LongStory vs Project Dark
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LongStory
Embark on a middle school dating adventure where you choose your pronouns and romanceable friends. Uncover mysteries, navigate social drama, and find true love with a charming, LGBTQ+ friendly narrative.
- Choose pronouns
- Romanceable friends
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Mystery plot
- Middle school setting
- Interactive story
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Who ever said you can't go back? LongStory, a charming and LGBTQ+ friendly dating sim set at the weirdly lovable Weasel Heights Middle School lets you pick your pronouns as well as who, or even if, you would like to date any of your romanceable friends. On your first day of school you discover that the previous owner of your locker has “mysteriously” disappeared. Do you want to figure out what happened or are you too busy being a social butterfly and trying to avoid your enemies… LongStory gives you a chance to find true love as a middle school student (yes with all the awkwardness that entails) but we promise it will be so much better this time around! "I rarely write reviews but I just had to for this game because it is so cute. I really enjoy being able to date whatever gender. I can't wait for new episode releases!" "This is by far my favorite game on the App Store. I am so happy I was introduced to it when I was. It has an interesting plot, lovable and relatable characters, and the story just keeps getting better and better!!" Please note: LongStory offer in-app purchases. Please disable this feature on your device if you don't want to purchase additional episodes. FREE Episode 1 Locker 1224 : Being a new student at Weasel Heights, you’ve got enough on your plate trying to make new friends and deal with enemies but what happened to the previous owner of locker 1224 and why won't anyone talk about it? PAID Episode 2 Hanna's Notebook: Things are getting serious with your crush but watch out there is some real Drama with Hanniferjane do you want to get involved with that? What will your crush think? PAID Episode 3 The Party: Middle School dances are a big deal, who do you go with? Do you bring your crush or show up without a date? Things at Weasel Heights are never what they seem. It's time to learn more about your friend Colin and his big secret. PAID Episode 4 Drama: : A “new” student is back at Weasel Heights and it's causing all sorts of drama, no matter what you do it doesn’t seem like you can stay out of it. Friendships and relationships are strained, will you be okay? PAID Episode 5 Make Up: Not every relationship is perfect. It's time to step up and make things right with your friends. Maybe even take the highroad and reach out to those you consider enemies. PAID Episode 6: Middle school friendships and relationships are hard. Attend the intense but informative “Healthy Relationships Workshop.” and maybe the adults will know what they are talking about… for once. PAID Episode 7: As your final year winds down it's time to choose what high school you will go to. How do you decide? Most importantly how will the TurkeyHawk? FREE Special Episode: With the desire to make change you and your friends head out to a protest. But remember that people are complicated…. Especially adults FREE Special Episode: It’s the summer, Marcel has gone back to Dubai and the rest of your friends have all gotten jobs. You feel a little lonely what are you going to do about it?
Project Dark
An immersive audio game where your choices shape the narrative. Explore rich worlds and experience compelling stories with realistic binaural audio, allowing for play with eyes closed. Multiple episodes offer unique adventures and endings.
- Narrative-driven audio game
- Choose your own adventure gameplay
- Realistic binaural audio
- Branching storylines and multiple endings
- Episodic content
- High replayability
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Project Dark is a narrative driven, immersive audio game that draws on the classic “choose your own adventure” genre to create a unique and compelling interactive experience. The game’s impactful choices and realistic binaural audio allow players to become so immersed in the experience that they can play with their eyes closed. Simple mechanics make this a game that can be played by anyone, and we look forward to seeing where this exploration of darkness takes you! In this first anthology, players will enjoy several episodes set in rich and vibrant worlds that examine the breadth and depth of darkness. Each episode offers a unique and captivating experience that will leave you wanting more. The branching narrative of the game is dependent on your in-game choices, resulting in different storylines and endings depending on your decisions. This results in high replayability, as players can play episodes over again to get different outcomes. Each episode is available for an in app purchase, or buy the bundle at a discounted rate to experience all 6 unique stories. Episodic Content: A Date in the Dark - You’re on a first date in a restaurant that’s in total darkness. As you navigate this unusual experience, you must also navigate the complexities of a first date with a woman named Lisa. Will this be a good first date, or will you strike out in the dark? Submersive - After recovering ancient treasure, a small scavenger team on an ocean expedition must work together to survive. As the captain of the team, every choice you make could mean the difference between life and death. Will your leadership skills be enough to get your team to safety? Game of Three - Your morality is put to the test as you find yourself with the power to decide who lives and who dies. Forced to eliminate one of three strangers in each round, you must weigh the value of each life and make the difficult choice of who deserves to survive. As the game progresses, you'll discover shocking truths about your competitors that will challenge your beliefs and force you to question your own value system for life. Will you prioritize your own survival, or will you make decisions based on your moral compass? The choice is yours in this thought-provoking and suspenseful episode of Project Dark. Cave of Spirits - Adventure across a medieval fantasy landscape as Oswin, a blind cabbage farmer, in his quest to rescue the princess and become a knight in King Aldrich’s court. You will travel with the court jester, making this episode very funny and more of an action comedy. Will Oswin be able to overcome the challenges and emerge as a true hero? Home Invasion - Mina and her younger brother Samir must defend themselves from an intruder who has broken into their home. As you play, you must stay hidden and avoid detection until you can escape with your lives. Will you be able to outsmart the intruder and get out alive? Bliss - You’re a coma patient reliving your traumatic past in order to fix your future. With the help of Calm, a mysterious guide, you must confront your demons and find a way to move on. Will you be able to find the path to bliss, or will you be trapped reliving your past forever? Experience the power of audio storytelling and immerse yourself in the dark and captivating worlds of Project Dark. With each episode offering a unique and engaging experience, this anthology is sure to keep you entertained for hours on end. Play the game with your eyes closed, and let the story take you away!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: LongStory at 1.9K against Project Dark's 16. LongStory also leads on rating (3.7 vs 3.4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. LongStory sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Project Dark sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
LongStory holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LongStory has 1.9K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of LongStory's written reviews are positive against 54% of Project Dark's.
LongStory ships an update every 6 weeks, Project Dark monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LongStory | Project Dark |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (1.9K ratings) — better | 3.4 (16 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 55.1% of reviews — better | 53.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K — better | 16 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 291 MB | 318 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Bloom Digital Media | Red Meat Games, Inc. |
Customer experience
LongStory
Project Dark
Bugs and requests
LongStory
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unable to purchase or access certain episodes
- Crashing or freezing issues after updates
- Inconsistencies in character relationships
Requested features
4 requests- Make episodes free or available with ads
- Add more character customization options
- Improve episode continuity and choices
- Expand the story with more episodes/sequels
Project Dark
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
LongStory
- Chapter 2 Discount$0.99
- Chapter 2$1.99
- Chapter 3$1.99
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- Chapter 4$1.99
- Chapter 5$1.99
- Chapter 6$1.99
- Chapter 7$1.99
- Chapter 8$1.99
- Season Bundle$11.99
Project Dark
- Date In The Dark$2.99
- Submersive$2.99
- The Game of Three$2.99
Show 4 moreShow fewer
- Cave of Spirits$2.99
- Home Invasion$2.99
- Bliss$2.99
- Buy All$9.99
Questions
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