Comparison

Gold Runner Classic vs Rift Runner 2

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

Head to head
About

Gold Runner Classic

Dig pits to trap enemies and collect all gold chests to advance through classic retro levels. Utilize smart strategies and simple controls for surprisingly deep gameplay in this mine-running adventure.

Highlights
  • Dig pits to trap enemies
  • Collect all gold chests
  • 201 classic retro levels
  • Ladders, ropes, and trapdoors
  • Smart enemy luring strategies
  • Simple controls, deep gameplay
Features
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Dig, trap, and outsmart the guards—then grab every gold chest to clear the stage! In Gold Runner, you drill pits into cracked bricks to trap enemies for a moment, slip past them, and recover the treasure they drop. When all gold is collected, the exit ladder appears—climb up to enter the next level! [How to Play] • Move with Joystick / D-Pad • Press A to dig a hole on the right • Press B to dig a hole on the left • Collect all gold chests → the ladder appears → climb to win [Features] • 201 levels of classic retro challenge • Ladders, ropes, trapdoors, and multi-floor stages • Smart strategies: lure guards, trap them, and steal their loot • Simple controls, surprisingly deep gameplay Ready to run the mine? Start digging and collect them all!

About

Rift Runner 2

Features
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Rift Runner 2: Unearthed is a pixel art arcade platformer inspired by the classics — rebuilt with a twist buried right beneath your feet. Run, climb, hang, and dig your way through hand-crafted levels. Outsmart enemies, collect all the gold, and reach the exit. Simple to pick up. Punishing to master. The Floor Mechanic That Changes Everything Four tile types stand between you and victory: - Normal — dig through it, classic style - Metal — permanent. Don't count on it breaking. - Mud — diggable, but it slows every step across the surface - Dirt — looks exactly like normal brick. It isn't. Dig to reveal hidden secrets: bonus gold, a waking enemy, a speed burst, or a pit trap that seals your fate Every level is a puzzle. Every brick you can't identify is a gamble. Features - 8 main levels + 6 trick levels for veterans - Earn up to 3 stars per level — beat your best time to climb the ranks - Full level editor: build and play your own layouts - Crisp pixel art at 16×16 tiles with the limited palette of the originals - Enemies that run, climb, and hunt — no mindless walkers - Landscape play optimized for iPad and iPhone

Screenshots

Gold Runner Classic4 screens
Rift Runner 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Gold Runner Classic at 3 against Rift Runner 2's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Gold Runner Classic versus Rift Runner 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGold Runner ClassicRift Runner 2
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZIROTEK Corp.TACS Development

In-app purchases

None

Gold Runner Classic

No in-app purchases

None

Rift Runner 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gold Runner Classic free?
Gold Runner Classic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rift Runner 2 free?
Rift Runner 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gold Runner Classic or Rift Runner 2 have ads?
Neither Gold Runner Classic nor Rift Runner 2 shows ads.

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