Smol Dungeon vs Tavern Crawl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smol Dungeon
Explore a perilous dungeon filled with monsters, traps, and teleporters in pursuit of a legendary chalice. This premium game offers a complete, ad-free experience with multiple modes and achievements to unlock. Enjoy intuitive, one-handed controls for on-the-go play.
- Premium, ad-free experience
- Six different dungeon modes
- Collect trophies and achievements
- Intuitive and easy-to-use controls
- Playable with one hand
- Hand-crafted by a solo developer
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Navigate through the depths of the Smol Dungeon using your wits, traps, and teleporters. You seek the noblest of treasures, The Chalice. But beware! There are dangerous monsters in this dark place. Mind the blood too, we've only got so much soap... Features: - PREMIUM GAME: No ads. Enjoy a complete experience. - DUNGEON MODES: Six different dungeon modes. - ACHIEVEMENTS: Collect and show off all your trophies. - INTUITIVE CONTROLS: Familiar and easy-to-use controls. - ONE HANDED PLAY: Play with one hand on the train. - INDIE DEVELOPER: Hand crafted by a solo dungeoneer. - BLOOD: This game has it!
Tavern Crawl
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You are Otter — a retired legendary adventurer who traded his sword for a bar towel. You run The Parsonage, a tavern on the edge of civilisation. When your oldest friends come knocking with talk of dark forests and ancient evils, you grab a bottle of something strong and head straight into danger. One last ride. Tavern Crawl is a single-player medieval fantasy RPG that blends tavern management, turn-based combat, dungeon crawling, and AI-powered NPC conversation into one deeply interconnected experience. FEATURES: - Tavern Management: 10 upgrades, seasonal events, staff, and legendary parties - Adventure & Combat: 10 regions, 8 elements, dual tech combos, turn-based strategy - The Cellar Depths: 100-floor dungeon with 51 monsters, mini-bosses, and a final boss - AI-Powered NPCs: 10 characters who know your story and evolve with your choices - Crafting: 97 recipes across forge, alchemy, and enchanting - Quests & Bounties: 78 quests, 7 NPC chain quests, 10 multi-day expeditions - 5 legendary artifacts with hidden multi-step quests - 42 achievements, 6 minigames, 4 seasons - No ads. No paywalls. No energy timers. Just a tip jar. Welcome to The Parsonage. Moira's already poured your drink.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Tavern Crawl at Free against Smol Dungeon's $1.99. Tavern Crawl also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Smol Dungeon's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Tavern Crawl is free to download; Smol Dungeon costs $1.99 up front. Smol Dungeon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tavern Crawl asks for nothing beyond the download.
Smol Dungeon ships an update every 2 weeks, Tavern Crawl every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smol Dungeon | Tavern Crawl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Kristofer Shamloo | Adam Ott |
In-app purchases
Smol Dungeon
- Smol Dungeon Pack$2.99
Tavern Crawl
No in-app purchases
Questions
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