Comparison

Depengder vs Dungeon Guide

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

Head to head
About

Depengder

Defend the world with a troop of penguins in this exciting tower defense game. Deploy weapons and ally units to defeat approaching monsters, and recruit defeated foes to join your ranks. Upgrade various elements to enhance your defenses and strategy.

Highlights
  • Penguin troop defense
  • Monster recruitment
  • Weapon upgrades
  • Ally unit upgrades
  • Strategic deployment
Features
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The world needs saving—and the penguins are ready for action! Deploy weapons, send your penguin squad into battle, and fight back against waves of monsters in this action-packed tower defense game! Place your weapons strategically and deploy a variety of friendly units to stop the approaching enemies. Choose the right weapon, the right position, and the right unit—your strategy will determine the outcome of every battle! Defeated monsters can even become your allies. Take down powerful enemies, recruit them to your side, and build a team all your own! 【GAME FEATURES】 ・Strategic battles combining weapon placement and unit deployment ・Collect and upgrade monsters by recruiting defeated enemies ・A wide variety of weapons and friendly units, each with unique abilities ・Plenty of ways to strengthen your squad as you play ・Distinctive stages filled with colorful monsters Upgrade your weapons, strengthen your allies, and build the ultimate penguin squad! The fate of the world rests in your hands!

About

Dungeon Guide

Features
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You are the Dungeon’s Guide. Your mission is to lead adventurers safely through the labyrinth. Every move is a test of your logic, and every decision can change the fate of those who enter. The dungeon is a roguelike sliding puzzle, where each move can change everything. By moving panels, you can alter the paths of adventurers and enemies alike. Navigate carefully to avoid traps and attacks while aiming for the goal. Your strategy and clever thinking will be the keys to success. If an adventurer’s HP drops to zero, it’s game over. Don’t forget to heal with potions or restock at the shop! With enough gold, you can even hire bodyguards-loyal allies who fend off enemies for you.

Screenshots

Depengder4 screens
Dungeon Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dungeon Guide at none against Depengder's 8. Dungeon Guide also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Depengder sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Dungeon Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Depengder ships an update every 5 weeks, Dungeon Guide fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and March 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Depengder versus Dungeon Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDepengderDungeon Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB132 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperHiroaki NitaNagashima Yoshitaka

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Depengder

One-time8
  • 120 diamonds$0.99
  • 350 diamonds$2.99
  • No Ads$3.99
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  • 800 diamonds$5.99
  • Bonus Pass$19.99
  • 2,700 diamonds$19.99
  • 5,000 diamonds$29.99
  • 10,000 diamonds$59.99
None

Dungeon Guide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Depengder free?
Depengder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dungeon Guide free?
Dungeon Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Depengder or Dungeon Guide have ads?
Both Depengder and Dungeon Guide show ads.
Which is updated more often, Depengder or Dungeon Guide?
Depengder ships an update every 5 weeks, and Dungeon Guide fortnightly. Most recently, Depengder was updated on September 22, 2026 and Dungeon Guide on March 7, 2026.

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