Comparison

HalfLight Duo vs MAYDAY

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

Head to head
About

HalfLight Duo

Features
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HALFLIGHT is a 2-player cooperative puzzle game built around a single shared character — and a twist neither of you can escape: you never see the same thing. One player is Light, and only sees clearly when the character is standing in the light. The other is Dark, and only sees clearly in darkness. Whoever's in the right condition drives the character; the other is blind to hazards right in front of them and has to call out what they see, sight unseen by their partner. Together, you dig through crumbling earth to find hidden crystals and reach the exit. But the ground fights back: • Rocks and bombs fall the instant you step out from under them — stand still and you're safe, move carelessly and you're not. • Bombs explode in a blast radius on impact, chain-reacting into other bombs and smashing through granite. • Some blocks aren't what they look like — solid granite that's secretly hollow earth, harmless dirt hiding a live bomb underneath. Only one of you can ever see which, and only under the right light. • Push rocks and bombs sideways to clear a path, or use them to your advantage. No reflexes will save you here — only communication. Say what you see, trust what your partner tells you, and dig your way to the light. MODES • Solo — play both roles yourself, switching between light and dark as needed. • Private — create a session and share a short code with a friend to play together from separate devices. • Random — get matched with another player looking for a co-op partner. Levels unlock one at a time as you complete them, from simple introductions to devious multi-hazard puzzles. No ads. No accounts, no passwords — just an anonymous connection to sync your session. No in-app purchases.

About

MAYDAY

Features
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MAYDAY - The game. Only one of you sees the bomb. The others have the manual. Talk. Fast. The bomb is armed, and the clock is ticking. MAYDAY is a cooperative communication game where a Defuser faces the bomb on screen without a single clue on how to avoid disaster while the Experts hold the full manual… but can’t see a thing. Describe what you see. Find the right procedure. Execute without mistakes. Every error counts. When the timer hits zero, it’s all over. Public or private online games (shareable invite code) : 1 Defuser facing the bomb, 1 to 3 Experts with the manual - Randomly generated bombs: randomized modules - Integrated voice chat, directly in-game - 100% free, no sign-up required: pick a nickname and jump in - Playable in French, English, and Spanish MAYDAY. Describe. Find. Defuse.

Screenshots

HalfLight Duo4 screens
MAYDAY4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: HalfLight Duo at none against MAYDAY's shown. HalfLight Duo also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
HalfLight Duo versus MAYDAY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHalfLight DuoMAYDAY
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBorys HuzhvynskyiEmeric COUSIN

In-app purchases

None

HalfLight Duo

No in-app purchases

None

MAYDAY

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HalfLight Duo free?
HalfLight Duo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MAYDAY free?
MAYDAY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HalfLight Duo or MAYDAY have ads?
MAYDAY shows ads; HalfLight Duo does not.

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