Comparison

Deepest Sword vs Dreamcore Anomaly Stalker

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

Head to head
About

Deepest Sword

Embark on an adventure into a dangerous cavern with a unique, unwieldy sword. Test its length against a formidable dragon, where its size is both your greatest asset and potential hindrance. Fulfill your deepest desires by conquering the beast.

Highlights
  • Wield an unwieldy sword
  • Unique sword length mechanic
  • Battle a dragon
  • Explore the Cavern of Longing
  • No jumping, focus on swordplay
Features
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Venture deep into the Cavern of Longing with your trusty yet unwieldy sword. Will your sword be long enough to pierce the dragon's heart? Or will your puny sword be nothing but a laughable object of ridicule in the dragon's eyes? FEATURES: You can't jump but you do have a sword, and you're not afraid to use it! Marvel at your sword's length. Though if it's too long, it might get in the way... Fulfill your deepest desires (like stabbing a dragon with your sword?) Originally created in 72 hours for the Ludum Dare 48 Jam with the theme, "deeper and deeper".

About

Dreamcore Anomaly Stalker

A psychological horror game where you monitor surreal camera feeds for anomalies. Your goal is to identify subtle changes and report them before a relentless stalker finds you. Test your memory and attention to detail in unsettling dreamcore environments.

Highlights
  • Monitor surreal camera feeds
  • Identify subtle anomalies
  • Survive a relentless stalker
  • Experience psychological horror
  • Test your memory
  • Explore liminal spaces
Features
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Are you ready to observe the unknown? Welcome to Dreamcore Anomaly Stalker, a psychological horror surveillance game where your attention to detail is your only lifeline. You are trapped in a mysterious monitoring station, tasked with a chilling objective: observe live camera feeds from surreal, nostalgic liminal spaces. But be warned—these dreamcore environments are not as peaceful as they seem. Your job is to carefully monitor the cameras for any anomaly. The scenes may look like perfectly still, pastel-colored dreamscapes, but reality here is fragile. A misplaced object, a sudden distortion, or the terrifying presence of a stalker can appear at any moment. You must memorize the "idle" state of every room, field, and endless hallway. When a shift occurs, report the anomaly immediately before it's too late. If you fail to observe the changes, the psychological horror intensifies. The mysterious stalker thrives on your mistakes, slipping through the camera feeds and getting closer with every anomaly you miss. Key Features: Observe Bizarre Realities: Monitor high-quality, continuous surveillance feeds of eerie liminal spaces, endless backrooms, and nostalgic dreamcore maps. Identify Every Anomaly: Find the differences in real-time. Spot extra objects, unnatural movements, camera glitches, and terrifying intruders. Survive the Stalker(Anomaly): A relentless entity is hiding within the camera feeds. Do not let the stalker manipulate the environment. Report its presence before it finds you. Psychological Horror Experience: No cheap scenes. Immerse yourself in a deep, unsettling atmosphere filled with uncanny valleys, surreal landscapes, and building paranoia. Test Your Memory: The idle state of each camera is your baseline. Sharpen your mind to catch even the most subtle anomaly in the dreamcore world. How to Play? - Observe the surveillance monitors closely. - Memorize the default layout of the map. - Search for any anomaly - stalker, intruders, missing objects, extra items, visual distortions. - Do not miss anything. Report the anomaly accurately to secure the sector and keep the stalker away. Can you maintain your focus, or will the dreamcore consume you? Download Dreamcore Anomaly Stalker now and start your shift. The cameras are rolling. They are waiting for you to look away. icemoongames@gmail.com https://icemoongames.vercel.app/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Deepest Sword4 screens
Dreamcore Anomaly Stalker4 screens

Verdict

The call

Deepest Sword and Dreamcore Anomaly Stalker both sit at 2.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of Deepest Sword's written reviews are positive against 16% of Dreamcore Anomaly Stalker's. Dreamcore Anomaly Stalker's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (71 vs 16). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Deepest Sword sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dreamcore Anomaly Stalker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.59 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Deepest Sword holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 71 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Deepest Sword's written reviews are positive against 16% of Dreamcore Anomaly Stalker's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Deepest Sword versus Dreamcore Anomaly Stalker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeepest SwordDreamcore Anomaly Stalker
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (16 ratings) — better2.5 (71 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better16.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1671 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB409 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperVu HaENES TURKAN

Customer experience

Deepest Sword

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Dreamcore Anomaly Stalker

All ratings52 ratings
Positive36.5%
Neutral11.5%
Negative51.9%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive16.4%
Neutral16.4%
Negative67.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Deepest Sword

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
3 purchases

Dreamcore Anomaly Stalker

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly Premium!$1.597 Days
One-time2
  • Remove Ads & Premium!$2.99
  • Lifetime Premium!$29.99

Questions

Is Deepest Sword free?
Deepest Sword is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dreamcore Anomaly Stalker free?
Dreamcore Anomaly Stalker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Deepest Sword or Dreamcore Anomaly Stalker?
Deepest Sword is rated higher. Deepest Sword averages 2.7 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Dreamcore Anomaly Stalker averages 2.5 from 71 ratings.
Do Deepest Sword or Dreamcore Anomaly Stalker have ads?
Both Deepest Sword and Dreamcore Anomaly Stalker show ads.

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