Comparison

Garuda vs Retro Fall 2

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

Head to head
About

Garuda

Features
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A Gentle Journey Beneath the Moonlit Sky Step into the adventurous world of Garuda, a hand-crafted journey about love, flight, and quiet discovery. As night falls, help a caring bird guide her hatchling through glowing meadows and gentle skies. Itโ€™s a serene experience designed to soothe, not stress. Whether you're winding down for the night or simply need a breath of calm, Garuda invites you to slow down and enjoy the stillness. Features: Hand-Painted Visuals Explore a dreamlike world filled with soft colours and glowing details, crafted with love and care. A Heartfelt Story Guide Garuda, a devoted parent bird, as she searches for her little one on their first journey into the night. Relaxing Gameplay Intuitive touch controls let you gently glide, guide, and protect no rush, no pressure. Ambient Music & Sound Enjoy calming, immersive audio that enhances the experience. Best with headphones. Offline Play No Wi-Fi? No problem. Garuda works perfectly offline โ€” your peace goes wherever you go. Collectible Boosts Keep things gently engaging with subtle pacing boosts and light challenges. Why You'll Love Garuda Not just a game โ€” Garuda is a quiet moment. A warm story. A little flight of peace in your pocket. Made with Godot Lovingly built with the open-source Godot Engine. Download now and take flight in a tranquil, unforgettable journey.

About

Retro Fall 2

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Retro Fall 2 is an endless arcade fall with a neon, CRT-era vibe. Your mission is simple: keep your squishy ball alive as the world drops away beneath you. Draw quick neon platforms with your finger to bounce, redirect, and rescue yourself at the last second. But you cannot spam it. You only get a couple of lines at a time, your ink runs out, and your platforms vanish fast. Every run turns into a high-speed mix of reflex, timing, and creative saves. As you plunge deeper, the game keeps throwing fresh danger your way: spikes, turrets, bumpers, breakable barriers, and more. Smash blocks for points, scoop up coins, and grab shields and health pickups when things get spicy. Earn coins during runs and spend them to unlock new ball looks with bold effects, plus CRT-inspired themes to match your mood. Rack up achievements, post your best run on the global leaderboards, and see how you stack up. Play free with optional ads, or remove ads permanently. You can also pick up coin packs or a starter bundle if you want to fast-track unlocks. If you miss the energy of classic arcade games but want something you can play in quick bursts, Retro Fall 2 is ready.

Screenshots

Garuda4 screens
Retro Fall 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Retro Fall 2 at Free against Garuda's $1.99. Garuda's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Retro Fall 2 is free to download; Garuda costs $1.99 up front. Retro Fall 2 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Garuda asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Garuda versus Retro Fall 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGarudaRetro Fall 2
Price$1.99Free โ€” better
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysโ€”
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS15.614.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size83 MB54 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSuraj HandeNicholas Cullen

In-app purchases

None

Garuda

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Retro Fall 2

One-time5
  • Coin Stash$0.99
  • Ad-Free$2.99
  • Coin Chest$4.99
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  • Coin Vault$9.99
  • Starter Bundle$12.99

Questions

Is Garuda free?
Garuda costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Retro Fall 2 free?
Retro Fall 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Garuda or Retro Fall 2 have ads?
Retro Fall 2 shows ads; Garuda does not.

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