THUNDON'S TRAIN vs River Raiders
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
THUNDON'S TRAIN
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- Different Mode B There is also a game B with rules for catching flames with a train. If you catch it on the train below, you will get a high score, so make the best use of it and aim for a high score. - Elements of gameplay As you play through the game, you will unlock new characters that you can use. The rules are a little different for each character. - Recreating a nostalgic atmosphere The instructions that come with the electronic game reproduce the atmosphere of the time. In addition, you can play with deteriorating reflectors and polarizers. I hope you enjoy the nostalgic sense of play!
River Raiders
Experience a modern take on classic arcade shooters. Navigate treacherous rivers, engage enemy forces, and manage fuel to survive increasingly challenging levels. Master precision flying and quick reactions to achieve the highest scores.
- Classic top-down jet combat
- Responsive touchscreen controls
- Fuel management for strategic gameplay
- Progressive difficulty and unpredictable challenges
- Offline play
- Handcrafted maps inspired by classic era
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The River Raid you remember, rebuilt for your phone. River Raiders is a modern tribute to one of the most iconic top-down shooters of the Atari 2600 era. No ads. No in-app purchases. Fully unlocked from the first second. Just you, the river, and everything trying to shoot you down. Fly fast. Shoot straight. Stay alive. Enemy tankers, helicopters, jets, and fortified bridges crowd every stretch of the River of No Return. Tight channels, scarce fuel, and increasingly aggressive formations make every run unpredictable. As you push deeper, the river narrows and the pressure climbs. Only the sharpest pilots survive. FEATURES - Premium and complete: fully unlocked, no ads, no in-app purchases - Endless arcade action with handcrafted maps inspired by the original era - Classic top-down jet combat rebuilt for modern touchscreen play - Fuel management adds real stakes to every run: slow down to refuel or push forward and risk it - Responsive controls with customizable layout for quick dodges and accurate shots - Progressive difficulty as the river narrows and enemy formations tighten - Universal: plays great on both iPhone and iPad - Full offline play, no internet required HOW IT PLAYS Bank left and right through twisting river paths. Time your shots to destroy enemy aircraft and blast bridges for high-value points. Fuel drains constantly. When the gauge runs low, finding a depot becomes a race against time. Study the river. Learn its patterns. Refine your route. Go farther than you did last run. How deep into enemy territory can you make it? Prove your skill. Become a River Raider.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: River Raiders at every 6 weeks against THUNDON'S TRAIN's every 19 months. River Raiders also leads on chart position (#149 vs unranked). THUNDON'S TRAIN's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On ads, 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
THUNDON'S TRAIN costs $0.99 and River Raiders $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
THUNDON'S TRAIN ships an update every 19 months, River Raiders every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | THUNDON'S TRAIN | River Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #149 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Hideki Kubo | Lost Leaf Studio |
In-app purchases
THUNDON'S TRAIN
No in-app purchases
River Raiders
No in-app purchases
Questions
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