Comparison

Dungeoneers vs Arcane Quest 4

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

Head to head
About

Dungeoneers

Embark on a fast-paced, tabletop-inspired dungeon crawling adventure. Battle monsters, explore procedurally generated regions, and upgrade your heroes with powerful weapons and magic. Enjoy quick sessions with classic art and narration, with an option to upgrade for the full experience.

Highlights
  • Turn-based tactical combat
  • Procedurally generated dungeons
  • Hero class swapping
  • Weapon and scroll collection
  • 125+ monster types
  • Daily hunts and weekly tournaments
Features
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You stand before a dungeon crawler 10 years in the making. Fast-paced, tabletop-insipred gameplay. Light story and banter. 80's nostalgia. Quick sessions. Multi-platform. Classic art & narration. Easy to learn. Hard to master. Enter if you dare ... Start each game with weapons of epic mediocrity, then claw your way to greatness. Survive the dungeon, slay the dragon, save the village, go up levels, unlock game elements, and so on and so forth. [A continual Internet connection is required because our servers save your progress each move.] SIMPLE PRICING: Most of the game can be played for free. When you're ready for the full experience, you can upgrade to the full game for $20. There are no micro transactions. DRAGONS TO BE SLAIN The villagers need a hero, and you're the nearest one. Each time you save the village from the latest threat, you'll rise in fame and unlock more features. WILDERNESS TO BE EXPLORED Gather better weapons and magic as you navigate non-linear regions. Choose paths that offer the most reward at the least risk. (Room contents are generated procedurally.) When ready, enter the dragon lair and finish the job. TURN-BASED TACTICS The combat mechanics involve hex grids, attack modifiers, and poly dice. The strategy involves using room layouts to your advantage, wielding the proper weapons and magic, and knowing when it’s time to sneak, fight, or ... flee! STREAMLINED GAMEPLAY Witty NPC remarks, without long monologues or dialog trees. Meaningful weapon choices, without complicated inventory management. Fantastic art, without annoying cut-scenes. TAG TEAM HEROES Use the best hero for the job, swapping mid-quest as needed. The Human Swordsman is a well-rounded fighter who excels with his blade. The Elven Huntress, with her archery and leaping ability, does best when keeping her distance. The Dwarven Brawler, relying on his trusty shield and deadly fist, enjoys charging into a crowd. With experience, each hero will gain new skills and improved feats. WEAPONS & SCROLLS You’ll start each dungeon run with weapons that only a blacksmith’s mother could love. That +1 Sword of Cutting Remarks will not always be helpful. Procure better swords, shields, and bows through stealth or force. You'll also find magic scrolls such as Flame to create defensive barriers, Leap to reposition yourself, Haste for a free action, Vanish to become unseen, and Bolt to cast lighting when you have all your orcs in a row. MONSTERS YOU'LL RECOGNIZE Engage (or elude) 125+ monster types, ranging from Rats of Unusual Size to Lich Queens. Some creatures, such as Purple Worms and Cavern Crawlers, will attack other monsters, not just you. Monster art is derived from a popular line of tabletop figures by Reaper Miniatures. OUTDOOR HUNTS & DUNGEON TOURNEYS Partake in daily hunts for an XP bounty. Join weekly tournaments to test your dungeon prowess against other players. MULTI PLATFORM In addition to your iPad app, you can play from a web browser or on Steam (if you purchase the client). Our servers save your progress regardless of how you are connecting. STEADFAST DEVELOPERS Dungeoneers has been in development for 10+ years, and our assorted wizards and gnomes are have no intention of stopping. HERALDRY “Rogue Sword has created an excellent and addictive RPG … a classic take on the dungeon crawling of tabletop RPGs.” — MMORPG "Fun game! The various game modes mean you aren't limited to just grinding for levels. The mechanics are solid, consistent, and well implemented. It's great whether you have 5 minutes of 5 hours played." — BrainSimulator "A fun and addictive turn-based dungeon crawler with "roguelike" elements. It's tactical demanding, allows for many different strategies to try and use, and has much content to look forward to. Get it!” — All About Strategy Games

About

Arcane Quest 4

Lead a galactic alliance against an oppressive corporation in this turn-based strategy RPG. Choose from unique classes, customize heroes with vast gear, and explore a sci-fi universe. Create and share your own quests for endless adventures.

Highlights
  • Turn-Based Strategy Combat
  • Hero Customization
  • Epic Sci-Fi Storyline
  • Vast Universe Exploration
  • Create & Share Quests
  • Multiple Language Support
Features
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The galaxy is under siege as OmniCorp threatens to dominate every planet and harvest the precious Arcane Stones that power advanced machines and weapons. Unite with heroes from across the universe to form the Galactic Alliance and stand against this formidable enemy in this epic turn-based RPG adventure. Choose your adventurers from 12 unique classes and vanquish hordes of aliens, soldiers and creatures from all over the galaxy. Customize your heroes with hundreds of weapons and armor options, learn powerful spells, and use all your strategy skills to defeat your enemies. KEY FEATURES: - Turn-Based Strategy: Engage in tactical combat by commanding a diverse team of heroes, each with their own unique abilities and fighting styles. Plan your moves carefully to outsmart OmniCorp's forces and overcome powerful bosses. - Hero Customization: Select from various species and classes, equipping your heroes with powerful weapons, armor, and enhancements. Unlock abilities to create the ultimate fighting force capable of facing any challenge. - Epic Storyline: Embark on an unforgettable journey through the galaxy. Explore distant planets, uncover ancient secrets, and battle the sinister forces of OmniCorp to restore peace to the universe. - Vast Universe: Traverse a beautifully crafted sci-fi universe, discovering futuristic cities, alien landscapes, and hidden treasures. The fate of the galaxy lies in your hands. - Create & Share Quests: Craft your own quests and share them with the community. Play new adventures created by other players for endless hours of gameplay. - Fully translated in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Russian Prepare your heroes and rally the Galactic Alliance, the galaxy depends on you!

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Arcane Quest 4 at Free against Dungeoneers's $2.99. Arcane Quest 4 also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 78%). Dungeoneers's advantage is ratings volume (178 vs 9). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Arcane Quest 4 is free to download; Dungeoneers costs $2.99 up front. Dungeoneers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Arcane Quest 4 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Arcane Quest 4 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dungeoneers has 178 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Dungeoneers's written reviews are positive against 100% of Arcane Quest 4's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dungeoneers ships an update every 3 months, Arcane Quest 4 every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Dungeoneers versus Arcane Quest 4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDungeoneersArcane Quest 4
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (178 ratings)4.8 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings178 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB711 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperRogue Sword: Strategy & Adventure Games, LLCNex Game Studios OU

Customer experience

Dungeoneers

All ratings176 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive78.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative17.4%

Arcane Quest 4

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Dungeoneers

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Graphic glitches on iPad Air 2, iOS 11.x
  • App crashes when trying to sign in
  • Video glitches and artifacts on screen
  • Skips looting process

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add a final dragon battle with Game Over
  • More dungeons before the final boss
  • Different modules with different monsters and challenges
  • Ability to buy elf & dwarf characters
  • Support for existing PC accounts on the app

Arcane Quest 4

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dungeoneers

One-time1
  • Advanced Dungeoneers$19.99
8 purchases

Arcane Quest 4

One-time8
  • Gold and Arcanes Pack 1$0.99
  • Gold and Arcanes Pack 2$1.99
  • Heroes Pack 1$1.99
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  • Heroes Pack 2$1.99
  • Heroes Pack 3$1.99
  • Gold and Arcanes Pack 3$2.99
  • Ultimate Pack$3.99
  • Gold and Arcanes Pack 4$3.99

Questions

Is Dungeoneers free?
Dungeoneers costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Arcane Quest 4 free?
Arcane Quest 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dungeoneers or Arcane Quest 4?
Arcane Quest 4 is rated higher. Dungeoneers averages 4.6 out of 5 from 178 ratings, while Arcane Quest 4 averages 4.8 from 9 ratings.
Do Dungeoneers or Arcane Quest 4 have ads?
Both Dungeoneers and Arcane Quest 4 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Dungeoneers or Arcane Quest 4?
Dungeoneers ships an update every 3 months, and Arcane Quest 4 every 6 days. Most recently, Dungeoneers was updated on November 2, 2026 and Arcane Quest 4 on November 4, 2026.

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