Comparison

SFD vs Step Cave

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

Head to head
About

SFD

Embark on a challenging roguelike RPG adventure where you lead a party of adventurers through procedurally generated dungeons. Engage in tactical turn-based combat, discover powerful items, and overcome unique enemies. Victory requires skill and strategy in this old-school difficulty experience.

Highlights
  • RPG with roguelike elements and permadeath
  • Hand-crafted isometric pixel art
  • Randomly-generated dungeons
  • Tactical, turn-based combat
  • 7 unique adventurers with upgrades
  • Over 200 weapons, spells, and items
  • Over 30 unique enemies
Features
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In SFD, you manage a party of adventurers attempting to reach the deepest depths of the Sigma Finite Dungeon. Can you defeat the Lich King Raeleus and the false god NOG at the deepest depths of the dungeon? ※Key Features *Unique blend of RPG with roguelike elements, including permadeath. No second chances! *Hand-crafted isometric pixel art graphics *Randomly-generated dungeons - a new adventure every playthrough! *Tactical, turn-based combat *7 adventurers with their own unique skills and upgrades *More than 200 weapons, spells and items to discover *More than 30 unique enemies with their own attacks and abilities *Use the environment to your advantage! Defeat enemies with spike traps, poison gas and explosive barrels *8 floors of dungeon-crawling action to explore *Old-school difficulty. While the gameplay is simple, only the greatest adventurers will achieve victory! *Description and English translation by WindowOnInfinity

About

Step Cave

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Step Cave is a turn-based roguelike puzzle game where every move can change the outcome of a battle. Anticipate your enemies’ actions like pieces on a chessboard, choose the best move, and conquer a 10-floor dungeon. The rules are simple, but the choices aren’t! Combine equipment and runes to create your own build as you face ever-changing maps and monsters. Game Features A newly generated 10-floor dungeon every run Monsters and bosses with unique behavior patterns Create your own build with different equipment combinations A variety of runes that change the rules and your strategy Multiple difficulty levels that put your skills to the test Game Modes with a Twist Rhythm Mode: Move your character to the beat and make your way through the dungeon. Defense Mode: Become the dungeon keeper and stop the invading hero. Unlock new equipment and cosmetic items, then take on an ever-changing dungeon!

Screenshots

SFD4 screens
Step Cave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Step Cave at Free against SFD's $4.99. Step Cave also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). SFD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Step Cave is free to download; SFD costs $4.99 up front. Step Cave sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SFD asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SFD ships an update fortnightly, Step Cave every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SFD versus Step Cave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSFDStep Cave
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB158 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developerbyungpil MunHO YEON BACK

In-app purchases

None

SFD

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Step Cave

One-time1
  • Full Version$2.99

Questions

Is SFD free?
SFD costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Step Cave free?
Step Cave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SFD or Step Cave have ads?
Step Cave shows ads; SFD does not.
Which is updated more often, SFD or Step Cave?
SFD ships an update fortnightly, and Step Cave every 4 days. Most recently, SFD was updated on October 14, 2026 and Step Cave on October 9, 2026.

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