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A Thief's Journey vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against A Thief's Journey's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

A Thief's Journey
This App
Boxes: Lost Fragments
Nemesis
Isoland : Pumpkin town
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50 Rooms Exit: Hidden Mystery
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Safe Cracker - Whack Your Lock
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Hide and Sneak Adventures
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Stack Jam!
Peer
Aqua Sorter
Peer
Stickman Story: Island Escape
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Fireboy and Watergirl: Escape
Peer
Core Identity
DeveloperRakshak KalwaniSnapbreak GamesCOTTONGAME Network Technology Co., Ltd.TTN GamesSerge SpijkstraFunsol Technologies (Private) LimitedZiNKY OYUN YAZILIM ANONiM SiRKETiZiNKY OYUN YAZILIM ANONiM SiRKETiABI GLOBAL LTD.Metin Yucel
CategoryGamesGamesGamesPuzzleGamesGamesGamesGamesGamesGames
PlatformiOSAndroid, iOSiOS, AndroidAndroidiOSiOSiOSiOSAndroid, iOSiOS
Store Metrics
Rating4.1 / 54.9 / 54.2 / 54.3 / 52.4 / 53.7 / 55.0 / 54.7 / 54.7 / 52.3 / 5
Ratings Count1112,04231466532113,751393
PriceFreeFree$0.99FreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree
Release DateJan 5, 2019Apr 10, 2024Jan 30, 2025Sep 3, 2018Nov 10, 2015Nov 21, 2025Feb 1, 2024Jun 22, 2025Apr 1, 2021Oct 10, 2014
Last UpdatedFeb 22, 2023Apr 7, 2026Feb 10, 2025May 17, 2026Aug 7, 2023Jan 14, 2026Mar 14, 2024Jun 22, 2025Nov 3, 2021Jun 8, 2019
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentpositiveexcellent------negative-
Score75/10085/100------35/100-
Praises
  • Addictive puzzle mechanics provide high replay value for short gaming sessions
  • High quality audio and visual design elements enhance the core puzzle experience
  • High-quality puzzle design and visual aesthetics create an immersive experience for players
  • Generous free-to-play trial allows users to experience enough content before purchasing
  • Smooth performance and lack of intrusive advertisements enhance the overall gameplay experience
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  • Nostalgic gameplay loop provides a familiar and engaging experience for returning long-term players
  • Simple one-handed control scheme allows for quick sessions during short periods of downtime
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Complaints
  • Technical instability and progress blocking bugs hinder the user experience
  • Limited content length relative to the price point creates value dissatisfaction
  • Hidden interactive elements are difficult to identify on smaller mobile screens
  • Technical purchase failures prevent users from accessing the full game content
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  • Excessive ad frequency interrupts gameplay flow and makes the experience feel unplayable for users
  • In-app purchases to remove advertisements fail to provide the promised ad-free experience
  • Forced internet connectivity requirements serve primarily to facilitate aggressive advertisement delivery during sessions
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Requests
  • Expansion of the content library with additional levels and new maps
  • Development of a sequel or additional content modules to extend the game
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  • Additional levels are requested to extend the current short and limited content progression
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Audio-visual polish drives daily engagement for casual segments
  • Rewarded video ads monetize non-paying users without forced-ad churn
  • 11-language localization drives global install velocity
  • 3D mechanical puzzle loop sustains high session quality
  • Freemium trial conversion model captures casual interest
  • Established 2D art brand drives cross-title conversion
  • Multi-language support expands addressable market reach
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  • Singular, accessible code-breaking loop facilitates immediate user onboarding
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  • Interactive comic format drives session length via choice-based narrative
  • One-handed control scheme lowers barrier to entry for casual sessions
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Weaknesses
  • 72-level content limit creates a hard retention ceiling
  • Technical instability on specific hardware blocks user progress
  • Purchase button failures block revenue in the latest release
  • Content volume is insufficient for the price point
  • Small interactive triggers frustrate mobile users
  • Android price point at $1.99 exceeds iOS tier
  • Lack of recurring content updates limits retention
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  • 2.4-star rating indicates significant friction in the core gameplay loop
  • No cloud-save functionality despite modern expectations
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  • Ad-removal purchase fails to deliver promised ad-free experience
  • Forced internet requirement prevents offline play
  • Content cap limits long-term retention
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Pricingfreemiumfreemiumpaidfreefreefreefreefreefreemiumfree
Momentum-MaintenanceSteady-Zombie---Maintenance-
Update Cadence-5 versions, ~63d avg4 versions-4 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~942d avg---5 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~409d avg-

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