Comparison

Cosmic Comet vs Duskborne

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

Head to head
About

Cosmic Comet

Engage in physics-driven combat by deflecting a comet to defeat waves of alien invaders. Explore a branching star map, collect upgrades, and unlock permanent enhancements to become stronger with each run.

Highlights
  • Physics-based comet combat
  • Roguelite progression with permanent upgrades
  • Branching star map for path selection
  • Multiple enemy types and bosses
  • In-run and permanent upgrades
  • Retro synthesized sound effects
Features
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Deflect a physics-driven comet into waves of alien invaders that fight back! Cosmic Comet is a roguelite action game where you drag your paddle to launch, aim, and redirect a bouncing comet through chaotic alien battles. Each run takes you through a branching star map where you choose your path - fight regular enemies, tackle timed trials, rest at campfires, or face fearsome minibosses. Collect shards from defeated enemies to unlock permanent upgrades between runs, and pick powerful abilities mid-run to build your perfect loadout. Every run is different. Every death makes you stronger. How far can you push? FEATURES - Physics-based comet combat: angle, spin, and redirect your shots - Roguelite progression: permanent upgrades persist between runs - Branching star map: choose your own path each run - 7 alien enemy types with distinct attack patterns - 3 minibosses and an epic multi-phase final boss - 7 in-run upgrades including Lightning Comet, Explode Comet, and Angel Comet - Shard currency and 4 permanent upgrade tracks - Retro synthesized sound effects - No ads. No in-app purchases. No internet required.

About

Duskborne

Engage in skill-based combat within a dark fantasy world. Explore a three-act story with unique characters and face challenging bosses. Test your mettle in an endless mode with global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Skill-based side-scrolling combat
  • 3 playable characters with unique abilities
  • 3-act story with character-specific dialogue
  • Epic boss fights with two phases
  • Endless mode with global leaderboard
  • Roguelite progression with Remnant buffs
Features
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Duskborne is a dark fantasy action roguelite with skill-based combat, a three-act story, and an endless mode with global leaderboards. MASTER THE COMBAT Chain combos, juggle enemies in the air, and time your parries to survive. Button mashing won't save you here - Duskborne rewards precision and skill. THREE KNIGHTS, ONE STORY Play as Sir Aldric the Crusader, Korrath the Berserker, or Velorum the Duskborne. Each knight has unique abilities, a personal connection to the fallen fourth knight, and character-specific dialogue throughout the story. EPIC BOSS FIGHTS Face the Warchief's charge attacks, dodge Varek's projectile spreads, and survive Drakhar's Void shockwaves. Three bosses with two phases each - learn their patterns or fall. ROGUELITE PROGRESSION Collect Remnants that reshape your build each run. Make strategic choices at events. Manage your health across floors. Every run plays different. ENDLESS MODE Think you've mastered the story? Endless mode cycles through all three stages with scaling difficulty, bosses every 10 floors, and one life. No revives. Compete on the global leaderboard and prove your skill. FEATURES • Skill-based side-scrolling combat with parry system • 3 playable characters with unique abilities • 3 story stages with character-specific dialogue • 3 epic boss fights with two phases each • Endless mode with global leaderboard • 10 Remnant buffs for roguelite build variety • Exclusive cosmetics and slash colors • No paywalls - play the full story for free

Screenshots

Cosmic Comet4 screens
Duskborne4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cosmic Comet at none against Duskborne's 6. Cosmic Comet also leads on ads (none vs shown). Duskborne's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Duskborne sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Cosmic Comet asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Cosmic Comet against 5.0 for Duskborne. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cosmic Comet versus Duskborne: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCosmic CometDuskborne
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB138 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperRobert ErwinBDKM LLC

Customer experience

Cosmic Comet

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Duskborne

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Cosmic Comet

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Duskborne

One-time6
  • Unlock Berserker$0.99
  • Unlock Velorum$0.99
  • 100 Void Shards$0.99
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  • Knight's Oath Pack$2.99
  • 350 Void Shards$2.99
  • 1,500 Void Shards$9.99

Questions

Is Cosmic Comet free?
Cosmic Comet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Duskborne free?
Duskborne is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cosmic Comet or Duskborne?
Cosmic Comet and Duskborne are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Cosmic Comet or Duskborne have ads?
Duskborne shows ads; Cosmic Comet does not.

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