Comparison

Labyrinth Escape vs OverLit

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

Head to head
About

Labyrinth Escape

Features
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Something is chasing you. Find the exit before it catches up. MazeRun drops you into a freshly generated maze with one job: get out. Swipe to slide through the corridors, commit to your turns and stay ahead of the ember wisp, a glowing pursuer that follows your every step. Hesitate, backtrack or stop, and it closes the gap. HOW IT PLAYS • Swipe in any direction. One thumb, no buttons • Swipe early and the turn is held until the corridor opens • Reach the exit to clear the level • Every maze is generated fresh, so you can't memorise your way out 10 WORLDS Ruined Temple, Frozen Crypt, Desert Tomb, Candy Keep, Lava Forge, Spooky Crypt, Forest Grove, Sunken Reef, Crystal Caverns and Sky Ruins. Each has raised walls, flickering lights and its own props. Earn gems and unlock them all. 5 RUNNERS Classic, Girl Runner, Skeleton, Blue and the Alien, each with their own art for every direction, plus their own win and game-over scenes. 6 BOOSTERS • Speed Boost: outrun the pursuer • Slow Pursuer: cut its speed in half • Pathfinder: flashes the next steps toward the exit • Exit Hint: know which way to go • Maze Reveal: see the whole maze and where you are, 3 times per run • Skip Level: move on instantly GET BETTER, GET FASTER • Mazes grow from 5×8 up to 12×20 as you progress • Clean, death-free runs earn the most stars and gems • Replay levels to collect every star and claim star rewards • Daily rewards and streaks keep the gems coming BUILT FOR REAL LIFE • Plays fully offline, with no Wi-Fi needed • Quick runs that fit a queue or a commute • One hand, portrait • Free to play, with an optional one-time purchase that removes the banner ads, the ads between levels and the ad at launch If you love maze games, labyrinth puzzles, brain teasers or one-more-try arcade runners, MazeRun was built for you. Swipe. Turn. Escape.

About

OverLit

A fast-paced arcade game where players tap tiles to prevent them from burning out. Adapt to changing grid behaviors and unlock new challenges to test your reflexes and timing.

Highlights
  • Fast tap-to-clear gameplay
  • Handcrafted levels with goals
  • Daily Challenges and arcade modes
  • Online leaderboards
  • Multiple grid sizes
  • Offline play
Features
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OverLit is a fast reflex arcade game about keeping the grid alive. Tiles light up, heat up, and change behavior as pressure builds. Tap them before they burn out, adapt to each level’s twist, and see how long you can keep the board under control. Take on 120 handcrafted levels across five campaign areas, from Novice to Expert. Learn the rhythm, tackle tougher goals, and discover special mechanics that change how you read the board. Earn stars, improve your runs, and unlock more ways to play. Looking for a fresh challenge? Take on Daily Challenges, compare scores on online leaderboards, or jump into replayable arcade modes. Every run tests your focus, timing, and ability to react when the whole grid demands your attention. FEATURES • Fast, satisfying tap-to-clear gameplay • 120 handcrafted levels with goals, twists, and stars to earn • Five campaign areas, from Novice to Expert • Daily Challenges and replayable arcade modes • Online leaderboards to compare your runs • Multiple grid sizes and pressure patterns • Clear warning and danger states you can read at a glance • Haptics and sound, with controls to turn them on or off • Play offline, with no sign-up required Pick it up for a quick break or settle in for one more try. OverLit is easy to learn and tough to master when the grid starts heating up. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Labyrinth Escape4 screens
OverLit4 screens

Verdict

The call

Labyrinth Escape and OverLit are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Labyrinth Escape sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and OverLit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Labyrinth Escape ships an update monthly, OverLit every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Labyrinth Escape versus OverLit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLabyrinth EscapeOverLit
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB50 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperEzequiel BarretoAleksander Jałtuszyk

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Labyrinth Escape

One-time3
  • Remove Banner Ads$1.99
  • 500 Gems$1.99
  • 1500 Gems$4.99
1 purchases

OverLit

One-time1
  • Full Version$0.99

Questions

Is Labyrinth Escape free?
Labyrinth Escape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OverLit free?
OverLit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Labyrinth Escape or OverLit have ads?
Both Labyrinth Escape and OverLit show ads.
Which is updated more often, Labyrinth Escape or OverLit?
Labyrinth Escape ships an update monthly, and OverLit every 3 weeks. Most recently, Labyrinth Escape was updated on October 30, 2026 and OverLit on November 5, 2026.

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