Comparison

Karadiyar vs Incremental ELM Quest

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

Head to head
About

Karadiyar

Engage in a dynamic fantasy world where player actions shape the ongoing war. Create a character, choose a race and faction, and battle other players in strategic, city-based conflicts. Master various skills, tame dragons, and influence the evolving game world.

Highlights
  • Living MMORPG world
  • Race and faction choices
  • City-based conflict system
  • Strategic PvP combat
  • Diverse character skills
  • Dragon taming
  • No pay-to-win mechanics
Features
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War in Karadiyar has already begun. In the north, dwarves march toward Passage to defend their underground cities. Elves and humans fight to drive the enemy from Belrik. In the east, orcs and goblins gather a great army under Annamor's banner. Create your character, join the armies, and choose your side. Fight alongside thousands of players, improve your gear, and master your skills. LIVING MMORPG WORLD Karadiyar is not a static story game. It is a living MMO world filled with real players. When you log in, the world does not wait for you. The map moves, players stay active, and the balance keeps shifting. • You can be attacked at any moment. • You can attack someone at any moment. • Every decision has lasting consequences. RACES AND FACTIONS Faction choice is at the heart of Karadiyar. Your choice determines who will protect you and who will hunt you. • Humans • Elves • Dwarves • Goblins • Orcs • Dark Elves Will you stand with the Free Peoples, or march with the dark armies? This is not just a cosmetic choice. Your race and faction shape PvP matchups, city relations, and your fate in the world. HEROES AND ARMIES Dozens of heroes live in Karadiyar. They inspire the armies wherever they go; fighting beside them makes you stronger than ever. OPEN MAP Karadiyar is an MMORPG built around cities and regions. Only players in the same city can fight each other. This system encourages planned clashes, not random attacks. Leaders and armies can also move to seize other regions, and massive battles can erupt beyond any single player's control. • Regional control • City-based conflict • Position and timing matter • Real strategy PVP SYSTEM PvP in Karadiyar is risky, rewarding, and fair. Your experience, gear, racial abilities, bonuses, guards, and dragon make you stronger. For example, you may not want to fight an elf in the forest, or a dwarf in underground cities. • Tournament-style Arena system • Online PvP against real players • Balanced matchmaking with limited level gaps • Winners gain experience and dominance • Losers pay the price SKILLS Karadiyar offers many skills that set you apart. • Animal Taming: Tame mounts and dragons. • Smithing: Upgrade, repair, and smelt your weapons and armor. • Hunting: Hunt prey and strengthen your combat skills. • Seafaring: Take to the sea with your ship—explore and adventure. • Farming: Grow plants in your garden and craft battle-ready bonuses. • Rescue: Free prisoners from dungeons. DRAGONS In Karadiyar, legends are more than stories. Dragons, rare creatures, and unique powers are part of the game. Owning a dragon means status and strategy. • Not everyone can get a dragon; advanced Animal Taming is required. • Not everyone can control a dragon; it may refuse to obey you. • This power must be earned. NO PAY-TO-WIN Karadiyar is not pay to win. Premium features offer cosmetics and convenience only. There is no item in the game that cannot be accessed for free. • Cosmetic avatars for display • Access to safe areas Direct power is never sold. The winner is still the better player. TRUE MMO EXPERIENCE • Thousands of players online together • A challenging, dark role-playing environment • Unique Epic Quests for both factions • Many dungeons to explore with friends This game was made for players searching for an MMORPG. For those who want to stay away from combat, Roleplayer (Wanderer) mode is also available: explore and role-play without constant PvP pressure. WHO IS IT FOR? • MMORPG fans • Players who love elf, orc, dwarf, goblin, and dark elf fantasy Enter Karadiyar for free. Choose your side. Prove your strength. Be a hero, or become dust. Terms of Use: https://www.karadiyar.com/en/terms-of-use

About

Incremental ELM Quest

Embark on a challenging incremental RPG adventure where every battle and defeat fuels your progress. Upgrade your hero, build your town, and strategize to overcome hundreds of unique foes and powerful bosses. This game offers a rewarding experience for both short sessions and extended play.

Highlights
  • Incremental RPG gameplay
  • Hero upgrades and evolutions
  • Town building for progression
  • Boss battles with unique tactics
  • Permanent bonuses from defeats
  • Hundreds of unique enemies
Features
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ELM Quest is a cozy but challenging incremental RPG where every battle pushes your progress forward. Begin your quest, fight through encounters, and upgrade your hero to survive tougher foes. Every loss results in powerful permanent bonuses that strengthen future runs. Why players enjoy ELM Quest: - 4 starting heroes, each with a unique playstyle and several evolutions each. - Face powerful bosses with unique tactics. Can you beat them all? - Hundreds of unique foes. Study your foes carefully to overcome difficult fights. - Build up your town for lasting progression. - Every defeat matters, no matter how quick. Learn, adapt, and push farther each run. Whether you play in short sessions or long grinds, ELM Quest rewards strategy, persistence, and clever upgrades. Dev note: This game was made by an incremental game fan who got bored of waiting for another to come out. You will find no ads and the game was balanced around being a completely free experience. All perks/rewards obtainable for free through gameplay.

Screenshots

Karadiyar4 screens
Incremental ELM Quest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Incremental ELM Quest at none against Karadiyar's shown. Incremental ELM Quest also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Karadiyar's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 48%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Karadiyar sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 3 months and Incremental ELM Quest sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Incremental ELM Quest holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 22 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Karadiyar's written reviews are positive against 48% of Incremental ELM Quest's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Karadiyar ships an update every 3 days, Incremental ELM Quest every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Karadiyar versus Incremental ELM Quest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKaradiyarIncremental ELM Quest
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (21 ratings)4.4 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.6% of reviews — better47.6% of reviews
Number of ratings2122 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB55 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperVatanay OzbeyliEric Marin

Customer experience

Karadiyar

All ratings21 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative14.3%

Incremental ELM Quest

All ratings22 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral13.6%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive47.6%
Neutral28.6%
Negative23.8%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Karadiyar

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Character$19.993 Months
One-time9
  • 5x Dunmir Crystals$2.99
  • 10x Dunmir Crystals$4.99
  • Dragon Meal$4.99
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  • Sprinkler$7.99
  • Horseshoe$7.99
  • Race Changer Scroll$7.99
  • Night Wanderer$15.99
  • 50x Dunmir Crystals$23.00
  • Artisan's Sigil$29.99
3 purchases

Incremental ELM Quest

One-time3
  • Buy Dev a Coffee (+30 Renown)$0.99
  • Buy Dev Lunch (+200 Renown)$4.99
  • Fully Support Dev (+450 Renown)$9.99

Questions

Is Karadiyar free?
Karadiyar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Incremental ELM Quest free?
Incremental ELM Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Karadiyar or Incremental ELM Quest?
Incremental ELM Quest is rated higher. Karadiyar averages 4.2 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Incremental ELM Quest averages 4.4 from 22 ratings.
Do Karadiyar or Incremental ELM Quest have ads?
Karadiyar shows ads; Incremental ELM Quest does not.
Which is updated more often, Karadiyar or Incremental ELM Quest?
Karadiyar ships an update every 3 days, and Incremental ELM Quest every 6 days. Most recently, Karadiyar was updated on November 11, 2026 and Incremental ELM Quest on November 5, 2026.

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