Alexus 2040 vs Nimble Quest Halfbrick+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Alexus 2040
Experience a classic space shooter with simple controls and auto-fire, focusing on reaction time and thrilling arcade action. Collect power-ups, unlock new ships, and battle challenging bosses. Customize your spacecraft with an easy-to-use pixel art tool.
- Classic space shooter gameplay
- Simple left-right controls with auto-fire
- Original power-ups
- Unlockable spaceships
- Boss battles
- Pixel art spaceship customization
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Alexus 2040 captures the essence of a classic space shooter, condensed into short sessions, and offers a highly challenging and thrilling arcade experience. - Simple left-right only controls, with auto-fire. Focus on reaction time and get in the flow! - Stack up original power-ups and enjoy your new sense of power... while it lasts! - Unlock spaceships with their exclusive power-ups! - Bosses, we all love them, don’t we? - Paint your own spaceships in seconds with this new super easy-to-use 'pixel art' tool! - Break the score by reaching the 'system limitations' of an arcade game from the early 80's.
Nimble Quest Halfbrick+
Lead a growing conga line of heroes with unique abilities through endless stages, battling hordes of enemies. This action-packed adventure combines classic snake mechanics with a twist, offering fast-paced, addictive gameplay and a huge roster of collectible characters.
- Conga line hero action
- Classic snake mechanics reimagined
- Huge roster of collectible heroes
- Power-ups and unique weapons
- Diverse and challenging levels
- Fast-paced, addictive gameplay
- Retro pixel art and soundtrack
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Get ready for a fast-paced, action-packed adventure with Nimble Quest, the game that takes the classic snake mechanic and turns it into an epic conga line of destruction! Now re-launched by Halfbrick and part of Halfbrick+, this timeless classic returns better than ever. Assemble your unstoppable team of heroes and charge through hordes of enemies across endless stages. Can you defeat them all and reach glory? Game Features: Unstoppable Conga Line Action Lead a growing conga line of heroes, each with their unique abilities, as they slice, shoot, and destroy enemies in their path. Navigate levels filled with different enemies, power-ups, and obstacles, but remember—you can’t stop! Classic Snake Mechanics with a Twist Inspired by the classic snake game, Nimble Quest adds a new level of depth. Move your characters from side to side, avoid enemy attacks, and use your heroes’ powers to defeat foes. It’s the nostalgic snake game reimagined! Huge Roster of Heroes Unlock and collect a wide variety of heroes—each with unique weapons, abilities, and personalities. From warriors and wizards to archers and rogues, every character brings something special to your unstoppable conga line. Power-Ups and Weapons Discover and collect a variety of power-ups, from increased damage and defense to special abilities that turn the tide of battle. Equip your heroes with the best gear to take on even the toughest challenges. Diverse and Challenging Levels Explore an array of unique environments, from dungeons and forests to castles and battlefields. Each level is filled with different enemies, traps, and surprises that keep the action fast and fun. Fast-Paced and Addictive Gameplay Nimble Quest is simple to play, but hard to master. The more you play, the faster and more chaotic the game becomes. Can you handle the intensity as the screen fills with enemies? Retro Pixel Art and Nostalgic Soundtrack Immerse yourself in retro-inspired pixel art with charming animations and vibrant environments. Combined with a catchy, nostalgic soundtrack, Nimble Quest delivers the perfect throwback to classic arcade games. A Mix of Snake and Conga Like Never Before! Nimble Quest is not just a game; it’s an addictive, fast-paced adventure that keeps you on your toes from start to finish. With its blend of snake-like mechanics, pixel-perfect design, and intense battles, Nimble Quest offers a unique and exciting challenge for players of all ages. Join the Conga Line of Heroes! Download Nimble Quest now and see how long you can survive! WHAT'S HALFBRICK+ Halfbrick+ is a mobile games subscription service offering: - Exclusive access to the highest-rated games. - No ads or in-app purchases interrupting your word-crafting experience in these word games. - Brought to you by the makers of Award-winning mobile games. - Regular updates and new releases to keep your word games fresh and full of new word search puzzles. - Curated by gamers, for gamers who love word challenges and word puzzles! Start your One Month free trial and play all our games without ads, in app purchases, and fully unlocked games! Your subscription will auto-renew after 30 days, or save money with an annual membership! For any questions, please contact our support team at https://support.halfbrick.com. **************************************** View our Privacy Policy at https://www.halfbrick.com/halfbrick-plus-privacy-policy View our Terms of Service at https://www.halfbrick.com/subscription-agreement
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Alexus 2040 at 67% against Nimble Quest Halfbrick+'s 5%. Alexus 2040 also leads on rating (3.5 vs 1.5). Nimble Quest Halfbrick+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Alexus 2040 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Nimble Quest Halfbrick+ sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Alexus 2040 holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nimble Quest Halfbrick+ has 124 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Alexus 2040's written reviews are positive against 5% of Nimble Quest Halfbrick+'s.
Alexus 2040 ships an update every 3 months, Nimble Quest Halfbrick+ daily. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Alexus 2040 | Nimble Quest Halfbrick+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (11 ratings) — better | 1.5 (124 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 5.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 124 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 284 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Romain Macre | Halfbrick |
Customer experience
Alexus 2040
Nimble Quest Halfbrick+
Bugs and requests
Alexus 2040
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Nimble Quest Halfbrick+
Reported bugs
2 issues- Laggy performance
- Poorly implemented new features
Requested features
3 requests- One-time purchase option
- Offline play
- Ad-supported free version
In-app purchases
Alexus 2040
- Buy 50 coins$1.49
- Buy 200 coins$1.99
- Premium$3.49
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- Buy 1000 coins$3.49
Nimble Quest Halfbrick+
- Halfbrick+$2.991 Month
- Halfbrick+ (Trial)1 Month trial$2.991 Month
- Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount)$2.991 Month
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- Halfbrick+ (Early Adopter)6 Months trial$2.991 Month
- Halfbrick+3 variants$29.991 Year
- Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount)1 Year trial$29.991 Year
- Halfbrick+$99.99
Questions
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