# Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG vs SF Rogue

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SF Rogue at 100% against Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG's 55%. SF Rogue also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 18) and ads (none vs shown). Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 77 months) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. SF Rogue asks for nothing beyond the download.

SF Rogue holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG has 1.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG's written reviews are positive against 100% of SF Rogue's.

Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG ships an update every 2 months, SF Rogue every 77 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG | SF Rogue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-shellroguelike-rpg/id1198990999/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sf-rogue/id1506795612/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 55.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 77 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 306 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HC GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/482544510) | [Flexicoder Ltd,](https://appshunter.io/developer/328204942) |

## What reviewers say

### Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-shellroguelike-rpg/id1198990999)

Command an assault squad of mercenaries against monstrous creatures on a remote, abandoned planet. Explore procedurally generated dungeons, utilize a vast arsenal of weapons, and level up your elite team to survive the infernal abyss. This challenging pixelart RPG blends dark sci-fi with roguelike elements for an intense combat experience.

**Highlights:** Procedurally generated dungeons, Diverse bestiary of enemies, Full range of lethal weapons, Elite mercenary squads, Squad leveling system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Galactic Supply Cargo Set #2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 DNA | $2.59 | one-time |
| Hero Value Pack #2 | $2.59 | one-time |
| 100 DNA | $4.49 | one-time |
| Galactic Gunsmith Set #6 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Hero Value Pack #5 | $7.79 | one-time |
| 5 cases | $7.79 | one-time |
| Starter Pack - scout | $7.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack - medic | $7.99 | one-time |
| Hero Value Pack #7 | $9.79 | one-time |
| No Ads + DNA | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10 cases | $11.49 | one-time |
| Starter Pack - trooper | $11.49 | one-time |
| Starter Pack - commandos | $11.49 | one-time |
| Hero Value Pack #9 | $12.49 | one-time |
| No Ads + DNA | $14.49 | one-time |
| 15 cases | $14.49 | one-time |
| 25 cases | $20.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Great pixel art and synthwave music
- 👍 Easy to pick up and play
- 🕹️ Fun dungeon crawler experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔫 Scarce ammo and resource management issues
- 💰 Excessive monetization and pay-to-win elements
- 🐛 Bugs, crashes, and audio issues
- 🕰️ Repetitive and grindy gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Soft-locking issues when levels don't reveal the exit
- Achievements not tracking properly
- Audio cutting out or being too low
- Disconnection from headphones during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Ability to replay previous levels
- More enemy and level variety
- Improved character progression system
- Option to disable ads for a one-time fee


### SF Rogue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sf-rogue/id1506795612)

Navigate a dungeon, defeat monsters, and collect treasure. Explore deeper levels for greater challenges and rewards. Strategically move and attack to survive the increasing dangers.

**Highlights:** Dungeon navigation, Monster combat, Treasure collection, Level progression, XP and gold improvements, Item usage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG free?

Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SF Rogue free?

SF Rogue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG or SF Rogue?

SF Rogue is rated higher. Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while SF Rogue averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG or SF Rogue have ads?

Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG shows ads; SF Rogue does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG or SF Rogue?

Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG ships an update every 2 months, and SF Rogue every 77 months. Most recently, Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG was updated on October 23, 2026 and SF Rogue on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*