Comparison

DRAGON QUEST II vs Neverwinter Nights

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

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About

DRAGON QUEST II

Embark on an epic RPG adventure in a classic fantasy world. Explore diverse lands, battle monsters, and uncover powerful spells and treasures. This standalone package offers a complete, uninterrupted gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Explore open-world environments
  • Battle monsters and adversaries
  • Discover powerful weapons and spells
  • Intuitive mobile controls
  • Engaging fantasy storyline
  • Standalone package, no further purchases
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The second instalment in the celebrated Dragon Quest series finally comes to mobile! Explore fair lands and foul dungeons in this all-time classic RPG! Every wondrous weapon, spectacular spell and awesome adversary in this rich fantasy world is yours to discover in a single standalone package. Download it once, and there’s nothing else to buy, and nothing else to download! ※In-game text is available in English only. ◆ Prologue A century has passed since the events of DRAGON QUEST, during which time three new nations have been founded by the offspring of the great hero of Alefgard. But the peace they have long enjoyed is no more. Demon hosts summoned forth from the darkness by the fallen High Priest Hargon have brought the land to the brink of ruin once again. Now, the young prince of Midenhall—a descendant of the legendary warrior Erdrick—must set out to find the two other heirs to the heroic bloodline so that together they might defeat the nefarious Hargon and restore peace to their world. ◆ Game Features ・Whether you’re keen to pick up where the first part of the Erdrick Trilogy left off, or are entirely new to the series, DRAGON QUEST II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line is sure to take you on an unforgettable journey. ・In this early example of an open-world adventure, players are free to wander the wilds, brave monster-infested dungeons, or take to the seas in search of new lands—discovering ever more powerful abilities and valuable treasures along the way! ・Simple, Intuitive Controls The game’s controls are designed to work perfectly with the vertical layout of any modern mobile device, and the position of the movement button can be changed to facilitate both one- and two-handed play. ・Experience the multi-million selling series, beloved both in Japan and beyond, and see how the masterful talents of series creator Yuji Horii first combined with the revolutionary synthesizer sounds of Koichi Sugiyama and the wildly popular manga illustrations of Akira Toriyama to create a gaming sensation. [OS Compatibility] iOS 12.0 or higher

About

Neverwinter Nights

Embark on a classic Dungeons & Dragons role-playing adventure with over 100 hours of gameplay. Explore the original campaign and six free DLC adventures, either solo or with friends across various platforms. Enjoy enhanced graphics and a re-engineered UI for mobile devices.

Highlights
  • Classic D&D RPG gameplay
  • 100+ hours of content
  • Six free DLC adventures
  • Cross-platform multiplayer
  • Re-engineered UI for mobile
  • Improved graphics with adjustable options
Features
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Neverwinter Nights is a classic Dungeons & Dragons RPG— enhanced for iOS! Explore 100+ hours of gameplay including the original campaign, plus six free DLC adventures. Play solo or team up with friends for a grand adventure across the Forgotten Realms. DEVICE RECOMMENDATION Optimized for iPads Recommended for iPhones with screen sizes of 6 inches or larger CONTENT Neverwinter Nights (Classic Campaign) Shadows of Undrentide (Free DLC) Hordes of the Underdark (Free DLC) Kingmaker (Free DLC) ShadowGuard (Free DLC) Witch’s Wake (Free DLC) Adventure Pack (Free DLC) FEATURES Re-engineered UI for iPads and iPhones - Virtual joystick and context sensitive button makes gameplay easy - UI Scales automatically or can be set to your liking Cross-Platform Multiplayer - Adventure with friends! - Cross-play support includes compatibility with mobile, tablets, computers and consoles - Join persistent worlds, with community-run campaigns and up to 250 players Improved Graphics - Pixel shaders and post-processing effects make for cleaner graphics and visuals - Adjustable contrast, vibrance, and depth of field options STORY CONTENT: Neverwinter Nights (Original Campaign) You find yourself at the center of intrigue, betrayal, and dark magic in Neverwinter Nights. Journey through dangerous cities, monster filled dungeons and deep into uncharted wilderness in search of the cure for a cursed plague ravaging the city of Neverwinter. Shadows of Undrentide (Free DLC Expansion) Another adventure begins in the updated expansion, Shadows of Undrentide! Charged by your master to recover four ancient artifacts, travel from the Silver Marches to unravel mysteries of a long-dead magical civilization. Hordes of the Underdark (Free DLC Expansion) This expansion continues the adventure started in Shadows of Undrentide. Journey into the ever-more bizarre and hostile depths of Undermountain to challenge a gathering evil. Three Premium Modules (Free DLC) Discover over 40 hours of new Dungeons & Dragons adventures across the Forgotten Realms in these premium modules for Neverwinter Nights: - Kingmaker - ShadowGuard - Witch’s Wake - Adventure Pack LANGUAGES - English ©2020 Beamdog. ©2020 Wizards of the Coast LLC. All Rights Reserved. Wizards of the Coast, Dungeons & Dragons, Neverwinter Nights, and D&D are trademarks of Wizards of the Coast LLC. Hasbro and its logo are registered trademarks of HASBRO, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Screenshots

DRAGON QUEST II4 screens
Neverwinter Nights4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DRAGON QUEST II at none against Neverwinter Nights's 10. DRAGON QUEST II also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and price ($4.99 vs $9.99). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

DRAGON QUEST II costs $4.99 and Neverwinter Nights $9.99 up front. Neverwinter Nights sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. DRAGON QUEST II asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DRAGON QUEST II holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 156 and 259 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of DRAGON QUEST II's written reviews are positive against 61% of Neverwinter Nights's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DRAGON QUEST II ships an update every 10 months, Neverwinter Nights every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
DRAGON QUEST II versus Neverwinter Nights: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDRAGON QUEST IINeverwinter Nights
Price$4.99 — better$9.99
Rating4.4 (156 ratings) — better4.0 (259 ratings)
Positive reviews59.2% of reviews61.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings156259 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#140#81 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB2.8 GB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperSQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd.Overhaul Games

Customer experience

DRAGON QUEST II

All ratings156 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews174 reviews
Positive59.2%
Neutral6.3%
Negative34.5%

Neverwinter Nights

All ratings259 ratings
Positive72.6%
Neutral8.9%
Negative18.5%
Written reviews400 reviews
Positive61.0%
Neutral13.0%
Negative26.0%

User reviews

DRAGON QUEST II

From 156 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great classic RPG
  • 👍 Nostalgic and enjoyable experience
  • 👍 Solid port with quality-of-life improvements
  • 👍 Responsive touch controls
  • 👍 Reasonable difficulty level

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes after battles
  • 🐛 Shopkeeper/inn crashes
  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • 👎 Outdated language/text translation
  • 👎 Lack of landscape mode support

Neverwinter Nights

From 259 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Faithful port of the classic game
  • 🚀 Runs well on older devices
  • 👍 Brings back nostalgic memories
  • 🚀 Impressive amount of content

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes when learning spells
  • 🐛 Multiplayer issues with CD key
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🔍 Cluttered UI, small text
  • 🐛 Inability to install premium modules

Bugs and requests

DRAGON QUEST II

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes after battles
  • Crashes when talking to shopkeepers/inns
  • Glitches in certain areas (e.g., Tower of Wind)
  • Slow response when using certain items in battle

Requested features

4 requests
  • Landscape mode option
  • Improved text translation
  • Controller support
  • Cloud save sync between devices

Neverwinter Nights

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes when saving game
  • Companions/summons behaving erratically
  • Inventory and loot management issues
  • Pathfinding and character movement problems
  • Incompatibility with certain iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Controller support
  • Improved camera controls
  • Chinese language support
  • Ability to move UI elements
  • Autosave and backup save options

In-app purchases

None

DRAGON QUEST II

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Neverwinter Nights

One-time10
  • KingmakerFree
  • ShadowguardFree
  • Witch's WakeFree
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  • Adventure PackFree
  • Wyvern Crown of Cormyr$2.99
  • Pirates of the Sword Coast$2.99
  • Infinite Dungeons$2.99
  • Heroes of Neverwinter$2.99
  • Darkness Over Daggerford$4.99
  • Tyrants of the Moonsea$4.99

Questions

Is DRAGON QUEST II free?
DRAGON QUEST II costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Neverwinter Nights free?
Neverwinter Nights costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DRAGON QUEST II or Neverwinter Nights?
DRAGON QUEST II is rated higher. DRAGON QUEST II averages 4.4 out of 5 from 156 ratings, while Neverwinter Nights averages 4.0 from 259 ratings.
Do DRAGON QUEST II or Neverwinter Nights have ads?
Neither DRAGON QUEST II nor Neverwinter Nights shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DRAGON QUEST II or Neverwinter Nights?
DRAGON QUEST II ships an update every 10 months, and Neverwinter Nights every 7 months. Most recently, DRAGON QUEST II was updated on October 20, 2026 and Neverwinter Nights on October 19, 2026.
Which is more popular, DRAGON QUEST II or Neverwinter Nights?
DRAGON QUEST II currently peaks at #140 in the App Store charts, and Neverwinter Nights at #81. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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