# Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG vs Celestial Xll

The clearest difference is rating: Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG at 4.6 against Celestial Xll's 4.0. Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 1). Celestial Xll's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Celestial Xll sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG ships an update every 2 months, Celestial Xll every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG | Celestial Xll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-shellroguelike-rpg/id1198990999/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/celestial-xll/id6760982329/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 306 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [HC GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/482544510) | [Marcel White](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887137093) |

## 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


### Celestial Xll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/celestial-xll/id6760982329)

Engage in strategic, turn-based battles within a mystical, zodiac-inspired universe. Choose celestial guardians, build a powerful team, and conquer opponents in this fantasy combat game.

**Highlights:** Zodiac-inspired fantasy universe, Turn-based battles, Choose celestial guardians, Team building and strategy, Cosmic combat

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starfire Ring | $1.99 | one-time |
| Nebula Halo | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starfire Ring | $3.99 | one-time |
| Nebula Halo | $3.99 | one-time |
| Aurora Crown | $3.99 | one-time |
| Celestial Mandate | $3.99 | one-time |
| Void Edge | $3.99 | one-time |
| Supernova Burst | $3.99 | one-time |
| Celestial Hydrogen Water | $3.99 | one-time |
| Aurora Crown | $4.99 | one-time |
| Arena Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Arena Pass | $12.00 | 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 Celestial Xll free?

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

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

Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG is rated higher. Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Celestial Xll averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG or Celestial Xll have ads?

Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG shows ads; Celestial Xll does not.

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

Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG ships an update every 2 months, and Celestial Xll every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG was updated on October 15, 2026 and Celestial Xll on October 8, 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.*