Comparison

Invaders... From Space! vs Spooky Pixel Hero

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

Head to head
About

Invaders... From Space!

Engage in intergalactic geography battles with this retro-inspired arcade game. Master geography and arcade skills across over 750 target locations in a unique 8-bit 3D environment. Experience intuitive touch controls and a nostalgic aesthetic.

Highlights
  • Intergalactic geography wars
  • 80's CRT screen aesthetic
  • Over 750 target locations
  • 8-bit-like 3D environment
  • Intuitive touch controls
  • 3D Touch support
Features
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“Invaders…From Space!” pays homage to 80’s CRT screens, P20 Pocket Operators, and the infamous (and much loved) Pico-8 colour palette. Offering an intuitive touch control system, 3D Touch, and over 750 target locations wrapped in an 8-bit-like 3D environment, you'll need to couple your mad geography skills with your mad arcade skills to excel at this genre mash-up. Kitschy, irreverent, retro-inspired, prepare for annihilation with a set of nimble fingers, only on the App Store.

About

Spooky Pixel Hero

Embark on a chilling retro platformer adventure as a game developer tasked with repairing a mysterious 1976 game. Navigate 120 challenging levels filled with traps and puzzles, uncovering a dark narrative with pixelated spirits and Lovecraftian horrors. Experience nostalgic 1-bit and 8-bit pixel art with a terrifying twist.

Highlights
  • Retro pixel art graphics
  • 120 challenging platformer levels
  • Mind-bending puzzles and traps
  • Haunting narrative and story
  • Pixelated spirits and horrors
  • Nostalgic 70s/80s gaming aesthetic
Features
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You play the role of a game developer tasked by a secret organization to repair a lost platformer game from 1976 that seems way too advanced for its time. But is it really just a game? A chilling homage to retro gaming – Rediscover the magic of classic games and retro platformers with a terrifying twist. SPOOKY PIXEL HORROR combines the beloved aesthetics of vintage 2D pixel games with a deeply immersive horror narrative that will keep you on edge. Intense gameplay – Navigate through 120 challenging levels filled with traps and mind-bending puzzles that will make some players rage. Every step brings you closer to uncovering the dark origins of the game, but beware – the deeper you go, the more dangerous this nightmare becomes. Atmospheric and nostalgic visuals – Experience a beautifully crafted mix of 1-bit and 8-bit pixel art that captures the eerie aesthetic of the vintage 70s and 80s gaming era. Uncover the hidden story – As you progress, piece together the sinister backstory of the game. Encounter pixelated spirits, ghostly glitches, and Lovecraftian horrors lurking within the code. Can you survive the nightmare and reveal the truth? Key Features: • Retro Pixel Art: Immerse yourself in nostalgic graphics and pixel art that blend nostalgia with spine-tingling nightmares, bringing an eerie world to life. • Challenging Platforming: Test your skills with platformer levels filled with rage-inducing traps and puzzles. • Haunting Narrative: Unravel a compelling story that blends retro charm with modern horror elements. Step into the shoes of a hero battling through a 2D nightmare, where every glitch and ghostly encounter brings you closer to the truth. SPOOKY PIXEL HORROR is a journey into the heart of retro horror.

Screenshots

Invaders... From Space!4 screens
Spooky Pixel Hero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Invaders... From Space! at none against Spooky Pixel Hero's shown. Invaders... From Space! also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Spooky Pixel Hero's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 days) and review sentiment (80% vs 66%). On price, rating, 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

Both are free to download. Invaders... From Space! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Spooky Pixel Hero sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Invaders... From Space! against 4.6 for Spooky Pixel Hero. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spooky Pixel Hero has 170 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Invaders... From Space!'s written reviews are positive against 80% of Spooky Pixel Hero's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Invaders... From Space! ships an update every 3 days, Spooky Pixel Hero daily. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Invaders... From Space! versus Spooky Pixel Hero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInvaders... From Space!Spooky Pixel Hero
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (20 ratings)4.6 (170 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.9% of reviews80.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20170 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB83 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperFrosty PopDarius Immanuel Guerrero

Customer experience

Invaders... From Space!

All ratings20 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive65.9%
Neutral7.3%
Negative26.8%

Spooky Pixel Hero

All ratings170 ratings
Positive88.8%
Neutral4.1%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive80.2%
Neutral9.9%
Negative9.9%

Bugs and requests

Invaders... From Space!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Spooky Pixel Hero

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Level 57 reported as broken and unbeatable
  • Occasional glitches and misplaced sprites

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to disable ads or pay for ad-free version
  • Ability to resume from last checkpoint after death
  • Smaller control buttons for better touch accuracy

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Invaders... From Space!

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
1 purchases

Spooky Pixel Hero

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Invaders... From Space! free?
Invaders... From Space! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spooky Pixel Hero free?
Spooky Pixel Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Invaders... From Space! or Spooky Pixel Hero?
Spooky Pixel Hero is rated higher. Invaders... From Space! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Spooky Pixel Hero averages 4.6 from 170 ratings.
Do Invaders... From Space! or Spooky Pixel Hero have ads?
Spooky Pixel Hero shows ads; Invaders... From Space! does not.
Which is updated more often, Invaders... From Space! or Spooky Pixel Hero?
Invaders... From Space! ships an update every 3 days, and Spooky Pixel Hero daily. Most recently, Invaders... From Space! was updated on October 4, 2026 and Spooky Pixel Hero on October 15, 2026.

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