Comparison

Looking for Aliens vs Eldermyth

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

Head to head
About

Looking for Aliens

Embark on a humorous hidden-object adventure from an extraterrestrial perspective. Explore vibrant, hand-drawn scenes filled with quirky items and lighthearted puzzles. Uncover the absurdities of Earth life through alien eyes and enjoy an engaging experience with hints and extras.

Highlights
  • Interactive animated scenes
  • Alien perspective humor
  • Beautiful hand-drawn artwork
  • Accessible intuitive controls
  • Hidden object hunting
  • Side quests and extras
Features
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Curious about how aliens view our world? Looking for Aliens takes you on an unforgettable journey where you uncover the strange, funny, and sometimes absurd truth about life on Earth—all through extraterrestrial eyes. Explore colorful scenes packed with surprises, humor, and easy puzzles in this hidden-object game. From secret alien outposts to bustling human cities, each level invites you to explore a world where nothing is quite as it seems. With over 25 hand-drawn locations and hundreds of quirky objects to find, the game’s colorful art style and creative settings will keep you hooked for hours. Explore each scene at your own pace, hunting for objects and uncovering hidden surprises. Need help? Use the built-in hints system to keep moving without losing the thrill of discovery. Key Features • Interactive Gameplay: Dive into richly animated scenes where every tap unveils a surprise or a fun detail. • Lighthearted Humor: Laugh along with clever insights into how aliens might interpret Earth’s oddities. • Beautiful Artwork: Lose yourself in bright, intricate visuals designed to captivate players of all ages. • Accessible Design: Whether you’re a beginner or a hidden-object pro, the game’s intuitive controls and flexible difficulty settings make it easy to enjoy. • Plenty of Extras: Beyond the main objectives, there are side quests and scattered surprises waiting to be discovered. Over 250 unique items to find in diverse locations. A mix of challenging puzzles and lighthearted gameplay. 25 hand-drawn locations Perfect for all kind of players Embark on a journey like no other, filled with laughs, surprises, and endless fun. Download Looking for Aliens now and discover why this quirky hidden-object game is out of this world! Looking for Aliens was developed by Yustas Game Studio.

About

Eldermyth

Guide mythical beasts to defend indigenous villagers and their land from foreign invaders. Utilize unique powers, land types, and weather cycles in this turn-based roguelike to achieve high scores. Discover hidden mechanics or use the in-built guide for immediate knowledge.

Highlights
  • Turn-based roguelike gameplay
  • Play as 6 unique beasts or custom Amalgam
  • Strategic risk/reward decisions
  • Interact with 5 land types
  • Procedurally generated game boards
  • Dynamic weather cycles
  • Voiceover accessibility
Features
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A once hidden land, inhabited by indigenous villagers and mythical beasts, is under threat from foreign invaders. Play as one of the beasts, using the weather, your unique powers and your synergy with the different land types, to save villagers, drive off invaders and prevent them from mining and colonising the land. All in the name of chasing a high score! Key features: - Turn-based roguelike (broughlike) inspired by mechanics from games of Michael Brough (868-HACK, Cinco Paus and Imbroglio) - Play as 1 of 6 beasts, each with unique rules and powers. Or, play the new Amalgam mode to create a custom beast - Risk/Reward strategic decisions on how you manage the board - Game grid is made up of 5 different land types which beasts engage with differently - Procedural generated game board (land tile placement) means a different game every time - 6 dynamic weather cycles each with a different impact on invader and/or beast behaviour - 4 different invader types, each with their own behaviour and purpose/actions - Local and Game Center high score leaderboards - Voiceover accessibility - Full dark mode theme The gameplay mechanics and rules are hidden and the intention is for them to be discovered through multiple runs. However, for those that want to jump straight in with full knowledge of the game, an in-built guide is included.

Screenshots

Looking for Aliens4 screens
Eldermyth4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Looking for Aliens at 4.9 against Eldermyth's 4.4. Looking for Aliens also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#52 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

Looking for Aliens costs $2.99 and Eldermyth $2.99 up front. Eldermyth sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Looking for Aliens asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Looking for Aliens holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Looking for Aliens has 131 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Looking for Aliens's written reviews are positive against 89% of Eldermyth's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Looking for Aliens ships an update daily, Eldermyth every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Looking for Aliens versus Eldermyth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLooking for AliensEldermyth
Price$2.99$2.99
Rating4.9 (131 ratings) — better4.4 (20 ratings)
Positive reviews92.6% of reviews — better88.9% of reviews
Number of ratings131 — better20
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterPaid
Best chart rank#52 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size437 MB85 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperPlug In DigitalKIERAN HARTNETT

Customer experience

Looking for Aliens

All ratings131 ratings
Positive98.5%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive92.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.4%

Eldermyth

All ratings20 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Looking for Aliens

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Glitch in levels 3 and 5 where tapping the correct object does not register
  • Incompatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Improve visibility of item list at the bottom
  • Add a dark mode option

Eldermyth

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Looking for Aliens

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Eldermyth

One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99

Questions

Is Looking for Aliens free?
Looking for Aliens costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Eldermyth free?
Eldermyth costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Looking for Aliens or Eldermyth?
Looking for Aliens is rated higher. Looking for Aliens averages 4.9 out of 5 from 131 ratings, while Eldermyth averages 4.4 from 20 ratings.
Do Looking for Aliens or Eldermyth have ads?
Neither Looking for Aliens nor Eldermyth shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Looking for Aliens or Eldermyth?
Looking for Aliens ships an update daily, and Eldermyth every 6 days. Most recently, Looking for Aliens was updated on October 16, 2026 and Eldermyth on October 8, 2026.

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