# Dead Center

> Timing-based arcade game where players tap to center falling blocks. (iPhone/iPad app by NORMAN ROZENTAL.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-center/id1048838824 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [NORMAN ROZENTAL](https://appshunter.io/developer/901361103)
- Category: Games, Casual, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 37 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 11 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-12-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-center/id1048838824/reviews.md

## What is Dead Center?

Tap anywhere when the block is dead center or it's game over.  Wait too long and it's also game over.

Can you reach level 15?
What about level 50?
Don't even try to get to level 100
Level 200? Forget it...

We hope you enjoy the game!

## Key features

- Precise tap timing
- Minimalist gameplay
- Increasing difficulty
- High score challenges
- Simple controls

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless mode | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 Game Extra Power Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30 Extra Lives Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skip Level Product | $1.99 | one-time |
| View Full Stats Product | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 37)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-center/id1048838824/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Very Good

*2016-09-29*

This game is a very good game it deserves more support. There is one thing that is kinda weird, I don't know if this is meant to happen but sometimes the cube will go slower and kinda lag. That's the only thing tho other whys THIS GAME IS AMAZING

### 5/5 — Epic challenge

*2016-07-29*

One thing that makes a great game is the challenge it brings.This certainly is quite a challenge for your mind,but with more practice and more playing it becomes extremely rewarding.This game is simple,fun,and challenging.

### 3/5 — More levels

*2016-07-25*

I really like the concept of the game, but there is only one level. I'm giving it 3 stars because it is a great idea, but there is only one level.

### 1/5 — Stressful asf

*2016-07-25*

Deleted it.

### 5/5 — Best

*2016-07-25*

This reminds me of snake or something! Great job!

### 5/5 — Very good game. Reminds me of stacker

*2016-07-25*

This is a very smooth game and haven't encountered any bugs. Keep up the good work devs and I hope you guys can create more fun features for Dead Center

### 2/5 — Not worth it

*2016-07-24*

You get what it says but it's just extremely easy. The more you play the easier it gets to get the center.

### 5/5 — SO FRUSTRATING I BROKE MY PHONE

*2016-07-24*

jk I am stuck on level 4

### 5/5 — Frustrating as @&$ !!!! But fun!!! 🤓

*2016-02-07*

Seriously..... This game will drive you insane!!!! (But in a good way!) LOL!! It takes a great deal of concentration and fast hand/eye coordination..... Two things I'm obviously lacking, according to this game, that is!

Kudos on making such a deceivingly simple game.... You are one twisted individual! I like that in a person! LOL!!

### 4/5 — Sinple, well done

*2016-01-31*

The game is what it is, and if you want to practice tapping with perfect timing then this game lets you do that. Yes it gets really hard really quick, but that's what you signed up for.

## Frequently asked questions about Dead Center

### What is Dead Center?

Dead Center is a minimalist arcade game that challenges your timing and precision. The core gameplay involves tapping the screen at the exact moment a falling block is centered to progress through levels.

### How do you play Dead Center?

You play by tapping the screen anywhere when the falling block is perfectly in the center. If you miss the center or wait too long, the game is over. The goal is to reach higher levels.

### Is Dead Center free to play?

Yes, the game is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases, suggesting optional items or features can be bought within the game.

### What is the goal of the game?

The primary goal is to test your ability to reach increasingly higher levels by mastering the precise timing required. The game playfully suggests that reaching very high levels, like 100 or 200, is extremely difficult.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2016-07-26

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

- Performance improvements.
- Fixed the remove ads bug

Thanks for downloading and playing!

### 1.1 — 2015-12-18

Thanks for playing Dead Center and for your feedback / reviews.

In this update, we've fixed a bug where if you watched the 'extra life' rewarded video, the extra life wouldn't work in some rare situations.

In addition, we've added a cool stats screen which shows how many attempts it's taken you to complete a level.  You can view the stats by tapping on the gear icon and the player button within the settings window.

Unfortunately you'll have to redo the levels (if you have been playing version 1.0) in order for the stats to be counted as version 1.0 didn't count your attempts.  We apologise for this however long term it'll be great to compare your attempt count with your friends.

Also, additional bugs have been worked on and fixed in this release.

Once again, thanks for playing Dead Center!

### 1.0 — 2015-12-09

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-24.*