The Journey Down vs Beyond the Wall
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Journey Down
Embark on a classic point-and-click adventure with an Afro-Caribbean twist. Follow Bwana and his companions as they uncover a dark conspiracy while searching for his lost father and the mysterious Underland. This chapter plunges you into a treacherous town filled with pirates and the law.
- Twisting tale of intriguing adventure
- Handpainted environments
- Original jazzy noir soundtrack
- Fully voiced cast
- HD art and animations
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Far below the noisy metropolis of St. Armando, Bwana follows in the footsteps of his lost father together with Kito and Lina. In their search for the mysterious Underland, they discover a dark conspiracy shrouding the fate of Captain Kaonandodo. In the second chapter, the plot thickens as our heroes plunge down into the mist below the Edge and wind up in the foggy and treacherous town of Port Artue where they find themselves cornered by pirates and on the run from the law. The Journey Down is a classic point-and-click saga with an Afro-Caribbean vibe. Get ready to embark on an epic journey of brain-teasing adventure! Also available for PC, Mac and Linux on Steam. CHAPTER THREE: is available from the App Store here: https://itunes.apple.com/app/the-journey-down-chapter-three/id945434692 Features: * A twisting tale of intriguing adventure * Tons of handpainted environments * An all original jazzy noir soundtrack * A fully voiced cast * HD art and animations
Beyond the Wall
Explore a mysterious world where fantasy meets reality in this point-and-click adventure. Solve puzzles, collect items, and overcome obstacles across thirteen unique levels. Immerse yourself in a magical atmosphere with captivating music.
- Point-and-click gameplay
- Puzzle solving
- Item collection
- Magical atmosphere
- Captivating music
- Thirteen unique levels
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You ring your friend's doorbell, but still, no one opens, although the light is on? Discover what happens one summer’s night Beyond the Wall of the garden with the tall house. Immerse yourself into a mysterious world where fantasy meets reality with a pinch of humor. Beyond the Wall is a classic point-and-click adventure with a magical atmosphere and captivating music. Solve puzzles, collect items, and overcome obstacles that await you on your journey in thirteen unique levels Beyond the Wall. Developed by Rocking Toy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The Journey Down at 4.9 against Beyond the Wall's 4.3. The Journey Down also leads on review sentiment (97% vs 69%). Beyond the Wall's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $6.99) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months). 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
The Journey Down costs $6.99 and Beyond the Wall $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Journey Down holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 112 and 71 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of The Journey Down's written reviews are positive against 69% of Beyond the Wall's.
The Journey Down ships an update every 9 months, Beyond the Wall every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Journey Down | Beyond the Wall |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.9 (112 ratings) — better | 4.3 (71 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 96.9% of reviews — better | 68.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 112 — better | 71 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.1 GB | 172 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | SkyGoblin AB | Tomas Barnet |
Customer experience
The Journey Down
Beyond the Wall
User reviews
The Journey Down
From 112 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fantastic
- 👍 Smooth enjoying experience
- 👍 Awesome soundtrack
- 👍 Breathtaking, brilliant... Absolutely superb
- 👍 Excellent point & click adventure
Room to improve
- 🐛 No sound
- 🐛 Sound comletely broken
- 🐛 No sound?
- 🐛 Doesn't work on iPad Air 2!
- 🐛 Asinine
Beyond the Wall
From 71 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and art style
- 💡 Clever and engaging puzzles
- 😊 Charming and humorous story
- 👍 Intuitive controls (for most users)
- 😌 Relaxing and enjoyable gameplay
Room to improve
- ⏳ Extremely short game length
- 💰 Overpriced for the short duration
- 🧭 Clunky or unintuitive navigation (for some)
- 🤏 Tiny interactive elements
- ❓ Puzzles can be non-intuitive or obscure
Bugs and requests
The Journey Down
Reported bugs
4 issues- No sound
- Sound comletely broken
- No sound?
- Doesn't work on iPad Air 2!
Requested features
2 requests- Controller Support please!!!
- Hint system
Beyond the Wall
Reported bugs
4 issues- Game freezes at specific points (e.g., fox sleeping potion, wagon wheel)
- Snake puzzle not working
- Black screen after exiting game
- Unclear click areas leading to unintended actions
Requested features
3 requests- Longer game versions
- More chapters or levels
- New levels or sequels
In-app purchases
The Journey Down
No in-app purchases
Beyond the Wall
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is The Journey Down free?
Is Beyond the Wall free?
Which has better reviews, The Journey Down or Beyond the Wall?
Do The Journey Down or Beyond the Wall have ads?
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