Forgebound vs Live Hard, Die Hard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Forgebound
Become a blacksmith in a world threatened by ancient darkness. Forge weapons and armor to fulfill customer requests while investigating mysterious events across three distinct cities to uncover the truth.
- Immersive blacksmith simulation
- Forge weapons and armor
- Craft gear for customers
- Uncover hidden truths
- Solve mysteries in three cities
- Take on quests
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Unsettling rumors are spreading across the continent. Ancient seals are starting to unravel, and the Black Oathbound move in the shadows. As a blacksmith, you’ll take on requests from across the land, forging weapons and crafting gear— all while uncovering the hidden truth behind the darkness. -An immersive blacksmith simulation Process materials and forge powerful weapons and armor to meet the diverse demands of the customers who visit your forge each day. -Solve the strange occurrences in three cities Take on quests in the agricultural city of Valastein, the commercial hub of Ventira, and the harbor town of Portlaria—and draw closer to the truth. Forgebound— Save the world with your hammer.
Live Hard, Die Hard
Lead an elite special forces unit against an alien invasion in this real-time strategy game. Manage your troops' combat, recovery, and stress levels to defend Earth from extinction.
- Real-time combat command
- Troop recovery and resistance management
- Soldier stress management
- Strategic artillery deployment
- Elite special forces unit leadership
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Busy but Addictive! This BATTLE x MEDICAL Counter-Invasion Real-Time Strategy is like nothing you've ever seen! An army of aliens is here to invade the Earth! Show the Earth-style greeting to those unwanted visitors who lounge around our grounds! Lead your troops to extinguish zillions of aliens! In the year 20XX... Humanity stands on the brink of extinction after a sudden alien invasion. The only hope: a final assault on the enemy’s central command, the Terminal Core. As commander of an elite special forces unit, you lead the desperate charge for survival. ◆Nonstop Real-Time Combat◆ Your soldiers march and fight on their own, but your orders decide who lives. Call retreats, deploy reinforcements, unleash skills, and time your artillery with deadly precision. Victory belongs to those who command the moment! ◆Another Battlefield Behind the Frontline◆ Wounded soldiers are evacuated for treatment, but every loss strains those left behind. Hold the line too long, and your formation collapses. Balance recovery and resistance! ◆Stress Management◆ Fierce battles wound not only the body… but the mind as well. As commander, it is your duty to reward the soldiers who’ve fought with all they have! A small light of gratitude that keeps their hearts from breaking.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Live Hard, Die Hard at 100% against Forgebound's 42%. Live Hard, Die Hard also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). Forgebound's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Forgebound costs $1.99 and Live Hard, Die Hard $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Live Hard, Die Hard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Forgebound's written reviews are positive against 100% of Live Hard, Die Hard's.
Forgebound ships an update every 3 weeks, Live Hard, Die Hard every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Forgebound | Live Hard, Die Hard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 368 MB | 443 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | IINEXUS | Asobism.Co.,Ltd |
Customer experience
Forgebound
Live Hard, Die Hard
In-app purchases
Forgebound
No in-app purchases
Live Hard, Die Hard
No in-app purchases









