Comparison

Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG vs Poison the Deck

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

Head to head
About

Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG

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
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“9 \ 10 If you enjoy dark sci-fi themes and like a challenging RPG with some roguelike elements, then look no further than Dead Shell. ” Christine Chan, appadvice.com Blaster-wielding mercenaries vs beasts from the labyrinth: who will win? You're commanding a die-hard assault squad. Destination: Plutonia, a settlement on a Doom-4 class planet. Shuttle cargo: a range of lethal weapons, from axes and chainsaws to blasters and BFGs. Anything might come in handy in Plutonia, the Federation's most remote colony. Scientists, miners, guards – all sorts of civilian personnel worked there until recently. A week ago, the Center received a mayday signal from the settlement. Demonic roars and screams of terror filled the comm channel, and then it fell dead silent. It's time to descend into the infernal abyss and show the demons who's the boss here. Fight your way through all the circles of hell to reach the very bottom. Look cosmic evil in the face and emerge victorious. Game Features - A new dungeon every time - Hellish bestiary - Full range of weapons - Elite mercenaries - Level up your squad -------------------------------- Subscription terms Premium Medpacks offers two subscription options: - 7 days ($6.99) - 30 days ($24.99) A 3-day free trial is available. The prices are set for US customers. Pricing in other countries may vary, and actual charges may be converted to your local currency. Upon purchase of either subscription, you will receive: - Enhanced medkits that restore 50% HP instead of the standard 30% - 10 free enhanced medkits every 24 hours Additionally, the 30-day subscription grants: - +25% experience for mercenaries after each battle All subscriptions are auto-renewable. We charge your iTunes account right after a purchase confirmation. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user, and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings on the device. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. See the links below for more details. Cancelling the subscription https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Our Privacy Policy https://hcglobaldistribution.com/privacy.html Our Terms of Service https://hcglobaldistribution.com/terms.html Support: https://hcglobaldistribution.com/#contacts

About

Poison the Deck

Features
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Build a deck that withstands random chance and having your own cards turned back upon yourself. Inspired by 80s fantasy cartoons and contemporary Souls-likes.

Screenshots

Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG4 screens
Poison the Deck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Poison the Deck at none against Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG's 10. Poison the Deck also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price 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

Both are free to download. Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Poison the Deck asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG ships an update every 2 months, Poison the Deck every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG versus Poison the Deck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDead Shell・Roguelike RPGPoison the Deck
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size306 MB78 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperHC GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION LIMITEDRicky Tanner

Bugs and requests

Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

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

Poison the Deck

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG

One-time10
  • 50 DNA$2.59
  • Hero Value Pack #2$2.59
  • 100 DNA$4.49
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  • 5 cases$7.79
  • Hero Value Pack #7$9.79
  • 10 cases$11.49
  • Starter Pack - trooper$11.49
  • Starter Pack - commandos$11.49
  • 15 cases$14.49
  • 25 cases$20.99
None

Poison the Deck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG free?
Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Poison the Deck free?
Poison the Deck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG or Poison the Deck have ads?
Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG shows ads; Poison the Deck does not.
Which is updated more often, Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG or Poison the Deck?
Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG ships an update every 2 months, and Poison the Deck every 4 days. Most recently, Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG was updated on November 6, 2026 and Poison the Deck on November 8, 2026.

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