# Castle Ramble vs Dead Rails

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Castle Ramble at 73% against Dead Rails's 26%. Castle Ramble also leads on rating (4.1 vs 1.9) and ads (none vs shown). Dead Rails's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Castle Ramble sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Dead Rails asks for nothing beyond the download.

Castle Ramble holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Castle Ramble has 100 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Castle Ramble's written reviews are positive against 26% of Dead Rails's.

Castle Ramble ships an update monthly, Dead Rails every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Castle Ramble | Dead Rails |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-ramble/id1487448543/reviews)** | [1.9 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-rails/id6743685404/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **100** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **72.9% of reviews** | 26.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 18 MB | 322 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CHORRUS GAMES S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/955143849) | [Mohammad Sa'deh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803982219) |

## What reviewers say

### Castle Ramble

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-ramble/id1487448543)

Embark on an infinite roguelite platforming adventure to reclaim your castle from invading pigs. Train your king, upgrade weapons and armor, and battle diverse enemies across procedurally generated levels. Enjoy daily rewards, quests, and leaderboards for endless replayability.

**Highlights:** Infinite roguelite platformer, King training and customization, Weapon and armor upgrades, Procedurally generated levels, Diverse enemy types, Daily rewards and quests, Achievements and leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Double Coins! | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads + Free Revive and Heal! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Castle Ramble 5x Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 10x Coins! | $4.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Coins! | $8.99 | one-time |
| 75000 Coins | $17.99 | one-time |
| 250000 Coins! | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Creative and innovative mechanics
- 🚀 Fast-paced action
- ✨ Good pixel art and design
- 🎮 Supports PS4 gamepad

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Clunky/bad controls (for many)
- 🔄 Frustrating progress loss on death
- ⚠️ Limited revives
- 📈 Difficulty spikes without character progression
-  monotonous gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on iPad
- Cannot return to menu without shutting down
- Ads are problematic (Donald Trump ads)
- Date/time exploit for infinite gems
- No video available for revive sometimes

**Requested features**

- Add more enemies
- Add more weapons
- Add different characters with unique powers
- Add more texture to walls
- Add hidden secret rooms


### Dead Rails

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-rails/id6743685404)

Experience the thrill of being a train conductor. Navigate complex rail networks, transport passengers, and test your skills across diverse landscapes, from modern cities to rugged mountains. Every journey demands precision and timing.

**Highlights:** Navigate intricate rail networks, Transport passengers, Modern city environments, Rugged mountain tracks, Test skill, timing, and precision

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 💡 Interesting locations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Not the real Dead Rails game
- 💰 Overpriced and not worth the money
- 🤬 Misleading advertising and scam
- 🐛 Buggy and poor performance

**Reported bugs**

- Controls feel unresponsive
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Develop a real Dead Rails game
- Improve graphics and gameplay


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Castle Ramble free?

Castle Ramble is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dead Rails free?

Dead Rails is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Castle Ramble or Dead Rails?

Castle Ramble is rated higher. Castle Ramble averages 4.1 out of 5 from 100 ratings, while Dead Rails averages 1.9 from 18 ratings.

### Do Castle Ramble or Dead Rails have ads?

Dead Rails shows ads; Castle Ramble does not.

### Which is updated more often, Castle Ramble or Dead Rails?

Castle Ramble ships an update monthly, and Dead Rails every 2 days. Most recently, Castle Ramble was updated on October 14, 2026 and Dead Rails on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*