# 1-Bit Rogue: A dungeon crawler RPG!

> Monochrome roguelike dungeon crawler RPG with retro pixel art and chiptune soundtrack. (iPhone/iPad app by Kan Kikuchi.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1-bit-rogue-a-dungeon-crawler-rpg/id1128070374 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kan Kikuchi](https://appshunter.io/developer/416518546)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Role Playing
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 469 App Store ratings · 202 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 62 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-10-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1-bit-rogue-a-dungeon-crawler-rpg/id1128070374/reviews.md

## What is 1?

1-Bit Rogue is a simple roguelike!
It’s a monochrome game featuring super simple retro pixelart!
Features a chiptune soundtrack for that nostalgic PSG sound chip feel!

Game Details:
- A 50-floor randomized dungeon
- Defeat dragons and collect artifacts!
- Weapons decay with use -- if they hit 0, they’ll break!
- Choose from five classes (including a ninja!)
- Also features a final boss and epic ending!

How to play:
- Use the virtual D-pad to move in four directions
- Long-tap to skip a turn
- Use coins to level up
  Access the level up menu from the bottom left of the title screen

Dev team:
- Art direction/game design/graphics/sound: Skipmore
- Programming/level design: Kan Kikuchi
- Translation: NEP

## Key features

- 50-floor randomized dungeon
- Defeat dragons and collect artifacts
- Weapons decay with use
- Five character classes
- Final boss and epic ending
- Virtual D-pad controls

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3-bit color mode | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of 1?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Charming retro art style
- 🕹️ Easy to pick up and play
- 💰 Free to play with optional paid upgrade

**Cons**

- 🔍 Lack of content variety
- 🕹️ Sensitive controls can be frustrating
- 💰 Aggressive advertising model
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Weapon decay stat not working as described
- Certain curses not applying as intended
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Most requested features**

- More character classes and progression options
- Ability to disable ads with a one-time purchase
- Expanded dungeon layouts and enemy variety
- Cloud save functionality to sync progress across devices

## Recent user reviews (10 of 202)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1-bit-rogue-a-dungeon-crawler-rpg/id1128070374/reviews.md

### 1/5 — いきなり勝手にアプリが落ちる

*2025-10-11, version 1.3*

そしてセーブとかされてないから最初から

### 2/5 — うーん

*2025-06-22, version 1.3*

いかに武器の消耗を抑えつつ進めるかのゲームで、露骨に消耗を狙った敵が出てきた辺りで察して辞めました。
装備強化などローグライクの醍醐味すらないシルプルさなので何を楽しめば良いのか分からず途中で飽きました。

### 3/5 — こじんまりとした白黒ドットが印象的。

*2025-01-20, version 1.3*

▒ 作業ゲーに慣れてる人はサクッとクリアできるまとまり。ほぼ頭を空にしたい移動中などにおすすめ。

▒ 育成要素もわりと多岐、難度は低め。

▒ Appleゲームによるコインでのスコアアタックも記録されるのでハマる人は飽きない。

▒ ボリュームとしてはちいさめ。個人的に物足りなさは感じた、人によりけりなところ。

▒ 課金することでカラーリングを変えられる。ドット絵自体も破綻しておらず、デザインの参考には優良めかと。

誰かの参考になれば幸い。

### 5/5 — Great rogue-lite

*2024-05-16, version 1.3*

Great little rogue-lite to play. The difficulty is OK for new players, not insanely hard and manageable.

### 5/5 — Sencillo y entretenido

*2021-11-14, version 1.3*

Muy buen juego para pasar un rato.

### 3/5 — Ad removal purchase option

*2021-09-03, version 1.3*

This is not showing up. Just downloaded the game. Digging it though, just the ads are driving me nuts.

### 5/5 — Pepinaco

*2021-05-26, version 1.3*

Entretenidísimo, buena música y buena jugabilidad.

### 5/5 — センス良いゲーム

*2021-02-21, version 1.3*

デザインが最高でした！！
シンプルかつ美麗なドット絵で、その技術の高さに感嘆しました♡

ゲーム性の方も、難易度が程よくてとても楽しかったです！
ルールとコツをしっかり理解して、レベルを上げたら2日でクリアできました♪

### 1/5 — Been a while

*2021-01-31, version 1.3*

It’s been a long time since I last played this.

The gameplay is great, it’s simple puzzles disguised as a retro dungeon crawler.

However, this app deserves a one-star review, I would rate zero stars, but that doesn’t seem like an option. Why does it get a low score? Because of the aggressive advertising on it. Ads that pop-up after every death that cannot be skipped until an “x” appears a few moments later, or an ad that pops up every now and then that doesn’t even let you leave it, instead the only way to get past it is to click on the ad. Opening the game sometimes causes these ads to pop up.

When you die, you have an option of giving up a portion of your gold to continue *or* you can PLAY ANOTHER AD. 

Furthermore, it looks like they’ve since added a banner ad that’s always on the bottom of the page since I last played a couple years ago.

And then, get this, despite raking in cash from the sheer amount of ad revenue this downloadable billboard makes, the developer has the audacity to make a separate page on the Home Screen to ask for donations. Like mate, your game is almost bloody unplayable because of the ads you’ve rented out across the blasted thing. Do you think I’m going to pay you $3 to watch even more ads (but this time the game has a whopping three colors added to it!!!!!!). Bugger off.

### 5/5 — 免氪金的好遊戲

*2020-12-06, version 1.3*

免氪金的好遊戲，有復古的風格，讓我想起古早以前的電腦遊戲創世紀。

## Frequently asked questions about 1

### What kind of game is 1-Bit Rogue?

1-Bit Rogue is a simple roguelike game with a monochrome, retro pixel art style and a chiptune soundtrack. It features a 50-floor randomized dungeon where players battle monsters, collect artifacts, and progress through the game.

### What are the key gameplay mechanics?

Players navigate a 50-floor dungeon using a virtual D-pad. Weapons degrade with use and can break. The game includes five different character classes, a final boss, and an epic ending. Players can also use coins to level up their characters.

### Is 1-Bit Rogue free to play?

The application is free to download and play, but it does offer in-app purchases. These purchases may enhance the gameplay experience or provide additional content, though the core game is accessible without them.

### What platforms is 1-Bit Rogue available on?

While the provided data doesn't explicitly state platforms, it is described as a mobile application, implying availability on iOS and Android devices. The game's controls are designed for touchscreens.

### What is the goal of 1-Bit Rogue?

The primary goal is to descend through the 50-floor randomized dungeon, defeat enemies including dragons, collect powerful artifacts, and ultimately face the final boss to achieve an epic ending. Strategic use of weapons and character progression are key to success.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2016-11-14

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

1.3
Modify ads.

1.2
When you purchase "3-bit color mode",  remove banner ads and popup ads.
bug fix.


1.1
bug fix.

### 1.2 — 2016-11-02

When you purchase "3-bit color mode",  remove banner ads and popup ads.
Bug fix.

### 1.1 — 2016-10-25

bug fix.

### 1.0 — 2016-10-20

No release notes.

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