Shadow Falls vs Nightmares Within
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
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.
- 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
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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!
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Nightmares Within sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Shadow Falls asks for nothing beyond the download.
Shadow Falls ships an update every 2 months, Nightmares Within every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Shadow Falls | Nightmares Within |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (22 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 81.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 22 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 441 MB | 996 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Paulo Vitor de Almeida Goncalves | WaterBear Games |
In-app purchases
Shadow Falls
No in-app purchases
Nightmares Within
- 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
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