The Lost Heir vs Eldrum
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Lost Heir
Embark on an epic fantasy adventure as you reclaim your stolen throne. Develop your unique prince or princess, explore a world of magic and mystery, and make choices that shape your destiny in this text-based interactive novel.
- Text-based interactive story
- Character development (good/evil)
- Multiple character classes/roles
- Choice-driven narrative
- Romance and friendship options
- Mystery and treasure hunting
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Take back the throne that was rightfully yours! When demon-summoning usurpers assassinate the king and queen, the right of rulership falls to you, their only child. Develop your own unique prince or princess, discovering a world of fantasy, magic, mystery, and adventure. "The Lost Heir: The Fall of Daria" is an epic 145,000-word interactive fantasy novel by Mike Walter—the first of a trilogy—where your choices control the story. The game is entirely text-based--without graphics or sound effects--and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination. Develop your own unique prince or princess, for good or evil! Become a noble knight, a greedy thief, an evil priest, a nature-loving druid, a charming bard, a deadly assassin, a wise monk, a well-traveled ranger, a martial cleric, a kind priest, a brutal thug, a steadfast guard, a powerful wizard or any combination you choose. Your highness, the kingdom of Daria awaits you! • Play as male or female, gay or straight. • Pursue love interests, make friends, or be a loner. • Uncover the mysteries of demon summoning. • Uncover and collect legendary magical items and treasure.
Eldrum
Embark on a dark, immersive text-based RPG where your decisions dictate your fate. Experience D&D-inspired gameplay, strategic turn-based combat, and branching storylines in a richly crafted, grimdark world. Explore, uncover secrets, and forge your own path to one of multiple endings.
- Branching storylines with multiple endings
- D&D-inspired gameplay mechanics
- Strategic turn-based combat
- Rich, dark, and immersive world
- Exploration with secrets and side quests
- Atmospheric audio and evocative imagery
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Dive into a dark, immersive world where your choices shape your destiny. Eldrum: Black Dust is a gripping text-based RPG that combines the depth of D&D, the strategic gameplay of CRPGs, and the narrative freedom of CYOA gamebooks. Key Features: - Branching Storylines: Every decision matters in this grimdark adventure, leading to multiple endings. - D&D-Inspired Gameplay: Experience the depth of tabletop RPGs in a mobile format. - Turn-Based Combat: Engage in strategic 2D battles reminiscent of classic CRPGs. - Rich, Dark World: Explore a meticulously crafted universe filled with moral ambiguity and tough choices. - Immersive Experience: Vivid text descriptions enhanced by evocative imagery and atmospheric audio. - Exploration: Roam the desert city and its surroundings, uncovering secrets and side quests. Eldrum: Black Dust brings the essence of traditional gamebooks and CRPGs to your fingertips, with a modern twist. Whether you're a fan of Choose Your Own Adventure stories, D&D campaigns, or simply looking for a deep, narrative-driven experience, this game offers hours of captivating gameplay. Our commitment to accessibility shines through - Eldrum: Black Dust is proudly created by a studio recognized for developing the Best Mobile Game for Blind Users (AppleVis Game of the Year 2020). Embark on your journey through the dark and unforgiving world of Eldrum today. Every choice you make, every path you take, will leave its mark on the Black Dust. What tale will you weave, and which of the multiple endings will you unlock? Eldrum: Black Dust is the third game in the Eldrum series. The games' stories are linked and there are references between the games, but they can be played in any order. Download now and start your grimdark adventure!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Eldrum at none against The Lost Heir's shown. Eldrum also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 months). The Lost Heir's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $8.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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 Lost Heir costs $4.99 and Eldrum $8.99 up front. The Lost Heir sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Eldrum sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for The Lost Heir against 4.9 for Eldrum. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 204 and 162 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of The Lost Heir's written reviews are positive against 92% of Eldrum's.
The Lost Heir ships an update every 11 months, Eldrum every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Lost Heir | Eldrum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 — better | $8.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (204 ratings) | 4.9 (162 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 89.9% of reviews | 92.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 204 — better | 162 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #188 — better | #191 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 186 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Hosted Games LLC | Act None |
Customer experience
The Lost Heir
Eldrum
User reviews
The Lost Heir
From 204 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Exceptional replay value with multiple character classes and story paths
- 📖 Well-written narrative with compelling characters and world-building
- 🎯 Meaningful choices that significantly impact the story and outcomes
- 💑 Excellent relationship and romance system with depth
- 🏆 High-quality interactive fiction with intricate storytelling
Room to improve
- ⚠️ Unclear stat requirements for skill checks
- 🎲 Frustrating stat system requiring narrow specialization
- 😤 Difficulty balancing multiple character builds effectively
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay loop for trial-and-error stat optimization
- ❌ Limited viability of hybrid character builds
Eldrum
From 162 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Immersive storytelling
- 🚀 Engaging combat system
- 💡 Accessible for blind users
- 🔒 Deep RPG mechanics
- 👍 Fantastic writing
Room to improve
- 🐛 Broken/tedious combat
- 🐛 Slow progression
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
Bugs and requests
The Lost Heir
Reported bugs
5 issues- Legacy Advantage purchase fails on standalone version (works on Hosted Games app)
- Endurance skill check (45) doesn't work in dark temple near Vernex
- Relationship stat effects sometimes confusing and unexpected
- Money loss after inputting smaller transaction amounts
- Inconsistent dialogue outcome effects on character relationships
Requested features
9 requests- Save/checkpoint system to avoid replaying entire game
- Back button to undo choices without restarting
- Chapter-by-chapter save options
- More random adventures before main quest
- Expanded demon summoning mechanics and battles
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- More mature relationship themes and romance options
- Longer overall game length
- Clearer stat requirement indicators before attempting actions
- More diverse combat encounters
Eldrum
Reported bugs
2 issues- Voiceover issues with health display
- RNG-heavy combat
Requested features
3 requests- More cities and activities
- Ability to improve fighting skills
- Clarity on save system
In-app purchases
The Lost Heir
- The Legacy Advantage2 variants$1.99
Eldrum
- Mount Karnak DLC$4.99









