Comparison

Maximus 2 vs Endless Wander

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

Head to head
About

Maximus 2

Embark on a fantasy beat-em-up adventure with satisfying combat. Fight solo or team up with up to 4 players in a continuous, single-shot story. Choose from unique heroes and utilize teamwork to overcome enemies.

Highlights
  • Satisfying combat mechanics
  • Up to 4-player co-op multiplayer
  • Continuous single-shot story
  • Diverse hero roles and weapons
  • Teamwork and revive mechanics
  • Online and local multiplayer support
Features
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MAXIMUS 2 is a fantasy beat-em-up (brawler) that focuses on crunchy and satisfying combat. We captured the spirit of some of the best classic beat-em-ups, melding them into one memorable experience. Fight solo or with up to 4 players cooperative multiplayer! STORY Is a single, continuous shot. This hasn’t been done since the 80's, rather than simply cutting from one stage to the next, the players enter an animated transition to the next area, creating the illusion of a fantastic journey. MULTIPLAYER co-op in real time, fight together with up to 4 players online or on the same device with Bluetooth controllers. HEROES with their own roles and weapons. The tank, the wrestler, the magician, the outlaw, the healer and the ninja. TEAMWORK If you work together, you survive. Players can revive a fallen teammate, support or heal them and gang up to juggle enemies off each other in the air. Supports iCloud. There are a few in-apps available but we allow the whole game to be playable and unlocked through gameplay. Please consider the Premium Upgrade if you wish to support our game development. Requirements An internet connection is required for Online Multiplayer mode. 400 MB of storage space.

About

Endless Wander

Embark on an offline roguelike RPG adventure in a charming pixel art world. Combine weapon abilities and magical runes to create unique builds, unlock characters, and battle fierce enemies in challenging real-time combat. Explore handcrafted environments with a dynamic soundtrack, offering infinite replayability.

Highlights
  • Offline roguelike RPG gameplay
  • Combine weapon abilities and runes
  • Unlock and upgrade unique characters
  • Challenging real-time action combat
  • Stunning pixel art visuals
  • Infinite replayability
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"A mysterious Portal sealed for years reopens, offering a chance for Novu to save his sister trapped inside and to rebuild the Wanderer's Guild." Endless Wander is an offline roguelike RPG in a pixel art style. It features satisfying and challenging gameplay with infinite replayability and an indie soul. THE ULTIMATE MOBILE ROGUELIKE: Experiment and create the optimal build by combining weapon abilities and magical runes. Unlock unique characters, upgrade them, and explore a mysterious world filled with fierce enemies that offers infinite replayability. CHALLENGING ACTION COMBAT: Experience intense real-time action combat that puts your skill to the test. The simple and reactive touch controls combined with a smart auto-aim make fighting merciless enemies and bosses even more satisfying. STUNNING PIXEL ART VISUALS: Explore a variety of beautifully handcrafted pixel art environments and characters. Get captivated by an original soundtrack that changes seamlessly with the time and gameplay to match the mood. OFFLINE GAME No internet connection is required! Play offline anytime or use cloud saves to keep your progress on all your devices. Endless Wander brings the soul of PC indie roguelike games in a fresh, unique, and mobile-first experience. Whether you're a roguelike beginner or you've battled through countless pixel dungeons before, Endless Wander is meticulously crafted to provide an exceptional roguelike experience. Endless Wander is our first game at First Pick Studios. Follow us: Discord: https://discord.gg/sjPh7U4b5U Twitter: @EndlessWander_

Screenshots

Maximus 24 screens
Endless Wander4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Endless Wander at every 4 days against Maximus 2's every 3 weeks. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Maximus 2 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Endless Wander sells 29 one-off in-app purchases. 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 — 4.8 for Maximus 2 against 4.8 for Endless Wander. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.6K and 3.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Maximus 2's written reviews are positive against 78% of Endless Wander's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Maximus 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Endless Wander every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Maximus 2 versus Endless Wander: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaximus 2Endless Wander
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.6K ratings)4.8 (3.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.8% of reviews77.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.6K3.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size669 MB519 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperFour FatsFirst Pick Studios

Customer experience

Maximus 2

All ratings2,530 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews377 reviews
Positive70.8%
Neutral8.5%
Negative20.7%

Endless Wander

All ratings3,513 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews825 reviews
Positive77.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative13.2%

User reviews

Maximus 2

From 2.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and easy to learn controls
  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 💡 Ability to buy all characters upfront
  • 👍 Beautiful graphics and animations
  • 👍 Enjoyable retro-style beat 'em up experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes on some devices
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches reported
  • 🔍 Short story mode
  • 💰 Expensive to unlock all characters
  • 🔍 Difficulty spikes in later levels

Endless Wander

From 3.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 🎨 Vibrant pixel art
  • 🎵 Great soundtrack
  • 👍 Fair monetization
  • 🕹️ Engaging combat

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and performance issues
  • 🔍 Limited content
  • 🔒 Locked characters behind paywall
  • 🔀 Lack of randomization in higher levels
  • 🤖 Repetitive enemy and boss encounters

Bugs and requests

Maximus 2

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes on launch or during gameplay
  • Freezing and unresponsiveness
  • Progression/save data loss
  • Multiplayer connectivity issues
  • Compatibility problems on certain devices

Requested features

8 requests
  • More levels and story content
  • Ability to play as villain characters
  • Level creator mode
  • Controller support
  • Improved enemy balancing
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  • Progression system enhancements
  • Dodge/evasion mechanics
  • Expanded multiplayer options

Endless Wander

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Projectile abilities not working
  • Freezing and frame drops during boss fights
  • Soft locks after defeating bosses
  • Audio issues and distortion

Requested features

5 requests
  • Controller support
  • More playable characters
  • Expanded story and endgame content
  • Customizable controls
  • Randomized level generation

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Maximus 2

One-time5
  • 40x Continues$0.99
  • 20000 Gold Coins$1.99
  • FOUR EPIC SKINS PACK!$2.99
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  • 50,000 Gold Coins$3.99
  • Premium Upgrade$5.99
29 purchases

Endless Wander

One-time29
  • Small amount of crystals$0.99
  • Chapter 1 pack$0.99
  • Novice's pack2 variants$0.99
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  • Boosted revive$0.99
  • Chapter 2 pack$1.69
  • Chapter 3 pack$2.69
  • Wanderer's pack2 variants$2.99
  • Daily pack 1$2.99
  • A bundle of crystals$4.99
  • Wanderer's Pass season 3$4.99
  • Wanderer's Pass season 4$4.99
  • Monthly crystals pack$4.99
  • Chapter 1 pack$4.99
  • Wanderer's Battle Pass$4.99
  • Veteran's pack$4.99
  • Wanderer's Pass season 5$4.99
  • Archi$6.99
  • Liora$6.99
  • Daily pack 3$6.99
  • Monthly pack$8.99
  • A bunch of crystals$9.99
  • Ad removal$9.99
  • Liora Bundle$10.99
  • Archi Bundle$10.99
  • Elione Bundle$10.99
  • Snyde Bundle$10.99
  • Daily pack 4$10.99
  • A big amount of crystals$19.99
  • Daily pack 6$19.99

Questions

Is Maximus 2 free?
Maximus 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Endless Wander free?
Endless Wander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Maximus 2 or Endless Wander?
Endless Wander is rated higher. Maximus 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Endless Wander averages 4.8 from 3.5K ratings.
Do Maximus 2 or Endless Wander have ads?
Both Maximus 2 and Endless Wander show ads.
Which is updated more often, Maximus 2 or Endless Wander?
Maximus 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Endless Wander every 4 days. Most recently, Maximus 2 was updated on October 27, 2026 and Endless Wander on October 29, 2026.

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