Comparison

Nightfall vs Avenfell

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

Head to head
About

Nightfall

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Heaven sealed its gates. The dead have nowhere to go. Nightfall is a gothic bullet heaven survival RPG set in a hand-crafted pixel world of ruined cathedrals, broken halos, and endless undead. Begin as Michael, move with one hand, and let your weapons tear through the horde while every level forces a new choice. SURVIVE THE LONG NIGHT โ€ข Face relentless waves of undead in fast, one-handed runs โ€ข Build a different arsenal each night from weapons and passives โ€ข Evolve weapons into devastating final forms โ€ข Learn boss patterns and defeat the horrors guarding each act CREATE A BUILD WORTH FEARING โ€ข Combine upgrades into powerful synergies โ€ข Choose greater damage, wider reach, faster attacks, or new effects โ€ข Adapt each run as the horde grows stronger โ€ข Discover the evolutions that transform your favorite weapons GROW BETWEEN RUNS โ€ข Unlock heroes with distinct strengths and play styles โ€ข Collect, merge, forge, and enhance gothic gear โ€ข Break seals, discover relics, and uncover the story of the shut gates โ€ข Enter endless modes and climb the leaderboards A DARK WORLD WITH A SOUL Fight through cursed villages, haunted crypts, and ruined ramparts rendered in tarnished gold and candlelit stone. Vampire Thralls, Nosferatu, Blood Cultists and Belfry Bats hunt you through the night, and the epic Vampire Fang lets you strike back. Each run pushes the story forwardโ€”and every dawn is borrowed time. Nightfall is free to play. Optional rewarded ads and in-app purchases are available. Random gear rewards show their odds before you spend gems. Privacy Policy: https://eduardbruch.com/nightfall/privacy Terms of Service: https://eduardbruch.com/nightfall/terms Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Avenfell

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Your world. Your skills. Your next adventure. Step into Avenfell, a shared 3D fantasy world of challenging hunts, meaningful skill progression, full-loot PvP and homes built by players. Meet at the depot in Avenport, train with a friend, then set sail for your next hunting ground. TRAIN TOGETHER. GROW STRONGER. Your character level is only part of your strength. Develop your weapon, distance, shielding and magic skills through play. Invite a friend to practise with your equipped weapons and spells in an agreed training session. Higher skills make a difference in combat: the time you spend training becomes power you can feel on your next hunt. FOUR VOCATIONS. YOUR OWN PATH. Become a Knight, Paladin, Sorcerer or Druid, each with its own combat style and spells. Unlock abilities as you progress. A guided beginning introduces your vocation, talking to NPCs, fighting and earning gold through fishing. Create several characters on one account, with your choice of appearance. CAST A LINE. GROW YOUR SKILL. Buy a fishing rod and fish from shore near suitable water, or cast from a boat with friends. Raise your Fishing skill to improve your chances of larger catches and more valuable fish. Sell your catch at the fishing merchant and put the gold toward ammunition, potions or your next adventure. YOUR BOAT. BRING YOUR FRIENDS. Own a boat, invite companions aboard and explore islands and hunting grounds together. Visit the harbor to buy boats or book a voyage. Sail to a suitable shoreline, anchor and go ashore. Your boat's map marker helps you find your way back. Make it a fishing trip, a hunting expedition or an afternoon of exploration. WEAR THE STORY YOU EARN. Mix armour, headgear, legwear, boots and compatible shields. Your equipment changes both your abilities and your appearance. Start with merchant gear, hunt tougher creatures for valuable rewards and trade your discoveries with other players. Venture into the Astral Vaults and Emberdeep with companions ready for the challenge. REAL RIVALS. REAL CONSEQUENCES. Beyond beginner protection, death drops equipped gear, carried items and gold. Protected areas offer refuge, and party members are protected from friendly attacks. Store valuables in your private depot before a risky hunt: deposited possessions stay safe when you die. A WORLD TO SHARE. Add friends, see who is online, form a party and meet up with your guild. Talk in Local chat or private Whispers. Optional proximity voice lets you hold the microphone button to speak to nearby adventurers; party voice keeps your group connected across distance. Mute, block and report controls are available. BUILD A HOME. BUILD IT TOGETHER. Earn building permits, buy designated land and create a home with walls, windows, roofs, furniture and gardens. Invite friends to visit or give trusted companions building and shared-storage permissions. Buy and sell player estates using in-game gold. PLAY YOUR WAY. Explore with touch controls in portrait or landscape on iPhone and iPad. An internet connection and an account are required. Sign in with Apple or email and password. Voice is optional and requires microphone permission to speak. No ads, subscriptions or real-money purchases in this version. Support: support@avenfell.net Website: https://avenfell.net

Screenshots

Nightfall4 screens
Avenfell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Avenfell at none against Nightfall's 10. Avenfell also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Nightfall sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Avenfell asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Nightfall versus Avenfell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNightfallAvenfell
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size327 MB52 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperEduard BruchProgressive Safety Sweden AB

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Nightfall

One-time10
  • Fistful of Gems$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Starter Pack$2.99
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  • Fast Forward$2.99
  • Pouch of Gems$3.99
  • Eternal Vigil$3.99
  • Chest of Gems$8.99
  • Crypt of Gems$17.99
  • Vault of Gems$44.99
  • Hoard of Gems$89.99
None

Avenfell

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nightfall free?
Nightfall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Avenfell free?
Avenfell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nightfall or Avenfell have ads?
Nightfall shows ads; Avenfell does not.
Which is updated more often, Nightfall or Avenfell?
Nightfall ships an update every 3 days, and Avenfell every 3 days. Most recently, Nightfall was updated on October 9, 2026 and Avenfell on October 9, 2026.

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