Comparison

Ce Ma vs Dungeon Tracer

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

Head to head
About

Ce Ma

Engage in a thrilling action tower defense game set in a fantasy Three Kingdoms era. Defend against invading monsters using strategic hero placement and powerful abilities. Experience diverse game modes, from story campaigns to competitive multiplayer battles.

Highlights
  • Realistic Three Kingdoms tower defense
  • Hero-based micro-control combat
  • Diverse arrow tower tactics
  • 1v1 player versus player battles
  • Cooperative boss raids
  • Endless dungeon modes
  • Roguelike gameplay elements
Features
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Three Kingdoms: Tower Defense combines hands-on hero control with strategic tower placement and tactical card builds. Defend every route from waves of enemies, unleash powerful hero skills, and enjoy a full campaign even when you are offline. EPIC THREE KINGDOMS CAMPAIGN Fight through seven story chapters inspired by legendary battles such as Red Cliffs and Yiling. More than 30 iconic heroes take the field across dozens of carefully designed stages. CONTROL YOUR HEROES Every hero has a distinct role and unique abilities. Move them freely, engage key targets, and time powerful skills while your towers hold the line. BUILD YOUR OWN DEFENSE Mix multiple tower types, heroes, and tactical cards to answer each threat. Bosses, traps, rescue objectives, ambushes, and counterattacks make every map a fresh strategic challenge. PLAY SOLO, CO-OP, OR PVP • Fair 1v1 tower battles in Capture the Towers • Two-player co-op maps including Guarding Jiange and Humans Invincible • Multi-hero gauntlets in Bronze Sparrow Terrace • Endless defense across land and water routes in Demon Tower Formation • Action-focused story packs such as Yueying's Tale and Lu Bu's Tale From quick competitive matches to deep co-op and progression modes, there is always a new way to play. GROW YOUR ARMY Awaken heroes and collect equipment, treasures, artifacts, and skins. Join a Legion, develop your stronghold, and tackle exclusive solo and co-op content with other members. A feature-rich tower-defense RPG from Xinline Games, creators of the Ce Ma Three Kingdoms series. Combine heroes, towers, and cards, then defend the pass with a strategy of your own. Support: xinline_report@qq.com

About

Dungeon Tracer

Engage in a strategic puzzle RPG where you connect tiles to battle enemies and survive challenging dungeons. Master equipment and abilities to overcome obstacles and climb the global leaderboard. Offers multiple difficulty levels and extensive customization options for endless replayability.

Highlights
  • Tile-connecting puzzle combat
  • Roguelike dungeon exploration
  • Item collection and upgrades
  • Diverse character abilities
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Global leaderboard competition
  • Persistent save system
Features
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Survive in endless dungeons by connecting blocks to attack, defend, and heal. Dungeon Tracer is a roguelike puzzle RPG that combines strategic turn-based combat with dungeon exploration. Connect identical blocks to unleash powerful sword attacks, shield defenses, and life-saving potions. Your decisions each turn shape the outcome of battles and your survival. ■ Recommended for - Players who enjoy puzzle RPGs and roguelikes - Fans of turn-based strategy combat - Those seeking offline dungeon adventures - Gamers who love crafting new builds and strategies through replay ■ Core Gameplay - Connect blocks to attack, defend, and heal - Every turn's choice impacts your strategy - Combo effects grow stronger with longer connections - Embrace the roguelike challenge where death means starting anew - Develop survival strategies in ever-changing scenarios ■ In-Depth Strategic Combat Experience the blend of intuitive block connection puzzles and the tactical depth of roguelike RPGs. Your play style varies with block placements, enemy types, skill selections, and item combinations. ■ 10 Classes and 10 Races Each class features unique skills and traits. Combine these with racial traits for diverse builds. Experiment to find your ideal strategy. ■ Diverse Skills and Builds Mix over 40 active skills and growth elements to create your unique combat style. Each skill and item choice leads to different outcomes. ■ Special Monsters and Block Debuffs Face 43 unique monsters, including liches, avengers, kamikazes, and assassins. Block debuffs like freeze, fire, poison, and lock can turn the tide of battle. Simply connecting blocks won't guarantee victory. ■ Fair Roguelike Challenge A seed-based deterministic random system ensures consistent results in each run. Enjoy a challenge where strategy and judgment outweigh luck. ■ More Fun with Repeated Growth Skill choices evolve with each level-up Builds focus on upgrades and items Dungeons reconfigure with each playthrough A structure where a single mistake heightens the tension ■ Global Leaderboard Compete with players worldwide. Test your skills against global rankings and showcase your best scores. ■ 4 Difficulty Levels Choose from Easy, Normal, Hard, and Very Hard Enjoyable challenges for both newcomers and veterans. ■ Premium Offline RPG - No ads - No in-app purchases - Enjoy offline play Once purchased, access all content fully. ■ Support for Multiple Languages and Cloud Save Supports 22 languages, ensuring you can continue your adventure seamlessly across devices. Endless dungeons await, filled with powerful monsters and strategic choices. How long can you survive? Experience the depth of puzzle roguelike RPGs in Dungeon Tracer today!

Screenshots

Ce Ma4 screens
Dungeon Tracer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ce Ma at Free against Dungeon Tracer's $2.99. Ce Ma also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 76%). Dungeon Tracer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (81 vs 23). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Ce Ma is free to download; Dungeon Tracer costs $2.99 up front. Ce Ma sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Dungeon Tracer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Ce Ma against 4.5 for Dungeon Tracer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 81 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Ce Ma's written reviews are positive against 76% of Dungeon Tracer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ce Ma ships an update every 6 weeks, Dungeon Tracer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ce Ma versus Dungeon Tracer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCe MaDungeon Tracer
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.5 (23 ratings) — better4.5 (81 ratings)
Positive reviews94.8% of reviews — better75.6% of reviews
Number of ratings2381 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size256 MB431 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperXinline Information Technology Co., Ltdsang wook Jang

Customer experience

Ce Ma

All ratings23 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews270 reviews
Positive94.8%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.3%

Dungeon Tracer

All ratings77 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral3.9%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive75.6%
Neutral10.0%
Negative14.4%

User reviews

Ce Ma

From 23 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 💡 Unique tower defense mechanics
  • 🎮 Fun three-kingdom theme

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🕰️ Slow progression for free-to-play users
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🔋 High battery consumption

Dungeon Tracer

From 81 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Entertaining gameplay
  • 🎨 Fantasy/RPG lore
  • 🏃‍♂️ Smooth performance
  • 🕹️ Identical to Dungeon Raid, if not better
  • 🕰️ Slow pace suitable for players with disabilities

Room to improve

  • 🤔 Unclear progression and lack of unlocks
  • ⏱️ Overly long battles with no sense of progress
  • 🔒 Inability to level up classes after unlocking them
  • 🔍 Unclear usage of item abilities
  • 🤯 Overtuned difficulty in 'very hard' mode

Bugs and requests

Ce Ma

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing during battles
  • Inability to update or download resources
  • Crashes when certain heroes appear

Requested features

4 requests
  • More hero and tower variety
  • Improved rewards and progression for free players
  • Optimized performance on older devices
  • Multiplayer and PvP modes

Dungeon Tracer

No bugs or feature requests surfaced in reviews.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Ce Ma

One-time13
  • 60 Game Coins$0.99
  • 12元大礼包$1.99
  • 200 Game Coins$2.99
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  • 30-Day Value Pass$3.99
  • 游戏币350$3.99
  • 25元大礼包$3.99
  • 45元大礼包$6.99
  • 800 Game Coins$9.99
  • 1200 Game Coins$14.99
  • Season Event Pack$19.99
  • 2500 Game Coins$29.99
  • 5000 Game Coins$59.99
  • 8500 Game Coins$99.99
1 purchases

Dungeon Tracer

One-time1
  • All Classes Unlocked$9.99

Questions

Is Ce Ma free?
Ce Ma is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dungeon Tracer free?
Dungeon Tracer costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ce Ma or Dungeon Tracer?
Ce Ma is rated higher. Ce Ma averages 4.5 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Dungeon Tracer averages 4.5 from 81 ratings.
Do Ce Ma or Dungeon Tracer have ads?
Neither Ce Ma nor Dungeon Tracer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ce Ma or Dungeon Tracer?
Ce Ma ships an update every 6 weeks, and Dungeon Tracer every 3 days. Most recently, Ce Ma was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dungeon Tracer on October 25, 2026.

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