Comparison

Alien Swarm 3 vs Cribbage 15

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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Alien Swarm 3

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If you are a fan of arcade games then you will have already played lots of great space arcade games, well now you can take it to the next level with Alien Swarm 3D. The aliens are invading again, swarming around in dazzling attack patterns. You're task is simple, blow'em all to bits! Can you defeat wave after wave of dazzling alien invaders to save the galaxy. Blast the invaders as they spin and whirl through space in this old school arcade invader game. After 4 fantastic waves you'll get a bonus round, score lots of points to insure you get that next free life. Your ship is equipped with a mega powered blaster, you have unlimited fire power ... unfortunately they do as well! From the golden era of video games we bring this retro arcade game firmly into the 21st century. Its Free so download it now and help defend the galaxy from this band of invading aliens know as Alien Swarm 3D. To control your space ship, pop into the settings screen and choose from tilt action or on screen buttons. Stay calm, don't panic, keep your hair on and you may just survive. Another fabulous shoot'em up from our retro arcade game series.

About

Cribbage 15

Experience the classic card game with beautiful hand-drawn art and a realistic wood-table design. Play solo against AI with three difficulty levels or challenge a friend locally with a privacy curtain. Track your progress with detailed statistics and learn the game with a built-in guide.

Highlights
  • Hand-drawn artwork
  • Local two-player mode with privacy curtain
  • Three AI difficulty levels (Casual, Standard, Expert)
  • Realistic peg board with 3D pegs
  • Detailed game statistics
  • Built-in 'How to Play' guide
  • Hint button for gameplay assistance
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Cribbage 15-2 — real cribbage, at your own pace. Play a friend anywhere, on your schedule. Invite them by username and play a full game over hours or days — take your turn when you have a minute, and we'll let you know when it's theirs again. No lobbies, no waiting for someone to come online, no session you have to keep alive. Your match lives on our server, not on one phone. Close the app, switch from your phone to your tablet, lose signal on the train — it's exactly where you left it when you come back. Turn reminders keep games moving, and if someone goes quiet, you're never left waiting forever. Prefer to play alone? Take on the Friendly Robot at one of four difficulty levels, from a gentle first game to an Expert opponent that runs Monte Carlo simulations to choose its crib. No connection needed. Also inside: • A new Daily Challenge hand every day, with streaks • Full scoring — pegging, counting, his heels, muggins-free and beginner-friendly • Hand-by-hand review so you can see exactly where a game turned • Career stats and win records • Hand-drawn cards on a proper wood table Free to play, with ads.

Screenshots

Alien Swarm 34 screens
Cribbage 154 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cribbage 15 at every 4 days against Alien Swarm 3's every 23 months. Alien Swarm 3's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alien Swarm 3 ships an update every 23 months, Cribbage 15 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Alien Swarm 3 versus Cribbage 15: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlien Swarm 3Cribbage 15
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB63 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperGalatic DroidsFriendly Robots

In-app purchases

None

Alien Swarm 3

No in-app purchases

None

Cribbage 15

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Alien Swarm 3 free?
Alien Swarm 3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cribbage 15 free?
Cribbage 15 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Alien Swarm 3 or Cribbage 15 have ads?
Both Alien Swarm 3 and Cribbage 15 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Alien Swarm 3 or Cribbage 15?
Alien Swarm 3 ships an update every 23 months, and Cribbage 15 every 4 days. Most recently, Alien Swarm 3 was updated on October 18, 2026 and Cribbage 15 on October 11, 2026.

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