Comparison

Gigapocalypse vs Drone Strike Orbit

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

Drone Strike Orbit

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Enemy drone swarms are closing in. Pick upgrades, mix weapons, and push into the next Wave. DRONE STRIKE ORBIT is a 2D drone shooter built around upgrade choices. Simple controls — but every pick changes how your drone fights. A roguelike shooter where each run plays differently and you chase how far you can go. ・Fight through Waves and pick upgrades between them ・Routes change every run — play safe or chase bigger rewards ・Main cannon, EMP, rail, missiles, support bits, and more ・Combine upgrades and watch your firepower spike ・Boss fights waiting at key milestones ・Spend credits in the Hangar for permanent upgrades that carry into the next run This isn't a game that wins for you on autopilot. Move, aim, and blast through the tight spots yourself — that's the rush. ◆ Great if you ・Love shooters ・Love roguelikes where choices make you stronger ・Want a different build every run ・Want something quick on mobile that still has depth Try the opening for free. Unlock the full game with a one-time purchase (no ads to watch, no consumables). Most visual assets were created or refined with generative AI tools. All background music tracks were created with Suno AI.

Screenshots

Gigapocalypse4 screens
Drone Strike Orbit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Drone Strike Orbit at Free against Gigapocalypse's $0.99. Gigapocalypse's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Drone Strike Orbit is free to download; Gigapocalypse costs $0.99 up front. Drone Strike Orbit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gigapocalypse asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Gigapocalypse versus Drone Strike Orbit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGigapocalypseDrone Strike Orbit
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size705 MB52 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperHeadup GmbHADA Software, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Gigapocalypse

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Drone Strike Orbit

One-time1
  • Full Version$1.99

Questions

Is Gigapocalypse free?
Gigapocalypse costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Drone Strike Orbit free?
Drone Strike Orbit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gigapocalypse or Drone Strike Orbit have ads?
Neither Gigapocalypse nor Drone Strike Orbit shows ads.

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