Comparison

Evoland vs Grimvalor

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

Head to head
About

Evoland

Embark on an action-adventure journey through the evolution of gaming. Unlock new technologies and graphics as you progress, experiencing the shift from monochrome to 3D and turn-based to real-time combat. Discover dungeons, puzzles, and secrets with humor and nods to classic games.

Highlights
  • Journey through videogame history
  • Unlock new technologies and graphics
  • Experience evolving gameplay mechanics
  • Explore dungeons and solve puzzles
  • Discover secrets and collect achievements
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Evoland is an action adventure game that takes you on a journey through the history of classic adventure and RPG gaming. As you progress through the game, you unlock new technologies, gameplay systems and ever-improving graphics. From monochrome to full 3D graphics and from turn-based battles to real-time boss fights, Evoland makes you live the evolution of adventure gaming – all with plenty of humour and nods to moments from classic games. - Play through the history of action-adventure video games - Discover many evolutions, from old school 2D action/adventure to active time battles and full 3D action - Revisit the starting area rendered in full 3D or explore the overworld with your own airship! - And have fun with the dungeons, puzzles, a heap of secrets to uncover, and hundreds of achievements and stars to collect Check out the official website at evoland.shirogames.com Follow us on Twitter @playdigious Like us on Facebook /playdigious If you experience any problem with Evoland, please contact our customer support team at playdigious@gmail.com. Don't forget to specify which device and operating system you are using. Supported languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Chinese, Korean, Japanese

About

Grimvalor

Embark on a dark fantasy adventure as a lone warrior battling through a corrupted realm. Master skill-based combat, explore atmospheric landscapes, and face epic boss fights in this challenging hack and slash platformer. Restore the kingdom and uncover the fate of its lost king.

Highlights
  • Skill-based combat
  • Exploration of dark fantasy world
  • Epic boss fights
  • Stunning 3D visuals
  • Customizable touch controls
  • MFi controller support
  • Offline play
Features
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Slash your way through the hordes of darkness and defeat King Valor's fearsome guardians in this breathtaking adventure! "Chaining together a slick series of attacks, dodges, and jumps, is incredibly satisfying." — PocketGamer "I suspect mobile gaming fans will be playing and replaying this one for years to come." — TouchArcade, 5/5 A malicious power stirs in the forgotten kingdom of Vallaris. Tasked with discovering the fate of its lost king, your quest quickly takes a sinister turn and you are cast into darkness. Surrounded and outnumbered, you must grab your sword, steel your temper and fight your way through a land that does not welcome you. Except for the friendly merchant - he's grateful for your business. ABOUT THE GAME Grimvalor is a challenging hack & slash platformer with fast-paced combat in a dark fantasy world. Take control of a lone warrior on a quest to restore a corrupted realm. Embark on a journey through atmospheric landscapes and dungeons in a massive story-driven premium experience. COMBAT & EXPLORATION Master skill-based combat, learn enemy patterns and bring them down with all your fury. Explore the shattered lands of Vallaris, find and upgrade equipment and level up your character. Face the legacy of King Valor's madness and prevail! FEATURES • Epic boss fights • Stunning 3D visuals accelerated by Metal graphics • Accurate and customizable touch controls • Full support for MFi game controllers • Use iCloud to keep your saves in sync between devices. • Play offline - perfect for commute. • No ads or in-app purchases

Screenshots

Evoland4 screens
Grimvalor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Grimvalor at 4.9 against Evoland's 4.2. Grimvalor also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 68%) and ratings volume (9.8K vs 330). Evoland's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $5.99) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Evoland costs $2.99 and Grimvalor $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Grimvalor holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grimvalor has 9.8K ratings behind it against 330, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Evoland's written reviews are positive against 91% of Grimvalor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Evoland ships an update monthly, Grimvalor every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Evoland versus Grimvalor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEvolandGrimvalor
Price$2.99 — better$5.99
Rating4.2 (330 ratings)4.9 (9.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.5% of reviews90.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3309.8K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#79 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB739 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperPlaydigiousDirelight

Customer experience

Evoland

All ratings330 ratings
Positive75.8%
Neutral10.3%
Negative13.9%
Written reviews647 reviews
Positive67.5%
Neutral12.7%
Negative19.8%

Grimvalor

All ratings9,754 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews803 reviews
Positive90.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.0%

User reviews

Evoland

From 330 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fantastic game
  • 👍 Great concept and execution
  • 🎮 Nostalgic gaming experience
  • 💎 Excellent value for money
  • 🎨 Evolving graphics and gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🕹️ Clunky touch controls
  • ⏱️ Game is too short
  • 🎮 Lack of controller support

Grimvalor

From 9.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Excellent controls
  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics
  • 🎶 Great soundtrack
  • 💰 Worth the price

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🕹️ Challenging difficulty spikes
  • 🕹️ Frustrating jumping puzzles
  • 🕹️ Dodge mechanic issues
  • 🔍 Lack of character customization

Bugs and requests

Evoland

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes at save points
  • Invisible characters and missing objects
  • Unresponsive controls
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Longer gameplay and story
  • Controller support
  • Optimization for larger screens
  • Continued updates and support

Grimvalor

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Dodge not registering properly
  • Crashes in New Game Plus
  • Companion AI issues
  • Graphical glitches on older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Ability to replay bosses
  • Enemy scaling for higher difficulties
  • Expanded weapon and trinket selection
  • New game plus improvements

In-app purchases

None

Evoland

No in-app purchases

None

Grimvalor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Evoland free?
Evoland costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Grimvalor free?
Grimvalor costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Evoland or Grimvalor?
Grimvalor is rated higher. Evoland averages 4.2 out of 5 from 330 ratings, while Grimvalor averages 4.9 from 9.8K ratings.
Do Evoland or Grimvalor have ads?
Neither Evoland nor Grimvalor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Evoland or Grimvalor?
Evoland ships an update monthly, and Grimvalor every 2 months. Most recently, Evoland was updated on October 17, 2026 and Grimvalor on October 17, 2026.

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