Comparison

Astrowanderer vs Where Winds Meet

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

Head to head
About

Astrowanderer

Pilot a lone astronaut through a perilous journey to save Earth from a planet-eating celestial body. Dodge incoming asteroids and utilize air rockets to navigate the vastness of space. Replenish your air supply to continue your mission and reach your home planet.

Highlights
  • One-finger control
  • Bullet hell action
  • Unique floaty physics
  • Save Earth narrative
  • Dodge asteroids
  • Replenish air supply
Features
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『指一本で地球を救おう!』 新感覚ふわふわアクションAstrowandererがAppStoreにやってきた。 【ストーリー紹介】 宇宙世紀開始から100年が過ぎたある日。地球から遠く離れた場所に、一基の観測衛星があった。 宇宙飛行士ハルは、観測衛星から離れ単独船外活動を行っていた。 オペレーターとのジョークを楽しむハルの耳にとつぜん警報が鳴り響く。やがて恐ろしい力で押しつぶされるような音とともに、観測衛星からの通信が途絶えた。 広大な宇宙でひとりぼっちになったことを実感し怯えるハル。しかし、宇宙服の網膜反射ディスプレイには、さらに恐ろしい情報が表示されていた。 観測衛星は、外宇宙より飛来した超重力星喰い惑星『ソドム』により破壊されてしまった。そして、このままだと『ソドム』は地球をも食いつくすというのだ。 キミはハルとなり、『ソドム』の脅威を地球へと知らせに行かなければならない。 『ソドム』の引力につかまらないように、ひたすら地球へ向かって飛び続けるんだ。 おっと、気をつけろ。『ソドム』に引き寄せられた隕石が、キミを襲うかのように迫りくるぞ。エアーロケットをうまく使って隕石をよけるんだ。 宇宙開拓時代の遺物『デポエアーボール』でエアーを補給しながら、地球を目指せ! そして地球を救おう! ▼指一本の簡単操作 タップでエアーロケットを噴射して宇宙飛行士を移動するだけの簡単操作。 ▼超難易度の弾幕アクション 宇宙開拓時代に破壊された衛星のカケラが、大量の隕石となってキミに襲いかかる。見事よけきることができるか? ▼新感覚ふわふわアクション 背後から迫りくる星喰い惑星『ソドム』の引力と、エアーロケットの推進力がせめぎあい、不思議なふわふわ感が生まれているぞ。宇宙酔いには十分注意が必要だ。 幸運を祈る!

About

Where Winds Meet

Embark on an epic open-world action RPG set in tenth-century China. As a young sword master, explore a dynamic world, uncover mysteries, and forge your legend through impactful choices and fluid Wuxia combat. Adventure solo or with friends in this vast, narrative-driven experience.

Highlights
  • Open-world exploration
  • Wuxia-inspired combat
  • Character customization
  • Faction alignment
  • Narrative-driven adventure
  • Co-op multiplayer
  • Guild system
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Step into an open-world action-adventure RPG set in ancient China. Uncover the secrets of your own identity as you rise from a humble village wanderer to the sword master of the imperial capital. Learn martial arts and build your reputation as a hero or a bringer of chaos in this free wuxia world. Jianghu knows no bounds. Play free across PS5, PC, and mobile with full cross-play and cross-progression. No pay-to-win. Gameplay content is entirely free, with monetization limited to cosmetic items. In Where Winds Meet, Chinese martial arts meet a seamless open world. Roam vast landscapes, uncover hidden ruins, and descend into layered underground catacombs. Steal techniques from martial sects, wield an arsenal of classic wuxia weaponry, and master over 30 mystic arts – from the flowing balance of Tai Chi to the force of Lion's Roar. Craft, architecture, astronomy, folk games and performance, medicine and healing – 16 systems come together to form an immersive ancient society. Adventure Alone or Forge Your Community Embark on a narrative-driven adventure filled with rich solo gameplay, or team up with up to four friends for seamless co-op experiences. Join or create a Guild to access group activities: intense guild wars, multiplayer dungeons, and epic raids. Show your skill in competitive duels, or enter a shared, evolving world with thousands of fellow wanderers. Master Your Way of Wuxia Combat Tailor your combat – melee, ranged, or stealth. Build a loadout that suits your playstyle. Engage in combat with classic wuxia weapons – sword, spear, dual blades, rope dart, bow, fan, and umbrella. Switch weapons and employ martial arts and mystic skills like Tai Chi to outmaneuver enemies. Customize Your Jianghu Identity Customize your character, choose your role, align with factions, and explore unique professions to shape your identity. Here, freedom is yours, but every action has its weight. Cause chaos, defy the law, and face bounties, pursuit, even time behind bars. Or walk a nobler path: befriend villagers, forge alliances, and grow your reputation as a hero of the Wuxia world. In a world torn by chaos, become the spark that ignites change and forge your legacy! Official Website:https://www.wherewindsmeetgame.com/ Youtube :https://www.youtube.com/@WhereWindsMeet X:https://twitter.com/WhereWindsMeet_ Discord:https://discord.gg/eQc47PbWCK Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/WhereWindsMeet INS:https://www.instagram.com/where_winds_meet/ Tiktok:https://www.tiktok.com/@wherewindsmeet_

Screenshots

Astrowanderer4 screens
Where Winds Meet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Astrowanderer at none against Where Winds Meet's 14. Astrowanderer also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 66%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Where Winds Meet's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months) and chart position (#43 vs unranked). On price, 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. Where Winds Meet sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Astrowanderer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Astrowanderer ships an update every 7 months, Where Winds Meet fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Astrowanderer versus Where Winds Meet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAstrowandererWhere Winds Meet
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (3.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—3.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#43 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB3.5 GB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperToshiaki NakamuraNETEASE INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT PTE. LTD

Customer experience

Astrowanderer

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Where Winds Meet

All ratings3,306 ratings
Positive84.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews1,022 reviews
Positive66.4%
Neutral10.4%
Negative23.2%

In-app purchases

None

Astrowanderer

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

Where Winds Meet

One-time14
  • The Verdant Dye$0.99
  • Discount Voucher Pack$0.99
  • 60 Echo Beads$0.99
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  • Verse of Winter$0.99
  • 180 Echo Beads$2.99
  • 300 Echo Beads$4.99
  • Monthly Fund$4.99
  • 600 Echo Beads$9.99
  • Elite Battle Pass$9.99
  • 900 Echo Beads$14.99
  • Premium Battle Pass$19.99
  • 1800 Echo Beads$29.99
  • 3000 Echo Beads$49.99
  • 6000 Echo Beads$99.99

Questions

Is Astrowanderer free?
Astrowanderer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Where Winds Meet free?
Where Winds Meet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Astrowanderer or Where Winds Meet have ads?
Neither Astrowanderer nor Where Winds Meet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Astrowanderer or Where Winds Meet?
Astrowanderer ships an update every 7 months, and Where Winds Meet fortnightly. Most recently, Astrowanderer was updated on October 14, 2026 and Where Winds Meet on October 23, 2026.

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