Disillusions - Manga Horror

Disillusions - Manga Horror

By Stephen Allen

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

First-person horror narrativestandard

Exploration-based gameplay across four chapters featuring 3D environments and 2D manga-style character art.

Sandbox multiplayeredge

Multiplayer mode allowing users to place traps, chat, and scare other players in real-time.

Dual-character controlstandard

Players control two characters, DiS and Sui, to uncover connected story threads.

How much does it cost?

freemiumAndroid Lite version is freeiOS version is $0.99

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.

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Who built it?

Stephen Allen

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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?

Google Play
4.08 · 3k
App Store
4.00 · 15

What users say, by theme

What Users Love
  • 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
What Frustrates Users
  • The latest update introduces intrusive permission requests for managing phone calls that alarm users
+ 2 more themes
What Users Want 1 request inside

50 of 50 recent reviews analyzed · high confidence · Mixed overall

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Competition

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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The Analyst's Read

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

Core Strengths
  • Dual-character narrative structure drives completion
Critical Frictions 2 weaknesses inside
Growth Levers
  • Clarify full-game purchase path to reduce churn
Market Threats 1 threat identified

Next best moves

1 Pivot · 1 Invest

Remove phone call management permissions because they block app launch → restore install-to-open conversion

+ 1 more prioritized move

The counter-intuitive read

The app's 25-month update silence is a greater…

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Bottom 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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FAQ

Is Disillusions free to play?
Disillusions uses a freemium model. The Android version offers a free Lite experience, while the iOS version requires a $0.99 upfront purchase.
Does Disillusions work on modern Android devices?
Recent user reviews report that the latest update causes launch failures due to intrusive permission requests, making the app difficult to use on many devices.
What is the difference between the Lite and full versions?
The Lite version acts as a demo, but users report confusion regarding which chapters are included, often hitting paywalls unexpectedly.

Sources

  1. [1] Play Store

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Marlvel.ai. “Disillusions - Manga Horror Intelligence Report.” Updated Oct 14, 2026. https://marlvel.ai/apps/disillusions-manga-horror

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