Chameleon Run vs Cursed Castilla
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- Classic arcade action gameplay
- 8 explorable game stages
- Over 48 enemy types
- 19 unique bosses
- 4 different endings
- Illustrated bestiary
- MFi controller support
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Chameleon Run | Cursed Castilla |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (21K ratings) — better | 4.6 (95 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 93.5% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 21K — better | 95 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #29 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 140 MB | 131 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Noodlecake | Abylight S.L. |
Customer experience
Chameleon Run
Cursed Castilla
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
Chameleon Run
No in-app purchases
Cursed Castilla
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Chameleon Run free?
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