Comparison

Hardboiled vs S

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

S

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The mobile controller for S-ARGAME gaming platform that include the visual calibration tool and the mobile touch gamepad. S-ARGAME is a spatial augmented gaming platform, where the games and experiences are projected on walls and buildings using a standard Mac/PC and a Projector. In order to calibrate the image, and control the games, users can download the iOS S-ARGAME Controller app and connect to the running local server (a local Mac/PC connected to the projector), using a throw-away authentication code. After the connection the user can both access the calibration function, which uses the mobile device internal camera to take a picture of the wall and performs image recognition on the server, as well as controlling the games with a virtual gamepad displayed on the mobile device screen. Here is a link to the succesful Kickstarter campaign as well as IndieGogo: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tabulatouch/s-arkade-worlds-first-spatial-augmented-gaming-system https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/s-arcade-first-spatial-augmented-gaming-system/x/31381675#/

Screenshots

Hardboiled4 screens
S3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: S at Free against Hardboiled's $1.99. S also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 30 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hardboiled ships an update every 30 months, S every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hardboiled versus S: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHardboiledS
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (46 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings46 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 30 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size147 MB97 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGame Dev TeamTABULA Natural Interfaces Srl

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

S

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Hardboiled

No in-app purchases

None

S

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hardboiled free?
Hardboiled costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is S free?
S is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hardboiled or S have ads?
Neither Hardboiled nor S shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hardboiled or S?
Hardboiled ships an update every 30 months, and S every 3 months. Most recently, Hardboiled was updated on October 12, 2026 and S on September 28, 2026.

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