Comparison

Huntdown vs ScourgeBringer

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

Head to head
About

Huntdown

Embark on a retro action-adventure as a bounty hunter cleaning up a crime-ridden city. Utilize unique weapons and strategic combat across 20 levels, battling gangs and bosses in stunning 16-bit pixel art. Experience the full console and PC gameplay optimized for mobile.

Highlights
  • Action platformer gameplay
  • Retro 16-bit pixel art
  • Multiple bounty hunters with unique weapons
  • 20 levels with unique bosses
  • Fast-paced strategic combat
  • Console/PC experience optimized for mobile
Features
Currently charting
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10/10 - GameReactor 10/10 - Retro 101 9/10 - Nintendo Life 9/10 - PC Invasion 5/5 - Daily Star CRIME DOESN'T PAY... UNLESS YOU'RE A BOUNTY HUNTER Clean up the streets as one of three merciless bounty hunters in a metropolis overrun by violence and corruption. Inspired by the iconic action movies and arcade games of the 80s, take on the criminal underbelly of the city with a creative assortment of weapons and reclaim the city from anarchy. Huntdown is a critically acclaimed action platformer that delivers fast-paced strategic combat against deadly gangs and crime bosses. Prepare to be hit by missiles, explosions, and hundreds of one-liners! 20 LEVELS AND UNIQUE BOSSES: Blast your way from towering rooftops and highways to dingy alleyways and casinos as you leave a bloody trail through Huntdown’s bustling criminal underworld. CHOOSE YOUR BOUNTY HUNTER: The merciless ex-commando Anna Conda, cyborg John Sawyer, or modified droid Mow Man, each furnished with their own unique armaments. As well as machine guns and pistols, you can also chuck kunai, boomerangs and tomahawks to grind down your enemies. GORGEOUS 16-BIT STYLE: Stunningly rendered pixel art, furnished with side scrolling settings saturated with beautifully detailed backgrounds and animations. This is the full console & PC experience of Huntdown with optimized controls for mobile. Connect your favorite game controller for the ultimate experience!

About

ScourgeBringer

Embark on a fast-paced roguelite platforming adventure in a post-apocalyptic world. Control Kyhra, a skilled warrior, as she battles ancient machines and monstrous foes to uncover the secrets of a mysterious entity and potentially save humanity.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced rogue-platforming gameplay
  • Fluid platforming controls
  • Frantic combat system
  • Hordes of enemies and giant bosses
  • Ever-changing dungeon exploration
  • Uncover mysteries and secrets
Features
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ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity. Set in a post-apocalyptic world where a mysterious entity wreaked havoc on all humanity, ScourgeBringer puts you in the shoes of the deadliest warrior of her clan: Kyhra. Help her to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity. Key Features: • Dive into fast-paced rogue-platforming gameplay described by Eurogamer as "Dead Cells meets Celeste" • Slash and shoot your way smoothly with super fluid platforming controls • Sharpen your skills with a frantic combat system focused on attacks only • Dash forward to the otherworldly adaptive sounds of Joonas Turner (Nuclear Throne, Downwell, Broforce...) • Defy hordes of unspeakable enemies and giant bosses holding the secrets of the Scourge • Explore the infinite depths of an ever-changing dungeon • Uncover mysteries and find mementos of previous explorers to unlock reality defining secrets

Screenshots

Huntdown4 screens
ScourgeBringer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Huntdown at none against ScourgeBringer's shown. Huntdown also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 70%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). ScourgeBringer's advantage is price ($5.99 vs $6.99). On rating, in-app purchases, chart position 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

Huntdown costs $6.99 and ScourgeBringer $5.99 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 — 4.9 for Huntdown against 4.8 for ScourgeBringer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.7K and 485 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Huntdown's written reviews are positive against 70% of ScourgeBringer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Huntdown ships an update every 3 weeks, ScourgeBringer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Huntdown versus ScourgeBringer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHuntdownScourgeBringer
Price$6.99$5.99 — better
Rating4.9 (1.7K ratings) — better4.8 (485 ratings)
Positive reviews87.0% of reviews — better69.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1.7K — better485
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#193#165 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size712 MB153 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperCoffee Stain PublishingPlug In Digital

Customer experience

Huntdown

All ratings1,744 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.0%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews246 reviews
Positive87.0%
Neutral5.3%
Negative7.7%

ScourgeBringer

All ratings485 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive69.6%
Neutral15.9%
Negative14.5%

User reviews

Huntdown

From 1.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent gameplay
  • 👍 Great graphics and visuals
  • 🎨 Awesome retro style
  • 🎮 Smooth controls
  • 🎶 Fantastic soundtrack

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes
  • 🤯 Very difficult even on easy mode
  • 💰 Paid full version required

ScourgeBringer

From 485 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Excellent art style and charming graphics
  • ⚡ Smooth, fast-paced, fluid combat system
  • 🎮 Great controller support and button mapping
  • 🎵 High-quality music and sound design
  • 🧩 Engaging roguelike gameplay with solid skill tree

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes on various iOS devices
  • 🔊 Audio cuts out when other apps play sound
  • ❌ No sound on some devices (iPhone Air)
  • 🎮 Touch controls feel awkward and imprecise
  • ⚙️ Non-customizable controls limit accessibility

Bugs and requests

Huntdown

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes when using VPN
  • Black screen on launch

Requested features

5 requests
  • Co-op multiplayer
  • More levels and content
  • Controller support
  • Difficulty adjustments
  • Save progress after boss fights

ScourgeBringer

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Game crashes immediately on launch (purple screen)
  • Crashes on iPad Pro with iOS 17.1.2
  • Crashes when connecting wired controller
  • Crashes during intense particle effects (3rd floor boss)
  • Save and exit reduces HP to 1 unexpectedly
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  • iCloud save only syncs one direction (iPad to iPhone)
  • Touch controls cause accidental dashes
  • Smashed bullets scatter instead of following directional input
  • Game won't load or launch on some devices

Requested features

12 requests
  • Customizable control mapping
  • Dash button option instead of swipe mechanic
  • Static joystick position during combat
  • Controller support for all devices
  • Casual/easier difficulty modes with progression
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  • More endgame content and new zones
  • Additional enemies and bosses
  • More store items and healing methods
  • Better balance for early game resources
  • Option to play personal music during gameplay
  • Traditional roguelike mode with item-based skill trees
  • Right-side dash option for touch controls

In-app purchases

None

Huntdown

No in-app purchases

None

ScourgeBringer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Huntdown free?
Huntdown costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScourgeBringer free?
ScourgeBringer costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Huntdown or ScourgeBringer?
Huntdown is rated higher. Huntdown averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while ScourgeBringer averages 4.8 from 485 ratings.
Do Huntdown or ScourgeBringer have ads?
ScourgeBringer shows ads; Huntdown does not.
Which is updated more often, Huntdown or ScourgeBringer?
Huntdown ships an update every 3 weeks, and ScourgeBringer every 2 months. Most recently, Huntdown was updated on October 12, 2026 and ScourgeBringer on October 10, 2026.
Which is more popular, Huntdown or ScourgeBringer?
Huntdown currently peaks at #193 in the App Store charts, and ScourgeBringer at #165. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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