Comparison

Only One vs Almora Darkosen RPG

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

Head to head
About

Only One

Engage in an epic arena-style sword fighting game where you push waves of enemies off a sky pillar to survive. Master physics-based combat, utilize magical abilities, and upgrade your character to overcome over 90 waves and 9 bosses. Choose from multiple character classes and compete on leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Physics-based sword combat
  • Parry and shield mechanics
  • Character upgrades and abilities
  • Multiple character classes
  • Over 90 waves and 9 bosses
  • Endless Battle mode
  • Gamepad support
Features
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Pick up a magic sword and fight atop the Pillar of Sacrifice. Master timing and positioning to push enemies off the edge. How long can you survive to become the only one left standing? TouchArcade - 4.5/5 "Game with depth well beyond what you would expect" PocketGamer - 9/10 "A brilliantly paced, sharp-edged brawler " One of the best hack and slash games on mobile, Only One is an epic arena style sword fighting game where you battle and push waves of enemies off the pillar in the sky with your magical sword. You don't fight for glory, you fight to survive! Skill Based Melee Combat - Physics based combat with parry and push mechanics - Fight swordsmen, archers, slimes, skeletons, bats, berserkers, loot gnomes, wizards and more - Defeat enemies for their loot or knock them off the pillar for instant kills and extra points - Collect health to stay alive and shields to block attacks - Absorb the power of fallen enemies to grow stronger - 6 active abilities: push, freeze, dart, whirlwind, bubble and inferno - 8 passive abilities: last stand, might, magnet, cripple, reflektor, bloodlust, regen and backstab Game Modes - Quest: Fight through 100 levels with bosses every 10 stages - Endless: Survive against endless waves as long as you can - Trials: Take on intense challenges, earn stars, and unlock new trials Unlock the Full Experience - The “Ultimate Power” in-app purchase unlocks the complete game Purchase unique character classes like the barbarian, ninja, valkyrie, dwarf and only one with unique abilities and weaknesses Retro pixel art graphics and music GameCentre leaderboards and achievements Customizable controls: floating or fixed joystick Full offline support Gamepad compatible

About

Almora Darkosen RPG

Embark on a classic retro-style hack and slash adventure in a vast open world. Explore diverse locations, fight monsters, and develop your character with an extensive item system and crafting. Hire mercenaries, complete quests, and uncover secrets in this passion-driven RPG.

Highlights
  • Classic retro-style RPG gameplay
  • Expansive open-world exploration
  • Extensive item and inventory system
  • Crafting and mining mechanics
  • Hireable mercenaries
  • Engaging storyline with quests
  • Character skill development
Features
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A game created with passion by one person! Embark on a journey to a vast world in Almora Darkosen RPG, a classic retro-style hack and slash game! Immerse yourself in a huge, open world full of secrets and dangers, spend countless hours exploring, fighting, and developing your character. DISCOVER THE EXPANSIVE ISLAND OF ALMORA: Traverse diverse locations, from lush fields and dark forests to treacherous swamps, ancient crypts, and vast deserts. Discover hidden caves, dungeons, and towns, full of treasures, quests, and secrets to uncover. KEY GAME FEATURES: • Classic retro-style RPG: Feel the nostalgia of old-school RPGs with pixel art graphics and addictive gameplay. • Engaging storyline: Take part in an epic adventure full of main and side quests that will provide you with many hours of entertainment. • Extensive item system: Find and use hundreds of items such as swords, axes, shields, armors, potions, and many more. • Classic inventory: deposits and old-school inventory system. • Crafting and mining: Create your own items, upgrade them, and search for valuable minerals in the mines. • Mercenaries: Hire a helper to fight by your side and face hordes of monsters together. • Diverse opponents: Fight bosses and unique monsters, each with their own skills and tactics. • Minigames: Relax and try your hand at various minigames available in taverns and hidden locations. • NPC conversations: Meet the inhabitants of Almora, discover their stories, and complete tasks for them. • Character development: Choose the skill path that best suits your playstyle and become a powerful hero. • In-game encyclopedia: Gain knowledge about items, monsters, and crafting thanks to the built-in encyclopedia. • Achievements and statistics: Track your progress and earn achievements for completing difficult challenges. • New Game+: Finish the game and start a new adventure at a higher difficulty level. • NO Pay to win! JOIN THE ALMORA COMMUNITY: • Official game website: https://almoradarkosen.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlmoraDarkosenRPG • Discord: https://discord.gg/J8cDhzh • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj9CP_2jixcstempw294PFw

Screenshots

Only One4 screens
Almora Darkosen RPG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Only One at weekly against Almora Darkosen RPG's every 3 months. Only One also leads on ratings volume (6.3K vs 305). Almora Darkosen RPG's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Only One sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Almora Darkosen RPG sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Only One against 4.7 for Almora Darkosen RPG. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Only One has 6.3K ratings behind it against 305, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Only One's written reviews are positive against 95% of Almora Darkosen RPG's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Only One ships an update weekly, Almora Darkosen RPG every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Only One versus Almora Darkosen RPG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnly OneAlmora Darkosen RPG
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.3K ratings) — better4.7 (305 ratings)
Positive reviews87.7% of reviews94.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.3K — better305
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB114 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperErnest SzokaGrzegorz Borkowski

Customer experience

Only One

All ratings6,285 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews390 reviews
Positive87.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative8.2%

Almora Darkosen RPG

All ratings285 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral3.5%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews487 reviews
Positive94.9%
Neutral1.4%
Negative3.7%

User reviews

Only One

From 6.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Simple yet fun gameplay
  • 👍 Addictive and engaging
  • 🕹️ Smooth controls
  • 💎 Great value for free game
  • 🎮 Nostalgic pixel art style

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Joystick issues and control bugs
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
  • 🕹️ Slow character movement

Almora Darkosen RPG

From 305 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and engaging gameplay
  • 👍 Polished and well-designed
  • 💡 Impressive for a solo developer
  • 🚀 Addictive and hard to put down
  • 👍 Satisfying progression and loot system

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🔌 Controls can feel clunky at times
  • 🔍 Lack of in-depth story and character development

Bugs and requests

Only One

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Joystick stops working randomly
  • Purchases not restoring after reinstall
  • Stuck in certain levels due to bugs

Requested features

4 requests
  • Multiplayer mode
  • More enemy and level variety
  • Ability to unlock characters without paying
  • Improved save/restore functionality

Almora Darkosen RPG

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezing and crashing
  • Inventory and crafting issues
  • Saving and loading problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Expanded world and more content
  • Controller support
  • Multiple save slots
  • Improved UI and menu navigation

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Only One

One-time10
  • Valkyrie$3.99
  • Assassin$3.99
  • Dwarf$3.99
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  • Barbarian$3.99
  • 6000 Power$4.99
  • Ultimate Power$5.99
  • 14000 Power$9.99
  • 26000 Power$14.99
  • The Only One$19.99
  • 64000 Power$29.99
1 purchases

Almora Darkosen RPG

One-time1
  • Premium Account$5.99

Questions

Is Only One free?
Only One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Almora Darkosen RPG free?
Almora Darkosen RPG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Only One or Almora Darkosen RPG?
Only One is rated higher. Only One averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while Almora Darkosen RPG averages 4.7 from 305 ratings.
Do Only One or Almora Darkosen RPG have ads?
Both Only One and Almora Darkosen RPG show ads.
Which is updated more often, Only One or Almora Darkosen RPG?
Only One ships an update weekly, and Almora Darkosen RPG every 3 months. Most recently, Only One was updated on November 6, 2026 and Almora Darkosen RPG on November 3, 2026.

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