Night Elf Archer vs HollowLight
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Night Elf Archer
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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.
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.
- Procedurally generated dungeons
- Dynamic traps and enemies
- Gear and upgrade collection
- Playstyle customization
- Offline play
- Character progression
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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!
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Night Elf Archer | HollowLight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 142 MB | 284 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Hangzhou jingtu network technology co., LTD | Adam Hutchinson |
In-app purchases
Night Elf Archer
No in-app purchases
HollowLight
No in-app purchases
Questions
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