Comparison

Substrate Entity vs Warhammer 40,000

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

Head to head
About

Substrate Entity

Features
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You are a charge running an etched plate. The trace splits under you, and some of the branches it offers are already finished. Nothing marks them. You read ahead, you pick a side, you keep moving. Press the left or the right of the glass. That is the whole game. SEVEN STRATA Each one runs faster and darker than the one above it. When the colour turns, the tempo turns with it. CHARGE Every row costs you. The bright pads pay it back and stack your multiplier. The branch that keeps you alive and the branch that keeps you fed are rarely the same branch. NO ADS No timers, no energy, no currency, no in-app purchases, no account. It runs entirely on your phone. Portrait, one thumb. Sound, haptics and motion each turn off. More from Dro1d Labs: Pixel Pigeon for the stubborn life of a city bird, and War Pigeon for tactical stealth after dark. Privacy Policy: https://dro1d.org/substrate.html#privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Warhammer 40,000

Experience brutal, retro-inspired first-person shooter combat in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Fight as a Space Marine across sprawling battlefields, unleashing devastating weapons against Chaos enemies. Play the first three levels for free and unlock the full game with a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Retro-inspired FPS combat
  • Large single-player campaign
  • Iconic Warhammer 40,000 weapons
  • Mobile-optimized controls
  • Try before you buy demo
  • No ads or energy mechanics
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Play the first 3 levels for free. Enter the grim darkness of the far future and purge the enemies of the Imperium in a brutal first-person shooter built for mobile. Fight as a relentless Space Marine across sprawling battlefields overrun by Chaos. Tear through cultists, traitors, and daemons with an arsenal of devastating weapons and explosive combat inspired by classic fast-paced shooters. Battle through massive campaigns filled with deadly enemies, hidden paths, towering war machines, and the unmistakable gothic fury of the Warhammer 40,000 universe — fully adapted for mobile play. FEATURES • Intense retro-inspired FPS combat • Large single-player campaign across multiple worlds • Iconic Warhammer 40,000 weapons and enemies • Fast movement, brutal firefights, and relentless action • Mobile-optimized controls and gameplay systems • Premium experience with no ads or energy mechanics In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war. ********* NOTE: - The game contains optional in-app purchases. You can disable this feature in the settings menu of your device. - Check our Privacy Policy at https://www.nitrogames.com/privacy-policy/ - Check our Terms of Service at https://www.nitrogames.com/terms-of-service/ Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun Boom © Copyright Games Workshop Limited 2026. Boltgun Boom, the Boltgun Boom logo, GW, Games Workshop, Space Marine, 40K, Warhammer, Warhammer 40,000, 40,000, the ‘Aquila' Double-headed Eagle logo, and all associated logos, illustrations, images, names, creatures, races, vehicles, locations, weapons, characters, and the distinctive likeness thereof, are either ® or TM, and/or © Games Workshop Limited, variably registered around the world, and used under licence. Auroch Digital and its logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Auroch Digital. Unreal® Engine, Copyright 1998 – 2026 Epic Games, Inc. Nitro Games is a trademark or a registered trademark of Nitro Games Oyj. All rights reserved to their respective owners.

Screenshots

Substrate Entity4 screens
Warhammer 40,0004 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Substrate Entity at none against Warhammer 40,000's 3. Warhammer 40,000's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Warhammer 40,000 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Substrate Entity asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Substrate Entity ships an update every 6 days, Warhammer 40,000 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Substrate Entity versus Warhammer 40,000: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubstrate EntityWarhammer 40,000
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (431 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—49.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—431 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB2.5 GB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDRO1D LABS LIMITEDNitro Games Oyj

In-app purchases

None

Substrate Entity

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Warhammer 40,000

One-time3
  • Chapter 4 - Forges of Corruption$4.99
  • Full Game$9.99
  • Crusade Edition$12.99

Questions

Is Substrate Entity free?
Substrate Entity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Warhammer 40,000 free?
Warhammer 40,000 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Substrate Entity or Warhammer 40,000 have ads?
Neither Substrate Entity nor Warhammer 40,000 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Substrate Entity or Warhammer 40,000?
Substrate Entity ships an update every 6 days, and Warhammer 40,000 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Substrate Entity was updated on November 5, 2026 and Warhammer 40,000 on November 9, 2026.

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