Comparison

Splinterlands vs Olderfall

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

Head to head
About

Splinterlands

Engage in fast-paced auto-battler strategy card battles against real players. Build a unique deck from over 860 cards and adapt to randomized battle rules. Master the meta and climb the ranks in this constantly evolving game.

Highlights
  • Auto-battler strategy card gameplay
  • Real-player battles
  • Deck building with 860+ unique cards
  • Randomized battle rules and modifiers
  • Fast-paced matches
  • Constantly evolving meta
Features
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Summon. Strategize. Conquer. Splinterlands is a fast-paced auto-battler strategy card game where you outsmart real players and build a deck that’s all your own. Battles are quick, decisions matter, and every win brings you closer to glory. Battles last just a few minutes, but a single card can change everything. Victory comes from smart matchups, clever formations, and split-second decisions before the fight begins. Once your team is set, the action unfolds automatically. Each match features randomized rules: element restrictions, mana caps, and modifiers that force you to adapt on the fly. Counter your opponents and master the meta. Build your deck from over 860 unique cards, each with distinct stats, abilities, and stunning artwork. Whether you’re playing low-cost utility units or legendary powerhouses, every card adds a new layer of strategy. Since 2018, Splinterlands has developed one of the most active strategy card game communities in the world. Weekly updates. Constantly evolving metas. Thousands of daily players. This is a game that never sits still. Neither will you. Collect cards. Win battles. Make your mark. Start building your deck today.

About

Olderfall

Engage in tactical auto-battler combat as a Master of Gladiators. Train unique NFT warriors, collect rare items, and forge powerful gear in a competitive, free-to-play environment with long-term ownership.

Highlights
  • Strategic auto-battler combat
  • PVP modes: Deathmatches & Tournaments
  • PVE Missions & Seasonal Events
  • NFT equipment and cosmetics
  • On-chain asset ownership
  • Crafting and gear enhancement
Features
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Enter Olderfall, the tactical arena where NFT gladiators fight for glory. As a Master of Gladiators, you’ll train unique warriors, collect rare items, and forge powerful gear in a free-to-play, multichain auto-battler built for real competition and long-term ownership. Core Gameplay Strategic auto-battler combat PvP modes: Daily Deathmatches & high-stakes Tournaments PvE Missions and rotating Seasonal Events Chambers: train your Fallen and manage your gear NFT equipment, cosmetics, and trinkets that impact gameplay Full on-chain progression — trade, collect, and own your assets Millions of Possible Fighters Every gladiator is procedurally generated with unique DNA — combining stats, affinities, and traits that define their style in combat. Some are brawlers, others elusive tacticians. It’s your call. Free to Play. Built to Own. Start with a free gladiator and manage up to three at a time. Train them, fight, earn rewards, and grow your collection through seasonal drops. Your time, strategy, and progress are fully yours. The Forge: Craft, Enhance, Evolve At the heart of Olderfall lies the crafting system. Merge gear, enhance weapons, or melt unused items to forge powerful new equipment. Whether you seek power or profit, the Forge is where strategy turns into value. Skill-Based PvP with Real Stakes Climb the MMR leaderboard through competitive fights or enter Tournaments with risk-reward mechanics. Every move counts — and only the best reap the spoils. Olderfall is in active development, with new features dropping each season. From clans and quests to Coliseum DAOs and custom chambers — the world keeps growing. Download and play for free — your legacy begins now.

Screenshots

Splinterlands4 screens
Olderfall4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Olderfall at 5.0 against Splinterlands's 4.3. Olderfall also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). Splinterlands's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Olderfall sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Splinterlands asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Olderfall holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Splinterlands has 15 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Splinterlands's written reviews are positive against 100% of Olderfall's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Splinterlands ships an update every 2 months, Olderfall every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Splinterlands versus Olderfall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplinterlandsOlderfall
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (15 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB286 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperSteem Monsters LLCAnubika

Customer experience

Splinterlands

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

Olderfall

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Splinterlands

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Olderfall

One-time10
  • Starter Gem Pack$4.99
  • Small Forge Resource Bag$6.99
  • Void Relic$7.99
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  • Large Gem Pack$9.99
  • Medium Forge Resource Bag$14.99
  • Random Cutted Gem$14.99
  • Medium Vitrium Pack$19.99
  • Radiant Relic$19.99
  • Large Forge Resource Bag$24.99
  • Large Vitrium Pack$34.99

Questions

Is Splinterlands free?
Splinterlands is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Olderfall free?
Olderfall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Splinterlands or Olderfall?
Olderfall is rated higher. Splinterlands averages 4.3 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Olderfall averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Splinterlands or Olderfall have ads?
Olderfall shows ads; Splinterlands does not.
Which is updated more often, Splinterlands or Olderfall?
Splinterlands ships an update every 2 months, and Olderfall every 8 days. Most recently, Splinterlands was updated on September 22, 2026 and Olderfall on October 8, 2026.

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