Comparison

Don't step the wrong tile vs Nightgate

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

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About

Don't step the wrong tile

Features
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Don't Step on the white tile. This game is based on most excited Japanese game. Time Attack Mode: You have to step on 50 Black Tiles as fast as you can. Long Run Mode: You have 11 seconds to step as many black tiles as you can. Survival Mode : Step as many black tiles while tiles moving down. Test your reflexes

About

Nightgate

Navigate a dark, digital world in the year 2398 as the last remaining life form on Earth. Explore 50 handcrafted levels, avoid enemies, and uncover the mysteries of this futuristic landscape. Enjoy an immersive experience with a stunning minimalist design and original soundtrack.

Highlights
  • 50 handcrafted levels
  • Avoid enemies
  • Immersive digital environments
  • Original soundtrack
  • Minimalist design
  • Discover achievements
  • iCloud progress sync
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In the year 2398, a network of intelligent computers known as Nightgate, is the last remaining life form on Earth. "Stunning" - The Daily Dot "A Neon-Soaked Art Installation" - Stuff TV "One of the best soundtracks I've heard in a while" - MacStories "A Gorgeous Minimalist Experience" - TouchArcade "Top 10 Indie Mobile Games of 2016" - Indie Game Reviewer "10 Best Video Game Soundtracks of 2016" - FACT Magazine "A pretty cool mixture of laid back and frantic" - Gamezebo "Wide range of challenges and mechanics" - Pocket Gamer "Feels right at home on the Apple TV" - iLounge "Wonderfully Intuitive Controls" - Cult of Mac "A Triumph in Design" - TapSmart "Immersive and Captivating" - AppAdvice –– Step into the computer and make your way through 50 handcrafted levels. Avoid enemies as you interact with a dark digital world and explore what lies beyond the futuristic landscapes of Nightgate. Features: • Universal app for iPhone, iPad and Apple TV • No ads, no in-app purchases • Immersive digital environments • Over 40 minutes of original soundtrack (also available on iTunes Music Store) • Minimalist design featuring vibrant colors and complex geometries • Discover achievements scattered throughout the game • In-game camera to capture beautiful screenshots • Sync your progress using iCloud • Fully localized for English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Chinese, German, Italian, Korean, Portuguese and Russian

Screenshots

Don't step the wrong tile3 screens
Nightgate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Don't step the wrong tile at Free against Nightgate's $3.99. Don't step the wrong tile also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (6.1 vs 13.0). On ads, 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

Don't step the wrong tile is free to download; Nightgate costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Don't step the wrong tile ships an update fortnightly, Nightgate every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Don't step the wrong tile versus Nightgate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDon't step the wrong tileNightgate
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating—4.7 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—94.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—1.3K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS6.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB162 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElma Digital ltdSemidome Inc.

Bugs and requests

Don't step the wrong tile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Nightgate

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game crashes when switching apps
  • Levels sometimes reset unexpectedly

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Ability to reset progress
  • Multiplayer or online features

In-app purchases

None

Don't step the wrong tile

No in-app purchases

None

Nightgate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Don't step the wrong tile free?
Don't step the wrong tile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nightgate free?
Nightgate costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Don't step the wrong tile or Nightgate have ads?
Neither Don't step the wrong tile nor Nightgate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Don't step the wrong tile or Nightgate?
Don't step the wrong tile ships an update fortnightly, and Nightgate every 5 months. Most recently, Don't step the wrong tile was updated on September 19, 2026 and Nightgate on September 27, 2026.

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