Comparison

Phase Knight vs Gloom Deep

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

Head to head
About

Phase Knight

Features
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In the Divide Between Consciousness and Steel, Reclaim the Proof of Your Existence Flesh is destined to decay, steel never yields, and data pursues eternity—yet you must choose what to become. In the 28th century, the Human Federation's "Immortality Project" accidentally created the Machine Emperor, tearing the galaxy apart in a tripartite war among flesh, machinery, and digital consciousness. You are Renn Kale, once the Federation's elite warrior, now a unique existence spanning three realms: a half-mechanical knight with a human heart, your veins flowing with the divine bloodline of the lost civilization "Valkyrie," and your mind imprinted with an ancient mark that enables dialogue with digital life. Your choices will determine the future of civilization. 【Human Tenacity】 Uphold the warmth of humanity with your carbon-based form, harness ancient bloodlines to activate temple technology, and navigate the fragile trust and suspicion among your peers to sustain the crumbling Federation. 【Mechanical Power】 Wield the Phase Knight system, unleashing the art of war with your steel body, and grapple with the tension between absolute rationality and lingering emotions to define what it means to "evolve." 【Digital Thought】 Dive deep into the consciousness network, engage in light-speed games of wits with the Ether Prophets, and seek a third path between the allure of a virtual paradise and the threat of data assimilation. This is no simple battle of good versus evil but an ultimate interrogation of the "meaning of existence" by three races. Explore Lost Temples: Uncover the tragic truth behind the Valkyrie civilization's self-imposed isolation and acquire transcendent technologies such as phase metal and quantum consciousness fields capable of reshaping reality. Confront Ethical Abysses: Experience unsolvable dilemmas like "Does uploading consciousness equate to murder?" and "Am I still 'me' after memories are altered?" Each of your judgments will shape the world's trajectory. Encounter Legendary Characters: Dance, confront, or forge alliances with deeply nuanced figures such as the "Rust Commander," who fights for mechanical equality; Lia, an AI created as a civilization's guardian but haunted by forgotten memories; and the Ether Prophets, who seek to devour all consciousness.

About

Gloom Deep

Embark on a real-time pixel dungeon crawler where you choose a hero class, explore procedurally generated dungeons, and battle enemies. Loot gear, upgrade skills, and team up with friends in co-op parties or guilds.

Highlights
  • Procedurally generated dungeons
  • Four distinct hero classes
  • Real-time combat and skill system
  • Gear collection and upgrades
  • Co-op multiplayer and guilds
  • Daily quests and challenges
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Gloom Deep — Descend. Loot. Survive. Gloom Deep is a real-time pixel dungeon crawler built for a spare minute or a long session. Pick a class, drop into a freshly generated dungeon every run, and see how deep you can push before the dark pushes back. CHOOSE YOUR HERO Four classes, four playstyles: • Fighter — front-line bruiser who soaks hits and swings hard • Ranger — strike from range and kite the horde • Rogue — fast and crit-hungry, high risk, high reward • Healer — outlast anything with sustain and support REAL-TIME DUNGEON RUNS Every descent is a new, procedurally built dungeon packed with enemies, loot, and a boss guarding the way down. Combat is fast and hands-on — position, dodge, and time your abilities. SKILLS THAT FIT YOUR BUILD Every class has a pool of six skills. Equip two at a time, upgrade the ones you lean on, and swap your pair for free whenever a run demands something different. LOOT & GROW STRONGER • Hunt gear across six equipment slots — weapon, armor, boots, gauntlets, helm, and amulet • Spend gold at the blacksmith to upgrade your gear • Invest stat points and respec anytime to chase a new build • Push your Dungeon Level (DL) deeper for harder monsters and better loot PLAY WITH FRIENDS • Team up in co-op dungeon parties and brave the depths together • Form or join a guild for shared perks, private chat, and a guild shop • Add friends, send mail, and chat in town ALWAYS SOMETHING TO DO • Daily and weekly quests for steady rewards • A rotating Daily Challenge with its own leaderboard • Trials that put your build under pressure • A town hub with shops that refresh over time Free to play without ads, with optional credit packs — but everything is earnable through play. Grab a class, sharpen your blade, and find out how deep you can go.

Screenshots

Phase Knight4 screens
Gloom Deep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Gloom Deep at Free against Phase Knight's $0.99. Gloom Deep also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On in-app purchases, 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

Gloom Deep is free to download; Phase Knight costs $0.99 up front. Phase Knight sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Gloom Deep sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phase Knight ships an update every 3 weeks, Gloom Deep every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Phase Knight versus Gloom Deep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhase KnightGloom Deep
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size653 MB79 MB
Age rating9+12+
Developer晓刚 秦ZACHARY G CLEVERSLEY

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Phase Knight

One-time6
  • 1000 golds$0.99
  • 2500 golds$1.99
  • 7000 golds$4.99
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  • 15000 golds$9.99
  • 35000 golds$19.99
  • 80000 golds$49.99
3 purchases

Gloom Deep

One-time3
  • Small Pack of Credits$0.99
  • Medium pack of credits$3.99
  • Large Pack of Credits$7.99

Questions

Is Phase Knight free?
Phase Knight costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Gloom Deep free?
Gloom Deep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Phase Knight or Gloom Deep have ads?
Phase Knight shows ads; Gloom Deep does not.
Which is updated more often, Phase Knight or Gloom Deep?
Phase Knight ships an update every 3 weeks, and Gloom Deep every 4 days. Most recently, Phase Knight was updated on October 15, 2026 and Gloom Deep on October 21, 2026.

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