Silk Road Master vs Pocket8
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Silk Road Master
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You'll embody a merchant traversing through different territories, trading valuable and unique goods. Wisely choose items from your inventory, place them on the map to travel farther, and to purchase new merchandise. You'll have 5 opportunities to select and buy goods, then points will be awarded based on the value of the goods you've traded. Test your luck, strategic decision-making, and business skills to rise to fame and glory in The Silk Road today! Play Now!
Pocket8
This app brings the PICO-8 fantasy console experience to your mobile device, offering access to thousands of community-made games. Enjoy customizable touch controls or gamepad support, and never lose progress with an instant save system.
- Browse and play community-made PICO-8 games
- Customizable touch controls and gamepad support
- Instant save states for unlimited progress saving
- Portrait and landscape orientation support
- Locked 60FPS gameplay
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Experience PICO-8 Anywhere: Pocket8 brings the magic of the PICO-8 fantasy console to your pocket. Whether you’re on a commute or relaxing at home, thousands of indie games are a single tap away. A Massive Library in Your Pocket: Discover thousands of community-made games with integrated BBS exploration. From challenging platformers to relaxing puzzles, there’s always something new to play. Download your favorites and build a personal collection that goes offline wherever you do. Controls That Feel Right: Gaming on a touch screen can be a struggle. Pocket8 features high-precision controls that feel as good as a real handheld. Choose between a classic D-pad or virtual joystick, or swap the face buttons positioning to match your playstyle. Wanna go touch-less? Connect a controller and play with a bluetooth gamepad or keyboard. Play Without Interruption: Instant save system lets you freeze time and jump back in to the exact pixel where you left off. Manage an infinite amount of save states per cartridge. Features: Browse & Play: Explore the Lexaloffle BBS to find and download new games instantly. Pro-Style Controls: Fluid movement and adaptive controls. Gamepad and Keyboard support included. Portrait & Landscape: Play comfortably in any orientation. Save Anywhere: Never lose your progress with instant state saves. Pure Performance: Locked 60FPS gameplay for the ultimate retro experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Silk Road Master at 13.6 against Pocket8's 15.0. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Silk Road Master | Pocket8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (40 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 40 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Daily |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.6 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 99 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ZINGPLAY INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD | Jevon Lipsey |
In-app purchases
Silk Road Master
No in-app purchases
Pocket8
No in-app purchases
Questions
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