Comparison

Shadow Myth vs Emberfall The First Hearth

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

Head to head
About

Shadow Myth

Embark on a dark fantasy adventure inspired by Journey to the West, where a betrayal by the heavens forces you to fight for freedom. Reassemble your legendary squad and uncover the truth behind a corrupted celestial order.

Highlights
  • 3D action combat
  • Dark aesthetic
  • Strategic skill combinations
  • Hundreds of classic characters
  • PVP arena and plot dungeons
  • Uncover hidden plots
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After going through eighty-one difficult, Sanzang's master and apprentice finally got the true scriptures back. Ten thousand buddhas greet them, and heaven gives them a banquet, and all the people in the world are successful in their deeds-but I don't know that in the Sanskrit-filled scriptures, it is not the law of universal life, but the ancient and wonderful scriptures that are enough to subvert the three realms. Learning from the scriptures was originally a scam. Returning is a cage. Heaven uses "merit" as a lock to erase all the insiders. Wukong was sealed in the depths of the five elements, and Sanzang hid in Chang 'an fireworks, and his once glorious journey became taboo. However, the miraculous sutra reappeared on the night of the bloody moon 16 years later, which led to madness of the gods and buddhas, boiling of demons, and the burning of all beings. The Buddha has fallen and the order has collapsed. When the lights in Chang 'an are extinguished, and the ancient seal of the Dragon Palace is disintegrated layer by layer, the plot of the celestial world finally tears open the veil of hypocrisy-you, as the core fighting force of the squad, will be reunited with the hardcore Sanzang who broke the ring and broke away from the seal, and the cold-blooded killing heart who deviated from the heaven. This time, not to learn from the scriptures, but to return them. Not for becoming a Buddha, but for all beings. 3-D action tour, deeply restore the dark aesthetics of comic peak, and take you through a bloody adventure in the name of "reverse". Shuttle through the dark dreamland, from the gloomy and treacherous Devil Avenue to the resplendent Southern Gate, from the frozen Luzhou in the north of Wan Li to the mysterious underworld. There are hidden dangers under the prosperity of Chang 'an City, secrets buried in the depths of the Dragon Palace, and plots hidden in the Temple of Heaven-uncovering the ultimate truth that "returning from the scriptures means giving up your life to return to the scriptures". Tough and realistic dark painting style, 3D accurately depicts the charm of the role: Sanzang is bold and determined, Wukong is unruly, and his heart is cold and majestic. With the special effects of ink smudge skills and the rendering of epic scenes, the core tone of "gods and buddhas are evil and demons are good" runs through. Innovate the mechanism of "combination and continuous recruitment": skill derivation, evasive connection, hard and straight interruption, and silky Combo burst output. Multi-mechanism of dominating body/flying/floating/breaking anger+role-specific ending skills, combined with fair PVP arena and plot copy, mystery solving and other multi-gameplay. Gathering hundreds of classic characters such as Sanzang, the Monkey King, Shaxin Guanyin, Ao Xue and White Wolf, the camps of good and evil are intertwined, each with its own mission and obsession. Experiencing the bloody plot of master-apprentice affection, allies turning against each other, and fateful confrontation, we can develop a unique story to unlock and hide the plot through shackles-fighting against heaven and guarding the strange classics.

About

Emberfall The First Hearth

Embark on an action RPG adventure through a fantasy world. Explore diverse realms, battle challenging enemies, and discover powerful loot. Customize your hero's build and solve environmental puzzles to uncover secrets.

Highlights
  • Explore a connected fantasy world
  • Action RPG combat with movement and positioning
  • Character customization with gear and abilities
  • Branching paths and waypoints for exploration
  • Environmental puzzles and hidden secrets
  • Boss battles and regional enemies
  • Bonfire checkpoints and healing flasks
Features
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Your next bonfire is only the beginning. Explore a connected fantasy world filled with dangerous enemies, hidden puzzles, powerful loot, and secrets worth finding. Emberfall combines mobile action RPG combat with character builds, meaningful exploration, and a journey to recover six lost seals. MOVE TO DODGE. STOP TO FIGHT. Keep moving to avoid enemy attacks, then stand your ground to fire back. Automatic attacks and special abilities let you focus on positioning, timing, and surviving the next encounter. CHOOSE YOUR PATH Journey through 15 connected realms, from forests and frozen lands to fiery strongholds and dark dungeons. Follow branching routes, revisit familiar rooms, and set waypoints to guide your next adventure. BUILD YOUR HERO Discover weapons, armor, and accessories. Compare your finds, equip new gear, and shape a build around the way you like to fight. Combine equipment bonuses and magical powers to take on tougher enemies. FACE THE GUARDIANS Battle regional enemies, mini-bosses, and powerful bosses. Learn their attacks, find your openings, and earn the seals that bring you closer to Emberfall's final challenge. LOOK CLOSER Some rooms hold more than enemies. Notice clues, interact with your surroundings, and solve environmental puzzles to uncover treasure. Curiosity can be as rewarding as combat. RETURN TO THE BONFIRE Rest, refill your healing flask, and strengthen your character before heading back into danger. Fall in battle and your dropped Embers await your return. The journey back is part of the challenge. FOLLOW A LITTLE FLAME Meet Wick and the characters scattered across the realms. Discover what happened to Emberfall, recover the lost seals, and bring their light back to the First Hearth. • Portrait controls with a dynamic movement joystick • Automatic attacks and special abilities while standing still • Weapons, armor, accessories, and character progression • Regional enemies, vendors, and boss encounters • Environmental puzzles and rewarding exploration • An atlas and waypoints to help you find your way • Bonfires and a refillable healing flask Find your path. Recover the seals. Keep the flame alive. Emberfall contains advertisements and optional in-app purchases.

Screenshots

Shadow Myth4 screens
Emberfall The First Hearth4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Shadow Myth at none against Emberfall The First Hearth's shown. Shadow Myth also leads on ratings volume (35 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Emberfall The First Hearth's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Shadow Myth sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Emberfall The First Hearth sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Emberfall The First Hearth holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadow Myth has 35 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Shadow Myth versus Emberfall The First Hearth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow MythEmberfall The First Hearth
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (35 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB195 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperGuangzhou Verse Link Information Technology Co., LtdSamurai Dog Software

Customer experience

Shadow Myth

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Emberfall The First Hearth

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Shadow Myth

One-time10
  • Game gift package 1$0.99
  • Tile Explorer - Triple Match$3.99
  • Game gift package 3$4.99
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  • Fashion Queen: Dress Up Game$12.99
  • Differences - Find & Spot It$14.99
  • Bingo Bash: Live Bingo Games$14.99
  • Queens Master: Sudoku Puzzle$34.99
  • Arcadia Sports - Watch Games$79.99
  • Head Ball 2 - Football Games$79.99
1 purchases

Emberfall The First Hearth

One-time1
  • Emberfall The First Hearth Ad Free$4.99

Questions

Is Shadow Myth free?
Shadow Myth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Emberfall The First Hearth free?
Emberfall The First Hearth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shadow Myth or Emberfall The First Hearth?
Emberfall The First Hearth is rated higher. Shadow Myth averages 4.8 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Emberfall The First Hearth averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Shadow Myth or Emberfall The First Hearth have ads?
Emberfall The First Hearth shows ads; Shadow Myth does not.

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