Comparison

Bricky Boy vs Spooky Pixel Hero

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

Head to head
About

Bricky Boy

Experience a unique blend of brick-breaker and pinball gameplay with a nostalgic 90s handheld console aesthetic. Enjoy challenging boss fights, quests, and a unique power-up system with unlockable skins and semi-randomly generated levels.

Highlights
  • Brick-breaker and pinball genre fusion
  • 90s handheld console aesthetic
  • 8-bit soundtrack
  • Boss fights
  • Quests
  • Unique power-up system
  • Unlockable skins
Features
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Bricky Boy is a combination of brick-breaker and pinball game genres, represented in a very original style of handheld gaming consoles from the '90s. Combined with a 8-bit soundtrack, this game will let you enjoy the genuine feel of the long-gone gaming computers. In Bricky Boy you will find lots of entertaining challenges like: Boss fights, Quests, Unique powerup system, Lots of unlockable skins, Semi-random generated levels Get your Bricky Boy and start the adventure!

About

Spooky Pixel Hero

Embark on a chilling retro platformer adventure as a game developer tasked with repairing a mysterious 1976 game. Navigate 120 challenging levels filled with traps and puzzles, uncovering a dark narrative with pixelated spirits and Lovecraftian horrors. Experience nostalgic 1-bit and 8-bit pixel art with a terrifying twist.

Highlights
  • Retro pixel art graphics
  • 120 challenging platformer levels
  • Mind-bending puzzles and traps
  • Haunting narrative and story
  • Pixelated spirits and horrors
  • Nostalgic 70s/80s gaming aesthetic
Features
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You play the role of a game developer tasked by a secret organization to repair a lost platformer game from 1976 that seems way too advanced for its time. But is it really just a game? A chilling homage to retro gaming – Rediscover the magic of classic games and retro platformers with a terrifying twist. SPOOKY PIXEL HORROR combines the beloved aesthetics of vintage 2D pixel games with a deeply immersive horror narrative that will keep you on edge. Intense gameplay – Navigate through 120 challenging levels filled with traps and mind-bending puzzles that will make some players rage. Every step brings you closer to uncovering the dark origins of the game, but beware – the deeper you go, the more dangerous this nightmare becomes. Atmospheric and nostalgic visuals – Experience a beautifully crafted mix of 1-bit and 8-bit pixel art that captures the eerie aesthetic of the vintage 70s and 80s gaming era. Uncover the hidden story – As you progress, piece together the sinister backstory of the game. Encounter pixelated spirits, ghostly glitches, and Lovecraftian horrors lurking within the code. Can you survive the nightmare and reveal the truth? Key Features: • Retro Pixel Art: Immerse yourself in nostalgic graphics and pixel art that blend nostalgia with spine-tingling nightmares, bringing an eerie world to life. • Challenging Platforming: Test your skills with platformer levels filled with rage-inducing traps and puzzles. • Haunting Narrative: Unravel a compelling story that blends retro charm with modern horror elements. Step into the shoes of a hero battling through a 2D nightmare, where every glitch and ghostly encounter brings you closer to the truth. SPOOKY PIXEL HORROR is a journey into the heart of retro horror.

Screenshots

Bricky Boy4 screens
Spooky Pixel Hero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Spooky Pixel Hero at daily against Bricky Boy's every 10 days. Spooky Pixel Hero also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 68%). Bricky Boy's advantage is ratings volume (823 vs 169). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Bricky Boy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Spooky Pixel Hero sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Bricky Boy against 4.6 for Spooky Pixel Hero. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 823 and 169 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Bricky Boy's written reviews are positive against 80% of Spooky Pixel Hero's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bricky Boy ships an update every 10 days, Spooky Pixel Hero daily. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bricky Boy versus Spooky Pixel Hero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBricky BoySpooky Pixel Hero
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (823 ratings) — better4.6 (169 ratings)
Positive reviews68.1% of reviews80.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings823 — better169
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB83 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMOORLAND GAMES MBDarius Immanuel Guerrero

Customer experience

Bricky Boy

All ratings755 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews185 reviews
Positive68.1%
Neutral13.5%
Negative18.4%

Spooky Pixel Hero

All ratings169 ratings
Positive88.8%
Neutral4.1%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive80.2%
Neutral9.9%
Negative9.9%

User reviews

Bricky Boy

From 823 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and simple gameplay
  • 🎨 Cute retro-style graphics
  • 🎶 Enjoyable chiptune music
  • 🔓 Option to remove ads for free
  • 🕹️ Nostalgic pinball/brick-breaking experience

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Lack of difficulty progression
  • 🔁 Repetitive boss battles
  • 📢 Excessive and intrusive ads
  • 🛑 Unresponsive controls at times
  • 🔌 Ads disrupt gameplay flow

Spooky Pixel Hero

From 169 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great gameplay
  • 👍 Unique story and atmosphere
  • 🎨 Excellent pixel art and retro style
  • 💡 Interesting lore and backstory
  • 🎮 Challenging yet fun platforming

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Sensitive controls
  • 🔍 Difficulty level can be frustrating
  • 📺 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay

Bugs and requests

Bricky Boy

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Left flipper occasionally unresponsive
  • Game crashes when reaching certain levels
  • Ads sometimes fail to load properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more boss/enemy variety
  • Implement a save/checkpoint system
  • Provide more customization options
  • Introduce new game modes or minigames
  • Allow players to fully disable ads (paid)

Spooky Pixel Hero

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Level 57 reported as broken and unbeatable
  • Occasional glitches and misplaced sprites

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to disable ads or pay for ad-free version
  • Ability to resume from last checkpoint after death
  • Smaller control buttons for better touch accuracy

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bricky Boy

One-time1
  • Remove ads$2.99
1 purchases

Spooky Pixel Hero

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Bricky Boy free?
Bricky Boy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spooky Pixel Hero free?
Spooky Pixel Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bricky Boy or Spooky Pixel Hero?
Bricky Boy is rated higher. Bricky Boy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 823 ratings, while Spooky Pixel Hero averages 4.6 from 169 ratings.
Do Bricky Boy or Spooky Pixel Hero have ads?
Both Bricky Boy and Spooky Pixel Hero show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bricky Boy or Spooky Pixel Hero?
Bricky Boy ships an update every 10 days, and Spooky Pixel Hero daily. Most recently, Bricky Boy was updated on September 13, 2026 and Spooky Pixel Hero on September 18, 2026.

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