The Journey Down vs LUISOAC
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
LUISOAC
Embark on a psychological adventure as a student facing a monotonous life. Discover the consequences of reaching a 'point of no return' through hand-drawn environments and multiple endings. Uncover deeper lore in an unlockable mode.
- Short, meaningful experience
- Hand-drawn locations and characters
- 3 distinct endings
- Unlockable lore mode
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"Looking Up I See Only A Ceiling" A seemingly monotonous life, full of books and endless study. But what happens if you reach the 'point of no return'? Follow the challenging life of a student in this short psychological adventure game. Key Features: • Short but meaningful experience; • Hand drawn locations and characters; • 3 endings to discover; • An unlockable mode to know more about the game's lore.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: LUISOAC at $1.99 against The Journey Down's $6.99. LUISOAC also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On review sentiment, 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 LUISOAC $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Journey Down ships an update every 9 months, LUISOAC every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Journey Down | LUISOAC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.9 (112 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 96.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 112 — better | — |
| 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 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.1 GB | 484 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | SkyGoblin AB | Yaozuo Games Ltd |
Customer experience
The Journey Down
LUISOAC
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
LUISOAC
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The Journey Down
No in-app purchases
LUISOAC
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is The Journey Down free?
Is LUISOAC free?
Do The Journey Down or LUISOAC have ads?
Which is updated more often, The Journey Down or LUISOAC?
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