Kingdom: New Lands vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Kingdom: New Lands's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

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Core Identity
DeveloperRaw FuryPlaydigiousCom2uS Corp.Midjiwan ABDinosaur Polo ClubDevolverHypeHype Oy
CategoryGamesGamesGamesGamesGamesGamesGames
PlatformiOS, AndroidAndroid, iOSiOS, AndroidAndroid, iOSiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating4.5 / 54.6 / 54.5 / 54.6 / 54.3 / 54.8 / 54.6 / 5
Ratings Count1,2273,5463,6385594067,61417,853
PriceUSD4.99$2.99FreeFreeFree$2.99Free
Release DateMar 9, 2017Apr 13, 2021Jan 31, 2024Mar 7, 2024Apr 2, 2021Aug 12, 2016Oct 10, 2018
Last UpdatedJun 2, 2020Jun 17, 2024Nov 28, 2024Apr 9, 2026Sep 8, 2025Aug 28, 2019Nov 23, 2023
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentmixedmixednegative-mixedmixed-
Score45/10055/10025/100-55/10055/100-
Praises
  • Engaging core gameplay loop provides deep satisfaction through strategic resource management and expansion
  • Immersive pixel art and sound design create a calming yet intense atmosphere
  • Core Gameplay Quality
  • Strategic Depth
  • Core city building mechanics provide an engaging and immersive survival simulation experience
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  • Ease of Use
  • Casual card-based decision mechanics provide an engaging and addictive experience for short play sessions
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Complaints
  • Persistent save data loss prevents long-term progress and discourages continued play sessions
  • Erratic NPC behavior and pathfinding failures lead to unnecessary resource and unit loss
  • Game-breaking input freezes occur when interacting with system notifications during active gameplay
  • App Stability and Crashes
  • Lack of Updates and Content Parity
  • Aggressive monetization tactics and microtransactions create a pay-to-win environment that ruins progression
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  • UI/UX and Navigation
  • Connectivity and Syncing Issues
  • Display scaling issues on modern mobile devices cut off critical dialogue and interface elements
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Requests
  • Manual reset or fresh start option for maps to improve replayability
  • Clearer in-game tutorials or guidance for complex mechanics like shrine locations
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  • Localized language support for Russian and Arabic speaking player communities
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  • Cloud save functionality to prevent progress loss during updates or device transitions
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Award-nominated aesthetic sustains organic install velocity
  • Procedural generation drives high replayability
  • Deep, PC-quality RTS mechanics
  • High replayability via unique Clan systems
  • Strong thematic immersion (Norse mythology)
  • Console-grade IP provides high narrative fidelity
  • Approval Rating system creates unique decision-driven retention
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  • Infinite replayability via procedural generation
  • Strong platform support (Apple Arcade)
  • Unique adaptive soundtrack by Disasterpeace
  • Swipe-based input mechanism defines the genre
  • Satirical tone creates a distinct brand identity
  • Procedural narrative engine provides high replayability
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Weaknesses
  • Persistent save-data loss reported post-update
  • Erratic NPC pathfinding causes unit waste
  • Input freezes during system notifications
  • Frequent crashes on modern OS versions
  • Significant content lag behind PC version
  • Limited UI zoom and scaling issues
  • Pay-to-win monetization alienates mid-game players
  • 0.06★ Android-iOS rating gap indicates platform-specific friction
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  • UI friction in high-density maps (stop editing)
  • Declining technical stability and syncing issues
  • Sterile aesthetic compared to warmer, handcrafted rivals
  • Lack of cloud-save functionality
  • UI scaling failures on modern wide-screen devices
  • Opaque decision outcomes frustrate strategy-focused players
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Pricingpaidpaidfreemiumfreemiumsubscriptionpaidfreemium
MomentumZombie-ZombieIntenseZombieZombieZombie
Update Cadence5 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~224d avg-5 versions5 versions2 versions, ~204d avg5 versions, ~679d avg5 versions

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