The Room Two vs Meridian 157
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Room Two
Embark on a mysterious journey filled with intricate puzzles and hidden secrets. Explore stunning 3D environments and interact with detailed objects using intuitive touch controls. This sequel offers an immersive experience with an unnerving audio landscape.
- Intriguing puzzles
- Exploration of mystery
- Tactile touch controls
- Realistic 3D environments
- Detailed 3D objects
- Unnerving audio design
- iCloud & GameCenter support
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The much anticipated sequel to ‘The Room’, Apple’s Game of the Year 2012 and recipient of a BAFTA award, is here at last. Follow a trail of cryptic letters from an enigmatic scientist known only as "AS" into a compelling world of mystery and exploration. ******************************************************************************************************************* Included in Apple's Best of 2013 Awards. “An intricately woven work of fiction perfectly suited to its format, this is the sort of game that it's worth sitting in the dark for.” - Pocketgamer “A gorgeous-looking game offering larger locations with multiple interactive areas and puzzles. A perfect game for a cold winter's night.” – Eurogamer “Leaves you thinking about how to solve its puzzles even when not playing; a sign of a classy game, which this most definitely is.” – 148Apps “A superb sequel with stunning visuals, the level of complexity on display here is quite astounding. The Room Two should be on top of your gaming list.” - GSM Arena “An exceptionally good puzzle game; if you liked The Room, be sure to download the sequel” – PadGadget “One of the best experiences on the iPad. Not just a game, but an experience that is not to be missed, an absolute must buy.” – Apple ‘n’ Apps “An incredibly compelling experience with clever puzzles, gorgeous visuals, and a spooky atmosphere; absolutely brimming with new ideas.” – The Verge ******************************************************************************************************************* PICK-UP-AND-PLAY DESIGN Easy to start, hard to put down, an entrancing mix of intriguing puzzles with a simple user interface INNOVATIVE TOUCH CONTROLS A tactile experience so natural you can almost feel the surface of each object REALISTIC 3D LOCATIONS Immerse yourself in a variety of stunning environments which will challenge your puzzle solving prowess. DETAILED 3D OBJECTS Pore over the intricate details of dozens of artifacts in search of their hidden secrets. UNNERVING AUDIO A haunting soundtrack and dynamic sound effects create a soundscape that reacts to your play. iCLOUD & GAMECENTER NOW SUPPORTED Share your progress between multiple devices, and unlock the all-new achievements. MULTI LANGUAGE SUPPORT Available in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish & Brazilian Portuguese. ******************************************************************************************************************* Fireproof Games is a small independent studio based in Guildford in the United Kingdom. Find out more at fireproofgames.com Follow us @Fireproof_Games
Meridian 157
Embark on a thrilling point-and-click adventure as a forensic meteorologist trapped on a mysterious island. Solve intricate puzzles and uncover secrets to escape a dangerous underground environment. This installment features immersive visuals, custom music, and a logical hint system.
- Interactive point-and-click puzzles
- Intriguing storyline across chapters
- Immersive environments and high-quality visuals
- Item combine feature
- Logical hint system
- Multi-language support
- Color blind mode
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In both a figurative and literal sense, forensic meteorologist David Zander has hit rock bottom. Trapped deep underground on a lost and forgotten island, David’s priority shifts from finding answers about the mystery surrounding him, to surviving the crisis he now finds himself trapped in. It’s now up to you to find an escape from the madness of meridian 157, but be warned, as escape may not come so easily. Will David find the answers he searched so hard for, or will his efforts all be in vain? Meridian 157 is a point and click adventure series involving interactive puzzles and an intriguing storyline taking place over a long series of chapters. Built using state of the art rendering technology, this installment focuses on immersing players in unique and frightening environments, while allowing them to enjoy notable puzzles and engaging interactions. Try out the fully free prologue to get a taste for what the Meridian series has to offer! Features: • Custom written music to compliment the high quality visuals • All new item combine feature, supporting many different styles of play • Latest episode continuing a spooky and thrilling storyline • Challenging but • A logical hint system for some of the most difficult riddles • Available in 8 languages, including English, French, Russian, German, Chinese (Mandarin), Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and Japanese! • New colour blind mode available for people who might have trouble with colour based puzzles Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to receive all the latest news! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NovaSoftInteractive/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/novasoftint
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: The Room Two at $0.99 against Meridian 157's $2.99. The Room Two also leads on chart position (#12 vs #70) and ratings volume (17K vs 4.2K). On rating, 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
The Room Two costs $0.99 and Meridian 157 $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for The Room Two against 4.8 for Meridian 157. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17K and 4.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of The Room Two's written reviews are positive against 94% of Meridian 157's.
The Room Two ships an update monthly, Meridian 157 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Room Two | Meridian 157 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.9 (17K ratings) — better | 4.8 (4.2K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 94.9% of reviews — better | 93.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 17K — better | 4.2K |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #12 — better | #70 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 414 MB | 326 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Fireproof Studios Limited | NovaSoft Interactive Ltd |
Customer experience
The Room Two
Meridian 157
User reviews
The Room Two
From 17K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fantastic graphics
- 👍 Challenging yet fun puzzles
- 🤩 Immersive and atmospheric
- 💡 Intriguing storyline and mystery
- 🧠 Engaging brain teasers
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Hints not always helpful
- 🕰️ Some puzzles too difficult
- 🌌 Certain areas too dark to see
Meridian 157
From 4.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Engaging story
- 👍 Challenging but fair puzzles
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and atmosphere
- 🔍 Intriguing mystery
- 📷 Useful camera feature
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional glitches or bugs
- 🔍 Some puzzles lack clear logic
- ⏱️ Chapters can be short
- 🔍 Hints sometimes too revealing
Bugs and requests
The Room Two
Reported bugs
2 issues- Saving and syncing issues across devices
- Flickering and screen issues in certain puzzles
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to revisit previous rooms
- More clues and guidance for puzzles
- Longer gameplay and additional chapters
Meridian 157
Reported bugs
3 issues- Red drawer not opening with key
- Sound turning off when device locked
- Pipe puzzle clues not clear
Requested features
4 requests- More chapters/episodes
- Ability to revisit past diary entries
- More varied puzzle types
- Panning/zooming camera controls
In-app purchases
The Room Two
No in-app purchases
Meridian 157
No in-app purchases
Questions
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