Comparison

Vireka vs Dark Throne Legends

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

Head to head
About

Vireka

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Step into the world of Vireka, an exciting side-scrolling adventure where courage and wisdom guide your journey! The five legendary Gems of Virtue—Bravery, Courtesy, Empathy, Responsibility, and Honesty—have been stolen by powerful demons, and it's up to you to reclaim them. Travel through unique environments, face challenging enemies, and overcome obstacles to prove your heroism and restore balance to the world. A Journey Full of Adventure Explore five beautifully crafted worlds, each presenting its own set of dangers and discoveries. Battle fierce enemies, navigate tricky landscapes, and confront powerful bosses. Every challenge pushes you forward, helping you grow stronger and uncover the true meaning of virtue.

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Dark Throne Legends

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The throne is cursed. The dead want it back. You have 12 minutes. Dark Throne is a fast, offline action roguelite. Pick a hero, step into the palace arena, and hold your ground against endless waves of skeletons, orcs and witches. Your hero attacks automatically — you move, dodge, collect, and decide how your build grows. Survive long enough and the Dark King himself will rise to face you. BUILD A NEW HERO EVERY RUN • 12 unlockable heroes — ranger, paladin, mage, necromancer and more, each with unique stats and perks • 48 abilities: arrow storms, chain lightning, earthquakes, blade waves, guardian swords… • Any ability can drop for any hero — chase crazy combinations • Collect artifacts and fuse them with recipes into powerful relics FIGHT REAL BOSSES • Random minibosses invade the arena with unique mechanics • Survive all waves and duel the Dark King himself • Death itself stalks the battlefield — its touch kills instantly. Keep moving. RISK AND REWARD • Grab runes at the forest edge for 30-second power surges • Smash crates, open chests, pull the whole map to you with magnets • Stand in the summoning circle to call a boss early — if you dare PROGRESS THAT STAYS • Upgrade each hero permanently with gold between runs • 5 difficulty levels to conquer • Global leaderboard — climb the ranking with your best score • Auto-save: close the app any time and continue your run later MADE FOR PHONES • One-finger controls: hold the screen and your hero runs • Short 12-minute sessions, fully playable offline • No ads. No forced sign-in. Can you outlast the horde and take the Dark Throne?

Screenshots

Vireka4 screens
Dark Throne Legends3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dark Throne Legends at weekly against Vireka's monthly. Vireka's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vireka ships an update monthly, Dark Throne Legends weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Vireka versus Dark Throne Legends: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirekaDark Throne Legends
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size190 MB195 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperMuhammad Rehan RasheedAinur Seisembekova

In-app purchases

None

Vireka

No in-app purchases

None

Dark Throne Legends

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vireka free?
Vireka is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dark Throne Legends free?
Dark Throne Legends is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vireka or Dark Throne Legends have ads?
Neither Vireka nor Dark Throne Legends shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vireka or Dark Throne Legends?
Vireka ships an update monthly, and Dark Throne Legends weekly. Most recently, Vireka was updated on October 25, 2026 and Dark Throne Legends on October 29, 2026.

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