# Despot's Game vs Peglin

The clearest difference is rating: Peglin at 4.1 against Despot's Game's 3.4. Peglin also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 36%) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 119). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Despot's Game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Peglin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Peglin holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Peglin has 1.2K ratings behind it against 119, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Despot's Game's written reviews are positive against 64% of Peglin's.

Despot's Game ships an update monthly, Peglin fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Despot's Game | Peglin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/despots-game/id1558859156/reviews) | **[4.1 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peglin/id6446336622/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 119 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | **64.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 456 MB | 311 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [tinyBuild LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/945888376) | [Red Nexus Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677460476) |

## What reviewers say

### Despot's Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/despots-game/id1558859156)

Build a dystopian army and guide them through a challenging labyrinth. This roguelike strategy game focuses on item and mutation choices, with automatic combat. Permadeath means starting over, but a secret multiplayer mode awaits those who conquer the game.

**Highlights:** Army building, Item and mutation customization, Automatic combat, Roguelike/roguelite gameplay, Permadeath with world regeneration, Secret multiplayer mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Despot's Game: Full Version | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Epic game, epic difficulty
- 🚀 Fun without end!
- 👍 Great game, different
- 👍 Nice game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes around level 7-8
- 🐛 Crashes frequently, losing progress
- 🐛 Crashes on start
- 🐛 Crashes, can't save progress
- 🐛 Crashes, unplayable

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on start
- Crashes during gameplay
- Crashes, losing progress

**Requested features**

- Add save/continue option
- Fix crashes
- Lower the price


### Peglin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peglin/id6446336622)

Embark on a roguelike adventure combining Pachinko-style combat with deck-building strategy. Collect powerful orbs and relics to defeat dragons and reclaim your gold. Explore procedurally generated maps with unique challenges and surprises on every run.

**Highlights:** Collect and upgrade orbs and relics, Pachinko-like combat mechanics, Procedurally generated maps, Defeat monsters and bosses, Strategic use of potions and bombs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Peglin Full Game Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Unique blend of roguelike and pachinko
- 🎨 Charming retro art style
- 💰 Fair one-time purchase model
- 🔁 High replayability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Unclear mechanics and lack of explanations
- 📱 Controls not optimized for mobile
- 💰 Perceived high price for mobile game

**Reported bugs**

- Soft locks when trying to unlock full game
- Aiming issues and unresponsive controls
- Inconsistent behavior of certain abilities

**Requested features**

- More level variety and content
- Ability to save and resume runs
- Vertical mode for better mobile experience
- Customizable controls and aiming


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Despot's Game free?

Despot's Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Peglin free?

Peglin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Despot's Game or Peglin?

Peglin is rated higher. Despot's Game averages 3.4 out of 5 from 119 ratings, while Peglin averages 4.1 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Despot's Game or Peglin have ads?

Neither Despot's Game nor Peglin shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Despot's Game or Peglin?

Despot's Game ships an update monthly, and Peglin fortnightly. Most recently, Despot's Game was updated on September 23, 2026 and Peglin on September 28, 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.*