Comparison

Don't Look Back! vs Pixel Runners

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

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About

Don't Look Back!

Experience a unique 2D platformer that blends classic platforming with snake-like mechanics. Navigate challenging, randomly generated levels with retro pixel art graphics and easy controls. Uncover a lighthearted story while aiming for high scores.

Highlights
  • Snake game mechanics
  • 2D platformer gameplay
  • Retro pixel art style
  • Randomly generated levels
  • Easy game controls
  • Multiple character options
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** Editor's choice on TapTap ** ** This is a game mixed of Super Mario Bro gameplay and traditional Snake game ** ** Wonderful experience of playing a Snake game in 2D platform view! ** Try yourself. ========== Ever thought of playing around with your shadows? Try this retro style pixelart game. A little scary? Maybe. BUT a lot of fun once you dive into. Highlights: * Multiple scene set * A lot of detail * Easy game control * Random levels * Different charactors * Simple gameplay but a lot of fun ========= End of Ads, let's talk about this game. Well, this is a story between the Load of Shadow and You-Know-Who. The Lord of Shadow was sent to watch family's land of fortune as soon as he graduated from Monster School few months ago ... This is not an easy job as he thought because of the existence of You-Know-Who. Below is the daily conversation between the Load of Shadow and his minions from day one: "My Lord! The annoying You-Know-Who come again!" "Again? You must be kidding me! You go following the You-Know-Who and keep eyes on my fortune. Where is my spell book? I need to go over it again." Bio of the Lord of Shadow: * Like: 1. Sleep 2. the Fortune Locker 3. Sleep in the Fortune Locker * Don't Like: 1. Interruption of sleep 2. Fortune being stolen 3. Interruption of sleep and fortune being stolen while sleeping in the Fortuen Locker. * Good at: 1. Sleep 2. Sleep in the Fortune Locker * Not so good at: 1. Spells 2. Chasing You-Know-Who 3. Casting spells while chasing You-Know-Who Bio of Minion of Shadow: * Like: 1. the Lord of Shadow 2. the Sun 3. the Moon * Don't Like: 1. You-know-who 2. Cloudy day 3. Rainy day * Good at: 1. Following You-Know-Who 2. Copy moves of You-Know-Who 3. Following while copying moves of You-Know-Who * Not so good at: 1. Attacking You-Know-Who Bio of You-Know-Who * Like: 1. Stealing fortune from the Lord of Shadow * Don't Like: 1. Being noticed while stealing fortune from the Lord of Shadow * Good at: 1. Stealing fortune from the Lord of Shadow * Not so good at: 1. Not being noticed while stealing fortune from the Lord of Shadow "The spell is not so efficient as described in the book", the Lord of Shadow complained loudly, especially when he didn't remember a complicated spell. ========= If you think it is too simple, try score 100 points in a game. Also, login in Game Center to see who is the most pathetic man in the world. ========= Please join us on Facebook to let us know your thoughts: https://www.facebook.com/ShadowRunnerGame ========= Special thanks to Filippo Vicarelli from PlayOnLoop and NoiseForFun for providing the wonderful music and sound effect: http://www.playonloop.com/ http://www.noiseforfun.com/

About

Pixel Runners

Experience an endless arcade platformer with a retro pixel art style. Shift between parallel worlds, manipulate time, and face challenging bosses. This game offers quick sessions that can stretch into hours, perfect for both casual players and competitive climbers.

Highlights
  • Shifting parallel worlds
  • Time manipulation (slow down, rewind)
  • Challenging boss encounters
  • Retro pixel art with modern feel
  • Offline play
  • Global leaderboards
Features
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Pixel Runners brings back the spirit of old-school platformers in a modern endless arcade run. With 2D pixel art, shifting dimensions, and relentless pace, every second is a fight to survive. Dive in now and chase your best run! Shift Into Parallel Worlds The pace never lets up. You’re sprinting forward, traps closing in, and the only way to survive is to jump at the right second or shift into a world that looks just as dangerous. Every run pushes harder, every second feels tighter, and one mistake ends it all. How long can you stay in control? Every Run Feels Different Runs rarely play out the same way twice. One attempt might have you gliding through dark forests, the next you’re dodging blades in a desert, or outrunning crumbling walls in a ruined city. The pace keeps pushing forward, and the longer you last, the more chaotic it gets. That “just one more try” feeling hits hard, especially when you know the Shift could save your run if you use it at the perfect moment. Time Is On Your Side On top of running and shifting, time itself bends to your control. Slow things down to squeeze through a narrow trap, rewind a mistake if your jump was off, or hit the gas to power through a dangerous stretch. The time tricks are short and snappy, but they add just enough strategy to make every decision feel important. Face Challenging Bosses Of course, it wouldn’t be a real arcade challenge without bosses. Every so often you’ll slam into something bigger than spikes and saws. Every encounter becomes a rhythm of reflex and timing, where learning the pattern means surviving the run. Retro Look, Modern Feel What keeps it all together is the look and feel. The game leans into retro pixel art, but it doesn’t feel dated. Levels pop with color, animations are smooth, and each environment has its own atmosphere. It feels nostalgic without pretending to be a relic. Easy To Pick Up, Tough To Master Pixel Runners is simple to learn but takes time to master. A few taps get you moving, yet the pace quickly tests your reflexes. Each mistake teaches you something new, and before you know it, you’re trying again to beat your last run. If you’re the type who loves quick sessions that can stretch into hours, this game fits. It works offline, so you can play anywhere, and if you’re competitive, global leaderboards are waiting for you to climb. If you’re more casual, it’s still perfect for killing a few minutes while chasing a personal best. It’s not just for endless runner fans either. Players who love 2D platformers, old-school arcade challenges, or the “die and retry” thrill will feel right at home. The mix of running, jumping, shifting worlds, and bending time makes it stand out from other pixel games, and gives it that hook to keep you coming back. Download Pixel Runners to relive the thrill of old-school platformers with a modern endless twist. Worlds keep shifting, obstacles never repeat, and every second counts toward your best run. Jump back in and chase that perfect score today!

Screenshots

Don't Look Back!4 screens
Pixel Runners4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Don't Look Back! at none against Pixel Runners's 6. Don't Look Back! also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). Pixel Runners's advantage is device support. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Pixel Runners sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Don't Look Back! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Don't Look Back! against 5.0 for Pixel Runners. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Don't Look Back! versus Pixel Runners: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDon't Look Back!Pixel Runners
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
Devices—iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB110 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperZhibin ZhangColoring Games

Customer experience

Don't Look Back!

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pixel Runners

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Don't Look Back!

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Pixel Runners

One-time6
  • Hard currency 30$0.99
  • Hard currency 80$1.99
  • Hard currency 170$4.99
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  • Hard currency 360$9.99
  • Hard currency 950$19.99
  • Hard currency 2000$49.99

Questions

Is Don't Look Back! free?
Don't Look Back! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pixel Runners free?
Pixel Runners is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Don't Look Back! or Pixel Runners?
Don't Look Back! and Pixel Runners are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

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