ScourgeBringer vs Fox Fire
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ScourgeBringer
Embark on a fast-paced roguelite platforming adventure in a post-apocalyptic world. Control Kyhra, a skilled warrior, as she battles ancient machines and monstrous foes to uncover the secrets of a mysterious entity and potentially save humanity.
- Fast-paced rogue-platforming gameplay
- Fluid platforming controls
- Frantic combat system
- Hordes of enemies and giant bosses
- Ever-changing dungeon exploration
- Uncover mysteries and secrets
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ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity. Set in a post-apocalyptic world where a mysterious entity wreaked havoc on all humanity, ScourgeBringer puts you in the shoes of the deadliest warrior of her clan: Kyhra. Help her to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity. Key Features: • Dive into fast-paced rogue-platforming gameplay described by Eurogamer as "Dead Cells meets Celeste" • Slash and shoot your way smoothly with super fluid platforming controls • Sharpen your skills with a frantic combat system focused on attacks only • Dash forward to the otherworldly adaptive sounds of Joonas Turner (Nuclear Throne, Downwell, Broforce...) • Defy hordes of unspeakable enemies and giant bosses holding the secrets of the Scourge • Explore the infinite depths of an ever-changing dungeon • Uncover mysteries and find mementos of previous explorers to unlock reality defining secrets
Fox Fire
Experience a challenging vertical shooter with intricate bullet patterns and powerful bosses. Help a fox investigate missing apples through story, boss rush, and practice modes. Enjoy online multiplayer with friends.
- Vertical shooter gameplay
- Intricate bullet patterns
- Boss battles
- Story mode
- Boss rush mode
- Practice mode
- Online multiplayer
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Fox Fire is a classical vertical shooter in the style of Japanese arcade games. It follows the adventures of Konko the fox shrine maiden and her friends in her magical world. Game Features: * Epic Danmaku Battles: 15 stages of intricate and challenging bullet patterns! * Story Mode: Several different stories to play! * Practise Mode: Play cleared stages, battle bosses again, or conquer challenges! * Several playable characters, each with multiple unique attacks and personalities! * Difficulty options for all skill levels, including yours! Be grateful. * High Scores and Leaderboards! * No internet connection needed!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Fox Fire at Free against ScourgeBringer's $5.99. Fox Fire also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). ScourgeBringer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On review sentiment, ads 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
Fox Fire is free to download; ScourgeBringer costs $5.99 up front. Fox Fire sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. ScourgeBringer asks for nothing beyond the download.
ScourgeBringer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScourgeBringer has 491 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of ScourgeBringer's written reviews are positive against 73% of Fox Fire's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
ScourgeBringer ships an update every 2 months, Fox Fire every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ScourgeBringer | Fox Fire |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (491 ratings) — better | 4.4 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.6% of reviews | 72.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 491 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 153 MB | 241 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Plug In Digital | Tomas Hakel |
Customer experience
ScourgeBringer
Fox Fire
Bugs and requests
ScourgeBringer
Reported bugs
9 issues- Game crashes immediately on launch (purple screen)
- Crashes on iPad Pro with iOS 17.1.2
- Crashes when connecting wired controller
- Crashes during intense particle effects (3rd floor boss)
- Save and exit reduces HP to 1 unexpectedly
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- iCloud save only syncs one direction (iPad to iPhone)
- Touch controls cause accidental dashes
- Smashed bullets scatter instead of following directional input
- Game won't load or launch on some devices
Requested features
12 requests- Customizable control mapping
- Dash button option instead of swipe mechanic
- Static joystick position during combat
- Controller support for all devices
- Casual/easier difficulty modes with progression
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- More endgame content and new zones
- Additional enemies and bosses
- More store items and healing methods
- Better balance for early game resources
- Option to play personal music during gameplay
- Traditional roguelike mode with item-based skill trees
- Right-side dash option for touch controls
Fox Fire
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ScourgeBringer
No in-app purchases
Fox Fire
- 2 Gold Coins$0.99
- 500 Silver Coins$1.99
- Bake the Cake$2.99
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- 20 Gold Coins$2.99
- A Cloudy Day$3.99
- 40 Gold + 1000 Silver Coins$3.99
