Comparison

Hardboiled vs Neko Can Dream

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

Neko Can Dream

Embark on a retro adventure collecting dream cans in an 8-bit world. Explore three distinct dreamscapes to gather resources and uncover the mysteries of a strange city. This game offers a genuine 80s technical experience.

Highlights
  • Dream collecting gameplay
  • 8-bit retro graphics
  • Explore three dream worlds
  • Adventure and exploration
  • Item collection
Features
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“I heard someone’s voice. It was a voice that may or may not have sounded familiar. I woke up and walked the streets hungry, looking for food.” You woke up hungry in a back alley in a strange city. You tried to eat the canned cat food you found, but there was no way to open it. According to the barkeeper of a yakitori bar you visited to borrow a can opener, it was not real food, but an item called a dream can. She demanded that you produce more dream cans by entering the dreams of people in the city, in return for providing real canned cat food.... Neko Can Dream is a dream-collecting adventure in an 8-bit world: a real retro game, not an “8-bit-style” game, developed to the technical standards of the 80s. Now it’s time for you to head out on your adventure across three different dream worlds and collect your DREAM CANS.

Screenshots

Hardboiled4 screens
Neko Can Dream3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Neko Can Dream at 5.0 against Hardboiled's 4.1. Neko Can Dream also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 74%) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 30 months). Hardboiled's advantage is ratings volume (46 vs 3) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On ads, 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

Hardboiled costs $1.99 and Neko Can Dream $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Neko Can Dream 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 3, 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 100% of Neko Can Dream's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hardboiled ships an update every 30 months, Neko Can Dream every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Hardboiled versus Neko Can Dream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHardboiledNeko Can Dream
Price$1.99 — better$2.99
Rating4.1 (46 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings46 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 30 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size147 MB41 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperGame Dev TeamAmaitorte

Customer experience

Hardboiled

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

Neko Can Dream

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
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

Neko Can Dream

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Hardboiled

No in-app purchases

None

Neko Can Dream

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hardboiled free?
Hardboiled costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Neko Can Dream free?
Neko Can Dream costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hardboiled or Neko Can Dream?
Neko Can Dream is rated higher. Hardboiled averages 4.1 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Neko Can Dream averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Hardboiled or Neko Can Dream have ads?
Neither Hardboiled nor Neko Can Dream shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hardboiled or Neko Can Dream?
Hardboiled ships an update every 30 months, and Neko Can Dream every 5 months. Most recently, Hardboiled was updated on November 1, 2026 and Neko Can Dream on November 7, 2026.

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