Twilight's Last Gleaming vs Eclipse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Twilight's Last Gleaming
Engage in pivotal battles of the War of 1812 in this historical strategy game. Command American or British forces across 10 detailed missions, utilizing diverse units and tactical formations. Experience authentic warfare with accurate maps and historical models.
- 10 historical battles
- 34 different combat units
- Hex-based game system
- 5 mission tutorial campaign
- Detailed combat analysis
- Map zoom and flank attacks
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Twilight's Last Gleaming recreates some of the pivotal battles of the War of 1812 between the United States and the British Empire. The latest strategy game from HexWar Games brings the classic Decision Games board game to iPad; Following on from Rebels and Redcoats, this is the second in a series of games to come from this exciting partnership. Take command as either the American colonies or the British Empire and shape the future of a nation, with 10 historical battles. You will face tactical challenges with missions of varying size and objectives, and 34 different combat units. As with previous strategy games from HexWar, every effort has been made to capture the look and feel of the warfare methods, equipment and uniform of the day, and this title is no exception. In these battles players will also find the detailed and accurate maps, orders of battle, and named regiments from the well-loved Decision Games board game. The hex-based game system features a large variety of infantry, cavalry, artillery, generals and terrain types. Use your combined forces to outmanoeuvre, outwit or outshoot your opponent. Victory awaits you, Commander! Key Game Features ● 5 Mission 'Tutorial' Campaign. ● 10 historically accurate missions. ● All missions, apart from the tutorial, can be played as both sides. ● 44 different historical models representing 26 different unit types. ● Three classes of troop quality – Raw, Average and Veteran. ● 17 different troop classes including infantry (line, militia and marines), light infantry (and native American warbands), cavalry and artillery (6pdr, 9pdr, 12pdr, 18pdr, 24pdr and the fearsome 32pdr) and introducing British rocket units. ● 5 types of infantry formation - Line, Column, Open Order, Square, Unformed. ● Troop morale mechanic (Disruption) ● Light woods that block line of sight but don't give a defensive bonus. ● Detailed Combat Analysis ● Map zoom ● Flank Attacks ● Strategic Movement Find us on Facebook - facebook.com/HexWar Follow us on Twitter - @HexWarGames Game Forum - https://www.hexwar.com Thank you for supporting our games! © 2015 HexWar Games Ltd. © 2015 Decision Games, Inc All Rights Reserved.
Eclipse
Lead a vast interstellar civilization in a strategic 4X game. Explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate your rivals to achieve galactic domination. Features customizable species, technologies, and ship designs for a unique experience.
- Official board game adaptation
- Deep 4X gameplay
- Customizable species, tech, and ships
- Up to 6 players (human/AI)
- Asynchronous multiplayer
- In-game tutorial
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The galaxy has been a peaceful place for many years. After the ruthless Terran–Hegemony War, much effort has been employed by all major spacefaring species to prevent the terrifying events from repeating themselves. The Galactic Council was formed to enforce precious peace, and it has taken many courageous efforts to prevent the escalation of malicious acts. Nevertheless, tension and discord are growing among the seven major species and in the Council itself. Old alliances are shattering, and hasty diplomatic treaties are made in secrecy. A confrontation of the superpowers seems inevitable—only the outcome of the galactic conflict remains to be seen. Which faction will emerge victorious and lead the galaxy under its rule? The shadows of the great civilizations are about to eclipse the galaxy. A game of Eclipse Second Dawn places you in control of a vast interstellar civilization, competing for success with its rivals. You will explore new star systems, research technologies, and build mighty spaceships. There are many potential paths to victory, so you need to plan your strategy considering the strengths and weaknesses of your species, while paying attention to the other civilizations' endeavors. Eclipse other civilizations and lead your people to victory! Exciting Gameplay: Challenge AI opponents or play against friends in real-time or turn-based. Tutorial & Help: Whether you're an experienced Eclipse player or a beginner, the game features a detailed tutorial that walks you through the basics step-by-step. Online Domination: The Eclipse app allows you to compete against friends or rivals from around the world. The app gives you the opportunity to compete with players from all over the world. The "Eclipse-2nd Dawn" app has been carefully designed to seamlessly bring the charm of the board game to your device. The intuitive interface ensures a smooth gaming experience for both experienced players and novices. This is the new version, which corresponds to the original board game "Eclipse - 2nd Dawn for the Galaxy" that makes the gameplay even more diverse and challenging. FEATURES * Official iOS version of the 'Eclipse - Second Dawn for the Galaxy' boardgame * Deep and challenging 4X (eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, and eXterminate) gameplay * 7 species with different strengths and weaknesses * Customizable star systems, technology tree and ship designs * Up to 6 players (human or AI) * Asynchronous multiplayer with push notifications * 3 AI difficulty levels * In-game tutorial & manual Eclipse received multiple awards: Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy 2021 Geek Media Awards Game of the Year for Experienced Gamers Winner 2021 Geek Media Awards Game of the Year for Experienced Gamers Nominee 2020 Charles S. Roberts Best SciFi Fantasy Board Wargame Winner 2020 Charles S. Roberts Best SciFi Fantasy Board Wargame Nominee Eclipse base game * 2011 Charles S. Roberts Best Science-Fiction or Fantasy Board Wargame Nominee * 2011 Jogo do Ano Nominee * 2012 Golden Geek Board Game of the Year Winner * 2012 Golden Geek Golden Geek Best Strategy Board Game Winner * 2012 International Gamers Award - General Strategy: Multi-player Nominee * 2012 JoTa Best Gamer Game Audience Award * 2012 JUG Game of the Year Winner * 2012 Ludoteca Ideale Winner * 2012 Lys Passioné Winner * 2012 Tric Trac Nominee
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Twilight's Last Gleaming at 3.9 against Eclipse's 3.2. Twilight's Last Gleaming also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 33%) and price ($4.99 vs $9.99). Eclipse's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.3). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads 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
Twilight's Last Gleaming costs $4.99 and Eclipse $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Twilight's Last Gleaming holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Twilight's Last Gleaming's written reviews are positive against 33% of Eclipse's.
Twilight's Last Gleaming ships an update every 4 months, Eclipse every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Twilight's Last Gleaming | Eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 3.9 (17 ratings) — better | 3.2 (15 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | 15 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.3 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 562 MB | 157 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Hunted Cow Studios Ltd. | BrettspielWelt |
Customer experience
Twilight's Last Gleaming
Eclipse
In-app purchases
Twilight's Last Gleaming
No in-app purchases
Eclipse
No in-app purchases
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