Comparison

Transistor vs Pascal's Wager

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

Head to head
About

Transistor

Embark on a science fiction action RPG adventure in a futuristic city. Wield a mysterious weapon, master strategic combat with customizable abilities, and unravel a deep, atmospheric story. Designed for touchscreens with optional gamepad support.

Highlights
  • Science fiction action RPG
  • Futuristic city setting
  • Customizable weapon abilities
  • Strategic planning integration
  • Intuitive touch controls
  • Optional gamepad support
  • New game+ mode
Features
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** App Store Best of 2015 Selection ** *Transistor requires at least an iPhone 5, iPad 4, or iPad mini 2.* FROM THE CREATORS OF BASTION: Experience a science fiction action RPG like no other! Wield an extraordinary weapon of unknown origin as you fight through a stunning futuristic city. BUILT FOR TOUCH: Transistor for iOS features the vibrant presentation and deep combat that Transistor is known for, with an intuitive new touch interface -- or switch to Classic Controls with optional gamepad support. IT'S YOUR TURN: Transistor seamlessly integrates thoughtful strategic planning into a fast-paced action experience. FIGHT YOUR WAY: Configure the powerful Transistor with thousands of possible Function combinations to overcome any obstacle. UNRAVEL THE STORY: Piece together the Transistor's mysteries as you pursue its former owners through a rich and atmospheric story. INFINITE RECURSION: 'Recursion' option introduces all-new battles after finishing the story. UNIVERSAL APP: Play on iPad, iPhone, or the new Apple TV with save data stored via iCloud. LANGUAGES: - Voice-over: English - Text and subtitles: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese (based on language setting)

About

Pascal's Wager

Embark on an epic dark fantasy adventure in a world shrouded in mist. Play as multiple characters, uncover a deep story, and battle challenging enemies and bosses. Experience a rich narrative with cinematic performances and a stunning orchestral soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Rich and deep story with 20+ hours of content
  • Four operable characters with unique combat
  • Dozens of diverse enemies and epic bosses
  • Three-dimensional multi-layered map
  • Cinematic performance and fully voiced dialogue
  • World-class orchestral soundtrack
  • Full controller support
Features
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August 19th, 2022 Newest add-on content, Dance of the Throne, is now available! The Soul of Obsession carrying the will of all Demiurges has been summoned to Solas again, and it's here for revenge! The leader of Demiurge, Elena, will be arriving as a playable character in this mode. Dance in a flurry of dual blades and experience a completely new challenge in Solas. 20th Aug 2020 "The Tides of Oblivion" DLC is available! New story, maps and playable character. Adventure with Jerold to explore the cursed Ichthyosauria! ■ Devices support: - System run iOS 9 and above - iPhone 6s and above - iPad models with 2G RAM or more ■ Description Pascal's Wager is an action role playing game with the style of dark fantasy. The game provides its players with top-notch picture quality and a feast for the senses that the mobile platform has never had before. In the game, the world is shrouded by dark mist, where light is dim and mysterious. People there become lunatic, and nobody knows the secrets behind that. Players can play multiple characters to experience the strong storyline and reveal various hidden areas of the map. Along the way, they will fight unbelievable enemies, confront epic bosses, and embrace overwhelming death and truth. All the while, they'll be engrossed by a magnificent soundtrack performed by a world-class orchestra. ■ Features - An incredibly Rich and Deep story, 20 or more hours of content - Four operable characters, with different combat modes and skill trees - Dozens of different enemies, bringing extensive experience of hectic battles - Diversified NPCs, responding to independent subplots - Three-dimensional map with multiple layers - Cinematic performance and storytelling, fully voiced dialog - Powerfully attractive soundtracks, performed by a world-famous symphony orchestra - Full controller support to ensure the best possible gameplay experience - Substantial post-launch DLC adding to the story and characters ■ Story In ancient times, a natural disaster brought the Sun from high in the Sky to the depths of the Ocean, allowing a mysterious dark fog to blanket the World. Simultaneously, Colossi, beings that were revered by descendants, roamed the lands for the very first time. These Colossi, which emit the sparks of light that disperse the black fog, bring the only hope to mankind. Thousands of years later, humanity has long grown accustomed to following in the footsteps of these revered beings as they travel through the black fog. However, just as how the Sun was mysteriously brought down from the Sky, these Colossi have also began to fall mysteriously... Terrence, a courier whom was expelled by the Church, has learned that his long estranged wife Teresa, may have some connection to the recent fall of the Colossi. Setting forth on a journey filled with anguish, deception and possible redemption, Terrence seeks to find his wife and the truth behind their World. ◆ SNS ◆ - Facebook: @PascalsWagerGame - Youtube: Pascal's Wager - Twitter: @PascalsWager_ - Instagram: @pascalswagergame - Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/PascalsWagerGame - Discord: https://discord.gg/aXxxENu

Screenshots

Transistor4 screens
Pascal's Wager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Transistor at none against Pascal's Wager's 7. Transistor also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.2). Pascal's Wager's advantage is chart position (#42 vs unranked) and review sentiment (73% vs 63%). On price, 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

Transistor costs $4.99 and Pascal's Wager $4.99 up front. Pascal's Wager sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Transistor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Transistor holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 715 and 905 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Transistor's written reviews are positive against 73% of Pascal's Wager's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Transistor ships an update every 2 months, Pascal's Wager every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Transistor versus Pascal's Wager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTransistorPascal's Wager
Price$4.99$4.99
Rating4.4 (715 ratings) — better4.2 (905 ratings)
Positive reviews63.0% of reviews73.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings715905 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#42 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better9.0
Further details — not scored
Size2.3 GB2.8 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperSupergiant Games, LLCGiant Global

Customer experience

Transistor

All ratings715 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative11.2%
Written reviews922 reviews
Positive63.0%
Neutral9.1%
Negative27.9%

Pascal's Wager

All ratings905 ratings
Positive78.9%
Neutral5.9%
Negative15.2%
Written reviews420 reviews
Positive73.1%
Neutral6.9%
Negative20.0%

User reviews

Transistor

From 715 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Gorgeous artwork and visuals
  • 🎶 Exceptional soundtrack and audio design
  • 🧠 Unique and engaging gameplay mechanics
  • 🔍 Intriguing and mysterious story
  • 👍 Smooth touch controls and intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • 🔍 Confusing and unclear narrative at times
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🕹️ Challenging learning curve for some players

Pascal's Wager

From 905 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent graphics and performance
  • 🎮 Satisfying souls-like gameplay
  • 🌐 Atmospheric and immersive world
  • 👍 Great value for money
  • 💡 Unique sanity system

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🔍 Lack of map and navigation aids
  • 🗣 Poor voice acting and localization
  • 🕹 Sluggish controls and camera issues
  • 🔋 High battery consumption

Bugs and requests

Transistor

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes when accessing the soundtrack menu
  • Save data not persisting across sessions
  • Controls becoming unresponsive during combat

Requested features

3 requests
  • Support for newer iPad models and devices
  • Improved save/load functionality to prevent progress loss
  • More detailed tutorials and in-game guidance

Pascal's Wager

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Attack and interaction buttons disappearing
  • Inability to restore DLC purchases
  • Compatibility issues on older devices
  • Networking and server connection problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add a mini-map or full map
  • Improve controller support and customization
  • Enhance voice acting and localization
  • Introduce more character customization options
  • Add offline mode and DLC playability

In-app purchases

None

Transistor

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Pascal's Wager

One-time7
  • Herald outfit for Terrence$0.99
  • Deep into the Dark Mist$0.99
  • Initiation Rite$0.99
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  • Sleeping Beauty$0.99
  • Enigma$0.99
  • Dance of the Throne$1.99
  • The Tides of Oblivion$2.99

Questions

Is Transistor free?
Transistor costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pascal's Wager free?
Pascal's Wager costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Transistor or Pascal's Wager?
Transistor is rated higher. Transistor averages 4.4 out of 5 from 715 ratings, while Pascal's Wager averages 4.2 from 905 ratings.
Do Transistor or Pascal's Wager have ads?
Neither Transistor nor Pascal's Wager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Transistor or Pascal's Wager?
Transistor ships an update every 2 months, and Pascal's Wager every 5 weeks. Most recently, Transistor was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pascal's Wager on September 24, 2026.

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