Disillusions - Manga Horror
Disillusions is a first-person horror game for iOS and Android that features 2D manga-style character art within 3D environments.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The app provides a narrative-driven horror experience that displaces generic jump-scare titles by focusing on character-linked story threads.
For Fans of indie horror games and manga-style aesthetics who enjoy interactive, narrative-driven exploration.
What does it look like?
Key features
Exploration-based gameplay across four chapters featuring 3D environments and 2D manga-style character art.
Multiplayer mode allowing users to place traps, chat, and scare other players in real-time.
Players control two characters, DiS and Sui, to uncover connected story threads.
How much does it cost?
Monetization relies on a low-cost upfront purchase on iOS and a free-to-play Lite model on Android to drive initial acquisition.
Velocity
Dormant developmentperformanceShow more...
Disillusions has been inactive for 766 days, with no feature updates or maintenance patches released in over two years. The development trend is stagnant, as the app has not received any meaningful support since the last update. The final release focused on technical compliance and minor UI adjustments rather than new content or gameplay features.
Who built it?
Stephen Allen
6 apps tracked · Games
User Sentiment
What do users think recently?
Recent user voice shows a mixed sentiment. Users appreciate the horror atmosphere and sound design create a genuinely frightening experience for players and the core narrative and character design provide a compelling reason to complete the chapters, but report the latest update introduces intrusive permission requests for managing phone calls that alarm users.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- The horror atmosphere and sound design create a genuinely frightening experience for players
- The core narrative and character design provide a compelling reason to complete the chapters
- The latest update introduces intrusive permission requests for managing phone calls that alarm users
50 of 50 recent reviews analyzed · high confidence · Mixed overall
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Competitive landscape for Disillusions - Manga Horror
How's the Games market?
Disillusions occupies a stagnant indie horror segment, with a 4.07 rating on Android and a 4.0 rating on iOS. The 25-month update gap signals a lack of competitive response to modern horror titles.
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Key takeaways for Disillusions - Manga Horror
Where is it heading?
The indie horror market is moving toward higher-frequency live-ops and technical stability, leaving Disillusions exposed. Without a return to active development, the app will continue to lose its remaining user base to more responsive competitors.
- The latest update introduced intrusive permission requests, which prevents users from launching the game and drives negative sentiment.
- A 25-month development hiatus leaves the app without necessary OS-level compatibility updates, increasing the risk of future platform-driven delisting.
The SWOT
- Dual-character narrative structure drives completion
- Clarify full-game purchase path to reduce churn
Next best moves
Remove phone call management permissions because they block app launch → restore install-to-open conversion
+ 1 more prioritized moveThe counter-intuitive read
The app's 25-month update silence is a greater…
Read the full takeBottom line
Disillusions relies on its narrative atmosphere to retain players, but the current launch failures caused by intrusive permissions threaten the entire user base. Addressing these technical blockers is the only way to stabilize the app before any further monetization attempts.
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Is Disillusions free to play?
Does Disillusions work on modern Android devices?
What is the difference between the Lite and full versions?
Sources
- [1] Play Store
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