Comparison

Into the Dim vs Guidus

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

Head to head
About

Into the Dim

Embark on a mysterious RPG adventure as a boy and his dog. Explore challenging dungeons, solve intricate puzzles, and outwit enemies to uncover a town's secrets. This game offers a retro visual style and engaging, strategic gameplay.

Highlights
  • Tricky dungeon exploration
  • Challenging puzzles
  • Varied enemies
  • Collectible treasures
  • Universal device support
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Into the Dim is a mysterious RPG adventure of a boy and his dog. Explore tricky dungeons, think steps ahead and evolve traps. Solve puzzles, outwit and defeat enemies and uncover the town mystery! ○○○ "A clever little dungeon crawler, that plays a lot differently from other games in its class, has solid Game Boy visuals, and will really test you" - TouchArcade "I’m in love with the eccentric chiptune soundtrack, the visuals take me back to my childhood, and the game itself is rather challenging" - App Advice "It looks perfect, with its simple sprites and background all matched brilliantly to its retro-monochrome style" - Softonic "With a complete, classic audio and visual theme in check, Into The Dim’s gameplay is what I found to be most engaging" - Indie Game Magazine "It’s hard not to be impressed with the game’s monochrome visuals, especially if you grew up in the Game Boy video game era" - MobileSyrup "Charming roguelike RPG" - Pocket Gamer "Although it looks pretty cute, it's no walk in the park. Death is lurking around every corner down in the dim." - 148Apps "Has a nostalgic feel" - GameMob "A very interesting graphical style and solid gameplay experience" - TouchTapPlay ○○○ FEATURES - dungeons with secrets - tricky puzzles - various enemies - collectable treasures - universal (play on all your devices) ○○○ PLEASE NOTE: Into the Dim is completely free to play. All ads are opt-in only, no popups. In-app purchases are soft and not required, there is no paywall. However, Into the Dim is a hardcore game that challenges you to plan wisely and think strategically. You can purchase some items for real money or choose to watch ads to play it easier. ○○○ More from Happymagenta: · Spyglass - outdoor GPS with augmented reality · Scany - WiFi scanner and network utility

About

Guidus

Embark on a pixelated roguelike adventure to reclaim a royal palace from awakened monsters. Recruit diverse heroes, master unique skills, and battle challenging bosses. Explore dungeons filled with traps and treasures, and grow your characters to overcome the darkness.

Highlights
  • Diverse hero collection
  • Unique hero skills and superpowers
  • Varied bosses and monsters
  • Dungeon exploration with traps and treasures
  • Roguelike gameplay with growth factors
  • Pixel art graphics
Features
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Explore dungeons, collect heroes and challenge powerful bosses in Guidus, a pixel art action roguelike RPG. Learn enemy attack patterns, choose when to strike and use each hero's unique skills to survive. HEROES WITH DIFFERENT PLAY STYLES Unlock heroes such as the swordsman, archer, wizard, sylph and monk. Discover their skills and find the hero that suits you. DUNGEON EXPLORATION AND BOSS BATTLES Search for hidden treasures, navigate dangerous traps and face monsters with distinct attack patterns. A well-timed move can turn a difficult battle around. GROW STRONGER WITH EACH CHALLENGE Develop your heroes and sharpen your own skills as you return to the dungeon. Test yourself in Arcade Mode for another kind of challenge. A KINGDOM TO RECLAIM Awaken the warriors sealed in the bonfire and help the twin prince and princess reclaim their kingdom. Explore a world of detailed pixel art, from its heroes and monsters to its dungeons and bosses. Contact: contact@izzle.net Website: https://www.izzle.net

Screenshots

Into the Dim4 screens
Guidus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Into the Dim at none against Guidus's shown. Into the Dim also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Guidus's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 10 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Into the Dim sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Guidus sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Guidus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guidus has 3K ratings behind it against 488, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Into the Dim's written reviews are positive against 73% of Guidus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Into the Dim ships an update every 10 months, Guidus fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Into the Dim versus Guidus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInto the DimGuidus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (488 ratings)4.8 (3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.8% of reviews — better72.9% of reviews
Number of ratings4883K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB186 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperHappymagenta UABizzle Inc.

Customer experience

Into the Dim

All ratings488 ratings
Positive83.6%
Neutral5.3%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews438 reviews
Positive78.8%
Neutral5.5%
Negative15.8%

Guidus

All ratings3,024 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews399 reviews
Positive72.9%
Neutral11.0%
Negative16.0%

User reviews

Into the Dim

From 488 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Awesome game!
  • 👍 Cute graphics, simple idea but challenging
  • 👍 Charming and fun
  • 👍 Addictive and strategic
  • 👍 Great retro vibe

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes on newer devices
  • 🐛 Screen issues on certain devices
  • 🔋 Frequent ads can be annoying
  • 🔋 Upgrades too expensive and time-gated

Guidus

From 3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Best Dungeon Crawler Roguelike
  • 👍 Charming pixel graphics
  • 👍 Stellar gameplay
  • 👍 Wonderful characters and playstyles
  • 👍 Haptics and music are wonderful

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Ads make the game unbearable
  • 🐛 Abyss is horribly made
  • 🐛 Game freezes or ads freeze, causing loss of progress
  • 🐛 Bugs after recent updates
  • 🐛 Laggy and unresponsive controls

Bugs and requests

Into the Dim

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Levels automatically unlocked when resuming game
  • Crashes and freezes on certain devices
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Progress tracking and level completion indicators
  • Improved tutorial and onboarding
  • Difficulty options or customization

Guidus

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • White Night Elemental Master skin unable to perform normal attacks
  • Disappearing boss materials after collecting them
  • Infinite loading on game start
  • Freezing on floor transition
  • Ads not working properly

Requested features

8 requests
  • More characters or secret characters
  • Ability to sell keys/hourglasses/items for gold
  • Gold to emerald or hourglass conversion system
  • Option to save run progress when pausing or closing app
  • Real-time multiplayer and PvP modes
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  • More practice dummies for AoE damage testing
  • Ability to view character info before selecting
  • Snappier and more immediate movement controls

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Into the Dim

One-time4
  • Bag of coins$0.99
  • Remove pop-up ads$0.99
  • Sack of coins$1.99
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  • Chest of coins$2.99
10 purchases

Guidus

One-time10
  • Buy 4 hourglasses.$0.99
  • Buy 3,000 Gold$1.59
  • Buy 13 hourglasses.$1.99
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  • Buy 27 hourglasses.$3.19
  • Buy 8,200 Gold$3.19
  • Buy 300 Emeralds$3.19
  • Basic Pass$4.99
  • Buy 55 hourglasses.$6.39
  • Buy 17,000 Gold$6.39
  • Advanced Pass$7.99

Questions

Is Into the Dim free?
Into the Dim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Guidus free?
Guidus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Into the Dim or Guidus?
Guidus is rated higher. Into the Dim averages 4.3 out of 5 from 488 ratings, while Guidus averages 4.8 from 3K ratings.
Do Into the Dim or Guidus have ads?
Guidus shows ads; Into the Dim does not.
Which is updated more often, Into the Dim or Guidus?
Into the Dim ships an update every 10 months, and Guidus fortnightly. Most recently, Into the Dim was updated on November 2, 2026 and Guidus on November 2, 2026.

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