Comparison

Cat liquid vs Darkest Exiles

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

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About

Cat liquid

Engage in a strategic space war between cat and dog factions, utilizing advanced mechanical weapons. Enjoy quick, 5-minute matches with puzzle-like stage characteristics and customizable craft configurations.

Highlights
  • Cat vs. Dog space war
  • Robot strategy gameplay
  • 5-minute matches
  • Controller compatibility
  • Customizable craft configuration
  • Puzzle-like stage characteristics
Features
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Once again, the depths of the universe stir to life, and the threads connecting the stars begin to tremble. Breaking the silence of the past, the scorching flames of war bare their fangs from one end of the galaxy to the other, sweeping the innocent world into the vortex of destiny—. Animals empowered by the opening of a dimensional rift undergo a rapid evolution in intelligence and spark conflicts across the land. This is the Cat-Ball vs. Dog-Ball conflict. Along with this power, the dimensional rift brings “Gears”—over-technology in the form of mechanical weapons from another world—to Earth. One week later, the Dog faction relocates its living sphere to space, and the striped titmouse, roasted by the Shimaenaga Dango, also ventures into space. One day after the Cat-Dog Peace Accords were signed, a faction of the Dog faction—dissatisfied with the order of the Cat and Dog names—attacked the Cat faction’s base on Earth, resulting in the loss of 30% of the human population. The Long-tailed T**s, seeking revenge against their Earth-dwelling counterparts, dropped a massive meteorite onto the planet. As a result, the human population plummeted to 30% of its pre-war level. This marked the beginning of the Cat-Dog Space War. Win by fulfilling the victory conditions in various fields. Simple 5-minute matches! You can use a controller if it’s compatible! In space, you can’t move without thrusters, so you’ll need to think strategically when configuring your craft. Each stage has its own unique characteristics, so even those who aren’t good at action games can approach the battles like a puzzle. ● Recommended for: ・People who don’t have much time but want to enjoy a deep gaming experience. ・People who are concerned about data usage and don’t want to use up their mobile data while out and about. 【Voice Cast】 Narration: Ondoku-san Character Voices: “VOICEVOX: Miko Sakuraka” “VOICEVOX: Tsumugi Kasukabe” “VOICEVOX: Zundamon” “VOICEVOX: Kotaro Shirakami” “VOICEVOX: Shuji Suzumatsu” “VOICEVOX: Hau Amahare” “VOICEVOX: Ryusei Aoyama” “VOICEVOX: Sorin Kigashima” “VOICEVOX: Ritsu Hane” “VOICEVOX: Metan Shikoku” “VOICEVOX: Ryusei Aoyama” “VOICEVOX: Chibishiki-ji” “VOICEVOX: Saehaku Kurosawa” “VOICEVOX: Go-oni” [Free Audio] Song Title: Neika by “Maoukon” Song Title: March of Steel by MFP [Marron Fields Production] Song Title: Real Robot W by Yoshinori Tanaka Song Title: Scipio by Yoshinori Tanaka Song Title: Richelieu ~Lonely Justice~ by Yoshinori Tanaka Song Title: Siege by Tsuyoshi Yamaguchi Song Title: Snowy Peaks by Private Manbo Song Title: Battle - Desert by lei Song Title: Moonwalk by Manira Song Title: The Serpent Scroll Composer: Manira Song Title: Tatsumi Composer: Ryota Song Title: All Or Nothing ~A Hail Mary Pass~ Composer: Yoshinori Tanaka Song Title: The Never-Ending Journey, Triumphant Hymn at the End Composer: Noru Song Title: Save the World written by Composer: ilodolly Song Title: Tell the Truth written by Composer: i.tam (Neko Liquid App Battle Edition) Song Title: District 6 Composer: Keisuke Ito Song Title: Space War written by Yuri (from Yuli Audio Craft) Song Title: Daylight written by gooset (Nekorikid App Battle Edition) Song Title: Hyakki Yashō written by Notzan ACT Song Title: Zen written by Yuhei Komatsu Song Title: Game Clear! written by Manira Song Title: A Counterattack Arrow By the way. Manbou Private Second Class 【System Requirements】 Developed on iPhone SE (2nd generation). We recommend devices from this model onwards. If the app does not work, please update your device's OS to the latest version.

About

Darkest Exiles

Lead a guild of heroes in a dark fantasy world. Scout, train, and manage their lives and combat performance on a tactical grid. Master unique classes and craft powerful gear to survive a challenging cycle.

Highlights
  • Hero recruitment and training
  • Tactical grid-based combat
  • 8 unique hero classes
  • Equipment crafting and degradation
  • Faction alliances
  • Dynamic Edicts and World Tiers
Features
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You are not the hero. You are the Guild Master. Scout, train, and sacrifice heroes in a brutal dark fantasy world where no one lives forever. Deploy your party on a tactical grid. Watch the combat unfold. Adapt or fall. BUILD YOUR ACADEMY Scout unproven youth from the Slums, Iron Peaks, or High Gardens. Assign mentors, manage training, and watch your adepts grow into legendary warriors--or break under the pressure. COMMAND THE BATTLEFIELD Deploy your 5-hero party on a tactical 2x4 grid. Position tanks on the frontline, protect your healers in the back, and watch the tick-based combat unfold. Every formation choice matters. MASTER 8 UNIQUE CLASSES Each class brings distinct abilities and aging curves. Physical heroes peak early but decline; mages remain powerful into their twilight years. CRAFT YOUR ARSENAL Discover equipment with powerful effect affixes--Lifesteal, Phoenix Grace, Formation Master. Use Runes of Flux, Power, and Polish to forge the perfect loadout. But beware: all gear degrades, and fallen heroes take their equipment to the grave. NAVIGATE THE FACTIONS Curry favor with The Iron Decree for military might, The Sanguine Conclave for forbidden magic, or The Night-Silver Pact for gold and secrets. Each alliance unlocks unique benefits--and burns bridges with others. SURVIVE THE CYCLE Edicts reshape the rules of combat. Adapt your strategy or watch your guild crumble. Defeat the Final Boss to Ascend, unlock higher World Tiers, and prove your guild's dominance. FEATURES - Deep hero lifecycle: recruitment, training, prime years, decline, retirement - Emergent narratives through traits, trauma, and mentorship - Deterministic combat you can analyze and optimize - Dark fantasy aesthetic inspired by classic dungeon crawlers The Cycle awaits. Will your guild endure?

Screenshots

Cat liquid4 screens
Darkest Exiles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Darkest Exiles at none against Cat liquid's shown. Darkest Exiles also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Cat liquid sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Darkest Exiles sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Cat liquid against 5.0 for Darkest Exiles. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cat liquid versus Darkest Exiles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCat liquidDarkest Exiles
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size461 MB551 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperYusuke OkadaMario Cosme

Customer experience

Cat liquid

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Darkest Exiles

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cat liquid

One-time1
  • 200 cores(consumable item)$0.49
3 purchases

Darkest Exiles

One-time3
  • Exile's Welcome$0.99
  • Frozen Wastes$3.99
  • Commander's Kit$4.99

Questions

Is Cat liquid free?
Cat liquid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Darkest Exiles free?
Darkest Exiles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cat liquid or Darkest Exiles?
Cat liquid and Darkest Exiles are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Cat liquid or Darkest Exiles have ads?
Cat liquid shows ads; Darkest Exiles does not.
Which is updated more often, Cat liquid or Darkest Exiles?
Cat liquid ships an update every 3 days, and Darkest Exiles every 3 days. Most recently, Cat liquid was updated on October 21, 2026 and Darkest Exiles on October 24, 2026.

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