Comparison

Tallowmere 2 vs Marius

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

Head to head
About

Tallowmere 2

Embark on a roguelike dungeon-crawling adventure where you battle enemies, collect loot, and level up to achieve a high score. Explore procedurally generated rooms with unique challenges and unlock new gear to aid your quest. Play solo or team up with friends in local or online co-op.

Highlights
  • Procedurally generated dungeons
  • Character progression and loot
  • Multiple weapon types
  • Single-player and co-op modes
  • Cross-platform online co-op
  • Save anywhere functionality
Features
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Lady Tallowmere's kittens have been acting strange. Still, the dungeon's rituals must be carried out. Despite the unusual circumstances, how many rooms can you clear? ◈ SLAY AND CONQUER ◈ • Raise your shield to survive. • Defeat enemies. Find the key in each room to advance. • Level up. Acquire weapons, shields, blessings, and potions to alter your character. • Achieve a high score based on the room number you reach. ◈ EVER-CHANGING DUNGEONS ◈ • ROGUELIKE RANDOMNESS. Rooms, enemies, items, and modifiers are procedurally generated every run. • PLAY YOUR WAY. Choose your character and starting weapon before each adventure. • FIGHT. Each room contains more enemies the further you go. • WEAPON MASTERY. Use the right tool for the job – each weapon behaves differently. • LOOT. Uncover higher rarity levels and item tiers the deeper you delve. • STAY HEALTHY. Drink potions, find hearts, or visit Lady Tallowmere for healing. • UNLOCK. Expand your starting arsenal by progressing far enough. Success is rewarded, not failure. ◈ PLAYER MODES ◈ • Single-player • Couch Co-op (local shared screen with 2 gamepads) • Online Co-op (up to 4 players per game, including cross-platform support) ◈ TECHNICAL FEATURES ◈ • Touchscreen and gamepad support • Save your game anywhere and resume where you were • Game Center achievements and leaderboards for eternal bragging rights • iCloud support for high scores, account progress, and preferences

About

Marius

Features
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Marius is a classic 2D arcade platformer made for fans of retro jump and run games, side-scrolling adventures, coin collecting, obstacle dodging, and fast casual gameplay. Run through colorful platform levels, time every jump, avoid dangerous traps, collect coins, and push your reflexes as each stage tests your skill. Marius combines simple controls with challenging arcade action, making it easy to play for a few minutes and satisfying to keep replaying. Game features: • Retro 2D platformer action inspired by classic arcade games • Run, jump, dodge, and explore side-scrolling levels • Collect coins while avoiding obstacles, traps, and hazards • Smooth controls designed for quick casual play • Skill-based gameplay for players who enjoy timing and precision • Colorful worlds, fun characters, and classic platform game style • Great for fans of runner games, adventure games, and old-school arcade challenges • Play short sessions anytime and try to improve your performance • Simple to learn, with enough challenge to keep you coming back If you enjoy retro platform games, arcade runners, casual adventure games, coin collecting, jumping challenges, and classic 2D side-scrollers, Marius is ready for you. Download Marius today and start your arcade platform adventure.

Screenshots

Tallowmere 24 screens
Marius3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tallowmere 2 at none against Marius's shown. Marius's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Tallowmere 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Marius sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tallowmere 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Marius every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tallowmere 2 versus Marius: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTallowmere 2Marius
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (137 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings137 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size236 MB6 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperChris McFarlandKyle Adamson

Bugs and requests

Tallowmere 2

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App frequently crashes
  • App force closes constantly
  • Game crashes during play
  • Game Center not syncing
  • Cannot buy supporter pack
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  • Cannot play on iOS after buying on Android
  • Weapon overflow on screen

Requested features

15 requests
  • Add tutorial for new elements
  • Implement features from Tallowmere's Keep
  • Add Japanese language support
  • Add bosses
  • Add merchants
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  • Add progression system
  • Add more customization options
  • Add a way to restore saved games
  • Add previous BGM option
  • Add next page button for merchant
  • Make a version with fans pack in store
  • Add Google login for iOS
  • Add option to link accounts on Android
  • Add story mode
  • Add no perma death mode

Marius

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tallowmere 2

One-time1
  • Core Supporter Pack$4.99
8 purchases

Marius

One-time8
  • 100 Coins$0.49
  • 20 Crystals$0.49
  • 300 Coins$0.99
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  • 100 Crystals$0.99
  • 500 Coins$1.99
  • 200 Crystals$1.99
  • 1000 Coins$2.99
  • 400 Crystals$2.99

Questions

Is Tallowmere 2 free?
Tallowmere 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Marius free?
Marius is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tallowmere 2 or Marius have ads?
Marius shows ads; Tallowmere 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Tallowmere 2 or Marius?
Tallowmere 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Marius every 2 days. Most recently, Tallowmere 2 was updated on October 18, 2026 and Marius on October 6, 2026.

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