# Roborogue vs Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG

The clearest difference is ads: Roborogue at none against Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG's shown. Roborogue also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 2). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roborogue sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Roborogue holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG has 1.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Roborogue's written reviews are positive against 55% of Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG's.

Roborogue ships an update every 3 days, Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roborogue | Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roborogue/id1071349059/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-shellroguelike-rpg/id1198990999/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 55.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 109 MB | 306 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [noprops](https://appshunter.io/developer/523579705) | [HC GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/482544510) |

## What reviewers say

### Roborogue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roborogue/id1071349059)

Embark on a roguelike adventure where you guide a robot through procedurally generated dungeons. Engage in turn-based combat and face permadeath, losing all progress upon defeat. The game features an autosave function to preserve your progress between sessions.

**Highlights:** Randomly generated dungeons, Turn-based combat, Permadeath mechanic, Autosave feature, Procedural item and enemy placement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Infinite Lives | $4.99 | one-time |


### Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-shellroguelike-rpg/id1198990999)

Command an assault squad of mercenaries against monstrous creatures on a remote, abandoned planet. Explore procedurally generated dungeons, utilize a vast arsenal of weapons, and level up your elite team to survive the infernal abyss. This challenging pixelart RPG blends dark sci-fi with roguelike elements for an intense combat experience.

**Highlights:** Procedurally generated dungeons, Diverse bestiary of enemies, Full range of lethal weapons, Elite mercenary squads, Squad leveling system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Galactic Supply Cargo Set #2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 DNA | $2.59 | one-time |
| Hero Value Pack #2 | $2.59 | one-time |
| 100 DNA | $4.49 | one-time |
| Galactic Gunsmith Set #6 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Hero Value Pack #5 | $7.79 | one-time |
| 5 cases | $7.79 | one-time |
| Starter Pack - scout | $7.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack - medic | $7.99 | one-time |
| Hero Value Pack #7 | $9.79 | one-time |
| No Ads + DNA | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10 cases | $11.49 | one-time |
| Starter Pack - trooper | $11.49 | one-time |
| Starter Pack - commandos | $11.49 | one-time |
| Hero Value Pack #9 | $12.49 | one-time |
| No Ads + DNA | $14.49 | one-time |
| 15 cases | $14.49 | one-time |
| 25 cases | $20.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Great pixel art and synthwave music
- 👍 Easy to pick up and play
- 🕹️ Fun dungeon crawler experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔫 Scarce ammo and resource management issues
- 💰 Excessive monetization and pay-to-win elements
- 🐛 Bugs, crashes, and audio issues
- 🕰️ Repetitive and grindy gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Soft-locking issues when levels don't reveal the exit
- Achievements not tracking properly
- Audio cutting out or being too low
- Disconnection from headphones during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Ability to replay previous levels
- More enemy and level variety
- Improved character progression system
- Option to disable ads for a one-time fee


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roborogue free?

Roborogue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG free?

Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Roborogue or Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG?

Roborogue is rated higher. Roborogue averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG averages 4.6 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Roborogue or Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG have ads?

Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG shows ads; Roborogue does not.

### Which is updated more often, Roborogue or Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG?

Roborogue ships an update every 3 days, and Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG every 2 months. Most recently, Roborogue was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG on October 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*