# Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG vs Orthanc

The clearest difference is rating: Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG at 4.6 against Orthanc's 4.0. Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Orthanc's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG has 1.5K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG's written reviews are positive against 67% of Orthanc's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG ships an update every 2 months, Orthanc every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG | Orthanc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-shellroguelike-rpg/id1198990999/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orthanc/id6499106909/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 55.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 306 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HC GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/482544510) | [Paul Resch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742447716) |

## 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


### Orthanc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orthanc/id6499106909)

Embark on an adventure in this faithful recreation of a classic 1970s graphic dungeon crawl RPG. Explore, defeat monsters, and gather treasure using the touchscreen interface. Experience a challenging yet addictive gameplay loop inspired by early computer games.

**Highlights:** Faithful recreation of a 1970s RPG, Dungeon crawl gameplay, Monster combat and treasure hunting, Touchscreen controls, Inspired by early computer games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 Orthanc free?

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

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

Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG is rated higher. Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Orthanc averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG or Orthanc have ads?

Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG shows ads; Orthanc does not.

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

Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG ships an update every 2 months, and Orthanc every 6 weeks. Most recently, Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG was updated on September 27, 2026 and Orthanc on September 9, 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.*