Pataphysics vs Raising Elf Mage
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Pataphysics
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The Ultimate Pixel Side-Scrolling Action RPG! Dive into a beautifully crafted pixel world filled with exciting battles, powerful weapons, and countless skills to master. With intuitive controls, enjoy the thrill of an epic adventure anywhere, anytime. Game Features Dynamic Combat and Growth System Conquer challenging stages, grow your character, and upgrade your weapons. Defeat powerful bosses and collect legendary equipment! Diverse Weapons and Stunning Skills Choose from swords, bows, magic, and more to suit your playstyle. Dominate the battlefield with visually stunning skills! Charming Pixel Art Style Explore a fantasy world brought to life with adorable and detailed pixel graphics. Every stage offers unique environments and enemies to discover. Addictive Stage Progression Battle through over 100 stages of increasing difficulty! Test your limits in endless modes and enjoy various in-game events. Engaging Story and Unique Characters Join a cast of quirky heroes on a journey to defeat evil and restore peace to the land. Start your adventure now and create your very own hero! Experience thrilling action and captivating storytelling in an enchanting pixel world. Share your progress with friends and compete to become the ultimate warrior! The fun is at your fingertipsโdownload now!
Raising Elf Mage
This idle RPG lets your mage automatically gather resources while you're away. Engage in thrilling card-based mini-games to multiply your earnings and cast powerful spells. Collect gear, craft items, and compete for the top global ranking.
- Automatic resource gathering
- Card prediction mini-game
- Spell casting
- Gear collection and crafting
- Global ranking system
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Leave it running and the gold piles up by itself โ but this is NO ordinary idle game. One flip of the cards and your heart races. A combo you've never played before! โ It grows while you're away Your mage hunts the dungeon non-stop. Come back to a mountain of gold! โ One hand of cards โ you can't stop Read the hint, then predict. Multiply your gold up to x10! Bank it safe, or push for more? That one tiny choice is pure, edge-of-your-seat thrill. โ Magic that clears the screen Pump fire, ice and thunder with NO limit โ then wipe out everything with Meteor! โ Loot it. Craft it. Crush it. Grab gear, forge your own, and build the ultimate mage. โ Climb to #1 in the world Race up the global gold ranking and carve your name at the top. Tap once and gold is already stacking 5 seconds from now. Free to play. Idle ร cards โ pick it up and you won't put it down!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Raising Elf Mage at none against Pataphysics's 11. Pataphysics's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Pataphysics sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Raising Elf Mage asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pataphysics ships an update every 4 days, Raising Elf Mage every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pataphysics | Raising Elf Mage |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | โ | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days โ better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Monetization | โ | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 โ better | 16.4 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 113 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | ho seok Bang | YUNWOO NAM |
In-app purchases
Pataphysics
- GEM 0$0.79
- SKIN 1$0.99
- PET 1$0.99
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- GEM 1$3.99
- PET 2$4.99
- GEM 2$7.99
- GEM 3$23.99
- GEM 4$39.99
- SKIN 2$49.99
- GEM 5$79.99
- PET 3$99.99
Raising Elf Mage
No in-app purchases
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