FirstQueen1NEXT vs Skel and Defense
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FirstQueen1NEXT
A remake of a classic strategy game, this title offers upgraded gameplay with larger battlefields and troop management. Recruit diverse units, manage their personalities, and strategically lead them to victory against ambitious rulers. Operability is optimized for modern touchscreens.
- Remake of a classic 1988 strategy game
- Upgraded gameplay and improved playability
- Battles with a second battalion of troops
- Subordinates act based on individual personalities
- New characters and items like nurses and special item users
- Strategic unit placement and enemy troop management
- Optimized operability for smartphones and tablets
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*There is an internal purchase, but it is not essential to clear the game! This is to expand the range of enjoyment of the game. *In the vertical display, a cross key appears at the bottom left, but it is not essential for operation. It is not displayed in landscape orientation. High-speed movement is also possible by flicking the screen. *Operation instructions can be found in the game. Tap the book icon at the top left of the screen. *This is a remake of a popular game that was released more than 30 years ago and has been updated and improved. This game is based on the game first released in 1988 on the PC called "First Queen". (Later, it was also released on home console machines) The game screen has been made larger, battles allowing using a 2nd battalion of troops, and the overall game play has been upgraded to improve playability! *Original Game System Your subordinates will usually attack and retreat according to orders, but they will do so based on their individual personalities. There are also characters and items that were not in the original, such as nurses who are dedicated to treat the wounded without any regard to danger and also soldiers who are able to fully use special items. The tribes that make up the nation may become enemies or allies as the game progresses. Defeating an enemy leader can turn the concerning enemy troops into allies. Players can take control of a character and move them out of dire situations. In other words, basically, you are their "guardian". If the characters are in a battle they can win, you can leave them alone. When fighting against a stronger foe, use of items and other abilities might be required. A weak character will quickly retreat when their "LIFE" decreases. If they leave the battle and stay away from enemies, they can quickly recover to fight again. This has resulted in a system where "even strong soldiers will be in danger if surrounded". It is a system for heroes to fight in groups instead of facing battles alone. In the same manner as a typical simulation game, many units are spread throughout the country. Over time, some enemy units will march towards your castle. You also need a strategy on where to stop powerful units. *The operability has been matched to smartphones and tablets. You can flick and scroll in the selection window. Dash with a 4-way flick. Escape with a dash or rescue your allies. It is also possible to damage the enemy by ramming. Heavy characters like Lance have a greater effect, making it easier to break through the enemy's enclosure. The icon palette is enlarged for easy operation. To download all the data from the store, please download it with a Wi-Fi connection. *Record of the Battle of Ornic. The Queen was full of ambition to control the world and began marching south. However, countries that faced her were not unified and fell before her army marching towards Ornic. With the fall of his country, Count Richmont begins a counterattack with Crucible soldiers.
Skel and Defense
Build and defend your dungeon against waves of heroes. Strategically place traps and command skeletal warriors to thwart intruders. Explore challenging stages, unlock new abilities, and customize your gameplay with unique perks.
- Strategic trap placement
- Command skeletal warriors
- Variety of trap rooms
- Challenging stages and endless mode
- Customizable perks
- Skill enhancement and secrets
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Build the dungeon. Set the traps. Wait for the heroes. Skel & Defense is a dungeon defense roguelike where you play the villain. Expand your dungeon room by room, fill it with deadly traps, transform into Skel, and stop wave after wave of heroes coming for your treasure. Combine the strategy of tower defense with the replayability of a roguelike, and build a dungeon no adventuring party can survive. ◆ Become the Dungeon Master, Not the Hero Every dungeon has a monster waiting in the darkness. This time, that monster is you. At night, expand your dungeon and prepare your traps. During the day, defend the gates against waves of invading heroes. Build, defend, improve, and repeat. Turn a humble underground tomb into an unstoppable fortress. ◆ 26 Trap Rooms, Countless Combinations Build and combine 26 unique trap rooms, including fireballs, lava zones, freezing mist, icicles, saw blades, poison arrows, electromagnetic fields, and more. Combine rooms of the same element to unlock powerful synergies. Freeze enemies before burning them alive. Trap them in narrow corridors and finish them with poison. Your dungeon layout determines how long the heroes survive. ◆ Transform into Skel and Fight Traps are not your only weapon. Transform into different Skels and fight the invaders yourself. Become a Mage Skel and launch fireballs from the rear, a Rogue Skel throwing shurikens, or a Shield Skel holding the front line. When your traps are not enough, finish the job yourself. ◆ 7 Stages, Endless Mode, Global Rankings Conquer 7 stages with different rewards, then enter Endless Mode and face increasingly powerful waves. How long can your dungeon survive? Register a nickname in the options menu to join the global rankings and compete with players around the world. ◆ Over 30 Perks, A Different Run Every Time Choose from more than 30 perks during each stage. Take powerful upgrades to strengthen your build, or accept dangerous penalties in exchange for bonus score. Focus entirely on traps, strengthen your Skel, or combine both approaches. Every run is different, and every decision matters. ◆ Grow Stronger with Every Run Defeat waves to earn Trait Points and unlock permanent upgrades that make future runs stronger. Explore the Collection to uncover hidden synergies, new rooms, and powerful relics. There is always one more strategy to discover. ◆ Full Controller Support Prefer playing with a controller? Build rooms, choose perks, use the shop, warp through the dungeon, browse the Collection, and control every major screen with a gamepad. On-screen button prompts are supported, and you can freely switch between controller and touch controls. ◆ A Premium Dungeon Defense Built for Replayability Short runs. Deep strategy. And that feeling of wanting to survive just one more wave. • Dungeon defense combined with roguelike progression • 26 trap rooms with elemental synergies • Multiple Skel forms for direct combat • 7 stages plus an increasingly difficult Endless Mode • Global ranking competition • More than 30 perks that change every run • Permanent upgrades, relics, and hidden synergies • Full gamepad support • Cloud save support • Playable in 13 languages If you enjoy tower defense games, roguelikes and roguelites, dungeon management, base defense, strategy games, or survivor-style action, Skel & Defense was built for you. The heroes are already coming. Build your dungeon, prepare your traps, and show them who the real master of the dungeon is.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: FirstQueen1NEXT at 64% against Skel and Defense's 48%. FirstQueen1NEXT also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Skel and Defense's advantage is price ($0.49 vs $2.99). On update cadence, 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
FirstQueen1NEXT costs $2.99 and Skel and Defense $0.49 up front. FirstQueen1NEXT sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Skel and Defense sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FirstQueen1NEXT | Skel and Defense |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $0.49 — better |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews — better | 47.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 417 MB | 209 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Kure Software Koubou Co.,Ltd. | Buff Studio Co.Ltd. |
Customer experience
FirstQueen1NEXT
Skel and Defense
In-app purchases
FirstQueen1NEXT
- PointPack1000$0.99
- 2200ポイントパック$1.99
- 3400ポイントパック$2.99
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- 4600ポイントパック$3.99
- 9800ポイントパック$7.99
- 23000ポイントパック$15.99
- 36000ポイントパック$23.99
Skel and Defense
- Skin Ticket x1$0.29
- Skin Ticket x3$0.99
- Blessing of Experience$1.99
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- Skin Ticket x8$2.99
Questions
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