Comparison

Dad's Monster House vs Death Squared Halfbrick+

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

Head to head
About

Dad's Monster House

Embark on a narrative-driven adventure to uncover a father's secret. Solve intricate puzzles, encounter unique monsters, and navigate a story exploring themes of love, ambition, and redemption. The black-and-white art style and immersive sound design enhance the emotional journey.

Highlights
  • Narrative-driven story
  • Puzzle solving
  • Item collection
  • Black-and-white art style
  • Immersive sound design
  • Emotional themes
Features
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Dad's Monster House tells the story of Carlos' journey after he receives a distress call from his father, pleading for him to return to his old home and rescue his dad. As he continues exploring the house, Carlos encounters many terrifying yet 'cute' monsters. As he solves the puzzles before him, he draws ever closer to the truth... Freud once said: "Love and work, work and love...that's all there is." But what of the pain, the struggles that arise when we're forced to choose between our ambitions and love? In dealing with such conundrums, we’ve all likely hurt those we hold dearest to us. For it's often in the darkness that we feel most safe. With Dad's Monster House, I wish to provide those kinds of heartrending memories a chance at redemption. I dedicate it to scientists, to my childhood dreams; to those I love, and to faded memories. I hope that within you'll find the greatest of answers, be they for your love, for science, or dreams. [Gameplay] A sudden call in the deep of night has you return to a house you haven't visited for many a year. You must unravel one puzzle after another: to from within scenes intertwined with memories find clues and get to the bottom of your father's secret. The choice of whether to redeem or ultimately end this sad story lies in your hands. [Features] Instead of going for bright and vivid colors, I have opted for a black-and-white art style. The fragmented narration, plentiful puzzles, and delicate sound designs create an immersive experience where you as the player get to truly feel the ups and downs of the protagonist's emotions. Continue to unravel the story as you collect more items...

About

Death Squared Halfbrick+

A mind-bending puzzle game where players must coordinate robots to solve intricate levels. It offers both solo and cooperative play with a humorous story and customizable robots. Enjoy a premium, ad-free experience with a subscription.

Highlights
  • 80+ puzzle levels
  • Co-op and solo play
  • Robot customization with hats
  • Bluetooth controller support
  • Fully voiced story
  • Bonus 'Vault Levels'
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Join the Robot Chaos with Death Squared on Halfbrick+! A puzzle game you can play alone or with your partner who says “I don’t play games”. Now part of the Halfbrick+ subscription library, Death Squared brings its unique blend of coordination, cooperation, and robot explosions to your fingertips. With Halfbrick+, you unlock a curated collection of premium games, all ad-free and without in-app purchases. Dive into this hilarious puzzle adventure and discover why Death Squared is a fan-favorite! Game Features: - 80+ Puzzle Levels: Solve intricate challenges in a fully voiced and laugh-out-loud story. - Vault Levels: Take on bonus stages that push your skills to the limit. - Hats and Customization: Adorn your robots with quirky hats, because even robots need style! - Co-op Chaos: Play solo or team up with a friend for double the strategy and double the explosions. - Robot Explosions: Did we mention the explosions? Expect plenty of them! - Bluetooth Controller Support: Smooth gameplay with optimized controls for every player. - Voice Acting by Ricepirate: Enjoy comedic narration that keeps every puzzle entertaining. - Original Music: Immerse yourself in a score composed by Brad Gentle. Can you and your partner survive the ultimate test of coordination and cooperation? Or will your robots meet their explosive demise? The puzzles are tricky, the stakes are high, and the laughs are guaranteed. Join the puzzle adventure now with Halfbrick+ and let the explosions begin! WHAT'S HALFBRICK+ Halfbrick+ is a mobile games subscription service featuring: - Exclusive access to the highest-rated games, including old games and new hits like Fruit Ninja. - No ads or in-app purchases, enhancing your experience with classic games. - Brought to you by the makers of Award-winning mobile games - Regular updates and new games, ensuring your subscription is always worth it. - Curated by hand - for gamers by gamers! Start your One Month free trial and play all our games without ads, in app purchases, and fully unlocked games! Your subscription will auto-renew after 30 days, or save money with an annual membership! If you have any questions, please contact our support team https://support.halfbrick.com View our privacy policy at https://www.halfbrick.com/halfbrick-plus-privacy-policy View our terms of service at https://www.halfbrick.com/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Dad's Monster House4 screens
Death Squared Halfbrick+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dad's Monster House at 84% against Death Squared Halfbrick+'s 0%. Dad's Monster House also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.3) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Death Squared Halfbrick+'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Dad's Monster House sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Death Squared Halfbrick+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dad's Monster House holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dad's Monster House has 156 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Dad's Monster House's written reviews are positive against 0% of Death Squared Halfbrick+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dad's Monster House ships an update every 2 months, Death Squared Halfbrick+ every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Dad's Monster House versus Death Squared Halfbrick+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDad's Monster HouseDeath Squared Halfbrick+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (156 ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews83.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings156 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2.3 GB362 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperCOTTONGAME Network Technology Co., Ltd.Halfbrick Studios

Customer experience

Dad's Monster House

All ratings155 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral1.9%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive83.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative12.0%

Death Squared Halfbrick+

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Dad's Monster House

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Buttons on signs not working
  • Game won't reopen after closing
  • Game crashes on iPad
  • Game crashes when entering elevator
  • Game crashes after clicking 'new game'
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  • Unable to cook fish or dig treasure
  • Screen cuts off on iPhone 12

Requested features

9 requests
  • Progress sharing between Apple devices
  • Add Thai language support
  • Teleportation feature on the map
  • Interactive map with clickable locations
  • In-game hints
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  • Ability to skip between scenes
  • Optional music and sounds
  • Camera function for clues
  • More character interaction/side quests

Death Squared Halfbrick+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dad's Monster House

One-time1
  • Purchase game$1.99
3 purchases

Death Squared Halfbrick+

Subscriptions3
  • Halfbrick+1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+2 variants$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Dad's Monster House free?
Dad's Monster House is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Death Squared Halfbrick+ free?
Death Squared Halfbrick+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dad's Monster House or Death Squared Halfbrick+?
Dad's Monster House is rated higher. Dad's Monster House averages 4.7 out of 5 from 156 ratings, while Death Squared Halfbrick+ averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Dad's Monster House or Death Squared Halfbrick+ have ads?
Neither Dad's Monster House nor Death Squared Halfbrick+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dad's Monster House or Death Squared Halfbrick+?
Dad's Monster House ships an update every 2 months, and Death Squared Halfbrick+ every 5 days. Most recently, Dad's Monster House was updated on October 21, 2026 and Death Squared Halfbrick+ on October 20, 2026.

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