Comparison

Bunker Protocol 2077 vs Incremental ELM Quest

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

Head to head
About

Bunker Protocol 2077

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Bunker Protocol 2077 is an immersive card-swiping survival game set in a post-nuclear world. Following the 'Great Collapse' of 2077, you are the Bunker Overseer. Your duty: keep your people alive for 100 days until rescue teams arrive. Every decision matters. Every swipe changes fate. SWIPE TO SURVIVE Each day brings a new dilemma. Swipe left or right to make your choice. Preview the consequences before you commit — but beware, there's always a trade-off. Balance Rations, Energy, Defense, and Morale. If any resource hits 0% or 100%, the bunker falls. 4 UNIQUE ROLES Each role offers a different playstyle with unique passive abilities: • Standard Admin — Balanced start, no special perks • Chief Engineer — High Energy, auto-maintenance every 10 days • Garrison Commander — Fortress defense, never drops below 20% • Regional Governor — High Morale, 20% chance to cheat death DAILY CHALLENGE A new seeded challenge every day. Same cards, same order — compete against yourself and beat your best score. DEEP LORE & ARCHIVE Unlock 7 archive entries as you play. Discover the Military Wing, Science Board, Civilian Council, Exploration Unit, Radiation Mutants, the history of the Great Collapse, and the truth about the Central AI. FEATURES • 15 achievements with progress tracking • Detailed system log with full game history • Branching story events and chain card sequences • CRT terminal aesthetic with scanlines & glitch effects • Screen shake and visual distortion on critical moments • Interactive boot-up sequence with matrix rain • Animated radar with threat detection • Haptic feedback for every interaction • Auto-save — resume your session anytime • Built-in how-to-play tutorial • 8 languages: English, Turkish, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese • No ads. No in-app purchases. Pure survival.

About

Incremental ELM Quest

Embark on a challenging incremental RPG adventure where every battle and defeat fuels your progress. Upgrade your hero, build your town, and strategize to overcome hundreds of unique foes and powerful bosses. This game offers a rewarding experience for both short sessions and extended play.

Highlights
  • Incremental RPG gameplay
  • Hero upgrades and evolutions
  • Town building for progression
  • Boss battles with unique tactics
  • Permanent bonuses from defeats
  • Hundreds of unique enemies
Features
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ELM Quest is a cozy but challenging incremental RPG where every battle pushes your progress forward. Begin your quest, fight through encounters, and upgrade your hero to survive tougher foes. Every loss results in powerful permanent bonuses that strengthen future runs. Why players enjoy ELM Quest: - 4 starting heroes, each with a unique playstyle and several evolutions each. - Face powerful bosses with unique tactics. Can you beat them all? - Hundreds of unique foes. Study your foes carefully to overcome difficult fights. - Build up your town for lasting progression. - Every defeat matters, no matter how quick. Learn, adapt, and push farther each run. Whether you play in short sessions or long grinds, ELM Quest rewards strategy, persistence, and clever upgrades. Dev note: This game was made by an incremental game fan who got bored of waiting for another to come out. You will find no ads and the game was balanced around being a completely free experience. All perks/rewards obtainable for free through gameplay.

Screenshots

Bunker Protocol 20774 screens
Incremental ELM Quest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bunker Protocol 2077 at none against Incremental ELM Quest's 3. Incremental ELM Quest's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 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. Incremental ELM Quest sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Bunker Protocol 2077 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bunker Protocol 2077 ships an update every 2 weeks, Incremental ELM Quest every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bunker Protocol 2077 versus Incremental ELM Quest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBunker Protocol 2077Incremental ELM Quest
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—47.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—22 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB55 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperGorkem AkovaEric Marin

In-app purchases

None

Bunker Protocol 2077

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Incremental ELM Quest

One-time3
  • Buy Dev a Coffee (+30 Renown)$0.99
  • Buy Dev Lunch (+200 Renown)$4.99
  • Fully Support Dev (+450 Renown)$9.99

Questions

Is Bunker Protocol 2077 free?
Bunker Protocol 2077 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Incremental ELM Quest free?
Incremental ELM Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bunker Protocol 2077 or Incremental ELM Quest have ads?
Neither Bunker Protocol 2077 nor Incremental ELM Quest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bunker Protocol 2077 or Incremental ELM Quest?
Bunker Protocol 2077 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Incremental ELM Quest every 6 days. Most recently, Bunker Protocol 2077 was updated on September 11, 2026 and Incremental ELM Quest on September 22, 2026.

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