Comparison

zDungeon vs Grue Quest

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

Head to head
About

zDungeon

Explore a cave using text commands to find hidden treasure. Discover items, avoid monsters, and solve puzzles to progress. Enjoy simple graphics and offline play.

Highlights
  • Text-based navigation
  • Item discovery
  • Monster encounters
  • Puzzle solving
  • Offline play
  • In-app purchases
Features
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You're in a cave and you only have a description of your immediate surroundings. You must navigate the cave in search of a treasure. On your adventure you will find items to help you make it to the treasure. Beware of monsters that you encounter as they are not friendly. Use your surroundings with text input. ("open chest", "pickup sword") Not all of the commands are given to you. Find out which commands are available and which commands will help you reach the treasure. Movement can be entered with text input or, for ease, you may use the navigation buttons. Wildly simple graphics. - Playable without wifi - In-App Purchases

About

Grue Quest

Features
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GRUE QUEST - TEXT ADVENTURE REIMAGINED Rediscover the joy of classic text adventures with a modern twist! Grue Quest immerses you in captivating quests generated dynamically, where your choices shape the story. KEY FEATURES DYNAMIC GENERATION - Adventures created in real-time based on your actions - Every playthrough offers new discoveries - Scenarios that adapt to your play style - Contextual and coherent responses RICH WORLD TO EXPLORE - Mysterious locations to discover - Varied puzzles and riddles - Intriguing items and characters - Many hours of gameplay RETRO TERMINAL INTERFACE - Nostalgic 80s atmosphere - Classic terminal aesthetics - Authentic monospace typography - Iconic phosphorescent green theme SAVED PROGRESSION - Automatic save of your adventure - Resume where you left off - Never lose your progress - Easily manage your games MULTILINGUAL - Full English support - Also available in French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese - Game adapts to your language - Natural commands in your language OPTIMIZED EXPERIENCE - Intuitive touch interface - Adaptive keyboard - Smart auto-scroll - No ads, no in-app purchases INSPIRED BY THE GREAT CLASSICS Grue Quest pays homage to legendary text adventure games like Zork, Colossal Cave Adventure, and Hitchhiker's Guide. Explore dark dungeons, solve complex puzzles, collect mysterious items, and experience epic adventures. HIGH REPLAYABILITY Thanks to dynamic content generation, Grue Quest offers a different experience with each session. Locations, puzzles, and situations evolve based on your choices and actions. PERFECT FOR - Fans of classic text adventure games - RPG and puzzle game enthusiasts - Those seeking an immersive narrative experience - Retro gaming nostalgics - Players who like to take their time REQUIREMENTS - iOS 26.0 or later - Apple Intelligence enabled - Compatible with iPhone and iPad - Works offline after first use EASY TO LEARN, HARD TO MASTER Whether you're a text adventure veteran or complete beginner, Grue Quest is accessible to everyone. The system understands your intentions and naturally guides you through the adventure while offering stimulating challenges. WHY GRUE QUEST? - No in-app purchases - Respects your privacy - Offline experience - Regular updates - Responsive developer support CAPTIVATING GAMEPLAY Play as an adventurer in mysterious environments. Every decision matters, every item can be useful, and every puzzle requires thought. The second-person narrative style immerses you in the action. ADVANCED FEATURES - Complete inventory system - Score management - Command history - Intuitive interface optimized for mobile - Auto-save every 30 seconds - Integrated help system YOUR ADVENTURE STARTS NOW Download Grue Quest and be transported to the golden age of text adventures, reimagined for the modern era. Whether you're seeking a nostalgic experience or discovering this genre for the first time, Grue Quest will captivate you. Are you ready to explore the unknown? --- Note: Grue Quest uses advanced iOS 26.0 capabilities to deliver an optimal gaming experience. Quality depends on your device's performance.

Screenshots

zDungeon4 screens
Grue Quest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: zDungeon at Free against Grue Quest's $0.99. zDungeon also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). Grue Quest's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 months). On ads 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

zDungeon is free to download; Grue Quest costs $0.99 up front. zDungeon sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Grue Quest asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

zDungeon ships an update every 10 months, Grue Quest every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
zDungeon versus Grue Quest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterzDungeonGrue Quest
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB11 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperAnthony FennellMaxime Pontoire

In-app purchases

2 purchases

zDungeon

One-time2
  • Map Expansion 1$0.99
  • Coffee for Antonioni$2.99
None

Grue Quest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is zDungeon free?
zDungeon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grue Quest free?
Grue Quest costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do zDungeon or Grue Quest have ads?
Neither zDungeon nor Grue Quest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, zDungeon or Grue Quest?
zDungeon ships an update every 10 months, and Grue Quest every 4 days. Most recently, zDungeon was updated on October 21, 2026 and Grue Quest on October 30, 2026.

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