Comparison

Night Elf Archer vs HollowLight

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

Head to head
About

Night Elf Archer

Features
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You were originally a hunter living in the forest. However, one day, the Demon King awakened, and a large number of monsters appeared in the forest. They would come out in groups every night. Now, pick up your bow and arrow, eliminate the invading monsters, and survive until dawn. Defeat monsters, obtain gold coins, upgrade skills, and strive for a high score.

About

HollowLight

Guide a small spirit to push back encroaching darkness in procedurally generated dungeons. Collect gear and upgrades to customize your playstyle and defend your forest home. The challenge grows even when you're offline.

Highlights
  • Procedurally generated dungeons
  • Dynamic traps and enemies
  • Gear and upgrade collection
  • Playstyle customization
  • Offline play
  • Character progression
Features
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The Darkness is Coming. Your Light, the Only Thing it Fears. As The Tide of Darkness and Destruction Spreads, the Nurnen Forest Fades, its Ancient Light Waning. You—One Tiny, Radiant Orblit— are CHOSEN to Carry the Torch and Push Back the Gloom! > Become Brody, a Spirit of The Forest! An Unlikely Hero, and Master of Last-Second Dodges, With a Destiny Far Larger than His Size. > Conquer Ever‑Shifting Dungeons! Explore Procedural Labyrinths Filled with Dynamic Traps, Secrets, and Abominations Born of Shadow. No Two Runs Feel the Same. > Claim New Gear and Rise With Every Run! Discover Weapons, Armour, Sidekicks, Upgrades, and Precious Supplies to Shape YOUR own Playstyle. > Defend the Nurnen Forest! Fight to Protect what Remains of your Home and its Villagers, Man & Beast, Hopelessly Clinging to the Light. > The Darkness Never Sleeps! Even Offline, the World Shifts and the Threat Grows. Return to find New Dangers—and New Opportunities. *Developers Note* - Created Solo with a Lot of Love (and coffee). Thank you for Keeping Indie Dev Burning Bright!

Screenshots

Night Elf Archer4 screens
HollowLight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Night Elf Archer at 13.0 against HollowLight's 17.0. 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Night Elf Archer versus HollowLight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNight Elf ArcherHollowLight
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size142 MB284 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperHangzhou jingtu network technology co., LTDAdam Hutchinson

In-app purchases

None

Night Elf Archer

No in-app purchases

None

HollowLight

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Night Elf Archer free?
Night Elf Archer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HollowLight free?
HollowLight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Night Elf Archer or HollowLight have ads?
Neither Night Elf Archer nor HollowLight shows ads.

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