Comparison

Decarnation vs Stellar Survivors

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
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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

Stellar Survivors

Engage in a chaotic vertical shooter with deep tactical customization. Build an unstoppable arsenal from millions of loadout combinations and face challenging pirate flagships. Experience elite roguelite progression with permanent upgrades and powerful perks for infinite replayability.

Highlights
  • 25 unique weapons
  • 3 weapon modifications
  • 9 unique ships
  • Equip up to 4 weapons
  • Permanent upgrades
  • Game-changing perks
  • Randomized waves
Features
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Survive the Storm. Conquer the Sector. Dive into Stellar Survivors, an intense vertical shooter where tactical customization meets chaotic bullet hell action. Choose your path through treacherous space, build an unstoppable arsenal, and face off against the galaxy's most feared pirate flagships. Deep Tactical Customization: No two runs are the same. Experiment with millions of potential loadout combinations: - Arsenal Depth: Unlock and master 25 unique weapons. - Modify & Adapt: Tailor your firepower with 3 distinct modifications per weapon. - The Fleet: Choose from 9 unique ships, each offering different strategic advantages. - Quad-Wield: Equip up to 4 weapons simultaneously to create a screen-clearing wall of destruction. Elite Roguelite Progression: In the edge of the Sector, death is merely an opportunity to evolve. - Permanent Upgrades: Use your spoils to boost your core stats. - Powerful Perks: Buy game-changing perks to tilt the odds in your favor. - Infinite Replayability: Face randomized waves and escalating challenges that test your reflexes and your build. The Ultimate Challenge Do you have what it takes to reach the heart of the pirate territory? Battle through swarms of enemies, weave through intricate bullet patterns, and bring down the Pirate Flagships once and for all. The Sector is waiting. Will you survive?

Screenshots

Decarnation4 screens
Stellar Survivors4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Decarnation at 4.5 against Stellar Survivors's 4.0. Decarnation also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 50%) and chart position (#110 vs unranked). Stellar Survivors's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On update cadence, 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 Stellar Survivors $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Decarnation holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Decarnation has 18 ratings behind it against 2, 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 50% of Stellar Survivors's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Decarnation versus Stellar Survivors: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecarnationStellar Survivors
Price$4.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.5 (18 ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#110 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size2.5 GB1.2 GB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEast2west Network Tech. Co. Ltd.Spear Gaming Industries LLC

Customer experience

Decarnation

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

Stellar Survivors

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Decarnation

No in-app purchases

None

Stellar Survivors

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Decarnation free?
Decarnation costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stellar Survivors free?
Stellar Survivors costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Decarnation or Stellar Survivors?
Decarnation is rated higher. Decarnation averages 4.5 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Stellar Survivors averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Decarnation or Stellar Survivors have ads?
Neither Decarnation nor Stellar Survivors shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Decarnation or Stellar Survivors?
Decarnation ships an update every 6 days, and Stellar Survivors every 6 days. Most recently, Decarnation was updated on October 25, 2026 and Stellar Survivors on October 24, 2026.

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