Idle Axe Thrower vs Dunwich Digging Chronicles
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Idle Axe Thrower
Embark on a journey from a corporate burnout to an axe-throwing champion. Progress through leagues, complete quests, and unlock powerful axes. Experience a unique storyline from humble beginnings to Hollywood stardom.
- Addictive idle axe-throwing gameplay
- Quirky quests with significant rewards
- Zen-powered perks and skill upgrades
- Collect and wield epic axes
- Storyline from small-town to Hollywood
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From a burnt-out tech guy to an axe-throwing champion, your journey begins in a dusty bar league and ends on Hollywood’s red carpet. Wield awesome axes, complete quests, and rise from corp zero to axe hero. Will you hit the mark or miss your shot at glory? Features: - Addictive idle axe-throwing fun - Quirky quests that pay big - Zen-powered perks and skills - Epic axes — flame, frost, portal, and more - Small-town fame to Hollywood stardom storyline Your path to axe-throwing fame starts now!
Dunwich Digging Chronicles
Merge workers and upgrade production lines to dig deeper and expand your tycoon empire. Earn money automatically, even offline, and recruit iconic characters to compete in weekly events for exclusive rewards. This idle merging game offers a strategic and rewarding Lovecraftian experience.
- Merge workers and upgrade production lines
- Automatic earnings, online or offline
- Boost production with arcane bombs
- Recruit iconic Lovecraftian characters
- Compete in weekly events and leaderboards
- Unlock exclusive VIP characters and bonuses
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Dive into madness with Dunwich Digging Chronicles: a Lovecraftian-inspired idle merging game! Guided by the Living Monolith, you'll merge, dig, and automate your operations while unlocking iconic characters from Lovecraftian mythology and competing in live events. Whether you've succumbed to madness or still cling to the illusion of free will, you'll keep digging. KEY GAME FEATURES Merge as you dig deeper - Merge workers and upgrade your production lines with each merge. - Gather forgotten relics to increase your power and income. - Reach greater depths and crypts to expand your tycoon empire. Automatic earnings, online or offline - Earn money automatically, even when you're idle or away. - Watch your operation passively thrive, as befits a tycoon. Boost Production with Merges and Arcane Bombs - Accelerate digging with powerful arcane bombs. - Merge workers one by one for a strategic advantage. - Upgrade high-value workstations for huge profits for your operation. Recruit Iconic Characters and Compete Weekly - Unlock exclusive VIP characters with perks for your tycoon empire. - Complete VIP character missions and earn legendary bonuses. - Join weekly. Participate in events and climb the leaderboards to win exclusive rewards! Why Play Dunwich Digging Chronicles? - A fresh take on investment, tycoon, empire, and merger games. - A frantic, strategic, and rewarding investment, merger, and investment gaming experience. - Ideal for fans of investment, merger, and Lovecraftian-themed games. Download Dunwich Digging Chronicles now and become the craziest tycoon! "No one, not even those who know the facts about the recent horror, can say what is happening to Dunwich." - H.P. Lovecraft (The Dunwich Horror)
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Verdict
Idle Axe Thrower and Dunwich Digging Chronicles both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 52% of Idle Axe Thrower's written reviews are positive against 0% of Dunwich Digging Chronicles's. Dunwich Digging Chronicles's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Idle Axe Thrower sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dunwich Digging Chronicles sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Idle Axe Thrower holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 111 and 42 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Idle Axe Thrower's written reviews are positive against 0% of Dunwich Digging Chronicles's.
Idle Axe Thrower ships an update monthly, Dunwich Digging Chronicles fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Idle Axe Thrower | Dunwich Digging Chronicles |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (111 ratings) — better | 4.2 (42 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 52.4% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 111 — better | 42 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 118 MB | 229 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Daedalus Lab LLC | Bigfoot Gaming |
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Idle Axe Thrower
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In-app purchases
Idle Axe Thrower
- No Ads Offer$4.99
Dunwich Digging Chronicles
- Yellow Starter Pack$1.99
- Small Crystals Pack$1.99
- INSTANT CULTIST$3.99
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- Medium Crystals Pack$4.99
- RITE OF PROFIT2 variants$4.99
- CULTIST'S ESSENTIALS$4.99
- ELDRITCH EXCAVATION$4.99
- TWIN ELDER KINGS PACK$7.99
- Large Crystals Pack$9.99
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