The Black Cat vs CODE K ESCAPE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Black Cat
This mystery thriller game is inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's classic horror tales. Players explore a suspenseful journey through hidden tragedies and the dark depths of the human psyche, uncovering secrets and investigating the roots of evil. It offers an intuitive visual novel experience with a rich, lyrical storyline.
- Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's "The Black Cat" and "The Fall of the House of Usher"
- Modern reinterpretation of themes like death and evil
- Suspenseful psychological storyline
- Intuitive touch controls for dialogue and illustrations
- Rich and lyrical narrative
- Uncover hidden secrets and past tragedies
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■ MazM Membership ■ If you are subscribed to MazM Membership, log in with the same ID to access all content of this game for free. "The Black Cat" is a mystery thriller story game inspired by "The Black Cat" and "The Fall of the House of Usher," two classic horror tales by American author Edgar Allan Poe. This game reinterprets the themes of "death" and "evil" present in Poe's literature and life through a modern lens, allowing players to explore a suspenseful journey through hidden tragedies and shadows. Edgar Allan Poe's works delve into more than just horror; they explore death, evil, mystery, and the darkness within. Poe, who faced the deaths of his parents and other loved ones at a young age, was deeply familiar with loss, and he constantly confronted dark themes in his literature, weaving them seamlessly into his stories. His works reflect death creeping into the ordinary and the dark depths of the human psyche. In "The Black Cat," we delve into the "evil" referenced in "The Black Cat" and the overarching theme of "death" that permeates his work, viewing it through a modern lens in 2024. Each person's view of death and evil may differ from Poe's, but we took inspiration from "The Fall of the House of Usher," "The Black Cat," and "The Tell-Tale Heart" to craft a story unique to MazM. Adding imaginative elements to the Usher family's characteristics, the resulting narrative is more complex and intense than our previous work, "Kafka's Metamorphosis." As players uncover the hidden secrets and dark world present in "The Black Cat" and "The Fall of the House of Usher," they will investigate the roots of evil and encounter hidden scars of a haunting past. Join this chilling journey through past horrors lurking behind present fears, and rediscover Poe’s world of cruel fate and internal conflict in a suspenseful, psychological storyline. In the first half of 2025, we are preparing a new experience based on Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet." Expect a story quite different from "The Black Cat" and look forward to what’s next! [MazM Membership] MazM membership begins upon payment, and charges are applied on a monthly basis. There is no long-term contract or cancellation fee, and you can easily cancel online at any time, 24 hours a day. The information collected through MazM games for iOS and iPadOS is subject to the Growing Seeds Corporation's privacy policy. If you would like to learn more about the information collected by Growing Seeds Corporation in other situations, such as during account registration, please refer to Growing Seeds Corporation's privacy policy (see the link below). Privacy Policy: https://www.storymazm.com/privacy-policy-en Terms of Service: https://www.storymazm.com/terms-of-service-en ■ Game Features - Easy Controls: Intuitive and accessible gameplay where players can enjoy dialogue and illustrations with simple touch controls - Rich Storyline: A haunting and lyrical reinterpretation of Edgar Allan Poe's short stories and poems - Free Trial: Start the story freely with access to early chapters at no cost - Varied Genres: A psychological narrative blending horror, mystery, and grotesque elements ■ Recommended for Those Who: - Want a break from daily life to experience deep emotional impact and psychological healing - Enjoy horror stories and psychological thriller genres - Want to experience Edgar Allan Poe’s works but find them difficult to access through books alone - Love character-driven story games or visual novels - Wish to explore the depth of literary works with easy, accessible gameplay - Are fans of story-driven games like "Jekyll and Hyde" or "The Phantom of the Opera" - Appreciate dark classical music and atmospheric illustrations
CODE K ESCAPE
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One case. Different clues. 22:02 [5/1944] CODE K ESCAPE is an asymmetric escape-room game designed to be solved over a call. The Host opens a case and sends each player a different invite link. Friends join instantly through the browser Companion—no app installation or account required. Describe the evidence only you can see, connect the missing pieces, and escape together. NINE CASES ACROSS THREE EPISODES Episode 1: First Files - Unit 301 - Night Shift - Last Train Episode 2: Second Files - The Last Water - The Seat Still Logged In - The Last Duet Episode 3: Third Files - The Unfinished Screening - The Wave in the Empty Tank - The Star Before Dawn TRY IT SOLO Learn the rules by playing alone with every clue available. When you are ready, invite friends and split the evidence across two to four players. ESCAPE TOGETHER Each role receives different information. Some puzzles cannot be solved without explaining what you see and listening carefully to your teammates. LIVE SHARED PROGRESS Solved steps, the timer, hints, and wrong answers synchronize during cooperative play. Everyone works through the same case and reaches the result together. RANK UP Solve all three distinct cases in an episode to raise your investigator rank and unlock the next set of files. REWARDED HINTS If you get stuck, use the interphone to request a hint. A hint is revealed only after a rewarded ad is watched to completion. There are no banner or interstitial ads. Each case takes approximately 20–38 minutes. Core solo gameplay can continue without an internet connection. Co-op sessions, cloud progress, and rewarded hints require an internet connection.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CODE K ESCAPE at none against The Black Cat's 2. The Black Cat's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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. The Black Cat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. CODE K ESCAPE asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | The Black Cat | CODE K ESCAPE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 482 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Growing Seeds Inc | JONGHO HAN |
In-app purchases
The Black Cat
- MazM Membership$5.991 Month
- Lifetime Pass$59.99
CODE K ESCAPE
No in-app purchases
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