Comparison

Chameleon Run vs Cursed Castilla

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

Head to head
About

Chameleon Run

Navigate challenging levels in this fast-paced autorunner. Switch colors to match the ground as you run and jump, utilizing unique mechanics like double jumps. Compete for the fastest times on non-linear levels with stylish graphics.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced running, jumping, and color switching
  • Double jump and head jump mechanics
  • Pixel-perfect physics
  • Stylish, colorful graphics
  • Non-linear levels with objectives
  • Fastest time leaderboards
  • Simple two-button controls
Features
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Chameleon Run is a unique, fast and challenging autorunner with a colorful twist. Jump, switch and run through expertly crafted levels that will have you running back for more. Your goal is to switch your color to match the ground as you run and jump from platform to platform. Sounds easy right? Well think again! Features - Fast paced running, jumping and switching colors - Fun jumping mechanics like "double jump" and "head jump" - Pixel perfect physics - Stylish, super smooth and colorful graphics - Non-linear levels with 3 special objectives in each one - Compete for the fastest time on each level - Simple two button controls

About

Cursed Castilla

Embark on a challenging 2D action-platformer adventure inspired by classic arcade games. Battle mythical creatures from European folklore across 8 stages, using a variety of weapons to achieve one of four possible endings.

Highlights
  • Classic arcade action gameplay
  • 8 explorable game stages
  • Over 48 enemy types
  • 19 unique bosses
  • 4 different endings
  • Illustrated bestiary
  • MFi controller support
Features
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The acclaimed console arcade game created by Locomalito finally arrives to iOS in the most portable and better looking version ever! ► 9 / 10 - Nintendo Life - Cursed Castilla is a punishing but ultimately rewarding love letter to the classic action platformers of the coin-op industry's golden years. ► 9 / 10 - VidaExtra - A necessary experience that you will enjoy as you used to enjoy in the 80s or 90s. ► 8,5 / 10 - Hobby Consolas - It's a video game made with passion, [...] and, also, one of the best current retro video games that we've played. ► 8 / 10 - Brash Games - The game is old school through and through, and makes no apologies for providing an experience on par with the classic Capcom platformers of yesteryear. ► 8 / 10 - GameSpew - Anyone looking for a challenging action-packed 2D adventure won’t go far wrong with Cursed Castilla. The tears of a young witch have been turned into a key by a demon to open a gateway to hell. In Cursed Castilla, one takes the role of Don Ramiro, a knight appointed by King Alphonse VI, to fight and banish the evil invading the lands of Tolomera. Don Ramiro will face mouras, Ojáncanos, Nuberus and Malismos: creatures from the European folklore, as well as from chivalric romances such as Amadís de Gaula. For that, one will use a different range of weapons to defeat the enemies, in a pure classic arcade action style. Features: ● Compatible with MFi controllers. ● Haptic vibration. ● iCloud support. ● Game Center achievements and leaderboards. ● Play in landscape or portrait orientation. ● Explore Tolomera del Rey in depth through 8 game stages. ● Fight against more than 48 types of enemies and 19 final bosses. ● Depending on the mission success, meet 1 of the 4 different possible endings. ● Know all the myths featured in the game with the illustrated bestiary. ● Brag about your combat skills with 15 unlockable achievements. ● Yell your battle cry with the songs of the original soundtrack.

Screenshots

Chameleon Run4 screens
Cursed Castilla4 screens

Verdict

The call

Chameleon Run and Cursed Castilla both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of Chameleon Run's written reviews are positive against 50% of Cursed Castilla's. Chameleon Run also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs paid) and ratings volume (21K vs 95). Cursed Castilla's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

Chameleon Run costs $0.99 and Cursed Castilla $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Chameleon Run against 4.6 for Cursed Castilla. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chameleon Run has 21K ratings behind it against 95, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Chameleon Run's written reviews are positive against 50% of Cursed Castilla's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chameleon Run ships an update every 2 months, Cursed Castilla every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Chameleon Run versus Cursed Castilla: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChameleon RunCursed Castilla
Price$0.99$0.99
Rating4.7 (21K ratings) — better4.6 (95 ratings)
Positive reviews93.5% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings21K — better95
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterPaid
Best chart rank#29 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB131 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperNoodlecakeAbylight S.L.

Customer experience

Chameleon Run

All ratings20,657 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral3.3%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews1,534 reviews
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.2%

Cursed Castilla

All ratings95 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral19.6%
Negative30.4%

Bugs and requests

Chameleon Run

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional crashes on older devices
  • Issues with color switching on certain levels

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and worlds
  • Additional gameplay modes
  • Customization options for characters

Cursed Castilla

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Chameleon Run

No in-app purchases

None

Cursed Castilla

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chameleon Run free?
Chameleon Run costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cursed Castilla free?
Cursed Castilla costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Chameleon Run or Cursed Castilla?
Chameleon Run is rated higher. Chameleon Run averages 4.7 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while Cursed Castilla averages 4.6 from 95 ratings.
Do Chameleon Run or Cursed Castilla have ads?
Neither Chameleon Run nor Cursed Castilla shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chameleon Run or Cursed Castilla?
Chameleon Run ships an update every 2 months, and Cursed Castilla every 4 weeks. Most recently, Chameleon Run was updated on October 31, 2026 and Cursed Castilla on October 29, 2026.

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