Comparison

Death Squared (RORORORO) vs Dawnfolk

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

Dawnfolk

Lead a kingdom lost to shadows, using a mythical fiery companion to push back darkness. Explore, build cities, manage resources, and survive dangers in a minimalist strategy and city-building experience. Discover new systems and shape your people's fate through interactive storytelling.

Highlights
  • Minimalist city building
  • Exploration of medieval fantasy world
  • Resource management
  • Interactive story with player choices
  • Skill-based minigames
  • Multiple game modes
Features
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In a world of darkness, you are the ruler of a kingdom lost to shadows. On a quest to save your people, you discover Lueur—a mythical, fiery companion who will light your way. Created by solo developer Darenn Keller, Dawnfolk blends minimalist strategy, exploration, and city-building into a relaxing yet deeply rewarding experience. Decades ago, obsidian monoliths fell from the sky, bringing a creeping darkness that consumed the land. Now, with the power of Lueur, you can push back the shadows and reclaim your realm. But what kind of ruler will you be? Explore an uncharted medieval fantasy world, manage resources, build cities, and survive against many dangers. Minigames add a unique challenge to supporting your people. The better you perform, the more resources you gain—helping your community weather the darkness. Every choice matters as you explore different strategies and play styles. Grow your settlement from a handful of tents into a thriving city in less than an hour, with no need for long tutorials or complex systems. Designed to feel familiar yet fresh, the game focuses on exploration and experimentation—where discovery is part of the journey. Your choices will shape the fate of your people. Will you succeed in bringing light back to the world? Features - A Comfy Game: A strategy experience designed for relaxed play, wherever you are. - Easy to learn: No long tutorials or complex menus—jump in and start building. - Short sessions: Grow from nothing to a thriving city in under an hour. - Mixing Macro and Micro: Blend city-building with mini-games inspired by farming sims and RPGs. Earn bonus resources through skill-based challenges that break up city management. - Game Modes: Multiple ways to play, including real-time, turn-based, and adjustable difficulty. - Incentivized Discovery: Explore, experiment, and uncover systems at your own pace—the game won’t tell you everything. - Minimalist Design: Focused mechanics that deliver depth without unnecessary complexity. - Interactive Story: Your buildings shape evolving stories. Your choices determine outcomes and directly impact your city—will you rule with kindness or pragmatism?

Screenshots

Death Squared (RORORORO)4 screens
Dawnfolk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dawnfolk at Free against Death Squared (RORORORO)'s $5.99. Dawnfolk also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 50%). Death Squared (RORORORO)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Dawnfolk is free to download; Death Squared (RORORORO) costs $5.99 up front. Dawnfolk sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Death Squared (RORORORO) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Death Squared (RORORORO) against 4.1 for Dawnfolk. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 51 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Death Squared (RORORORO)'s written reviews are positive against 75% of Dawnfolk's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Death Squared (RORORORO) versus Dawnfolk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeath Squared (RORORORO)Dawnfolk
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (24 ratings)4.1 (51 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews75.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2451 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size374 MB323 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSMG StudioShort Circuit Studio

Customer experience

Death Squared (RORORORO)

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

Dawnfolk

All ratings45 ratings
Positive73.3%
Neutral4.4%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive75.5%
Neutral9.4%
Negative15.1%

In-app purchases

None

Death Squared (RORORORO)

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Dawnfolk

One-time1
  • Dawnfolk$7.99

Questions

Is Death Squared (RORORORO) free?
Death Squared (RORORORO) costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dawnfolk free?
Dawnfolk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Death Squared (RORORORO) or Dawnfolk?
Dawnfolk is rated higher. Death Squared (RORORORO) averages 4.1 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Dawnfolk averages 4.1 from 51 ratings.
Do Death Squared (RORORORO) or Dawnfolk have ads?
Neither Death Squared (RORORORO) nor Dawnfolk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Death Squared (RORORORO) or Dawnfolk?
Death Squared (RORORORO) ships an update every 5 days, and Dawnfolk every 5 days. Most recently, Death Squared (RORORORO) was updated on November 1, 2026 and Dawnfolk on November 1, 2026.

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