Comparison

Faction Packed vs NEM

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

Head to head
About

Faction Packed

Engage in strategic 1v1 PvP battles where you draft weapons, creatures, and gear from a shared marketplace. Master tactical item packing and dice-driven combat to outwit your opponent in tense, three-round matches. Join factions, conquer territory, and compete in live events for seasonal glory.

Highlights
  • Tactical item drafting from shared marketplace
  • Strategic bag packing for loadouts
  • 1v1 PvP duels with three rounds
  • Dice-driven combat mechanics
  • Hundreds of collectible and upgradeable items
  • Faction wars and territory control
  • Live events and weekly challenges
Features
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Faction Packed is a competitive multiplayer strategy RPG built around a mechanic you won't find anywhere else. Before every duel, you and your opponent draft weapons, creatures, and gear from a shared live marketplace — then pack them into your bags like a tactical puzzle. Every item you place is a decision. Every gap in your inventory is a risk. Three turns. One winner. Every match is a fresh fight from the first draft pick to the final roll. No two runs play the same. With roguelite variety baked into the draft, your loadout is never identical twice — forcing you to think on your feet, adapt your strategy mid-match, and squeeze every advantage from whatever the market gives you. The deeper you go, the more there is. Collect and upgrade hundreds of items across weapons, creatures, gear, and specialised backpacks. Develop a playstyle that's entirely your own, join a guild, and carve out territory on a living world map alongside your crew. With shifting metas, seasonal events, and ongoing guild rivalries, there's always a reason to come back. DRAFT YOUR EDGE You and your opponent pull from the same live marketplace. Cut the cards they need. Snap up the gear that breaks their build. The strategic battle begins before the first turn is taken — the draft is where matches are won and lost. PACK THE PUZZLE Rotate and fit items into colour-coded bags before each duel. Managing your inventory isn't just organisation — it's your core strategy. Mastering your loadout is what separates good players from great ones. TURN-BASED PVP DUELS Head-to-head multiplayer across three tense turns. Read your opponent, adapt your strategy on the fly, and be the last battler standing. DICE-DRIVEN COMBAT Roll to attack, defend, and trigger item abilities. Luck plays a role — but a smart loadout and the right item synergies decide who actually wins. ROGUELITE VARIETY Every draft brings new choices, unexpected combos, and fresh build paths. The roguelite structure means each match feels distinct, even if you're running a familiar strategy. COLLECT AND UPGRADE Hundreds of weapons, creatures, gear pieces, and backpacks — each with unique abilities and deep upgrade paths. The meta keeps shifting and there's always something new to chase. BUILD YOUR PLAYSTYLE Aggressive rush, defensive grind, creature swarm — develop your loadout, level up your collection, and lean into the strategy that clicks for you. GUILD WARS Join a guild and fight for territory on a contested world map. Win duels, earn influence, and help your guild dominate the season leaderboards. PLAY WITH YOUR CREW Coordinate loadouts, share draft strategies, and run long-term multiplayer campaigns together. The social layer is where the real rivalries are made. LIVE EVENTS AND WEEKLY CHALLENGES New seasonal modes and fresh PVP content keep things interesting. There's always something worth competing for. ASYNC PVP AND LEADERBOARDS Play on your own schedule without losing your competitive edge. Track your rank globally, within your guild, or against friends. If you're into deck builders, auto battlers, collectible RPGs, or any turn-based strategy game with real competitive depth — Faction Packed is built for you. Draft smart. Pack tight. Take the win. Follow Along on Social: Discord: https://bit.ly/4c6keDL Twitter: https://bit.ly/4mdi8oG Instagram: https://bit.ly/4vhOjHG Facebook: https://bit.ly/4sXI5vj Bluesky: https://bit.ly/3QpH3cN

About

NEM

This anime-style gacha game features turn-based combat and a captivating story set in a dream network. Collect illustrated character cards and engage in AI-driven conversations with fully voiced characters.

Highlights
  • Anime-style aesthetics
  • Live2D animated story
  • Collectible character cards
  • Turn-based combat
  • AI character chat
  • Fully voiced Japanese dialogue
Features
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Enter NEMspace. Leave reality behind. Set in the near future, NEM:Recall is an anime style mobile gacha game with a Live2D story, strategic turn-based combat, and an AI character chat feature. It follows 4 characters who discover a hidden dream network—a world where imagination has no limits, and every dream demands a price. - Stunning Anime-style Aesthetics Enjoy meticulously designed characters, and vibrant dreamspaces that bring your imagination to life. - Immersive Live2D Storytelling Experience a story told through animated characters as they come alive with Live2D animation - Collectible Character Cards Use illustrated anime-style character cards in a strategic, turn-based combat system - Chat with Characters in AI-driven Conversations Enjoy spontaneous, personal exchanges with your favorite characters, brought to life by state-of-the-art AI technology. Website: X: https://x.com/NEMRecall_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NEM_Recall Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nem.recal TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nem_recall Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Gqv82ebS8A

Screenshots

Faction Packed4 screens
NEM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Faction Packed at none against NEM's shown. Faction Packed also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). NEM's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (67% vs 50%). On price, ratings volume, 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

Both are free to download. Faction Packed sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and NEM sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NEM holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Faction Packed's written reviews are positive against 67% of NEM's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Faction Packed ships an update every 5 days, NEM fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Faction Packed versus NEM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFaction PackedNEM
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (7 ratings)4.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings79 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size1023 MB400 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperHey Cat! StudiosAI AVATAR VIETNAM COMPANY LIMITED

Customer experience

Faction Packed

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

NEM

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Faction Packed

One-time7
  • Tier 1$0.99
  • Tier 2$1.99
  • Tier 3$2.99
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  • Tier 4$3.99
  • Tier 5$4.99
  • Tier 10$9.99
  • Tier 20$19.99
7 purchases

NEM

One-time7
  • 160 Delusion Shards Pack$0.99
  • 600 Delusion + 60 Dream Shards$4.99
  • 900 Delusion + 180 Dream Shards$6.99
Show 4 more
  • 1960 Delusion + 240 Dream Shards$14.99
  • 3960 Delusion + 620 Dream Shards$29.99
  • 6560 Delusion + 1400 Dream Shards$49.99
  • 12960 Delusion + 3100 Dream Shards$99.99

Questions

Is Faction Packed free?
Faction Packed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NEM free?
NEM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Faction Packed or NEM?
NEM is rated higher. Faction Packed averages 3.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while NEM averages 4.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Faction Packed or NEM have ads?
NEM shows ads; Faction Packed does not.
Which is updated more often, Faction Packed or NEM?
Faction Packed ships an update every 5 days, and NEM fortnightly. Most recently, Faction Packed was updated on October 12, 2026 and NEM on October 7, 2026.

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