MARLVEL

Dancing with Demons vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Dancing with Demons's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Dancing with Demons
This App
Become a Werewolf Queen
Nemesis
Fighting Fantasy Classics
Contender
Wizard's Choice
Contender
Delight Games Premium Library
Contender
The Hero of Kendrickstone
Contender
Spells of Genesis
Peer
VoC: The Forsaken Maiden
Peer
Alchemia Story
Peer
Bean Battle: Princess Rescue
Peer
Core Identity
DeveloperHosted GamesLi-Ho TsengTin Man GamesDelight Games LLCDelight Games LLCChoice of Games LLCEverdreamSoft SASQUARE ENIX Co.,Ltd.ASOBIMO,Inc.Voxel Cube Games
CategoryGamesGamesGamesGamesGamesGamesGamesRole PlayingGamesAdventure
PlatformAndroid, iOSiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOSiOSiOS, AndroidAndroid, iOSAndroidiOSAndroid, iOS
Store Metrics
Rating3.3 / 54.7 / 54.7 / 54.6 / 54.7 / 54.3 / 54.7 / 54.7 / 54.1 / 5-
Ratings Count165,7684219141,39612180341,049-
PriceUSD2.99FreeFreeFreeFree$5.99Free$11.99FreeFree
Release DateJul 31, 2015Oct 1, 2024Mar 14, 2018Mar 6, 2012Oct 21, 2014Mar 12, 2015Mar 30, 2017Mar 22, 2023Jun 13, 2018-
Last UpdatedJan 8, 2026Mar 17, 2025Dec 11, 2025Jan 4, 2025Mar 28, 2026Jan 8, 2026Mar 18, 2024Jan 28, 2026Apr 21, 2026-
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment---excellentpositivemixed----
Score---85/10085/10065/100----
Praises---
  • Immersive choose your own adventure storytelling provides high replayability through branching narrative paths
  • Narrative depth and quality
  • Fair monetization model
  • Branching narrative choices and character customization provide high replay value for fantasy enthusiasts
  • Vivid world building and eloquent prose create an immersive medieval fantasy reading experience
  • Stat-based roleplaying mechanics allow for meaningful agency in character development and progression
----
Complaints---
  • Aggressive monetization via microtransactions disrupts the traditional reading experience for long-time series followers
  • Interface visual immersion
  • Short narrative length and perceived lack of content relative to the price point
  • Linear story progression and lack of meaningful impact from player choices in certain chapters
  • Strict stat checks and failure conditions create frustration during specific character class playthroughs
----
Requests---
  • Expanded visual assets and illustrations to accompany the text-based storytelling experience
-
  • Expanded romance options and deeper relationship development with side characters throughout the story
  • Implementation of a checkpoint or save system to avoid full restarts after failure
----
Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • ChoiceScript framework functions as a proprietary narrative-building moat
  • Standalone $2.99 price point removes recurring subscription friction
--
  • Accessibility for blind users expands addressable market
  • Low-friction battery performance sustains long reading sessions
  • Episodic narrative structure lowers barrier to entry
  • Human-authored content library sustains a purist reader base
  • Apple Watch integration provides a unique, friction-free reading channel
  • ChoiceScript engine enables high-narrative density without graphical overhead
  • Stat-tracking mechanics create meaningful player agency in character development
  • Catalog-wide premium pricing strategy maintains brand consistency
----
Weaknesses
  • 2.54★ Android rating indicates significant technical dissatisfaction
  • Lack of visual assets limits immersion compared to genre rivals
--
  • Aggressive coin-based monetization disrupts legacy user experience
  • Inconsistent mana regeneration creates unfair difficulty spikes
  • Inaccessible video reward UI blocks navigation
  • Text-heavy UI lacks visual immersion
  • No cloud-save functionality despite user requests
  • Price point exceeds perceived content value for many users
  • Rigid failure states force repetitive, discouraging restarts
  • Superficial choice impact in critical story chapters
----
Pricingpaidfreemiumfreemiumfreefreemiumpaidfreemiumpaidfreemiumfree
MomentumMaintenance--ZombieMaintenanceSteadyMaintenance--Intense
Update Cadence5 versions, 3 majors/6mo, ~384d avg--1 versions1 versions5 versions5 versions--5 versions

Compare Dancing with Demons head-to-head

Disclosure: Independent intel to help mobile builders succeed.

AI-powered analysis with editorial review, built from publicly available sources. Marlvel.ai is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Dancing with Demons, its developer, the app publisher, Apple, or Google Play. All trademarks, logos, and screenshots referenced remain the property of their respective owners.

See methodologyContact support

Data licensed under CC-BY-NC 4.0