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Side-by-side comparison against The Spy and the Labyrinth's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

The Spy and the Labyrinth
This App
PARANORMASIGHT
Nemesis
Garden of Fear: Scary Horror
Peer
Little Nightmares
Peer
Very Little Nightmares+
Peer
Scary Castle Survival
Peer
MORAX: A Horror Story - Part 3
New Kid
Core Identity
DeveloperHosted GamesSQUARE ENIX Co.,Ltd.Smuttlewerk Interactive UG (haftungsbeschrankt)PlaydigiousBandai Namco Entertainment Inc.Sehrish MajeedMeshcut
CategoryGamesAdventureGamesGamesGamesGamesRole Playing
PlatformAndroid, iOSAndroid, iOSiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOSAndroid, iOS
Store Metrics
Rating3.8 / 54.9 / 54.4 / 54.4 / 54.5 / 54.0 / 50.0 / 5
Ratings Count460341,9501,11840
PriceFree$8.99Free$2.99FreeFree$1.99
Release DateJul 27, 2017Mar 8, 2023Apr 4, 2023Dec 12, 2023May 4, 2023Dec 6, 2021Jan 14, 2026
Last UpdatedJan 8, 2026Jun 14, 2024Mar 25, 2026May 13, 2026May 4, 2023May 18, 2023Jan 14, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment---negativepositive--
Score---25/10085/100--
Praises---
  • Engaging horror puzzle gameplay provides a high-quality atmosphere for dedicated fans
  • Atmospheric storytelling and creepy aesthetic design keep players engaged throughout the entire experience
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Complaints---
  • Frequent application crashes during gameplay sessions prevent completion of levels and chapters
  • High-precision timing requirements in specific levels create artificial difficulty spikes that frustrate players
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Requests---
  • Expanded support for tablet devices to remove letterboxing and improve interface scaling
  • Optional hint system to assist players stuck on complex puzzles without ruining the experience
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • 40,000-word branching narrative provides high content density
  • Free-to-play model lowers barrier to entry
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  • Artistic direction and sound design create a high-fidelity atmosphere
  • MFi controller support reduces friction for high-intent gaming segments
  • Franchise IP lowers acquisition costs for established fans
  • High-fidelity art style sustains organic install velocity
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Weaknesses
  • 2.64 Android rating indicates high user friction
  • Text-only format lacks modern visual appeal
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  • Frequent application crashes prevent level completion
  • Progress loss forces content repetition
  • Unresponsive touch controls hinder movement
  • High-precision timing requirements create unfair difficulty spikes
  • Lack of in-game guidance drives churn toward external walkthroughs
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Pricingfreemiumpaidfreepaidfreefreepaid
MomentumMaintenanceIntense-MaintenanceZombie--
Update Cadence2 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~3d avg4 versions-5 versions, ~208d avg2 versions, ~888d avg--

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