Comparison

Hardboiled vs EntericGuys

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

Head to head
About

Hardboiled

Embark on a turn-based RPG adventure in a post-apocalyptic world. Explore a desolate town, engage in strategic combat, and make choices that shape your character's destiny and the fate of survivors. Your decisions will determine whether you become a harbinger of justice or chaos.

Highlights
  • Explore desolate post-apocalyptic towns
  • Strategic turn-based combat
  • Atmospheric graphics and sound
  • Scavenge for weapons and loot
  • Dynamic reputation system
  • Robust skill point system
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In a world ravaged by the devastating aftermath of humanity's self-destruction, survival is the ultimate goal. The cataclysmic blast unleashed chaos, leaving only remnants of abandoned towns and cities engulfed in the aftermath of radiation and disease. Among the survivors is Max, determined to piece together the fragments of his shattered life. However, his journey takes an unexpected turn after a few stolen car parts set off a chain of events that tests his resolve. Embark on a gripping adventure as Max navigates treacherous landscapes, encountering desperate factions vying for control. As he searches for a new home, conflicts arise, forcing him to confront the delicate balance between justice and survival. Will he reclaim the stolen parts and forge his own path, helping those in need along the way? Or will he resort to ruthless tactics, leaving a trail of destruction in his wake? The choice is yours as Max embraces his role as a harbinger of justice. Features: • Explore a desolate and perilous town, teeming with mysteries and dangers at every turn. • Engage in strategic turn-based combat, utilizing your wits and tactics to outsmart adversaries. • Immerse yourself in atmospheric graphics and immersive sound design, capturing the bleak essence of a post-apocalyptic world. • Arm yourself with an arsenal of diverse weapons and scavenge for valuable loot to enhance your chances of survival. • Shape Max's destiny through a dynamic reputation system, allowing you to choose between acts of compassion or acts of ruthlessness. • Develop Max's skills and attributes through a robust skill point stat system, customizing his abilities to suit your playstyle. • Enjoy an uninterrupted gaming experience with no intrusive ads or in-app purchases. Dive into this gripping post-apocalyptic tale, where your decisions shape the course of Max's journey towards redemption or chaos. Will you navigate the remnants of humanity with empathy and compassion, or will you succumb to the darkness that lurks within? The future lies in your hands. Good luck and have fun!

About

EntericGuys

Explore dungeons, battle hostile bacteria, and recruit them as companions. Strengthen your team by blending bacteria and equipping heroes with special gear. Features turn-based combat with an auto-battle option and an auto-mapping function.

Highlights
  • Dungeon exploration RPG
  • Recruit and blend bacteria companions
  • Turn-based strategic combat
  • Auto-battle function
  • Auto mapping
  • Equipment strengthening
Features
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◆ Dungeon RPG ◆ There is no billing app. Download and just play Once you have installed. ◆ It will increase the fellow ◆ Bacteria encountered in the dungeon can be a companion. You can even stronger bacteria blended with bacteria. Let's make the strongest team. ◆ Turn-based battle. Auto-battle function also ◆ We must fight the hostile bacteria! It is high battle of strategy due to turn-based battle. Also possible to continue to all attacks in the auto battle function. ◆ Auto mapping function ◆ With auto mapping function. Search to Let's fill in the map. ◆ Strengthen the equipment ◆ Equipment can be equipped only hero. You have fallen in the dungeon, you may get by defeating the bacteria. You can also buy from the peddler that can be wandering around in the dungeon. And, equipment will be able to add special features to improve with the oligosaccharide. Luck soon is what function is attached. [Material] BGM SOGETSU-ON(http://www.sougetsu-on.net/) SE SOUNDEFFECT-LABO(http://soundeffect-lab.info/) SE POCKET SOUNED(http://pocket-se.info/)

Screenshots

Hardboiled4 screens
EntericGuys4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: EntericGuys at Free against Hardboiled's $1.99. EntericGuys also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 30 months). Hardboiled's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (46 vs 2). On review sentiment, in-app purchases 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

EntericGuys is free to download; Hardboiled costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EntericGuys holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hardboiled has 46 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Hardboiled's written reviews are positive against 82% of EntericGuys's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hardboiled ships an update every 30 months, EntericGuys every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Hardboiled versus EntericGuys: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHardboiledEntericGuys
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (46 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.9% of reviews81.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings46 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 30 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size147 MB237 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGame Dev Teamnekosuko

Customer experience

Hardboiled

All ratings46 ratings
Positive76.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative19.6%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive73.9%
Neutral11.4%
Negative14.8%

EntericGuys

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral18.2%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Hardboiled

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Combat locks you in
  • Enemies walk away out of range
  • Cannot save game
  • Loot disappears after death
  • Game crashes during combat
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  • Cannot install with Face ID
  • Raiders and guardians don't fight each other
  • Enemies follow player constantly when attacked
  • Cannot escape combat
  • Guardians don't protect
  • No save zones
  • Inventory system unintuitive
  • Last encounter is a weak boss
  • Spelling mistakes

Requested features

18 requests
  • More content/levels/chapters
  • Sequel with more features
  • Save/load feature
  • More in-depth character customization
  • Perks system
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  • Dialogue with NPCs
  • Larger world/more maps
  • Side quests
  • Co-op/multiplayer options
  • Tutorial
  • Player customization
  • More items and loot
  • Factions
  • Crafting system
  • Ability to run away from fights
  • GameCenter integration
  • Passive skills
  • Unique gear

EntericGuys

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Hardboiled

No in-app purchases

None

EntericGuys

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hardboiled free?
Hardboiled costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is EntericGuys free?
EntericGuys is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hardboiled or EntericGuys?
EntericGuys is rated higher. Hardboiled averages 4.1 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while EntericGuys averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Hardboiled or EntericGuys have ads?
EntericGuys shows ads; Hardboiled does not.
Which is updated more often, Hardboiled or EntericGuys?
Hardboiled ships an update every 30 months, and EntericGuys every 4 months. Most recently, Hardboiled was updated on September 27, 2026 and EntericGuys on August 26, 2026.

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