Cecconoid vs ScourgeBringer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cecconoid
Engage in intense twin-stick shooting battles across over 50 rooms to save a starship from robotic invaders. Includes a bonus arcade game with 50 levels of arena-based action.
- Flick-screen twin-stick shooter gameplay
- 50+ challenging rooms
- Six different power-ups
- Bonus arcade game: Eugatron
- Bluetooth controller compatible
- High Score Table
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SCENARIO: Stardate: 15th April, 2088 The starship Equinox is under attack from Stormlord and his robotic minions, the Exolons! You're the crew's only hope. Take your Samurai-1 fighter, find Captain Solomon's Key, clear the decks of evil robots, and save the Equinox from certain destruction! Cecconoid is an 8-bit inspired, flick-screen, twin-stick-shooter, set in an alternate dimension where the pixels are still chunky, and the bad guys are black and white. Except for their dangly red bits... BONUS: Also includes a full arcade game: Eugatron! 50 levels of Robotron-style, twin-stick, arena-based shooting, direct from the '80s and remixed for your pleasure. Do you have what it takes to become a Eugenius? FEATURES: - 50+ challenging rooms - Six different power-ups - High Score Table - Southpaw option - Bonus arcade-game Eugatron - Bluetooth controller compatible - Stomping soundtrack by DJ Hoffman - Absolutely NO Ads or IAPS CREDITS: Developed by Triple-Eh? Ltd. EPILEPSY WARNING: This game contains flashing images that could potentially trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy.
ScourgeBringer
Embark on a fast-paced roguelite platforming adventure in a post-apocalyptic world. Control Kyhra, a skilled warrior, as she battles ancient machines and monstrous foes to uncover the secrets of a mysterious entity and potentially save humanity.
- Fast-paced rogue-platforming gameplay
- Fluid platforming controls
- Frantic combat system
- Hordes of enemies and giant bosses
- Ever-changing dungeon exploration
- Uncover mysteries and secrets
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ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity. Set in a post-apocalyptic world where a mysterious entity wreaked havoc on all humanity, ScourgeBringer puts you in the shoes of the deadliest warrior of her clan: Kyhra. Help her to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity. Key Features: • Dive into fast-paced rogue-platforming gameplay described by Eurogamer as "Dead Cells meets Celeste" • Slash and shoot your way smoothly with super fluid platforming controls • Sharpen your skills with a frantic combat system focused on attacks only • Dash forward to the otherworldly adaptive sounds of Joonas Turner (Nuclear Throne, Downwell, Broforce...) • Defy hordes of unspeakable enemies and giant bosses holding the secrets of the Scourge • Explore the infinite depths of an ever-changing dungeon • Uncover mysteries and find mementos of previous explorers to unlock reality defining secrets
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ScourgeBringer at 4.8 against Cecconoid's 4.2. ScourgeBringer also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 73 months) and ratings volume (484 vs 11). Cecconoid's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and price ($1.99 vs $5.99). On review sentiment, in-app purchases 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
Cecconoid costs $1.99 and ScourgeBringer $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ScourgeBringer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScourgeBringer has 484 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Cecconoid's written reviews are positive against 71% of ScourgeBringer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Cecconoid ships an update every 73 months, ScourgeBringer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cecconoid | ScourgeBringer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $5.99 |
| Rating | 4.2 (11 ratings) | 4.8 (484 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 70.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 484 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 73 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Ad-supported — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #198 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 153 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Thalamus Digital Publishing Ltd. | Plug In Digital |
Customer experience
Cecconoid
ScourgeBringer
Bugs and requests
Cecconoid
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
ScourgeBringer
Reported bugs
9 issues- Game crashes immediately on launch (purple screen)
- Crashes on iPad Pro with iOS 17.1.2
- Crashes when connecting wired controller
- Crashes during intense particle effects (3rd floor boss)
- Save and exit reduces HP to 1 unexpectedly
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- iCloud save only syncs one direction (iPad to iPhone)
- Touch controls cause accidental dashes
- Smashed bullets scatter instead of following directional input
- Game won't load or launch on some devices
Requested features
12 requests- Customizable control mapping
- Dash button option instead of swipe mechanic
- Static joystick position during combat
- Controller support for all devices
- Casual/easier difficulty modes with progression
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- More endgame content and new zones
- Additional enemies and bosses
- More store items and healing methods
- Better balance for early game resources
- Option to play personal music during gameplay
- Traditional roguelike mode with item-based skill trees
- Right-side dash option for touch controls
In-app purchases
Cecconoid
No in-app purchases
ScourgeBringer
No in-app purchases
