Comparison

Death Squared (RORORORO) vs Codenames

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

Head to head
About

Death Squared (RORORORO)

A cooperative puzzle game where players must guide robots through hazardous environments, requiring careful coordination to avoid explosions. Features over 80 levels with a voiced story and challenging bonus content.

Highlights
  • 80+ puzzling levels
  • Fully voiced story
  • 10 Vault levels
  • Customizable hats
  • Robot explosions
  • Bluetooth controller support
Features
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Death Squared is a puzzle game for 1 or 2 people about coordination, cooperation, and robot explosions. SMG Studio’s first console game is now available to play on your phone. FEATURES: - 80+ puzzling levels that unfold via a fully voiced story - Additional 10 Vault levels that are almost too hard for human consumption - Voice acting by Ricepirate - Original music score by Brad Gentle - Customisable hats! - Robot Explosions! - Optimized to work with Bluetooth controllers PRESS QUOTES: “Death Squared is our favorite... co-op game” - IGN “This game is awesome” - Kinda Funny "It's challenging, but in a way that can be understood by anyone from a hardened puzzle fan to kids and grandparents." - Polygon "If you loved Portal, you'll love Death Squared" - 2old2play "Death Squared is the apex of addiction. Something deceptively simple looking but you won’t be able to put down once you invest in its challenge." - Comics Beat

About

Codenames

Engage in a strategic word game of deduction and teamwork. Give one-word clues to help your team guess associated words before the opposing team. Enjoy a blend of casual fun and deep thinking with turn-based multiplayer matches.

Highlights
  • Turn-based multiplayer
  • One-word clue system
  • Teamwork and deduction
  • Multiple game modes
  • Spymaster and Operative roles
  • Logic and creativity challenges
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Codenames is a clever word game of deduction, teamwork, and strategy, inspired by the popular board game loved worldwide. Give one-word clues, link multiple words, and read your teammates’ minds to win before the other team does. Easy to learn, hard to master Codenames is simple to understand and instantly rewarding. Every match tests your logic, creativity, and intuition — a perfect blend of casual fun and deep thinking. Play at your own pace Turn-based matches let you play whenever you want, as much as you want. Start several games at once and return when it’s your turn — perfect for busy players. Smart fun for sharp minds If you enjoy games that make you think, this is for you. Every clue and guess matters — there’s no autoplay, no idle waiting, just pure wordplay and deduction. Why players love Codenames • Turn-based multiplayer — play with friends or online opponents. • Based on a beloved board game concept: give one-word clues, guess multiple words. • Exclusive twists and new game modes available exclusively in this version. • Choose your role — Spymaster or Operative — and master both perspectives. • One-time purchase unlocks a full experience — no freemium grind, no intrusive ads—just the pure enjoyment for the price of a cup of coffee for the dev team. Join millions of players and test how well you can get into the minds of others. Download Codenames today — the top multiplayer word game for clever thinkers.

Screenshots

Death Squared (RORORORO)4 screens
Codenames4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Codenames at 4.7 against Death Squared (RORORORO)'s 4.1. Codenames also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 24) and review sentiment (66% vs 50%). Death Squared (RORORORO)'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Death Squared (RORORORO) costs $5.99 and Codenames $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Codenames holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Codenames has 1.1K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Death Squared (RORORORO)'s written reviews are positive against 66% of Codenames's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Death Squared (RORORORO) ships an update every 5 days, Codenames fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Death Squared (RORORORO) versus Codenames: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeath Squared (RORORORO)Codenames
Price$5.99$4.99 — better
Rating4.1 (24 ratings)4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews66.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings241.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#13 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size374 MB221 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSMG StudioCGE Digital s.r.o.

Customer experience

Death Squared (RORORORO)

All ratings24 ratings
Positive79.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.8%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral9.1%
Negative40.9%

Codenames

All ratings1,090 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews437 reviews
Positive66.1%
Neutral14.9%
Negative19.0%

Bugs and requests

Death Squared (RORORORO)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Codenames

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Initial launch with only Czech language support
  • Occasional app crashes and server disconnections

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add Codenames Duet mode
  • Implement AI/bot players for faster games
  • Allow custom word packs and themes
  • Add a 'speed mode' for faster gameplay
  • Improve the jury system to maintain game integrity

In-app purchases

None

Death Squared (RORORORO)

No in-app purchases

None

Codenames

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Death Squared (RORORORO) free?
Death Squared (RORORORO) costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Codenames free?
Codenames costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Death Squared (RORORORO) or Codenames?
Codenames is rated higher. Death Squared (RORORORO) averages 4.1 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Codenames averages 4.7 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Death Squared (RORORORO) or Codenames have ads?
Neither Death Squared (RORORORO) nor Codenames shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Death Squared (RORORORO) or Codenames?
Death Squared (RORORORO) ships an update every 5 days, and Codenames fortnightly. Most recently, Death Squared (RORORORO) was updated on September 21, 2026 and Codenames on September 23, 2026.

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