Comparison

Snake Retro vs A Kindling Forest

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

Head to head
About

Snake Retro

Experience a modern take on the classic Snake game with polished retro visuals and smooth performance. Enjoy multiple game modes, offline play, and customizable controls for an addictive, timeless challenge.

Highlights
  • Offline play
  • Five game modes
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Dark Mode support
  • Multiple control options
  • Multi-language support
Features
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The ultimate Snake game is back – more addictive than ever. Snake Retro is a modern reimagining of the timeless classic that captivated generations. Faithful to the original gameplay, with a polished retro aesthetic, lightning-fast performance, and three difficulty levels to suit every player. Key Features: • Fully offline – no internet connection required • Five modes: Easy, Classic, Crazy, N3210, Teleport • Game Center leaderboards and local high-scores • Dark Mode support for a comfortable experience • Smooth gameplay • Retro sound fx • Controls: buttons, touch controls, PS/XBOX gamepads via bluetooth • Languages: english, greek, french, german, chinese • No registration or account needed PRO Version: The PRO version removes all ads completely for a clean, uninterrupted gaming experience. One-time purchase, no subscriptions. Ready to grow the longest snake ever? Download Snake Retro now and climb to the top of the leaderboard.

About

A Kindling Forest

Embark on a magical auto-runner adventure to save a forest from an ancient demon. Collect arrows, aim and shoot, dodge obstacles, and master tricky levels. Your arrows are your lifeline in this challenging quest.

Highlights
  • Auto-runner gameplay
  • Aim and shoot mechanics
  • Collect and manage arrows
  • Dodge challenging obstacles
  • Explore five unique levels
  • Discover shortcuts and checkpoints
Features
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Try Before You Buy! Embark on a magical journey to save the forest in A Kindling Forest, a challenging auto-runner adventure. An ancient demon has awakened, spreading chaos and leaving a never-ending trail of deadly shards in his wake. Guided by forest spirits, an archer from the past must rise once more. Aim, shoot, dodge and chase the demon through five challenging levels filled with mysterious obstacles and surprises. Every arrow counts! The arrows you collect are the forest spirits themselves.. and your lifeline. Use them wisely, because when your arrows run out, so does your journey. Master tricky obstacles, discover shortcuts and use checkpoints to perfect your run. How to Play Touch the left or right side of the screen to jump and shoot. Aim for the weak points of each shard, destroy what stands in your way, or dodge the danger to survive. Grow new paths, teleport through mysterious places, fly above the clouds, leap over spiders and venture through ancient ruins and rivers of lava. The forest is counting on you. Will you catch the demon?

Screenshots

Snake Retro4 screens
A Kindling Forest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: A Kindling Forest at 82% against Snake Retro's 0%. A Kindling Forest also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). Snake Retro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, 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. A Kindling Forest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Snake Retro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

A Kindling Forest holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: A Kindling Forest has 47 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Snake Retro's written reviews are positive against 82% of A Kindling Forest's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Snake Retro ships an update every 4 months, A Kindling Forest every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Snake Retro versus A Kindling Forest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnake RetroA Kindling Forest
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.2 (47 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews81.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings147 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB196 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperDAMIANOS CHRISTODOULOUDennis Berndtsson

Customer experience

Snake Retro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

A Kindling Forest

All ratings47 ratings
Positive80.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative17.0%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral5.7%
Negative12.5%

Bugs and requests

Snake Retro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

A Kindling Forest

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Purchase button not responding
  • Character stuck under the map
  • Tutorial not helpful
  • Penny Bridge level bug
  • No sound
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  • Camera bugs

Requested features

8 requests
  • More levels or stages
  • Endless mode
  • Upgrades or skins shop
  • Haptic feedback
  • Option to increase auto-scroll speed
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  • Easy and hard modes
  • Continue button for paid version
  • More content or continuation

In-app purchases

None

Snake Retro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

A Kindling Forest

One-time1
  • Buy A Crown$0.99

Questions

Is Snake Retro free?
Snake Retro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is A Kindling Forest free?
A Kindling Forest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Snake Retro or A Kindling Forest?
A Kindling Forest is rated higher. Snake Retro averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while A Kindling Forest averages 4.2 from 47 ratings.
Do Snake Retro or A Kindling Forest have ads?
Neither Snake Retro nor A Kindling Forest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Snake Retro or A Kindling Forest?
Snake Retro ships an update every 4 months, and A Kindling Forest every 3 weeks. Most recently, Snake Retro was updated on November 2, 2026 and A Kindling Forest on November 7, 2026.

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