Comparison

Dunwich Digging Chronicles vs Necro Survival

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

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About

Dunwich Digging Chronicles

Merge workers and upgrade production lines to dig deeper and expand your tycoon empire. Earn money automatically, even offline, and recruit iconic characters to compete in weekly events for exclusive rewards. This idle merging game offers a strategic and rewarding Lovecraftian experience.

Highlights
  • Merge workers and upgrade production lines
  • Automatic earnings, online or offline
  • Boost production with arcane bombs
  • Recruit iconic Lovecraftian characters
  • Compete in weekly events and leaderboards
  • Unlock exclusive VIP characters and bonuses
Features
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Dive into madness with Dunwich Digging Chronicles: a Lovecraftian-inspired idle merging game! Guided by the Living Monolith, you'll merge, dig, and automate your operations while unlocking iconic characters from Lovecraftian mythology and competing in live events. Whether you've succumbed to madness or still cling to the illusion of free will, you'll keep digging. KEY GAME FEATURES Merge as you dig deeper - Merge workers and upgrade your production lines with each merge. - Gather forgotten relics to increase your power and income. - Reach greater depths and crypts to expand your tycoon empire. Automatic earnings, online or offline - Earn money automatically, even when you're idle or away. - Watch your operation passively thrive, as befits a tycoon. Boost Production with Merges and Arcane Bombs - Accelerate digging with powerful arcane bombs. - Merge workers one by one for a strategic advantage. - Upgrade high-value workstations for huge profits for your operation. Recruit Iconic Characters and Compete Weekly - Unlock exclusive VIP characters with perks for your tycoon empire. - Complete VIP character missions and earn legendary bonuses. - Join weekly. Participate in events and climb the leaderboards to win exclusive rewards! Why Play Dunwich Digging Chronicles? - A fresh take on investment, tycoon, empire, and merger games. - A frantic, strategic, and rewarding investment, merger, and investment gaming experience. - Ideal for fans of investment, merger, and Lovecraftian-themed games. Download Dunwich Digging Chronicles now and become the craziest tycoon! "No one, not even those who know the facts about the recent horror, can say what is happening to Dunwich." - H.P. Lovecraft (The Dunwich Horror)

About

Necro Survival

Command an undead legion against overwhelming enemy hordes. Slay foes to resurrect them as your minions, evolve your powers through roguelite progression, and rebuild your dark citadel for permanent upgrades. Survive the onslaught with intuitive one-handed controls.

Highlights
  • Slay and resurrect monsters as minions
  • Face thousands of enemies simultaneously
  • Roguelite progression with skill system
  • One-handed controls for movement
  • Base building and permanent upgrades
  • Evolve spells and mutate minions
Features
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Slay the Horde. Raise Your Legion. Reclaim Your Throne! The horde far outnumbers you—a single slip-up, and you’ll be swallowed by the swarm. Faced with an overwhelming crisis, you must do what a Necromancer does best: turn their overwhelming numbers into your greatest weapon! Step into the tattered robes of a weakened dark mage and face the ultimate test of survival. In Necro Survival, death is not the end; it is your beginning. Blending frantic bullet-heaven survival, deep roguelite strategy, and addictive base-building, you will rise from a helpless outcast to the terrifying King of the Graveyard. The screen is overflowing with enemies. Are you ready to command the shadows? Game Features: Arise, My Legion! (Slay & Resurrect): You aren't just surviving; you are recruiting! Every monster you slay can be resurrected as a loyal minion. Watch your army grow from a single skull familiar to a massive, screen-filling horde of undead thralls. Turn your enemies' strength against them! Face 1000+ Monsters at Once: The horde is relentless and incredibly diverse. You will be swarmed by thousands of enemies simultaneously—from heavily armored crusaders and swift goblin assassins to rival wizards and towering beasts. Feel the heat as the difficulty ramps up with every passing minute! Zero to Hero Roguelite Progression: Start the run with a basic magic bolt and evolve into a screen-clearing god of death. Collect souls to level up mid-battle and choose from an all-new roguelite skill system with unlimited combinations. Evolve your spells, mutate your minions, and find the perfect synergistic build to annihilate the map. One-Handed Domination: Navigate dire straits and dodge lethal attacks with intuitive, responsive one-handed controls. Your Necromancer and your undead army attack automatically—your only job is to outmaneuver the horde, trap them in your magic, and survive the onslaught! Rebuild the Dark Citadel: The victory doesn’t end when the run is over. Return to your ruined fortress with the loot and resources you’ve gathered. Upgrade your citadel to unlock permanent stat boosts, new dark talents, and terrifying new starting minions. A massive crowd of monsters is closing in... and your undead army is hungry. Download Necro Survival today. Slay them all, raise them up, and prove who truly rules the dark!

Screenshots

Dunwich Digging Chronicles4 screens
Necro Survival4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Necro Survival at 4.8 against Dunwich Digging Chronicles's 4.2. Necro Survival also leads on review sentiment (30% vs 0%) and ratings volume (542 vs 42). Dunwich Digging Chronicles's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Dunwich Digging Chronicles sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Necro Survival sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Necro Survival holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Necro Survival has 542 ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Dunwich Digging Chronicles's written reviews are positive against 30% of Necro Survival's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dunwich Digging Chronicles ships an update every 2 weeks, Necro Survival weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dunwich Digging Chronicles versus Necro Survival: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDunwich Digging ChroniclesNecro Survival
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (42 ratings)4.8 (542 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews30.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings42542 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size233 MB243 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBigfoot GamingSugarscone

Customer experience

Dunwich Digging Chronicles

All ratings39 ratings
Positive79.5%
Neutral5.1%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative80.0%

Necro Survival

All ratings536 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral0.7%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive30.4%
Neutral15.2%
Negative54.3%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Dunwich Digging Chronicles

One-time10
  • R'YLEH BLESSING PACK$3.49
  • COSMIC MOMENTUM$4.99
  • BEAR WITNESS PACK$9.99
Show 7 more
  • ELDRITCH WARP DRIVE$11.99
  • ELDRITCH ASCENDANCY$24.99
  • THE FORBIDDEN ASCENT$29.99
  • ELDRITCH AUTOMATION$29.99
  • THE TIMEKEEPER'S CACHE$39.99
  • Colossal Crystals Pack$49.99
  • Gargantuan Crystals Pack$99.99
19 purchases

Necro Survival

One-time19
  • Beginner's Pack$0.99
  • Starter Growth Pack I$0.99
  • Daily Pack 3$3.29
Show 16 more
  • [Normal] 1-10 Premium$3.29
  • Necro VIP$4.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Starter Growth Pack II$4.99
  • Golden Skeleton Unlock Pack$6.69
  • Dark Mage Skeleton Unlock Pack$6.69
  • Battle Pass Premium$6.99
  • Necro Crystals T3$9.99
  • [Normal] 1-10 Luxury$9.99
  • Summon Stone T0$9.99
  • Soul Forge Privilege$9.99
  • Stamina Card$9.99
  • Permanent Video Skip Pack$19.99
  • Summon Stone T1$19.99
  • Starter Growth Pack III$19.99
  • Necro Crystals T6$99.99

Questions

Is Dunwich Digging Chronicles free?
Dunwich Digging Chronicles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Necro Survival free?
Necro Survival is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dunwich Digging Chronicles or Necro Survival?
Necro Survival is rated higher. Dunwich Digging Chronicles averages 4.2 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Necro Survival averages 4.8 from 542 ratings.
Do Dunwich Digging Chronicles or Necro Survival have ads?
Both Dunwich Digging Chronicles and Necro Survival show ads.
Which is updated more often, Dunwich Digging Chronicles or Necro Survival?
Dunwich Digging Chronicles ships an update every 2 weeks, and Necro Survival weekly. Most recently, Dunwich Digging Chronicles was updated on October 28, 2026 and Necro Survival on October 31, 2026.

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