Dungeon Raider vs Dread Encounter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Dungeon Raider
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Slay monsters, dodge trap in roguelike dungeon crawler. What treasures await? Dungeon Raider is a hack 'n slash runner with RPG elements. You play as an adventurer lost in a dungeon with enemies and traps behind every corner. Explore a seemingly endless tunnel full of mystery and death, find mythical creatures, many foes, and few friends! Legends say that no one has ever left the dungeon, do you think you have what it takes? Use your fingers wisely and see how far you can make it. Features: -Endless runner: A dungeon so long it has no end, are we still in our world. -Hack 'n Slash: Hoards of monsters block the way, slay them before they slay you! -RPG: Take the role of an adventurer fighting to survive. -Roguelike: Randomly generated dungeon and no refuge from death makes every run unique. -High score: Compete with other players to see who is the best at surviving. Can you Survive this action-heavy dungeon crawler, the hidden traps, and the hungry monsters? What is at the end of the tunnel, a princess or a boss? Find out if you are up to the challenge by raiding!" No help, no holding hands. Surviving costs blood, sweat, and tears.
Dread Encounter
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Dread Encounter is a dark action adventure set in a world that slowly reshapes itself as you move forward. You run through side-view environments filled with traps, hazards, and sudden encounters, where progress depends on movement, timing, and careful decisions rather than constant pressure. The gameplay combines fast movement with deliberate combat choices. You can attack first, block incoming strikes, or risk a precise parry to gain the advantage. Different situations reward different approaches, allowing combat to feel reactive and tense rather than repetitive. Between intense runs, the pace slows. You trade with a mysterious merchant, acquire weapons and essential tools, solve environmental puzzles, and prepare for what lies ahead. Each successful path forward alters the world, opening new routes and encounters while closing others. As you progress, fragments of a hidden story begin to surface. The world offers brief, unsettling glimpses of something beyond the path you are running ā moments that suggest this journey is more than a simple escape. These details never interrupt the action, but quietly change how the world is perceived. Key Features ⢠Fast-paced action adventure focused on movement, timing, and momentum ⢠Combat built around choice ā attack, block, or parry at the right moment ⢠Dangerous environments filled with traps, hazards, and collapsing paths ⢠Ability upgrades that improve defense, strength, and survivability ⢠Trading with a mysterious merchant for weapons and essential tools ⢠Environmental puzzles that slow the pace and test awareness ⢠Distinct locations, unsettling atmosphere, and collectible outfits
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Dread Encounter at every 6 days against Dungeon Raider's every 4 months. Dungeon Raider's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Dungeon Raider ships an update every 4 months, Dread Encounter every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dungeon Raider | Dread Encounter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 6 days ā better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 ā better | 15.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 443 MB | 472 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Roni Games | Maksim Guliaev |
In-app purchases
Dungeon Raider
No in-app purchases
Dread Encounter
No in-app purchases
Questions
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