Comparison

The Forgotten Script vs Roguelike Block Puzzle

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

Head to head
About

The Forgotten Script

Features
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An ancient script lies scattered across forgotten ruins. Each glyph hides a letter. Each inscription hides a message. Your job: crack the cipher. The Forgotten Script is a meditative puzzle game where you decode encrypted quotes and inscriptions by mapping mysterious glyphs to letters. Start with a few revealed clues, then use logic, pattern recognition, and linguistic intuition to uncover the rest. EXPLORE THE RUINS Each run is an expedition through a series of rooms, each containing a new cipher to solve. Progress deeper, earn higher scores, and uncover increasingly complex encryptions across four difficulty levels — from Novice to Expert. DAILY CHALLENGE A new puzzle every day, the same for everyone. Compete on the daily leaderboard and build your streak. Miss a day? A free rescue is available once per month, and Pro members get a weekly streak shield. GLOBAL LEADERBOARDS Climb weekly and all-time leaderboards across three puzzle languages. Your best four runs each day count toward your standing — no need to grind endlessly. THREE PUZZLE LANGUAGES Decode ciphers in English, Turkish, and Spanish. Each language draws from its own unique bank of quotes and inscriptions, offering a fresh challenge for multilingual players. NO ADS. NO TIMERS. NO NONSENSE. The Forgotten Script respects your time. There are no advertisements, no energy systems, no wait timers. Play at your own pace, offline or online. FORGOTTEN SCRIPT PRO (Optional) A single lifetime purchase unlocks: • Expert difficulty level • Themed visual palettes — Desert Tomb, Jungle Temple, Crystal Cavern, and more • Access to past daily puzzles • Detailed stats and run history • Streak Shield — one automatic save per week The game is free to play. Pro is for those who want to go deeper. FEATURES AT A GLANCE • Cipher puzzles with unique glyph alphabets • Daily challenges with global leaderboards • Four difficulty levels (Novice, Scholar, Master, Expert) • Three puzzle languages (English, Turkish, Spanish) • Streaks, achievements, and XP progression • Beautiful themed palettes for Pro members • Works fully offline — no internet required to play • Sign in with Apple or Google to sync across devices • No ads, no tracking, no analytics SDKs

About

Roguelike Block Puzzle

Experience a unique block puzzle game with roguelike elements. Place and merge blocks to clear rows and columns, strategize with unique perks, and compete on leaderboards. Enjoy multiple game modes and satisfying visual effects.

Highlights
  • Roguelike perk system
  • Multiple game modes
  • Satisfying sounds and VFX
  • Skin collection
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Offline play
Features
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Roguelike Block Puzzle - place, merge, relax. A next-gen block puzzle with roguelike depth. Drop pieces on an 8×8 board, clear rows and columns, and stack massive scores. Every run is different: you choose your powers, your strategy defines the climb. WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT • Calm yet addictive gameplay — quick sessions or long runs • 13 perks — pick 1 of 3 upgrades at score milestones, build your loadout • 4 synergies — Inferno Core, Chaos Engine, Prism Fire, Flow State • 4 game modes — Classic, Weekly, Gravity, Full Clear • Satisfying sounds and VFX — combos, clears, perk bursts • Skin collection — score-based visual tiers plus premium themes • Game Center leaderboards — compete per mode • Free to play — optional ad removal and cosmetic IAP MERGE YOUR PERKS, MULTIPLY YOUR POWER Bomb Blocks, Line Burst, Combo Boost, Power Cell, Chain Bonus, Time Freeze, and more. Smart perk combos turn into screen-filling score explosions. Rare synergies like Inferno Core light up the board. 4 MODES, ENDLESS REPLAY CLASSIC — Strategy and upgrade depth. New powers and skin tiers as your score grows. WEEKLY — Climb the ranks and beat your personal best. GRAVITY — Pieces fall, cascades chain, pace ramps up. FULL CLEAR — Clear the entire board; focused, pure puzzle flow. RELAXING BUT DEEP Easy to pick up for casual players, deep enough for build crafting and score chasing. Play offline anytime. DOWNLOAD. PLACE. MERGE. Roguelike Block Puzzle — a fresh roguelike twist on the block puzzle you already love.

Screenshots

The Forgotten Script4 screens
Roguelike Block Puzzle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: The Forgotten Script at none against Roguelike Block Puzzle's shown. The Forgotten Script also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence 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. The Forgotten Script sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Roguelike Block Puzzle sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Forgotten Script ships an update every 4 days, Roguelike Block Puzzle weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
The Forgotten Script versus Roguelike Block Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Forgotten ScriptRoguelike Block Puzzle
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGOKHAN OGUZBurak Kocatepe

In-app purchases

1 purchases

The Forgotten Script

One-time1
  • Forgotten Script Pro$4.99
6 purchases

Roguelike Block Puzzle

One-time6
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Premium Skin Pack 1$0.99
  • Premium Skin Pack 2$0.99
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  • Premium Skin Pack 3$0.99
  • Premium Skin Pack 4$0.99
  • Premium Skin Pack 5$0.99

Questions

Is The Forgotten Script free?
The Forgotten Script is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Roguelike Block Puzzle free?
Roguelike Block Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Forgotten Script or Roguelike Block Puzzle have ads?
Roguelike Block Puzzle shows ads; The Forgotten Script does not.
Which is updated more often, The Forgotten Script or Roguelike Block Puzzle?
The Forgotten Script ships an update every 4 days, and Roguelike Block Puzzle weekly. Most recently, The Forgotten Script was updated on October 8, 2026 and Roguelike Block Puzzle on October 5, 2026.

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