Comparison

Gigapocalypse vs Dash Heroes Arcade

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

Head to head
About

Gigapocalypse

Become a customizable giant monster and unleash destruction in this pixel art action game. Inspired by Kaijū movies and classic destruction games, players can unlock unique skills, mutations, and pets as they smash through various historical and futuristic locations.

Highlights
  • Customizable giant monsters
  • Unique skills and mutations
  • Pixel art destruction
  • Kaijū movie inspiration
  • Unlockable pets and skills
  • Epic boss fights
  • Tamagotchi-style mini-games
Features
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Become a customizable giant monster with manifold skills in this destruction game, inspired by classical Kaijū movies such as “Godzilla” and “King Kong” and the game classic “Rampage”. As a little kid, picking up your dragon toys, spewing fire, feels powerful and destroying everything is one of the best childhood memories for many of us. Now you become that giant monster in Gigapocalypse, a 2D pixel art destruction game, inspired by classical Kaijū movies such as “Godzilla” and “King Kong” and the game classic “Rampage”. Gigapocalypse features a selection of different “Gigas” from the Prehistoric era, the uncharted outer space and the forgotten history. Each with unique skills, mutations and manifold skins that can be unlocked with level ups. Start your destruction spree and destroy everything on your way through different beautifully detailed pixel style locations. Ever wondered how it looks like when a giant monster destroys a wild west town? Or clashing against the brave Knights Templar? Gigapocalypse has the answer. But beware: Nasty soldiers, wizards, drones and mechs will do everything to stop you! With each try your Giga will become more powerful until you will finally make it to the diversified, epic boss fights that await you at the end of each level. Complete quests, take care of your Giga in Tamagotchi-style mini games, find secrets to upgrade your Giga and its “home” and unlock cute, but yet lethal pets that accompany you on journey. Gigapocalypse is loud, punk, metal, anarchy and a lovely homage to the game and movie classics. It´s a game for the kid in all of us. Features: • Nine Gigas with unique distinctive abilities • Six beautifully detailed stages based on earth`s historical and future timeline • Customize your Giga and define your own destruction style • Themed enemies and buildings • Epic and hilarious boss fights • Unlockable pets, skills and mutations • Quests and secrets • Fast paced action with simple controls • Satisfying visual destruction in cute pixel art style • Lore based on existing myths and cryptozoology • Easy to approach, addictive gameplay style • Heavy-Rock soundtrack – if it´s too loud, you´re too old!

About

Dash Heroes Arcade

Embark on an epic quest through a vertical labyrinth, gaining the ability to scale walls. Navigate treacherous traps and enemies across 1000 levels, choosing from diverse heroes with unique skills. Compete in races, collect coins, and enjoy multiple game modes, including a level editor.

Highlights
  • Vertical labyrinth exploration
  • Wall-scaling abilities
  • 1000 challenging levels
  • Diverse roster of heroes
  • Level editor mode
  • Competitive racing
Features
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Dash Heroes is an exhilarating arcade game that takes you on a thrilling adventure through a vertical labyrinth. Embark on an epic quest as you enter the world of Dash Heroes, where an enigmatic mask awaits your discovery. Upon donning the mask, a wondrous transformation occurs - you gain the incredible ability to scale walls with ease and agility. Get ready for non-stop fun and excitement! Prepare to encounter a myriad of challenges, from treacherous traps to formidable enemies, as you navigate through our vast collection of 1000 captivating levels. Each level presents a unique and thrilling obstacle course that will test your reflexes, strategy, and quick thinking. With every successful level completion, you'll unlock new and increasingly challenging stages, ensuring an endless supply of adrenaline-pumping gameplay. Dash Heroes offers a diverse roster of heroic characters, each with their own special abilities and skills. Choose your favorite hero and harness their unique powers to overcome obstacles and defeat enemies with style. Whether you prefer a swift and agile ninja, a mighty warrior armed with a sword, or a cunning sorcerer casting powerful spells, there's a hero to suit every playstyle. Immerse yourself in the dynamic and immersive world of Dash Heroes, where the gameplay is as versatile as your imagination. Engage in intense races, competing against friends and players from around the globe to claim victory. Master the art of collecting golden coins scattered throughout each level, enhancing your score and unlocking exciting bonuses and rewards. With multiple game modes to explore, Dash Heroes offers endless entertainment for players of all skill levels. Challenge yourself in the classic mode, where precise movements and timing are key to conquering each level. Or, if you prefer a more relaxed experience, unleash your creativity and build your own custom levels in the level editor mode, sharing them with friends and the community. Time is of the essence in Dash Heroes, as the fast-paced action keeps you on your toes. React swiftly to avoid deadly traps, strategically plan your moves to outsmart enemies, and make split-second decisions to reach the finish line. The intuitive controls ensure a seamless and immersive gaming experience, allowing you to focus on the excitement and adventure that awaits. Dash Heroes combines captivating visuals, vibrant colors, and enchanting sound effects to create an immersive gaming experience like no other. Immerse yourself in a world filled with breathtaking landscapes, intricate mazes, and fantastical creatures that will leave you in awe. Download Dash Heroes now and embark on an extraordinary journey filled with endless challenges, daring feats, and heroic triumphs. Are you ready to become a legendary hero and conquer the labyrinth? The path awaits, so dash into action today!

Screenshots

Gigapocalypse4 screens
Dash Heroes Arcade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dash Heroes Arcade at Free against Gigapocalypse's $0.99. Dash Heroes Arcade also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 65%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Gigapocalypse's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 3). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Dash Heroes Arcade is free to download; Gigapocalypse costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dash Heroes Arcade holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gigapocalypse has 17 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Gigapocalypse's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dash Heroes Arcade's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 3 level
Gigapocalypse versus Dash Heroes Arcade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGigapocalypseDash Heroes Arcade
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (17 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17 — better3
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size705 MB18 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHeadup GmbHCHORRUS GAMES S.L.

Customer experience

Gigapocalypse

All ratings16 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative30.0%

Dash Heroes Arcade

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Gigapocalypse

No in-app purchases

None

Dash Heroes Arcade

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gigapocalypse free?
Gigapocalypse costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dash Heroes Arcade free?
Dash Heroes Arcade is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gigapocalypse or Dash Heroes Arcade?
Dash Heroes Arcade is rated higher. Gigapocalypse averages 4.5 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Dash Heroes Arcade averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Gigapocalypse or Dash Heroes Arcade have ads?
Neither Gigapocalypse nor Dash Heroes Arcade shows ads.

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