Comparison

8bit Doves vs Last Voyage

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

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About

8bit Doves

Embark on a pixelated VR adventure where you navigate dream-like mazes inspired by flight. Collect doves to unlock your escape from a colorful, retro-styled prison. Experience intuitive controls and challenging obstacles in this unique handheld-inspired game.

Highlights
  • VR Gameboy adventure
  • Pixelated dream mazes
  • Flight-inspired navigation
  • Intuitive two-button gameplay
  • Multiple level packs with distinct themes
  • Stunning 4-color pixel art
Features
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Trapped in a VR world powered by an ancient handheld device, you are forced to endlessly dream in a pixel world of just 4 colours! Doves have taken roost in your prison and though you don’t know it they are the key to your survival. The Doves subconsciously inspire dreams of flight, so take to the skies through the mazes of your imagination and find the exit. Intuitive two button gameplay is all you need to steer your way through the sky. Fly through each stage and reach the exit. Get doves to follow you for extra bonus bragging rights on Game Center and Social Networking stuff. If walls aren’t enough challenge you may enjoy the variety of traps that get rapidly added including, moving walls, speed boost zones, growing walls and more! By the team that brought you the award winning mobile hit Icebreaker: A Viking Voyage. Features: • Expanded from the hit #Nitromejam game! • 3 level packs each with a different dream theme! (Sweet Dreams, Deep Sleep & Nightmare). • A unique world realised in 4 Colours! (Great for that Game boy nostalgia fix) • Don’t worry parents this game contains no In app purchases! • Stunning Pixel Art from the award winning Nitrome studio! • Simple two button gameplay, perfect for a touch screen! Important Message for Parents This game may include: - Direct links to social networking websites that are intended for an audience over the age of 13. - Direct links to the internet that can take players away from the game with the potential to browse any web page. - Cross promotion of Nitrome products.

About

Last Voyage

Embark on a cosmic adventure across space and mind through 10 unique chapters. Experience a science-fiction journey with stunning visuals, abstract puzzles, and a captivating original soundtrack. This game explores concepts beyond technology and culture, offering a constantly surprising and interactive experience.

Highlights
  • Cosmic adventure across space and mind
  • 10 unique chapters with original concepts
  • Abstract puzzle solving
  • Stunning, cinematic graphics
  • 60+ minutes of original soundtrack
  • Exploration of philosophical concepts
Features
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"Mind-altering" - WIRED "Like going through the Star Gate in 2001: A Space Odyssey" - Pocket Gamer "One of the 15 Most Imaginative Games" - Apple "Prompts players to ponder how they think" - National Post "A Beautiful Space Opera" - Kill Screen "A feeling of awe in everything you do" - Gamezebo "Minimal and Seductive" - The Creators Project "Stylish and Breathtaking" - AppAdvice "A new gaming experience that breaks the mold" - Apple'N'Apps "Uncharacteristically comfortable with the unknown" - Pocket Tactics ** App Store: Best of 2015 ** –– JOURNEY BEYOND THE STARS Last Voyage is a cosmic adventure through space and mind in 10 unique chapters. Go through psychedelic portals, solve abstract puzzles, explore grand minimal forms or race against the stars. A science-fiction experience unlike any other game. THE DESIGN A cinematic game with stunning movie-like graphics, each chapter is visually unique and explores an original concept with completely new game mechanics. THE MUSIC 60+ minutes of original soundtrack to heighten your sense of wonder. The soundtrack features a variety of genres and has been tailored to every movement on the screen. Best experienced with headphones. PHILOSOPHY Last Voyage is a game about space that is not about spaceships but rather what lies beyond our culture and technology. A game where you don't master a single task but rather explore a range of concepts. As a result, the levels are sometimes mysterious, and other times very direct. Sometimes completely still, and other times moving at the speed of light. While these chapters form a continuous narrative, you are constantly surprised with new ways to interact as you seamlessly transition from one chapter to another.

Screenshots

8bit Doves4 screens
Last Voyage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Last Voyage at 4.2 against 8bit Doves's 3.4. Last Voyage also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). 8bit Doves's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

8bit Doves costs $2.99 and Last Voyage $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Last Voyage holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 563 and 357 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 66% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

8bit Doves ships an update every 5 months, Last Voyage every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
8bit Doves versus Last Voyage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter8bit DovesLast Voyage
Price$2.99 — better$3.99
Rating3.4 (563 ratings)4.2 (357 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better66.2% of reviews
Number of ratings563 — better357
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB193 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNitromeSemidome Inc.

Customer experience

8bit Doves

All ratings563 ratings
Positive58.4%
Neutral6.0%
Negative35.5%
Written reviews309 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral8.1%
Negative25.2%

Last Voyage

All ratings357 ratings
Positive78.7%
Neutral7.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews683 reviews
Positive66.2%
Neutral9.7%
Negative24.2%

User reviews

8bit Doves

From 563 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Beautiful retro graphics
  • 🎶 Nostalgic chiptune soundtrack
  • 👍 Challenging but rewarding gameplay
  • 🕹️ Unique control scheme
  • 🕰️ Addictive and fun

Room to improve

  • 🤯 Extremely difficult controls
  • 🤔 Lack of clear instructions
  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
  • 🔍 Short length with limited content
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs

Last Voyage

From 357 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🖼 Beautiful and unique visuals
  • 🎶 Mesmerizing soundtrack
  • 🧠 Thought-provoking and cerebral experience
  • 💰 Good value for money
  • 🕹 Interesting mix of puzzles and arcade-style gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🕰 Too short in length
  • 🤯 Frustratingly difficult at times
  • 🤖 Repetitive and lacking in variety
  • 🤷‍♂️ Unclear controls and mechanics
  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes reported

Bugs and requests

8bit Doves

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on certain devices
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Inconsistent control responsiveness

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Ability to customize the character
  • Inclusion of a story or narrative
  • Better tutorial or control explanation

Last Voyage

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game progress not saving properly
  • Compatibility issues on certain devices
  • Freezing or crashing on certain levels

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and chapters
  • Increased difficulty and challenge
  • Improved controls and responsiveness
  • Additional gameplay modes or mechanics
  • Support for larger screens and landscape orientation

In-app purchases

None

8bit Doves

No in-app purchases

None

Last Voyage

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 8bit Doves free?
8bit Doves costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Last Voyage free?
Last Voyage costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 8bit Doves or Last Voyage?
Last Voyage is rated higher. 8bit Doves averages 3.4 out of 5 from 563 ratings, while Last Voyage averages 4.2 from 357 ratings.
Do 8bit Doves or Last Voyage have ads?
Neither 8bit Doves nor Last Voyage shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 8bit Doves or Last Voyage?
8bit Doves ships an update every 5 months, and Last Voyage every 3 weeks. Most recently, 8bit Doves was updated on October 9, 2026 and Last Voyage on October 15, 2026.

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