Comparison

Sonny vs Gordian Quest

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

Head to head
About

Sonny

Engage in strategic, turn-based combat against mutant zombies and techno-beasts. Uncover a compelling story as you master new skills to save the world. Features stunning artwork and an original score.

Highlights
  • Turn-based combat
  • Strategic gameplay
  • Skill mastery
  • Zombie survival
  • Engrossing story
  • Stunning artwork
Features
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Sonny goes free for everyone with minimal ad support, with support for the iPhone X! RPG Sonny brings challenging turn-based combat that requires strategy and mastery of each new skill to survive. When Sonny rises from the dead with his mind intact and his memories missing, his search for the truth will lead him and his allies to save the world or die trying against rampaging mutant zombies, monstrous techno-beasts, and much more. Reinventing the classic played by millions, Sonny is designed for cunning and creativity with an emphasis on strategy and difficulty as the gameplay evolves. Featuring stunning artwork by Jet Kimchrea and an engrossing original score by David Orr. SUPPORTED DEVICES iPhone 5, iPhone 5C, iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, , iPhone X, iPad 3, iPad 4, iPad Air, iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 2, iPad Mini 3, iPad Mini 4, iPad Pro, iPod Touch 6

About

Gordian Quest

Embark on an epic deckbuilding RPG adventure to save a cursed land. Lead a party of heroes, manage their skills, and engage in strategic turn-based combat. Explore diverse game modes with high replayability and challenging decisions.

Highlights
  • Campaign Mode with 4 Acts
  • Frenetic roguelite Realm Mode
  • Procedurally generated Adventure Mode
  • Ten unique heroes with specializations
  • Hundreds of passive and active skills
  • Hero training and equipment customization
  • High replayability with randomized elements
Features
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Play for free, with just one purchase to unlock the full game! A sinister curse corrupts the land. Darkness reigns. Monsters roam. Scoundrels loot. Cowards flee. Heroes emerge. Lead heroes on an adventure to save what’s left of this fallen world and destroy the root of evil abound. Will you fall at the claws of your enemies or the consequences of your poor decisions? Your Gordian Quest is about to begin. Gordian Quest is an epic deckbuilding RPG inspired by old-school classics like Ultima and D&D, using modern gaming concepts like roguelite elements and turn-based strategic combat. You will form parties of heroes whom you will have to lead and manage on grueling missions. Help them forge bonds and discover new skills among them. Be fearless and unwavering as you work to unravel the curses laid upon the lands and defeat the ultimate evil at the heart of it all. Features: *Campaign Mode - Venture through 4 Acts, taking you from the troubled lands of Westmire to the enigmatic Sky Imperium, in an epic journey to save the land of Wrendia. *Realm Mode - A frenetic and fast-paced roguelite mode. Challenge an ever-changing version of the game with unpredictable threats and rewards. Complete 5 realms, or take on an endless challenge to see how far you can go. *Adventure Mode - An end-game mode where you can explore procedurally generated areas or take on solo challenges. *Ten heroes - Each with their own unique class, skills, and playstyle to form a party of three and bring to adventure. Play as the Swordhand, Cleric, Ranger, Scoundrel, Spellbinder, Druid, Bard, Warlock, Golemancer, or the Monk. Each Hero has 3 further Class Specialisations each! *Hundreds of skills - The heroes have a combined total of close to 800 passive and active skills that can be deployed during turn-based battles, allowing players to discover and formulate their favorite combos. *Train and equip heroes - Heroes can be upgraded, trained and equipped with a large selection of weapons, armor and enchanted trinkets to enhance their abilities. *High replayability - Procedurally generated maps, dungeons and randomized hero skills make each playthrough different from the last. *Various difficulty levels - Take on hardcore mode for a teeth-gritting permadeath experience, or play more casually where death is only a setback. *Loot galore - Gather items and relics throughout your journey to boost your heroes’ abilities. You may also encounter mysterious items that can bless your heroes but also cripple them with a curse at the same time. *Carryover rewards and progression system - Get rewarded the more you play through an Artifacts system that can benefit Realm Mode, Campaigns, or Adventure Mode. *Decisions to make - Shape the course of your adventure with critical decisions and dice rolls.

Screenshots

Sonny4 screens
Gordian Quest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sonny at none against Gordian Quest's 2. Sonny also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 52%) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 153). Gordian Quest's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). On price, rating, ads 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. Gordian Quest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sonny asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Sonny against 4.7 for Gordian Quest. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sonny has 2.3K ratings behind it against 153, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Sonny's written reviews are positive against 52% of Gordian Quest's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sonny ships an update every 5 months, Gordian Quest weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Sonny versus Gordian Quest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSonnyGordian Quest
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.3K ratings)4.7 (153 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.9% of reviews — better51.5% of reviews
Number of ratings2.3K — better153
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.2 GB1.6 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperArmor Games Studios IncAether Sky

Customer experience

Sonny

All ratings2,290 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.0%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews499 reviews
Positive70.9%
Neutral9.4%
Negative19.6%

Gordian Quest

All ratings147 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral1.4%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive51.5%
Neutral15.2%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Sonny

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Gordian Quest

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to purchase full game unlock
  • Character levels resetting to 1
  • Restore purchase button not working
  • Game-breaking bugs causing data loss

Requested features

2 requests
  • More polished and optimized UI
  • Improved tutorial and onboarding

In-app purchases

None

Sonny

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Gordian Quest

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Game2 variants$6.99

Questions

Is Sonny free?
Sonny is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gordian Quest free?
Gordian Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sonny or Gordian Quest?
Gordian Quest is rated higher. Sonny averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Gordian Quest averages 4.7 from 153 ratings.
Do Sonny or Gordian Quest have ads?
Neither Sonny nor Gordian Quest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sonny or Gordian Quest?
Sonny ships an update every 5 months, and Gordian Quest weekly. Most recently, Sonny was updated on November 6, 2026 and Gordian Quest on November 8, 2026.

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