# Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG vs Everbound

The clearest difference is ads: Everbound at none against Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG's shown. Everbound also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 55%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 22) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Everbound sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG against 4.5 for Everbound. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG has 1.5K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG's written reviews are positive against 80% of Everbound's.

Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG ships an update every 2 months, Everbound fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG | Everbound |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-shellroguelike-rpg/id1198990999/reviews)** | [4.5 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everbound/id6499560058/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 55.0% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 306 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [HC GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/482544510) | [ANDRE K PHAM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743864343) |

## 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


### Everbound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everbound/id6499560058)

Embark on a turn-based strategy RPG roguelike adventure. Explore a procedurally generated map, battle diverse enemies, and conquer six unique bosses. Collect and upgrade a vast array of loot to prepare for challenging encounters and achieve victory.

**Highlights:** Turn-based strategy combat, Procedurally generated maps, Defeat 6 unique bosses, Collect and upgrade loot, Multiple player classes, Adjustable difficulty

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $5.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG free?

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

### Is Everbound free?

Everbound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG is rated higher. Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Everbound averages 4.5 from 22 ratings.

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

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

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

Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG ships an update every 2 months, and Everbound fortnightly. Most recently, Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG was updated on October 15, 2026 and Everbound on October 16, 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.*