Comparison

Eldermyth vs General's Gambit

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

Head to head
About

Eldermyth

Guide mythical beasts to defend indigenous villagers and their land from foreign invaders. Utilize unique powers, land types, and weather cycles in this turn-based roguelike to achieve high scores. Discover hidden mechanics or use the in-built guide for immediate knowledge.

Highlights
  • Turn-based roguelike gameplay
  • Play as 6 unique beasts or custom Amalgam
  • Strategic risk/reward decisions
  • Interact with 5 land types
  • Procedurally generated game boards
  • Dynamic weather cycles
  • Voiceover accessibility
Features
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A once hidden land, inhabited by indigenous villagers and mythical beasts, is under threat from foreign invaders. Play as one of the beasts, using the weather, your unique powers and your synergy with the different land types, to save villagers, drive off invaders and prevent them from mining and colonising the land. All in the name of chasing a high score! Key features: - Turn-based roguelike (broughlike) inspired by mechanics from games of Michael Brough (868-HACK, Cinco Paus and Imbroglio) - Play as 1 of 6 beasts, each with unique rules and powers. Or, play the new Amalgam mode to create a custom beast - Risk/Reward strategic decisions on how you manage the board - Game grid is made up of 5 different land types which beasts engage with differently - Procedural generated game board (land tile placement) means a different game every time - 6 dynamic weather cycles each with a different impact on invader and/or beast behaviour - 4 different invader types, each with their own behaviour and purpose/actions - Local and Game Center high score leaderboards - Voiceover accessibility - Full dark mode theme The gameplay mechanics and rules are hidden and the intention is for them to be discovered through multiple runs. However, for those that want to jump straight in with full knowledge of the game, an in-built guide is included.

About

General's Gambit

Features
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General’s Gambit is tactical chess with a dice‑driven twist. Every turn begins with a roll, and the result determines which units you can move—forcing smart adaptation, bold planning, and decisive attacks. Command a modern battalion on a 7×7 battlefield. Soldiers advance, Tanks charge, Rockets strike diagonally, and Choppers leap in L‑shapes. Capture the enemy Fort to win. Features: - Dice‑driven tactics that keep every turn fresh - Multiple AI difficulties: Easy, Medium, Hard - Game Center online multiplayer - Accessibility‑friendly list mode and VoiceOver support - Auto‑save and resume for Medium/Hard AI games Plan your moves, read the board, and seize victory

Screenshots

Eldermyth4 screens
General's Gambit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: General's Gambit at Free against Eldermyth's $2.99. Eldermyth's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months) and chart position (#169 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases 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

General's Gambit is free to download; Eldermyth costs $2.99 up front. Eldermyth sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and General's Gambit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eldermyth ships an update every 6 days, General's Gambit every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Eldermyth versus General's Gambit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEldermythGeneral's Gambit
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#169 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB18 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperKIERAN HARTNETTAmol Samant

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Eldermyth

One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
1 purchases

General's Gambit

One-time1
  • Premium Upgrade$0.99

Questions

Is Eldermyth free?
Eldermyth costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is General's Gambit free?
General's Gambit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Eldermyth or General's Gambit have ads?
Neither Eldermyth nor General's Gambit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eldermyth or General's Gambit?
Eldermyth ships an update every 6 days, and General's Gambit every 4 months. Most recently, Eldermyth was updated on September 21, 2026 and General's Gambit on September 8, 2026.

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