Comparison

Tiny Odyssey vs Kristalis

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

Head to head
About

Tiny Odyssey

Embark on a non-linear dungeon-crawling adventure where strategic auto-battling and roguelike elements combine. Explore procedurally generated dungeons with randomized skill drops, adapting your tactics on the fly in a charming, hand-drawn world.

Highlights
  • Non-linear dungeon exploration
  • Strategic auto-battler gameplay
  • Procedurally generated dungeons
  • Randomized skill drops
  • Hand-drawn charming aesthetics
  • Dynamic building strategy
Features
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[Into the Mist: Uncharted Deep Exploration] Beneath the veil of fog, fortune and peril intertwine. In Tiny Odyssey, you will navigate a non-linear dungeon-crawling journey where every decision uncovers a new layer of the unknown. Explore at your own risk, but remember: the mist rewards the brave. [Strategic Auto-Battler: Deployment-First Tactics] We’ve streamlined the burden of real-time micro-management to place the spotlight where it belongs: on strategic construction. Success is defined before the battle begins. As the tactician, your mastery over formation, synergy, and skill-chaining will dictate the flow of every encounter. [Roguelike Logic: Balancing Chaos and Calculation] Break free from repetitive level design. With randomized skill drops and procedurally generated monster encounters, no two runs are ever the same. You must master the art of "Dynamic Building"—adapting your strategy on the fly to find the optimal path through the ever-shifting darkness. [Charming Aesthetics: Reimagining the Dungeon Vibe] Featuring a cozy, hand-drawn art style, we’ve redefined the traditionally oppressive atmosphere of the dungeon. Don't let the visuals fool you—beneath this healing exterior lies a hardcore masterpiece designed for strategy purists, offering deep numerical feedback and rewarding tactical depth.

About

Kristalis

Features
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KRISTALIS - Core Defense Protect the crystal core against endless waves of monsters! Kristalis blends tower defense and survivor action: control your hero directly with a touch joystick while building and fusing towers around the core. HOW TO PLAY - Move your hero with one thumb - attacks are automatic - Earn gold from every kill and build towers during battle - Drag two matching towers together to FUSE them into stronger forms - Choose a roguelike upgrade every time you level up in a run - Survive the timer, defeat elite monsters and epic bosses 7 TOWER TYPES + FUSIONS Arrow, cannon, frost, tesla, flame, laser and support towers - each with unique fusion combos and upgrade paths. GROW YOUR HERO - Level up your hero and spend talent points on attack, health, speed and crit - Equip weapons, helmets and armor found in chests - Weapons carry unique effects: shield block, dodge, slow, arcane echo, stun - Merge duplicate gear into higher rarities WORLDS AND EVENTS Advance through regions with rising difficulty, random world events, elite hunts and boss arenas. Endless mode tests how long you can survive. FAIR AND OFFLINE-FRIENDLY - Play offline - your progress is saved on your device - Optional rewarded ads (watch only if you want) - Optional in-app purchases and a premium upgrade - Turkish and English language support Defend the core. Fuse your towers. Become the last line of defense! 2x SPEED SUBSCRIPTION - Optional monthly subscription that doubles game speed. - Renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. - Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://kristalis.iodigitalstudio.com/en/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://kristalis.iodigitalstudio.com/en/privacy.html Support: https://kristalis.iodigitalstudio.com/en/support.html

Screenshots

Tiny Odyssey4 screens
Kristalis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tiny Odyssey at none against Kristalis's 8. Kristalis's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, 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. Kristalis sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Tiny Odyssey asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tiny Odyssey ships an update every 5 weeks, Kristalis every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tiny Odyssey versus Kristalis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTiny OdysseyKristalis
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size303 MB43 MB
Age rating12+12+
Developer羡龄 甄ismail Ozturk

In-app purchases

None

Tiny Odyssey

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Kristalis

Subscriptions1
  • Fast Forward$8.991 Month
One-time7
  • Small Gem Pack$4.99
  • Small Gold Pack$4.99
  • Medium Gold Pack$12.99
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  • Medium Gem Pack$14.99
  • Premium Pass$19.99
  • Large Gem Pack$24.99
  • Large Gold Pack$24.99

Questions

Is Tiny Odyssey free?
Tiny Odyssey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kristalis free?
Kristalis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tiny Odyssey or Kristalis have ads?
Both Tiny Odyssey and Kristalis show ads.
Which is updated more often, Tiny Odyssey or Kristalis?
Tiny Odyssey ships an update every 5 weeks, and Kristalis every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tiny Odyssey was updated on October 31, 2026 and Kristalis on October 31, 2026.

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