth, and meaningful relationships. Each character has a unique past, and your choices shape the journey ahead. - Meet Five Charming Gentlemen – Engage in heartfelt conversations with a group of older, sophisticated men, each with distinct personalities and life experiences. Will you fall for the cool and mysterious businessman, the kind-hearted bartender, or the elegant writer? - Multiple Story Paths & Endings – Your decisions influence how the story unfolds. Will you find romance, friendship, or an unexpected twist of fate? Explore different paths and unlock various endings based on your choices. - Gorgeous Artwork & Stunning Character Designs – Experience breathtaking illustrations that bring the characters and their emotions to life. Every scene is beautifully crafted to enhance the storytelling. - Emotional Soundtrack & Voice Acting – Enjoy a captivating atmosphere with a rich soundtrack that enhances the emotional depth of each moment. Some scenes even include Japanese voice acting, making the experience even more immersive. - Optimized for Mobile Play – With intuitive touch controls, you can easily navigate the story at your own pace. Save your progress, revisit past scenes, and enjoy an effortless visual novel experience. - Replayability & Collectible CGs – Play through different story routes, make new choices, and unlock beautifully illustrated CGs for your personal collection. CHARACTERS YOU’LL MEET - Sanosuke Sawamura – The confident and flirty businessman who always knows the right thing to say. Can you see past his charm and discover his true self? - Yamato Nishina – A calm and reserved gentleman with a quiet strength. His mysterious aura hides a past he rarely speaks of—will you be the one to uncover it? - Iori Sazanami – An intelligent and elegant writer with a way with words. He understands the power of a good story, but is he willing to write his own love story with you? - Akira Kokonoe – The kind-hearted bartender who has seen many love stories unfold in his pub. But what about his own? - Toma Kiriya – A playful and charismatic actor who can be charming one moment and deeply thoughtful the next. Can you see past the roles he plays and discover the real him? Who will steal your heart in Pub Encounter? Let us know your favorite character and moments! Don’t forget to leave a review and share your experience! ____________ Crunchyroll Premium members enjoy an ad-free experience, with full access to Crunchyroll's library of over 1,300 unique titles and 46,000 episodes, including simulcast series that premiere shortly after premiering in Japan. In addition, membership offers special benefits including offline viewing access, discount code to Crunchyroll Store, Crunchyroll Game Vault access, streaming simultaneously on multiple devices, and more! Privacy Policy: https://www.crunchyroll.com/games/privacy Terms: https://www.crunchyroll.com/games/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Pub Encounter at none against Workaholic Knights's shown. Workaholic Knights's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 2). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Workaholic Knights sells 19 one-off in-app purchases and Pub Encounter sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $13.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Workaholic Knights against 5.0 for Pub Encounter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 2 respectively.
| Parameter | Workaholic Knights | Pub Encounter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (9 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 431 MB | 314 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | BRAEVE Co., Ltd. | Crunchyroll, LLC |
Customer experience
Workaholic Knights
Pub Encounter
In-app purchases
Workaholic Knights
- 100 Pins$0.99
- Rations Package$2.49
- Remove Ads$2.99
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- Knight Commander Package$4.49
- 630Pins$4.99
- Advanced Strength Manual$6.49
- Advanced Morality Manual$6.49
- Advanced Intelligence Manual$6.49
- Advanced Charm Manual$6.49
- Advanced Stamina Manual$6.49
- All-in-One Story Package$6.99
- Hint Package$8.49
- Parsa Strategy Package$11.99
- Charles Strategy Package$11.99
- Hermon Strategy Package$11.99
- 1650 Pins$12.99
- Knights' Uniform Package$14.99
- 2300Pins$16.99
- Harem Package$69.99
Pub Encounter
- Mega Fan [Monthly]$13.991 Month
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