Comparison

THUNDON vs Climb Knight

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

Head to head
About

THUNDON

Features
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- Difficult Mode B There is also a mode with many different types of stuffed animals, Game B. - 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!

About

Climb Knight

Experience a retro arcade adventure with simple controls and classic LCD-style graphics. Climb ropes, avoid traps, and aim for the top of global leaderboards. Unlock new characters and mini-games in this nostalgic high-score challenge.

Highlights
  • Global leaderboards
  • LCD-style graphics
  • 1-button controls
  • Unlockable characters
  • Haptic feedback
  • Three unlockable mini-games
Features
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Step into a retro arcade adventure with Climb Knight! Every floor you conquer brings you closer to the top of the global leaderboards. Can you out-climb the competition and reach the "top"? With LCD-style graphics and super simple 1-button controls, Climb Knight is easy to pick up but fun to master. Just avoid traps, scale ropes, and see how many floors you can clear. Perfect for quick gaming sessions or those moments when you just need one more try after a close call! Featuring a 1-bit minimalist aesthetic inspired by classic handheld LCD games, vintage brick game consoles, calculator games, old keypad phones, and the timeless charm of palm computers and early portable gaming devices, Climb Knight blends that nostalgic pixel art charm with the fun challenge of a true high-score chaser. Why you’ll love it: Global leaderboards: The higher you climb, and the more levels you conquer, the better your high score. How high can you go? Haptic feedback: Feel every moment! Satisfying haptic feedback makes every collectible pulse in your hands, while traps and monsters deliver an extra punch when they catch you. Unlockable characters: Collect and play with multiple pixel art characters as you progress. Retro feel: Inspired by the 80s arcade era, with LCD game pixel graphics and chiptune music to match. Challenge friends: Share your high score and challenge your friends to beat it. Changing environments: The layout, traps, and reality itself shift slightly after each game, making every run feel familiar, yet strangely different. Test your reflexes: Improve your skills and reaction time with every playthrough. Fun is infinite: The fun never stops as you climb higher and higher in an 80s-style arcade game with a modern twist. Mr. Advisor: A mysterious entity now answers your questions. But beware—knowledge always comes at a price. Tarsier Tales: Meet the tarsiers, learn their story, and learn about protecting their home through ten exciting platforming levels! Three Unlockable Mini-Games: Earn your right to play them; they do not reveal themselves easily: 1. Run Knight – Run and jump over obstacles in this endless test of reflexes. 2. Floppy Bat – Guide a fragile bat through a gauntlet of deadly spikes. Precision is survival. 3. Squirmy Worm – A slithering creature moves forward, unable to turn back. Just like you. Can you survive the traps ahead? If you're a retro gaming fan or looking for a quick one-more-try challenge, Climb Knight is packed with endless fun, designed to keep you coming back for more. Ready to test your reflexes and reach new heights? Play Climb Knight today!

Screenshots

THUNDON4 screens
Climb Knight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Climb Knight at Free against THUNDON's $0.99. Climb Knight also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 10 months). THUNDON'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

Climb Knight is free to download; THUNDON costs $0.99 up front. Climb Knight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. THUNDON asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

THUNDON ships an update every 10 months, Climb Knight every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
THUNDON versus Climb Knight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTHUNDONClimb Knight
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.6 (256 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—83.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—256 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHideki KuboDarius Immanuel Guerrero

Bugs and requests

THUNDON

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Climb Knight

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Knight not always jumping
  • Bats' speed causing issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • New content and updates
  • More characters and skins
  • Ability to jump on enemies

In-app purchases

None

THUNDON

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Climb Knight

One-time1
  • Remove Ads for Climb Knight$1.99

Questions

Is THUNDON free?
THUNDON costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Climb Knight free?
Climb Knight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do THUNDON or Climb Knight have ads?
Climb Knight shows ads; THUNDON does not.
Which is updated more often, THUNDON or Climb Knight?
THUNDON ships an update every 10 months, and Climb Knight every 2 weeks. Most recently, THUNDON was updated on October 27, 2026 and Climb Knight on November 4, 2026.

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