# Maximus 2 vs Endless Wander

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.

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.

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.

Maximus 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Endless Wander every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Maximus 2 | Endless Wander |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maximus-2/id1554432924/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endless-wander-roguelike-rpg/id6473157705/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.6K | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 70.8% of reviews | **77.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 669 MB | 519 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Four Fats](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362798072) | [First Pick Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603717785) |

## What reviewers say

### Maximus 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maximus-2/id1554432924)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 40x Continues | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Gold Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| FOUR EPIC SKINS PACK! | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Gold Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- More levels and story content
- Ability to play as villain characters
- Level creator mode
- Controller support
- Improved enemy balancing


### Endless Wander

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endless-wander-roguelike-rpg/id6473157705)

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

**In-app purchases (29)**

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

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- More playable characters
- Expanded story and endgame content
- Customizable controls
- Randomized level generation


## Frequently asked 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 29, 2026 and Endless Wander on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*