That Level Again 4 vs Spooky Pixel Hero
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
That Level Again 4
Experience a puzzle platformer with a unique story and challenging gameplay. Discover simple yet logical solutions to overcome surprising obstacles in a large, interconnected level designed to test your intellect.
- Puzzle platformer gameplay
- Unique story elements
- Logical puzzle solutions
- Surprising challenges
- Brain-testing level design
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Puzzle platformer with surprising and unique challenges. In the tradition of TLA, all puzzles have simple and logical (not always) solutions that you need to figure out. This time it's a big level that will surprise you with unexpected solutions and challenge your brain!
Spooky Pixel Hero
Embark on a chilling retro platformer adventure as a game developer tasked with repairing a mysterious 1976 game. Navigate 120 challenging levels filled with traps and puzzles, uncovering a dark narrative with pixelated spirits and Lovecraftian horrors. Experience nostalgic 1-bit and 8-bit pixel art with a terrifying twist.
- Retro pixel art graphics
- 120 challenging platformer levels
- Mind-bending puzzles and traps
- Haunting narrative and story
- Pixelated spirits and horrors
- Nostalgic 70s/80s gaming aesthetic
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You play the role of a game developer tasked by a secret organization to repair a lost platformer game from 1976 that seems way too advanced for its time. But is it really just a game? A chilling homage to retro gaming – Rediscover the magic of classic games and retro platformers with a terrifying twist. SPOOKY PIXEL HORROR combines the beloved aesthetics of vintage 2D pixel games with a deeply immersive horror narrative that will keep you on edge. Intense gameplay – Navigate through 120 challenging levels filled with traps and mind-bending puzzles that will make some players rage. Every step brings you closer to uncovering the dark origins of the game, but beware – the deeper you go, the more dangerous this nightmare becomes. Atmospheric and nostalgic visuals – Experience a beautifully crafted mix of 1-bit and 8-bit pixel art that captures the eerie aesthetic of the vintage 70s and 80s gaming era. Uncover the hidden story – As you progress, piece together the sinister backstory of the game. Encounter pixelated spirits, ghostly glitches, and Lovecraftian horrors lurking within the code. Can you survive the nightmare and reveal the truth? Key Features: • Retro Pixel Art: Immerse yourself in nostalgic graphics and pixel art that blend nostalgia with spine-tingling nightmares, bringing an eerie world to life. • Challenging Platforming: Test your skills with platformer levels filled with rage-inducing traps and puzzles. • Haunting Narrative: Unravel a compelling story that blends retro charm with modern horror elements. Step into the shoes of a hero battling through a 2D nightmare, where every glitch and ghostly encounter brings you closer to the truth. SPOOKY PIXEL HORROR is a journey into the heart of retro horror.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Spooky Pixel Hero at daily against That Level Again 4's every 4 months. Spooky Pixel Hero also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. That Level Again 4 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Spooky Pixel Hero sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for That Level Again 4 against 4.6 for Spooky Pixel Hero. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 407 and 170 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of That Level Again 4's written reviews are positive against 80% of Spooky Pixel Hero's.
That Level Again 4 ships an update every 4 months, Spooky Pixel Hero daily. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | That Level Again 4 | Spooky Pixel Hero |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (407 ratings) — better | 4.6 (170 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 72.9% of reviews | 80.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 407 — better | 170 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 115 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Nurkhametov Tagir | Darius Immanuel Guerrero |
Customer experience
That Level Again 4
Spooky Pixel Hero
User reviews
That Level Again 4
From 407 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💎 Fantastic game series
- 🎨 Creative visuals and atmosphere
- 🧠 Clever and challenging puzzles
- 🎵 Memorable soundtrack
- 🤯 Unpredictable and unique experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Screen size/resolution issues on newer devices
- 🤯 Overly complex or confusing at times
- 🤖 Potential for forced ads/monetization
- 🤔 Deviates from previous games in the series
Spooky Pixel Hero
From 170 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great gameplay
- 👍 Unique story and atmosphere
- 🎨 Excellent pixel art and retro style
- 💡 Interesting lore and backstory
- 🎮 Challenging yet fun platforming
Room to improve
- 🐛 Sensitive controls
- 🔍 Difficulty level can be frustrating
- 📺 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
Bugs and requests
That Level Again 4
Reported bugs
2 issues- Inability to progress past certain levels due to screen size problems
- Freezing or crashing on some devices
Requested features
2 requests- More games in the That Level Again series
- Improved compatibility and optimization for newer devices
Spooky Pixel Hero
Reported bugs
2 issues- Level 57 reported as broken and unbeatable
- Occasional glitches and misplaced sprites
Requested features
3 requests- Option to disable ads or pay for ad-free version
- Ability to resume from last checkpoint after death
- Smaller control buttons for better touch accuracy
In-app purchases
That Level Again 4
- Remove ads$0.99
- Remove ads and add doors$2.99
- Remove ads and add doors$6.99
Spooky Pixel Hero
- Remove Ads$1.99
Questions
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