Comparison

Rivaldom vs Vicinity Online

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

Head to head
About

Rivaldom

Features
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Rivaldom is a turn-based strategy game built around decision-making, anticipation, and strategic clarity. Set in a fractured world governed by the Écliptique Protocol, players compete inside controlled battle domes where nations and leaders fight for influence, territory, and dominance. Each match is designed to be intense and focused. Within a limited number of turns, players must manage territory, resources, positioning, alliances, and betrayals. Victory depends entirely on understanding the systems, adapting to opponents, and making the right decisions at the right time. Rivaldom draws inspiration from the readability of board games while offering deep strategic layers. Attacking, annexing territory, negotiating alliances, playing tactical cards, or investing in upgrades all have immediate and visible consequences. This Early Access version allows players to experience Rivaldom during a foundational phase, centered on core gameplay and competitive balance. The game is designed to evolve progressively, without compromising clarity or strategic integrity. Rivaldom is made for players who seek meaningful choices, mastery, and tension—where every turn matters.

About

Vicinity Online

Build a vast space empire in this persistent sci-fi MMO. Construct planetary infrastructure, command fleets, trade resources, and engage in player-driven conflict to control a living galaxy. Focuses on long-term progression and strategic planning.

Highlights
  • Build and expand space empire
  • Construct planetary infrastructure
  • Mine and manage resources
  • Command specialized ship fleets
  • Scan systems for intelligence
  • Player-driven economy and trading
  • Engage in player vs. player combat
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Build your empire among the stars. Vicinity Online is a persistent sci-fi MMO where players construct powerful economies, command fleets, trade resources, and compete for control across a living galaxy. Humanity has reached deep space, but expansion is no longer peaceful. Every star system holds opportunity. Every resource has value. Every fleet movement can shift the balance of power. Develop your planetary infrastructure, extract valuable resources, manage energy production, and expand your influence across star systems. Build mines, depots, energy facilities, and production chains to fuel your growing empire. Command fleets of specialized ships and send them across the galaxy to defend your territory, support your allies, or strike at your enemies. Battles are shaped by preparation, intelligence, fleet composition, and strategic timing. The galaxy is driven by players. Trade resources, scan star systems, monitor fleet activity, compete over valuable positions, and participate in an evolving economy where every decision matters. Explore a universe built around long-term progression, strategic planning, and player conflict. Features: • Build and expand your space empire • Construct buildings and develop planetary infrastructure • Mine and manage resources used for growth, trade, and warfare • Build and command fleets of specialized ships • Scan systems and gather intelligence on planets and enemy activity • Trade resources and participate in a player-driven economy • Fight other players for resources, influence, and strategic control • Progress through long-term upgrades, skills, and empire development The stars are open. The galaxy is waiting. Build, trade, scout, command, and conquer in Vicinity Online.

Screenshots

Rivaldom4 screens
Vicinity Online4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Vicinity Online at every 6 days against Rivaldom's fortnightly. Rivaldom's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rivaldom ships an update fortnightly, Vicinity Online every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Rivaldom versus Vicinity Online: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRivaldomVicinity Online
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size391 MB129 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperQasbahLabsKonrad Machlowski

In-app purchases

None

Rivaldom

No in-app purchases

None

Vicinity Online

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rivaldom free?
Rivaldom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vicinity Online free?
Vicinity Online is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rivaldom or Vicinity Online have ads?
Neither Rivaldom nor Vicinity Online shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rivaldom or Vicinity Online?
Rivaldom ships an update fortnightly, and Vicinity Online every 6 days. Most recently, Rivaldom was updated on October 8, 2026 and Vicinity Online on October 24, 2026.

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