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Black Desert Mobile vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Black Desert Mobile's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Black Desert Mobile
This App
Diablo Immortal
Nemesis
MIR4
Contender
Genshin Impact
Contender
Lineage 2: Revolution
Contender
Dragon Raja: Anime MMORPG
Peer
Perfect World Mobile
Peer
Old School RuneScape
Peer
Albion Online
Peer
Tower of Fantasy
New Kid
Core Identity
DeveloperPearl Abyss Corp.Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.Wemade Co., Ltd.COGNOSPHERE PTE. LTD.Netmarble CorporationArchosaur GamesPerfect World GamesJagexSandbox Interactive GmbHPerfect World Games
CategoryGamesGamesGamesGamesGamesGamesGamesGamesGamesGames
PlatformAndroid, iOSAndroid, iOSiOS, AndroidAndroid, iOSiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidAndroid, iOSAndroid, iOSAndroid, iOSiOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating4.6 / 54.7 / 53.5 / 54.3 / 54.5 / 54.6 / 54.4 / 54.8 / 54.7 / 54.3 / 5
Ratings Count32,514298,793884569,34829,23434,24310,63088,82621,95722,704
PriceFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree
Release DateDec 8, 2019Jun 1, 2022Aug 24, 2021Sep 26, 2020Nov 15, 2017Feb 27, 2020Sep 4, 2019Oct 30, 2018Jun 9, 2021Aug 9, 2022
Last UpdatedMay 12, 2026Mar 19, 2026Apr 13, 2026Apr 13, 2026Apr 16, 2026Mar 27, 2026Mar 25, 2026Apr 13, 2026May 5, 2026Apr 14, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentnegativemixed-terrible----positive-
Score35/10054/100-20/100----75/100-
Praises
  • Console-level graphics and fluid combat animations keep players engaged in long-form sessions
  • Engaging Gameplay
  • Console-Quality Experience
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  • High-fidelity graphics and immersive world design keep players invested in the exploration experience
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  • Cross-platform progression allows players to switch between mobile and desktop devices without losing progress
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Complaints
  • Persistent login failures and app restarts during Google account authentication block access for Android users
  • Login and Authentication Failures
  • Aggressive Monetization (P2W)
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  • Insufficient primogem rewards during new character releases create significant friction for free-to-play users
  • Absence of a dialogue skip button forces players to endure hours of unskippable, repetitive story content
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  • Performance instability including screen freezes and overheating on mobile devices during intense combat
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Requests
  • Improved onboarding and guidance for new players to navigate complex game systems
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  • Implementation of a universal skip button for all dialogue and story sequences to save player time
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  • Expanded camera zoom settings for mobile players to ensure parity with desktop users
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Non-target combat mechanics build category authority
  • Console-grade visual fidelity drives high-end player retention
  • Deep customization creates long-term aesthetic investment
  • AAA production value and cinematic storytelling
  • Deep 9-class system with recent Druid expansion
  • Strong social infrastructure (Warbands/Clans)
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  • Editors' Choice badge across five markets sustains organic install velocity
  • Elemental reaction system provides a cohesive long-term narrative experience
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  • Cross-platform parity allows seamless session continuity [Platform Data]
  • Player-driven economy creates high-retention marketplace loops [Feature Analysis]
  • Classless combat system encourages long-term character investment [Feature Analysis]
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Weaknesses
  • Persistent Android login loops erode daily active habits
  • High-cost microtransactions gate meaningful character progression
  • Toxic world-chat moderation discourages new player retention
  • Critical login and authentication stability issues
  • Perceived 'paywall' in late-game progression
  • High technical barrier (massive download size)
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  • Premium currency rewards below category median
  • No dialogue skip button despite high request volume
  • 0.7★ Android-iOS rating gap on majority Android base
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  • Mobile performance instability during intense combat [User Sentiment]
  • Camera zoom parity disadvantage for mobile users [User Sentiment]
  • Frequent server maintenance during peak hours [User Sentiment]
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Pricingfreemiumfreemiumfreemiumfreemiumfreemiumfreemiumfreemiumfreemiumfreemiumfreemium
MomentumActiveSteadyIntense-ActiveIntenseIntenseIntenseActiveIntense
Update Cadence5 versions, 3 majors/6mo, ~7d avg5 versions, 4 majors/6mo, ~30d avg5 versions-5 versions5 versions5 versions5 versions5 versions, 4 majors/6mo, ~5d avg5 versions

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