Comparison

The Grudge vs Abyssward

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

Head to head
About

The Grudge

Embark on a fantasy MMORPG adventure on mobile, focusing on deep character progression and skill-based gameplay. Explore vast lands, battle monsters, and engage in challenging PvP and guild activities to forge your legend.

Highlights
  • Fantasy MMORPG gameplay
  • Deep character progression
  • Skill-based combat
  • Player-versus-player battles
  • Guild system and cooperation
  • Extensive item and equipment customization
Features
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The Grudge Game is a fantasy MMORPG that brings the spirit of classic online role-playing games to mobile devices. Enter a world filled with adventure, danger, legendary treasures, and fierce battles where every decision matters and every achievement is earned through dedication and skill. Begin your journey by choosing a unique character class and explore a vast fantasy world filled with mysterious lands, powerful monsters, challenging dungeons, and unforgettable encounters. Defeat enemies, complete quests, gather resources, and strengthen your character as you progress through an ever-expanding adventure. Unlike modern games that focus on shortcuts and instant rewards, The Grudge Game delivers a progression-based experience where character growth, equipment upgrades, and player skill play a major role in your success. Every level gained, every item acquired, and every battle won contributes to your journey toward becoming one of the strongest heroes in the world. Face dangerous monsters across various maps and hunting grounds. Challenge powerful bosses that guard rare treasures and valuable rewards. Form parties with friends and allies to overcome difficult content and discover new strategies for conquering the toughest challenges the game has to offer. The Grudge Game also features a competitive player-versus-player system where warriors can test their strength against other players. Participate in exciting PvP battles, guild rivalries, and large-scale events where strategy, teamwork, and preparation determine victory. Whether you prefer honorable duels, open-world combat, or organized battles, there are plenty of opportunities to prove your strength. Join or create a guild and become part of a growing community. Work together with fellow players, participate in guild activities, share knowledge, and build alliances. Cooperation and teamwork are essential for conquering high-level content and achieving greatness within the game world. Discover hundreds of items, equipment pieces, and upgrades designed to enhance your character. Hunt for rare drops, improve your gear, and customize your build to match your preferred playstyle. Every upgrade brings you closer to unlocking your character's full potential. The Grudge Game is designed for players who enjoy long-term progression, meaningful character development, and a true multiplayer experience. Whether you are a veteran MMORPG player or a newcomer to the genre, you will find countless adventures waiting for you. Explore dangerous lands, defeat powerful enemies, forge alliances, build your legend, and become a hero remembered throughout the world. The adventure begins now. Download The Grudge Game and start your fantasy journey today

About

Abyssward

Features
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Abyssward is a dark top-down ARPG about a warden on the brink of the abyss. Battle monsters in real time, collect loot, level your hero and push back the dark across a full story campaign. • FLUID COMBAT. Abilities, i-frame dodges, combos, multi-phase bosses with enrage. Every hit lands. • PROGRESSION & BUILDS. Dozens of levels, a skill tree, talents, gear, socketed crystals, and crafting. • A LONG CAMPAIGN. 5 chapters, cursed biomes, the order's story, and heroes who join your cause. • BASE BUILDER. Upgrade town hall, barracks, farm and forge; resources accrue even while offline. • EXPEDITIONS & NIGHTMARE. Forays into cursed zones, daily quests, and a hard Nightmare mode. • NO PAY-TO-WIN. Paid items are cosmetics only; power is earned by playing. Ukrainian & English. iCloud cloud save (sign in with Apple or Google). Portrait orientation — comfortable one-handed.

Screenshots

The Grudge4 screens
Abyssward4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Grudge at none against Abyssward's 9. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Abyssward sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. The Grudge asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
The Grudge versus Abyssward: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe GrudgeAbyssward
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB196 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperPedro ReyesOleg Ptukh

In-app purchases

None

The Grudge

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Abyssward

One-time9
  • Supporter Spark$2.99
  • Dragon Ember$3.99
  • Shadow Ward$3.99
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  • Drowned Warden$3.99
  • Signature Skins$4.99
  • Founder Pack$7.99
  • Act Two: Ash Beneath the Lake$9.99
  • Act Three: Frozen Depths$9.99
  • Warden Pack$14.99

Questions

Is The Grudge free?
The Grudge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Abyssward free?
Abyssward is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Grudge or Abyssward have ads?
Neither The Grudge nor Abyssward shows ads.

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