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DQM: The Dark Prince vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against DQM: The Dark Prince's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

DQM: The Dark Prince
This App
Monster Hunter Stories
Nemesis
Coromon
Contender
Nexomon: Extinction
Contender
SHIN MEGAMI TENSEI D×２
Peer
Pokémon Masters EX
Peer
Zenless Zone Zero
New Kid
Wuthering Waves - 2nd Anniv.
New Kid
Core Identity
DeveloperSQUARE ENIX Co.,Ltd.CAPCOMFreedom Games, LLCVEWO INTERACTIVE INC.SEGA CORPORATIONDeNA Co., Ltd.COGNOSPHERE PTE. LTD.KURO GAMES
CategoryGamesGamesGamesGamesGamesGamesGamesGames
PlatformAndroid, iOSiOS, AndroidAndroid, iOSAndroid, iOSiOS, AndroidAndroid, iOSAndroid, iOSAndroid, iOS
Store Metrics
Rating4.1 / 54.5 / 54.9 / 54.8 / 54.8 / 54.7 / 54.1 / 54.6 / 5
Ratings Count641,1893,2926,3978,714217,91720,88653,533
PriceUSD29.99$19.99FreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree
Release DateSep 11, 2024Sep 25, 2018Nov 22, 2023Sep 29, 2021Aug 4, 2018Aug 28, 2019Jul 2, 2024May 21, 2024
Last UpdatedMay 14, 2026Jan 31, 2022Sep 15, 2025Jun 19, 2022Apr 28, 2026Apr 27, 2026Mar 23, 2026Apr 29, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentmixedmixed---mixedmixednegative
Score45/10048/100---35/10045/10035/100
Praises
  • Deep monster synthesis and breeding mechanics provide significant strategic depth for long-term players
  • High-Quality Gameplay and Story
  • Value for Money
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  • Character-driven storytelling and voice acting create deep emotional connections for long-term fans
  • High-Quality Visuals and Combat
  • Engaging Story and Style
  • High-fidelity combat animations and character designs keep players engaged in long-term sessions
Complaints
  • Lack of physical controller support limits accessibility and comfort for long-form mobile gaming sessions
  • Persistent Audio Glitches
  • Lack of Controller Support
  • App Crashes and Stability
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  • Infinite loading screens and startup crashes prevent access to the main hub
  • Mobile Optimization and Crashes
  • Content and Powercreep
  • Severe performance degradation and frequent crashes post-update render the game unplayable on mobile
Requests
  • Implementation of physical controller support to improve ease of access and gameplay comfort
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  • Implementation of cloud-based account recovery to prevent total loss of progress
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  • Cloud-based save or streaming options to mitigate massive local storage requirements
Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Established Dragon Quest IP brand recognition
  • Deep synthesis mechanics for long-term retention
  • Strong global IP recognition (Monster Hunter)
  • High production value console-quality graphics and story
  • Deep, engaging creature-collection mechanics
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  • Character-driven storytelling creates deep emotional retention
  • 3-on-3 battle system provides tactical depth
  • Franchise IP provides instant brand recognition
  • Best-in-class character animations and production value
  • Unique 'Urban Fantasy' visual and musical identity
  • Strong brand trust and cross-media ecosystem (HoYoverse)
  • High-skill combat ceiling drives deep character investment
  • Cinematic art direction sustains long-term player engagement
Weaknesses
  • $29.99 price point above mobile RPG median
  • Game-breaking party management bugs
  • Lack of controller support
  • Persistent audio stuttering and distortion bugs
  • Lack of physical controller support
  • Frequent crashes on modern OS versions
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  • Infinite loading screens on startup
  • No cloud-based account recovery
  • High cost of paid currency vs low pull rates
  • Severe mobile optimization issues and frequent crashes
  • Aggressive powercreep through enemy HP inflation
  • Perceived lack of 'generosity' in the gacha pity system
  • Massive storage footprint forces device-level churn
  • Post-update performance regressions degrade the mobile experience
Pricingpaidpaidfreemiumfreemiumfreemiumfreemiumfreemiumfreemium
MomentumMaintenance-MaintenanceZombie-ActiveActiveActive
Update Cadence3 versions, ~305d avg-5 versions4 versions-5 versions, 3 majors/6mo, ~8d avg5 versions, 4 majors/6mo, ~30d avg5 versions, 3 majors/6mo, ~10d avg

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