Comparison

Alien Path vs Monster Chef

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

Head to head
About

Alien Path

Engage in a unique blend of RPG, puzzle, and strategy to defend planets from robot invaders. Plan alien paths, hatch new creatures, and collect power cards to overcome hundreds of challenging levels and giant boss robots.

Highlights
  • RPG Puzzle Path-Planning Strategy
  • Hatch and upgrade 16 unique Aliens
  • Collect over 100 Alien Power cards
  • Card evolution with runes
  • Over 300 everchanging levels
  • Guild system for rankings and upgrades
Features
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- Winner of “Excellence in Gameplay” Award in IMGA SEA 2017 - "My surprise of the week." - Eli Hodapp, TouchArcade "...it definitely stands out in the puzzle genre." - AppAddict.net Alien Path combines RPG, Puzzle, Path-Planning and Strategy for an out-of-this-world gaming experience. Players must eliminate enemies by cleverly navigating the aliens on a path to destroy the invading robots. Every move counts, so set a path and pave your way to rescuing your planet and eventually the galaxy. Travel from planet to planet as you face of the invading Robots who are hell-bent on destroying all living civilization. Hatch new ascended Aliens, discover legendary powers and set your self on a path of robot destruction - all life in the universe is counting on you! Features: • Unique Gameplay : A completely fresh, never before seen RPG Puzzle game • Hatch New Aliens : 16 different Aliens to hatch and upgrade, each with unique strengths • Power Cards : Collect over 100 Alien Power cards with thousands of skill combinations • Card Evolution : Break the upgrade limit and further strengthen your cards with runes! • Everchanging Levels : More than 300 levels with unique enemies, obstacles and power-ups to challenge your strategy! • Mind Blowing Strategy: Limitless battle tactics to employ with hundreds of passive and active skills • Character customization: Multiple ways to develop your Aliens and Power Cards • Guild System : Join a guild to earn exclusive Bolts to upgrade cards, share decks and compete in weekly world rankings! • Face fearsome Giant Boss Robots and against their numerous Robot Tech • A Whole New Dimension: Unlock Parallel Planets take your battles to the next level • Fresh Challenges: Participate in special daily events and unique planets with set rules and challenges • Friends Spirit : Lend a helping hand to friends with Spirit to explore the whole galaxy If you face any technical issues on your device, please contact us and we will try to address the issue as soon as possible. Support Email : support@appxplore.com For latest news, updates, and events, follow us on: Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/alienpath Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/user/appxplore Instagram : http://www.instagram.com/appxplore Twitter : http://twitter.com/appxplore

About

Monster Chef

Embark on a culinary adventure as a monster chef, exploring a hidden world to capture and cook strange creatures. Discover unique recipes and uncover a suspenseful plot in this stylish and humorous cooking game.

Highlights
  • Monster capture and exploration
  • Innovative cooking system
  • Roguelike gameplay with random maps
  • Suspenseful hidden plot and quests
  • Stylish and humorous character design
Features
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"My dream is to become the best monster chef in the world!" "Hahaha, how naive you are!" "People without dreams might laugh, but I know my dream will take me to infinity and beyond!" [Story] At first look, the world you see may seem to be nothing out of the ordinary. Look beneath the surface however, and you'll find an unimaginable place filled with strange, dangerous, and delicious creatures. The Society of Dark Cuisine is an ancient and mysterious organization comprised of brave adventurers willing to explore the unexplored and to taste the untasted. With the help of the mystical Sootsoot, they seek out and capture strange monsters in order to farm their divine ingredients. And what do they do with these ingredients? Cook, of course! Back up above, the Sootsoot sell delicious meals to surface dwellers, raking in as much profit as possible to further expand underground. The Society of Dark Cuisine has operated for centuries, yet no one knows exactly who they are or what their ultimate goal might actually be... [Personalized Service] https://www.facebook.com/CoconutislandStudio.com/ https:///twitter.com/coconut_island Email: contact@coconut.is [Game Features] **This game will satisfy your curiosity while at the same time leave you feeling like you aren't curious enough!** Stylish, cute, and humorous (in its own special way). A mixture of freshly squeezed brains and weirdly imaginative characters. Incredible recipes created by the one and only Society of Dark Cuisine. Relaxing yet challenging strategic entertainment. 1. Wacky and wild: Innovate designs for a variety of weird monsters with vivid and imaginative animations. Every monster plays differently! 2. Roguelike: Plenty of content and areas to explore with loads of resources to collect. Every step you take is filled with hidden and unexpected danger. Every map is different! 3. Innovative cooking system: Cook any dish with any recipe you can think of! Combine various ingredients and discover better recipes for each dish! 4. Suspenseful concealed plot: With a rich quest system, each dialog you engage in contains hidden clues. Each player will discover their own story in Monster Chef!

Screenshots

Alien Path4 screens
Monster Chef4 screens

Verdict

The call

Alien Path and Monster Chef both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Alien Path's written reviews are positive against 70% of Monster Chef's. Monster Chef's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 196). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. Alien Path sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Monster Chef sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Monster Chef holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Chef has 1.8K ratings behind it against 196, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 92% of Alien Path's written reviews are positive against 70% of Monster Chef's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alien Path ships an update every 6 weeks, Monster Chef every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Alien Path versus Monster Chef: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlien PathMonster Chef
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (196 ratings)4.8 (1.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.1% of reviews — better69.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1961.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13
Further details — not scored
Size219 MB391 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperAppxplore (iCandy) Sdn. Bhd.Coconut Island Games Limited

Customer experience

Alien Path

All ratings195 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral4.1%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews390 reviews
Positive92.1%
Neutral5.4%
Negative2.6%

Monster Chef

All ratings1,789 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews276 reviews
Positive69.6%
Neutral9.4%
Negative21.0%

User reviews

Alien Path

From 196 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Cute and appealing visuals
  • 🎢 Challenging yet rewarding puzzles
  • 🆓 Free-to-play with optional ads
  • 🕹️ Unique and engaging mechanics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • 🔋 Energy system limits playtime
  • 💰 Microtransactions can feel intrusive
  • 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay over time

Monster Chef

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Unique and creative game
  • 🎨 Excellent art style and animations
  • 🕹️ Engaging and addictive gameplay
  • 🔍 Interesting exploration and discovery
  • 💰 No paywalls or forced ads

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • 🔍 Confusing or random recipe discovery
  • ⏱️ Slow progression and long wait times
  • 🤯 Overwhelming number of mechanics
  • 🔒 Login and account issues

Bugs and requests

Alien Path

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on certain levels
  • Stamina not refunding properly
  • Achievements not unlocking as intended

Requested features

4 requests
  • More varied level designs
  • Offline play mode
  • Improved tutorial and onboarding
  • Expanded social features

Monster Chef

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to log in or connect to server
  • Lost progress and purchases after updates
  • Freezing or crashing on certain actions
  • Broken or non-functional features
  • Compatibility issues on newer devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline mode or better server stability
  • Improved recipe management and search
  • More variety in monsters and dishes
  • Ability to link accounts across devices
  • Better tutorial and onboarding experience

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Alien Path

One-time10
  • 50 Gems$0.99
  • The Ancient's Wing$1.99
  • 275 Gems$4.99
Show 7 more
  • Festive Bundle$6.99
  • Starter Bundle$8.99
  • 600 Gems$9.99
  • 1300 Gems$19.99
  • 15 Days Supreme VIP$19.99
  • Master Bundle$19.99
  • 7500 Gems$99.99
14 purchases

Monster Chef

One-time14
  • Limited time 1. Rookie package$0.99
  • Limited time 14. Spell Card 2$0.99
  • Limited time 2. Speed packs$0.99
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  • A small amount of magic potion$2.99
  • Limited time 1. Speed packs$2.99
  • Medium amount of magic potion$3.99
  • Limit 7. Recipe + seasoning$3.99
  • Month card$3.99
  • Luxury monthly card$8.99
  • A pack of magic potions$9.99
  • Super Shopper Slime II$9.99
  • A box of magic potions$19.99
  • Limited time 6.Catalyst+Potion$19.99
  • Massive magic potion$99.99

Questions

Is Alien Path free?
Alien Path is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Monster Chef free?
Monster Chef is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Alien Path or Monster Chef?
Monster Chef is rated higher. Alien Path averages 4.6 out of 5 from 196 ratings, while Monster Chef averages 4.8 from 1.8K ratings.
Do Alien Path or Monster Chef have ads?
Both Alien Path and Monster Chef show ads.
Which is updated more often, Alien Path or Monster Chef?
Alien Path ships an update every 6 weeks, and Monster Chef every 2 months. Most recently, Alien Path was updated on September 29, 2026 and Monster Chef on October 3, 2026.

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