Comparison

Implosion vs Severed

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

Head to head
About

Implosion

Experience console-quality graphics and immersive audio on your mobile device. Battle a mysterious alien life form with advanced weaponry and upgradeable mechs to ensure humanity's survival.

Highlights
  • Console-quality graphics
  • First-class voice acting
  • Hollywood-grade audio production
  • Intuitive touch interface
  • Upgradeable super-tech weaponry
  • ARK Kernel system
Features
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Bringing AAA console gaming experience to mobile devices. Twenty years after the fall of Earth, the remnants of the Human race are once again faced with extinction. The time has come to justify our existence. A mysterious life form known as the XADA squares off against humanity's last weapon - the War-Mech series III battle suit. Features: Stunning console-quality graphics, first-class voice acting and Hollywood-grade audio production. Full orchestral scores masterfully mixed by Grammy Award winner and "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy engineer, John Kurlander. The most intuitive touch user-interface seen on the platform. A vast arsenal of super-tech weaponry at your disposal, upgradable via the streamlined ARK Kernel system. Become the ultimate fusion of Man and Machine. Ensure the survival of the species. - Using iCloud save after login Game Center at Options menu

About

Severed

Embark on a surreal journey as a one-armed warrior wielding a sentient sword. Master touch-based combat, explore a nightmarish world, and sever enemies to gain powers. This critically acclaimed title features a unique art style and an award-winning soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Dungeon combat with touch controls
  • Sever enemies for new powers
  • Branching exploration routes
  • Award-winning original soundtrack
  • Upgrade equipment and abilities
  • Puzzle solving and hazard avoidance
Features
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** Winner of Apple Design Award 2017 ** ** Apple iPad Game of the Year 2016 ** Take control of a one-armed warrior named Sasha, wielding a living sword on her journey through a nightmare world in search of her family. ----- ACCOLADES ----- • "Apple Design Award 2017", Apple • "iPad Game of the Year 2016", Apple • "Best Mobile Game of 2016", Destructoid • "Best Mobile Game + Best Musical Score", Canadian Video Game Awards 2016 • "Battery Park Award for Best Handheld Game", 2017 New York Game Awards • "Handheld Game of the Year -- Nominee", 20th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards • "Mobile Game of the Year -- Nominee", 2017 SXSW Gaming Awards • "Best Mobile Game -- Nominee", The Game Awards 2016 • "5 best mobile games of 2016", GameSpot • "Best Mobile Game of 2016 -- Nominee", IGN • "10 best video games of 2016", Mashable "Severed is a super compelling game that looks great. Its mechanics go to surprising depths and the sword-swiping combat feels fantastic on iOS." 5/5 - 148Apps "With great game mechanics, unique artwork and tough to master gameplay, Severed is well worthy of your time." 8/10 - Post Arcade "Severed is just a game that's all-around cool. Its aesthetic is top-notch, its combat is deep and engaging." 5/5 - TouchArcade ----- KEY FEATURES ----- • Dungeon Combat: Master offensive and defensive touch combat techniques to survive intense battles against a menagerie of enemies. • Severing: Best enemies in combat for a chance at severing their body parts -- then wear them to gain new powers or consume them to upgrade your equipment and abilities. • Exploration: Follow branching routes through the unknown, using your wits to avoid hazards and solve puzzles. • Award-Winning Soundtrack: Immerse yourself in the haunting original score from Juno- and Polaris-nominated band YAMANTAKA // SONIC TITAN, featuring Pantayo. Also includes: • Graphical optimizations for Metal-enabled devices • Gameplay video recording with ReplayKit (requires Metal-enabled device running iOS 9+) • Multiple difficulty modes • Game Center Achievements • Cloud Save • iMessage Sticker Pack (requires iOS 10) • 3D Touch support (3D Touch-enabled device required)

Screenshots

Implosion4 screens
Severed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Severed at every 3 weeks against Implosion's every 5 months. Severed also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (89% vs 74%). Implosion's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $6.99) and chart position (#174 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Implosion costs $1.99 and Severed $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Severed holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 919 and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Implosion's written reviews are positive against 89% of Severed's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Implosion ships an update every 5 months, Severed every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Implosion versus Severed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImplosionSevered
Price$1.99 — better$6.99
Rating4.6 (919 ratings)4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.1% of reviews88.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9191.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#174 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3.0 GB224 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperRayark International LimitedDrinkBox Studios

Customer experience

Implosion

All ratings914 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews370 reviews
Positive74.1%
Neutral6.5%
Negative19.5%

Severed

All ratings1,338 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral0.5%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews739 reviews
Positive88.6%
Neutral3.4%
Negative8.0%

User reviews

Implosion

From 919 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Intuitive controls
  • 🎨 Stunning graphics
  • 🎬 Excellent voice acting
  • 💰 Good value for money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🔍 Lack of explanation for game mechanics
  • 🕹️ Unresponsive controls
  • 🕰️ Repetitive and monotonous gameplay
  • 💲 Expensive for a mobile game

Severed

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Beautiful and unique art style
  • 🚀 Engaging and challenging gameplay
  • 💡 Innovative combat mechanics
  • 🎨 Stunning visuals and atmosphere
  • 🎶 Haunting and memorable soundtrack

Room to improve

  • 🔁 Repetitive enemy encounters towards the end
  • 🕹️ Controls can be finicky on certain devices
  • 🕰️ Backtracking and navigation can feel tedious
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches reported

Bugs and requests

Implosion

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game not loading past the intro screen
  • Crashes during boss battles and certain levels
  • Issues with Game Center integration and cloud saving
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS devices and versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved cloud saving and syncing
  • More weapon and character customization options
  • Difficulty settings and accessibility options
  • Multiplayer and co-op modes
  • Optimization for newer devices and screen sizes

Severed

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Compatibility issues on newer iPhone models
  • Crashes and freezes reported by some users

Requested features

3 requests
  • Difficulty options for more challenge
  • Expanded skill tree and progression system
  • Ability to revisit areas and see new content

In-app purchases

None

Implosion

No in-app purchases

None

Severed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Implosion free?
Implosion costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Severed free?
Severed costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Implosion or Severed?
Severed is rated higher. Implosion averages 4.6 out of 5 from 919 ratings, while Severed averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Implosion or Severed have ads?
Neither Implosion nor Severed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Implosion or Severed?
Implosion ships an update every 5 months, and Severed every 3 weeks. Most recently, Implosion was updated on October 21, 2026 and Severed on October 22, 2026.

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