Comparison

Imposter vs Dark Enigma

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

Head to head
About

Imposter

A party game of deception where one player is secretly the imposter and doesn't know the secret word. Players give one-word clues, and the imposter must blend in. Accuse each other and try to expose the liar.

Highlights
  • Bluffing and suspicion gameplay
  • Secret word guessing
  • One-word clue system
  • Player voting and accusations
  • Over 16 categories
  • 1,700+ words
  • Play with 3-20 players
  • Offline play
Features
Currently charting
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One word. One imposter. Zero trust. Think you can lie to your friends? Prove it. Imposter is the ultimate party game of bluffing, suspicion, and chaotic accusations. Everyone sees the secret word, except the Imposter. Now talk your way out, read the room, and try not to get exposed. How to play: - Everyone gets the same secret word, except the Imposter - Each player gives a clue by giving exactly one word. Too obvious? You're helping the Imposter. Too vague? You look suspicious. - The Imposter has to fake it by blending in without knowing the word - Vote on who you think is lying... then reveal! Get ready for: - "Wait... why did you say THAT?" moments - The sweet satisfaction of catching someone in a lie - Heated debates that get way too personal - Or fooling everyone and getting away with it What's inside: - Over 16 categories - 1,700+ words with hints to keep imposters on their toes - Play with 3 to 20 players - One phone. No WiFi needed. Just chaos. Can you keep a straight face? Download Imposter and find out who's the best liar in your friend group. Made by Vanilla, creators of the world's most popular party games, loved by over 30 million players worldwide. Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: https://www.vanilla.nl/contact/ --- This app contains a subscription. You can subscribe to Premium for unlimited access to all games, regular new content, and no ads. The subscription period is 1 week and includes a 3-day free trial. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled. Link to our Terms of Use: https://www.vanilla.nl/terms-of-use/ Link to our Privacy Policy: https://www.vanilla.nl/privacy-policy/

About

Dark Enigma

Features
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Dark Enigma drops you into chilling mysteries with only one way out: your wits. Each case shows you a strange, unsettling scene — your job is to uncover what really happened by asking questions. But there's a catch: the AI narrator only answers "Yes", "No", or "Irrelevant". Think like a detective. Ask sharp questions, rule out wrong theories, and close in on the truth. When you're ready, state your solution and see if you cracked the case. FEATURES • Atmospheric lateral-thinking mysteries ("dark stories") • An AI narrator that answers only Yes / No / Irrelevant • Single Player with saved progress • Local Multiplayer — 2 to 6 players, pass-and-play on one device • Online Multiplayer — create a room and invite friends with a code or QR • Earn badges: Lightning (solve under 2 minutes) and Genius (under 10 questions) • Buy hints when you're stuck • Global leaderboard and friends • Play in English or Italian Can you read between the lines and solve the enigma? Enter the dark.

Screenshots

Imposter4 screens
Dark Enigma4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dark Enigma at none against Imposter's 3. Dark Enigma also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Imposter's advantage is chart position (#155 vs unranked). On price, 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. Imposter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Dark Enigma asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Imposter versus Dark Enigma: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImposterDark Enigma
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (40 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings40 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#155 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB5 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperVanilla b.v.Mattia Centrella

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Imposter

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Premium Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium Subscription$9.997 Days
None

Dark Enigma

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Imposter free?
Imposter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dark Enigma free?
Dark Enigma is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Imposter or Dark Enigma have ads?
Neither Imposter nor Dark Enigma shows ads.

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