Comparison

Shadow Falls vs Nightmares Within

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

Head to head
About

Shadow Falls

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Get ready for the most immersive 3D FPS ever made for iOS! Developed with Unreal Engine 5 (UE5), Shadow Falls offers next-generation graphics and smooth, console-quality gameplay. This isn't just an action game, it's the new era of mobile shooting. The fate of the resistance is in your hands. If you love shooting games, high-speed action, and epic battles, Shadow Falls is your new battlefield. Join thousands of players and lead the counterattack against the evil AI.

About

Nightmares Within

Embark on a survival mission on a cursed island, battling relentless undead in a 3D FPS open-world. Scavenge resources, manage ammo, and choose your combat strategy to uncover the secrets of an abandoned hospital.

Highlights
  • High-stakes survival gameplay
  • Resource scavenging and ammo management
  • Stealth and action combat options
  • Deep RPG progression and skill tree
  • Open-world exploration
  • Daily challenges and missions
Features
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Stranded. Alone. Surrounded by the relentless undead. After a high-stakes mission goes wrong, Army Sergeant Noah is cast onto a cursed island in the Pacific. At its dark heart lies a colossal, abandoned hospital—a labyrinth of secrets that should have stayed buried. Nightmares Within masterfully blends classic Survival with modern 3D FPS Action. In this open world, every corridor hides a threat, and every bullet is a lifeline. Why You’ll Love It: High-Stakes Survival: Scavenge for vital resources and manage your limited ammo to survive brutal, heart-pounding Boss fights. Stealth or Action: You decide the strategy. Snipe from the shadows, go in guns blazing, or perform silent assassinations to clear your path. Deep RPG Progression: Level up Noah’s specialized skills through a deep talent tree to withstand the escalating terror of the island. Daily Challenges: Connect and survive! Experience a dynamic world with consistent updates and challenging missions. Enter the hospital. Fight the undead. Solve the mystery before it’s too late. Download now and face your fears!

Screenshots

Shadow Falls4 screens
Nightmares Within4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shadow Falls at none against Nightmares Within's 19. Nightmares Within's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Nightmares Within sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Shadow Falls asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadow Falls ships an update every 2 months, Nightmares Within every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Shadow Falls versus Nightmares Within: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow FallsNightmares Within
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—81.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—22 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size441 MB996 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperPaulo Vitor de Almeida GoncalvesWaterBear Games

In-app purchases

None

Shadow Falls

No in-app purchases

18 purchases

Nightmares Within

One-time18
  • Beginner's Gift Pack$0.99
  • Judgment Gift Pack$1.99
  • Limited-Time Gold Pack$2.99
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  • Limited-Time Gold Pack$4.99
  • Monthly Member$4.99
  • Precision Part Supply Pack$4.99
  • Upgrade Boost Pack2 variants$4.99
  • Moderate Coins$4.99
  • Permanent VIP$9.99
  • Premium Pass$9.99
  • Precision Part Supply Pack$9.99
  • Limited-Time Gold Pack$9.99
  • Maul Pack$9.99
  • Pile of Coins$9.99
  • Premium Pass +$19.99
  • Loads of Coins$19.99
  • Sea of Coins$49.99
  • Ocean of Coins$99.99

Questions

Is Shadow Falls free?
Shadow Falls is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nightmares Within free?
Nightmares Within is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shadow Falls or Nightmares Within have ads?
Both Shadow Falls and Nightmares Within show ads.
Which is updated more often, Shadow Falls or Nightmares Within?
Shadow Falls ships an update every 2 months, and Nightmares Within every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shadow Falls was updated on October 25, 2026 and Nightmares Within on October 25, 2026.

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