Comparison

Decarnation vs Birth!

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

Head to head
About

Decarnation

Embark on a psychological horror adventure in 1990s Paris as a cabaret dancer navigating a dreamscape of inner turmoil. Solve puzzles, face symbolic monsters, and engage in varied mini-games to uncover the truth and find yourself again.

Highlights
  • Psychological horror adventure
  • Pixel art graphics
  • Dreamscape exploration
  • Puzzle solving
  • Symbolic mini-games
  • Emotional storytelling
Features
Currently charting
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Decarnation is a pixel art masterpiece that weaves together psychological horror and emotional adventure. 1990, Paris. Gloria steps alone into a whirlpool of fate. After accepting an artistic offer from a mysterious benefactor, she descends into a dreamscape of the mind that is quickly spiraling out of control. The spotlight on stage cannot illuminate the darkness within her, and running away has never been the cure. Can you help her find herself again? = A Spine-Chilling Psychological Adventure= Gloria is a cabaret dancer at rock bottom – her career has stalled, her relationships are broken, and she’s lost her sense of self. She accepts a mysterious, alluring artistic invitation. However, this "opportunity" quickly turns into a horrific journey into the depths of her psyche. = A World Where Reality and Illusion Intermingle= Explore an ever-shifting subconscious realm, from a phantasmagoric theatre to a shattered reality. Each location harbours puzzles, enemies, and metaphors. You must journey through this twisted world, gather clues, solve puzzles, and escape with your life. = Varied Gameplay, Constant Suspense= Blending survival horror, psychological puzzles, and symbolic mini-games (rhythm, reflex, visual tricks, etc.), every gameplay element furthers the story and emotional progression. This variety immerses you, letting you experience Gloria’s struggles and growth up close. = Inspired by Classics, Homage to Masters= Decarnation is strongly influenced by psychological thriller masters like Satoshi Kon (Perfect Blue) and David Lynch (Mulholland Drive). It continues the traditional aesthetics and deep storytelling of classic 2D pixel horror adventures and psychological survival games. =Dream Monsters, Real-life Metaphors= What you face are not just ghastly creatures, but embodiments of self-denial, shame, fear, and loneliness. Each battle is an act of self-redemption. Each part of the adventure is a process of stripping away and rebuilding the psyche. Developer’s Note: When "escape" can no longer shelter us from life’s storms, will we have the courage to face our real, fragile selves? This game is the result of our long-standing focus on psychological trauma, self-identity, and inner struggles. Gloria’s journey isn’t simply a "woman’s story" — it’s a mirror of anyone who has ever felt lost in life’s labyrinth. The monsters she faces — some are from dreams, some from reality — but most are born from fears and desires deep inside that she had never confronted. We hope this story gives you an emotional resonance and strength. Perhaps not every struggle is won, but each choice to face it head-on is a step towards growth. Thank you for stepping into this dream, and thank you for fighting for yourself.

About

Birth!

Build a unique creature by collecting bones and organs from various hand-drawn locations. Solve physics-based puzzles and interact with interesting characters to uncover secrets.

Highlights
  • Creature building
  • Bone and organ collection
  • Physics-based puzzles
  • Interactive creatures
  • Exploration of hand-drawn locations
  • Secret discovery
Features
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You are alone. You will build a creature, a partner, a wet warm heart, a collection of bones. Collect bones & organs in hand-drawn museums, coffee shops, alleys, flower shops, libraries, markets, bakeries and more. Solve physics-based puzzles & interact with unique, interesting creatures. Find & spend hidden tokens to discover secrets.

Screenshots

Decarnation4 screens
Birth!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Birth! at 4.9 against Decarnation's 4.5. Birth! also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 78%) and ratings volume (87 vs 17). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Decarnation costs $4.99 and Birth! $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Birth! holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Birth! has 87 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Decarnation's written reviews are positive against 92% of Birth!'s.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Decarnation versus Birth!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecarnationBirth!
Price$4.99$4.99
Rating4.5 (17 ratings)4.9 (87 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews91.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1787 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#182#115 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size2.5 GB319 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperEast2west Network Tech. Co. Ltd.Madison Karrh

Customer experience

Decarnation

All ratings17 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

Birth!

All ratings87 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive91.9%
Neutral5.4%
Negative2.7%

In-app purchases

None

Decarnation

No in-app purchases

None

Birth!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Decarnation free?
Decarnation costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Birth! free?
Birth! costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Decarnation or Birth!?
Birth! is rated higher. Decarnation averages 4.5 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Birth! averages 4.9 from 87 ratings.
Do Decarnation or Birth! have ads?
Neither Decarnation nor Birth! shows ads.
Which is more popular, Decarnation or Birth!?
Decarnation currently peaks at #182 in the App Store charts, and Birth! at #115. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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