Comparison

Paper Dungeon 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

Paper Dungeon

Embark on a push-your-luck RPG adventure where you roll dice, plan your moves, and battle monsters and traps. Collect items and manage your hero's HP and Stamina to conquer 30 levels in campaign mode or practice in a unique One Room Dungeon.

Highlights
  • Push-your-luck dice rolling gameplay
  • 30-level campaign mode
  • One Room Dungeon for practice
  • Monster battles and trap avoidance
  • Item collection for hero survival
  • Detailed level statistics
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Try to conquer a dungeon in this push-your-luck game !! Everything you have to do is roll a dice, plan your way, and have luck. Paper Dungeon is a push-your-luck RPG game where you have to go through all levels to win. This task will not be easy as you will have to fight monsters, avoid traps, and collect treasures to keep your hero alive. And you have to do it fast before your HP or Stamina drops to zero - then you lose. What you can do here to Win: - Try to conquer all 30 levels in campaign mode - Try One Room Dungeon to learn how to play - it's one but it's big - Collect items from treasures and monsters to keep your hero alive a little longer What you can also find in this game: - 30 level campaign - One Room dungeon to practice, each time it's different - Over 30 items that will help you in your travel - Detailed statistics for each completed level Good luck Adventurer :))

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

Paper Dungeon4 screens
Spooky Pixel Hero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Spooky Pixel Hero at 4.6 against Paper Dungeon's 3.0. Spooky Pixel Hero also leads on ratings volume (171 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). Paper Dungeon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Spooky Pixel Hero sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Paper Dungeon asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spooky Pixel Hero holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spooky Pixel Hero has 171 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

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Paper Dungeon versus Spooky Pixel Hero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaper DungeonSpooky Pixel Hero
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.6 (171 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—80.2% of reviews
Number of ratings2171 — better
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB83 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperGrzegorz DziembowskiDarius Immanuel Guerrero

Customer experience

Paper Dungeon

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Spooky Pixel Hero

All ratings170 ratings
Positive88.8%
Neutral4.1%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive80.2%
Neutral9.9%
Negative9.9%

Bugs and requests

Paper Dungeon

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

None

Paper Dungeon

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Spooky Pixel Hero

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Paper Dungeon free?
Paper Dungeon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spooky Pixel Hero free?
Spooky Pixel Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Paper Dungeon or Spooky Pixel Hero?
Spooky Pixel Hero is rated higher. Paper Dungeon averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Spooky Pixel Hero averages 4.6 from 171 ratings.
Do Paper Dungeon or Spooky Pixel Hero have ads?
Spooky Pixel Hero shows ads; Paper Dungeon does not.

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