Comparison

The Wanderer vs Pixel Dungeon Heroe

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

Head to head
About

The Wanderer

Explore a post-apocalyptic wasteland, scavenge for supplies, and battle enemies in this Fallout-inspired RPG. Customize your character, upgrade stats, and find a companion to survive the harsh environment. Features include randomized maps, various locations to explore, and selectable difficulty levels for high replayability.

Highlights
  • Post-apocalyptic RPG survival
  • Character customization
  • Upgradeable stats and items
  • Randomized map and locations
  • Companion system
  • Difficulty selection
  • Camper van traversal
Features
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Wander the harsh wasteland as one of the last remaining survivors searching for supplies and battling any unwanted visitors in this Fallout inspired pocket based post-apocalyptic RPG survival game. FREE TO PLAY ON MOBILE Pixel quality gaming on your phone with customizable characters and upgradeable stats and items. Experience the thrill of this Fallout inspired action/adventure game with no forced adverts and no pay wall, now on your phone for easy on-the-go fun. VARIOUS LOCATIONS Traverse through different towns that have unique places to search from random houses -> medical shops -> police stations, all with lots of places to search for supplies. RANDOMISED MAP With each playthrough, the map changes and locations scatter to give a different playthrough as you plan for expeditions. FIND YOUR FELLOW COMPANION Be on the lookout for a beloved pet that could help you gather supplies or help fend off attackers. Level their stats up and have a powerful companion. DIFFICULTY SELECTION & REPLAYABILITY With a selection of difficulties to customise, the player can manually choose how hard they want their experience to be. This will add to the replayability and will allow players to try out different playthroughs that can really change up how events turn out. TRAVERSING THE MAP Find all new parts to build the broken down camper van and be able to travel across the wasteland faster along with extra storage space. Get out of radiated areas quicker and be able to head back to your campsite before you become mutated. SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST Use skill and strategy to battle any unwanted attackers and be rewarded with their loot which will help you survive longer in this harsh wasteland. CHOICE AND COMPLEXITY While exploring the player will have the chance to engage with various interactions that can affect your karma as well as trade supplies with another fellow survivor. Have what it takes to survive the wasteland? Download The Wanderer now! _________________________________________________________ NOTE: We welcome any feedback during your experience to improve the game. To give feedback, in-game go to > Options > Discord or use this link https://discord.gg/97av7Nf _________________________________________________________ Visit the Wiki for tips and detailed information - https://the-wanderer-game.fandom.com/wiki/The_Wanderer _________________________________________________________ Please note this app contains social features that allow you to compete for the high scores in the leaderboards and push notifications to inform you when free supplies are ready to be given. You can choose whether or not to utilize these features. CREDIT Music track - Zachfitzgeraldmusic.com TERMS OF USE https://www.jamiepparish.com/terms-of-use PRIVACY POLICY https://www.jamiepparish.com/privacy-policy

About

Pixel Dungeon Heroe

This puzzle game challenges your observation skills to find hidden keys and solve level-specific mysteries. Success relies on cleverness and attention to detail rather than speed. Each stage presents unique puzzles that require careful examination to uncover the solution.

Highlights
  • Observation-based puzzles
  • Unique level designs
  • Clever problem-solving
  • Attention to detail required
  • Non-speed-based gameplay
Features
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You need to be sharp-eyed and pay attention to the changes if you want to get the key. • Every level has something different in it, so be cautious. • Sometimes, the solution is right there in front of your eyes. • It's not about the speed; it is about the cleverness. Sep out of the box with Pixel Dungeon is not as easy as it seems.

Screenshots

The Wanderer4 screens
Pixel Dungeon Heroe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pixel Dungeon Heroe at none against The Wanderer's 17. Pixel Dungeon Heroe also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). The Wanderer's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (44K vs 2). On price, ads, 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. The Wanderer sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Pixel Dungeon Heroe asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pixel Dungeon Heroe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Wanderer has 44K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of The Wanderer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pixel Dungeon Heroe's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Wanderer ships an update weekly, Pixel Dungeon Heroe every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
The Wanderer versus Pixel Dungeon Heroe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe WandererPixel Dungeon Heroe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (44K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings44K — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.4
Further details — not scored
Size235 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJamie ParishSPJM LLC

Customer experience

The Wanderer

All ratings43,615 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral5.0%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews2,277 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral7.9%
Negative12.1%

Pixel Dungeon Heroe

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

The Wanderer

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inventory and storage issues
  • Disappearing vehicle parts
  • Incorrect or missing information display
  • Inconsistent difficulty scaling
  • Progression-blocking bugs

Requested features

11 requests
  • More maps and locations to explore
  • Ability to move camp and settle in new areas
  • More enemy and faction variety
  • Craftable weapons and gear
  • Cooking and food preparation options
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  • Companion system with different pet types
  • Multiplayer or co-op functionality
  • Endgame content and boss encounters
  • Landscape mode support
  • Customization options for character and camp
  • Better UI and information display

Pixel Dungeon Heroe

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

17 purchases

The Wanderer

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Access Content$4.991 Month
One-time16
  • 1000 Bottle Caps$1.99
  • WEAPON CRATE$2.99
  • UNLOCK VAN$2.99
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  • 1 Token$2.99
  • 6 Survivor Tokens$4.99
  • STARTER PACK$4.99
  • Material Scavenger$5.49
  • 5 Tokens$5.99
  • 5000 Bottle Caps$5.99
  • Remove Ad Banners/Billboards$5.99
  • Maximum Bag Upgrade$6.99
  • 10000 Bottle Caps$7.99
  • A Wanderers Crate$7.99
  • Van Warranty$9.99
  • Van Warranty$11.99
  • Ultimate Wanderer Crate$12.99
None

Pixel Dungeon Heroe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Wanderer free?
The Wanderer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixel Dungeon Heroe free?
Pixel Dungeon Heroe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Wanderer or Pixel Dungeon Heroe?
Pixel Dungeon Heroe is rated higher. The Wanderer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 44K ratings, while Pixel Dungeon Heroe averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do The Wanderer or Pixel Dungeon Heroe have ads?
Both The Wanderer and Pixel Dungeon Heroe show ads.
Which is updated more often, The Wanderer or Pixel Dungeon Heroe?
The Wanderer ships an update weekly, and Pixel Dungeon Heroe every 2 months. Most recently, The Wanderer was updated on October 22, 2026 and Pixel Dungeon Heroe on October 3, 2026.

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