Comparison

Pocket Rogues vs Metaphysics

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

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About

Pocket Rogues

Embark on an epic adventure in this 2D Action-RPG Roguelike. Battle monsters, explore ever-changing dungeons, and upgrade your guild fortress. Develop unique heroes with distinct skills and equipment to uncover deep underground secrets.

Highlights
  • Real-time action combat
  • Diverse hero classes
  • Procedurally generated dungeons
  • Unique locations
  • Guild fortress building
  • Character progression and upgrades
Features
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Dynamic 2D Roguelike with Action-RPG elements. Raid endless dungeons, rebuild your Fortress, and develop your own heroes! Pocket Rogues combines the classic feel of old-school Action RPGs with the challenge and replayability of the Roguelike genre. Fight through hordes of monsters, explore procedurally generated dungeons, upgrade your guild fortress, and develop powerful heroes as you uncover the secrets hidden deep underground. === FEATURES: === • REAL-TIME ACTION Move, dodge, avoid traps, outmaneuver enemies, and fight in a combat system that rewards control, timing, and player skill. • DIVERSE HERO CLASSES Choose from a variety of heroes, each with unique skills, exclusive equipment, and their own progression paths. • EVERY DUNGEON IS UNIQUE Locations, monsters, loot, and encounters are procedurally generated, making every run different. • UNIQUE LOCATIONS Each location features its own visual style, enemies, traps, and interactive objects. Once unlocked, you can freely travel between them. • BUILD YOUR GUILD FORTRESS Construct and upgrade buildings to unlock new hero classes, strengthen existing ones, and gain access to new mechanics and features. • REGULAR UPDATES Pocket Rogues is actively supported and continuously expanded in close contact with its community. Pocket Rogues features dozens of dungeons filled with unique loot, dangerous enemies, and powerful bosses. Traditional RPG elements such as character progression, equipment upgrades, and world exploration add even more depth to each adventure. “For centuries, a dark dungeon has lured adventurers with its secrets and treasures. One after another, they vanished in its depths after facing the true evil hidden below. Yet the old legends continue to tempt new seekers of glory and fortune. Will you become one of them?” ULTIMATE version of Pocket Rogues is already available: https://itunes.apple.com/app/pocket-rogues-ultimate/id1316150324?mt=8 Discord (Eng): https://discord.gg/nkmyx6JyYZ For any questions, contact the developer directly: ethergaminginc@gmail.com

About

Metaphysics

Experience retro roguelike action with pixel art graphics. Engage in fast-paced combat against waves of enemies, collect bonuses, and utilize unique character abilities. This game focuses on dynamic arcade gameplay with a nostalgic atmosphere.

Highlights
  • Retro pixel art graphics
  • Offline roguelike action
  • Dynamic arcade gameplay
  • Unique character abilities
  • Collectible bonuses
  • Nostalgic atmosphere
Features
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Pixel Retro offline Roguelike Action imagine yourself as a hero. What would you do? Great retro game for fans of dynamic arcades A colorful and nostalgic atmosphere game that combines genres of arcade, platforming and action at the same time. In Metaphysics, you will not find a twisted plot, non-linear gameplay or complex quests, all you need to do is to shoot out evil enemies who constantly attack you from different directions. Get ready to start a fierce battle for valuable bonuses and enjoy the classic gameplay, made in the style of the best old school games. Fun for every day entertainment Choose your favorite character and go to the location teeming with opponents and remember that each character is not only distinguished by his charismatic appearance, but also by some features that affect the gameplay. Destroy crowds of enemies with weapons and watch the attack timer! In Metaphysics, you will not have the opportunity to "shoot" without stopping, be tactful and correctly plan a battle with each of the opponents. - Travel across the world! - Discover new ways to fight. - Defeat all monsters and save the world! And of course, have lots of fun! #Game coupon number G7RI0X220 8R4457T4W 8GVYVOS23

Screenshots

Pocket Rogues4 screens
Metaphysics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Metaphysics at 5.0 against Pocket Rogues's 4.5. Metaphysics also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Pocket Rogues's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Pocket Rogues sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Metaphysics sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Metaphysics holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Rogues has 1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pocket Rogues versus Metaphysics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket RoguesMetaphysics
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size292 MB114 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperAlexej Leonydovho seok Bang

Customer experience

Pocket Rogues

All ratings1,013 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews244 reviews
Positive76.2%
Neutral7.4%
Negative16.4%

Metaphysics

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Pocket Rogues

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Ultimate not available?
  • Why cant i get ultimate?
  • Lost all gear when loading back into game even though I have premium
  • Why can I not buy it
  • Баги в игре
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  • Keeps crashing

Requested features

7 requests
  • Bring Ultimate back. Ill pay extra if I have to!
  • we need Chinese
  • New levels, classes, pets, bosses, equipment
  • Multiplayer
  • Sandbox mode
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  • Customize characters
  • Modern prison mode

Metaphysics

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Pocket Rogues

One-time5
  • PocketRogues - Handful of Gems$1.99
  • PocketRogues - Bag of Gems$4.99
  • PocketRogues - Chest of Gems$11.99
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  • PocketRogues-Treasure of Gems$24.99
  • Pocket Rogues-Mountain of Gems$49.99
10 purchases

Metaphysics

One-time10
  • Daily package Sales 1$0.99
  • Daily RandomPack Sales 1$0.99
  • Daily package Sales 2$1.99
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  • Daily RandomPack Sales 2$1.99
  • Daily RandomPack Sales 3$2.99
  • VIP Membership$2.99
  • Hero purchase 1$4.99
  • Hero purchase 2$6.99
  • Daily RandomPack Sales 4$8.99
  • Hero purchase 3$9.99

Questions

Is Pocket Rogues free?
Pocket Rogues is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Metaphysics free?
Metaphysics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pocket Rogues or Metaphysics?
Metaphysics is rated higher. Pocket Rogues averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Metaphysics averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pocket Rogues or Metaphysics have ads?
Metaphysics shows ads; Pocket Rogues does not.

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