Comparison

Beyond the Chiron Gate vs Rogue Keys

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Beyond the Chiron Gate

Embark on a text-based space exploration adventure. Discover alien worlds, manage your crew, and upgrade your ship to uncover the secrets of ancient civilizations. Your mission is to gather data and reach the home system of the mysterious Gatebuilders.

Highlights
  • Text-based space exploration
  • Discover exotic planets
  • Manage a space crew
  • Upgrade ship technology
  • Gather data
  • Uncover ancient civilizations
Features
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Explore an endless universe filled with exotic planets, strange life forms, and ancient civilisations in this text-based space exploration game. Manage a crew of space explorers and upgrade their ship with new technology. Brave dangerous worlds to gather the data you need to reach the home system of the mysterious Gatebuilders.

About

Rogue Keys

A turn-based tactical puzzle game on a 5x5 grid where players manage limited turns and unlock powerful keyboard-key-themed Glyphs. Each run offers unique challenges with procedurally generated boards and randomized abilities.

Highlights
  • Turn-based tactical grid gameplay
  • Keyboard key-themed abilities
  • Unlockable Glyphs with game-changing effects
  • High score chasing with global leaderboards
  • Procedurally generated boards for replayability
  • Multi-run progression and seeded runs
  • Voiceover accessibility support
Features
Currently charting
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Rogue Keys is a turn-based, tactical puzzle/strategy game played on a 5×5 grid where every move counts. Survive enemies, manage your limited turns, and unlock mysterious Glyphs that bend the rules of the game in surprising ways. The twist in Rogue Keys is that your powers and upgrades (as well as enemy buffs) are represented by placed keyboard keys on the board tiles. Each run is a battle of wits against the board itself. You’ll need to balance survival, score-chasing, and risk-taking, all while planning around abilities that grow more powerful the longer you play. FEATURES: • Turn-Based Tactics: Every move consumes precious turns; every decision matters. • Keys of Power: Discover and equip 64 unique keys with over 100 game-changing effects and combos. • Stack & Shift Mechanics: Upgrade keys by using the ‘Shift’ key and chain key abilities for unique effects. • High Score Chasing: Bank points strategically or risk losing them forever. Global leaderboards through Game Center. • Endless Replayability: Procedurally generated boards and randomised keys keep every run unique. • Multi-Run: Extend your streak across multiple runs, earn Glyphs, and carry their powers forward until your streak ends. • Seeded Runs: Weekly seeded runs allow you to jump straight into a single run without the set up and test your skills against other players on the same board. • Accessibility: App and gameplay fully supported with Voiceover.

Screenshots

Beyond the Chiron Gate4 screens
Rogue Keys4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Rogue Keys at $2.99 against Beyond the Chiron Gate's $9.99. Rogue Keys also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Beyond the Chiron Gate's advantage is ratings volume (68 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases, chart position 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

Beyond the Chiron Gate costs $9.99 and Rogue Keys $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rogue Keys holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beyond the Chiron Gate has 68 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beyond the Chiron Gate ships an update every 5 months, Rogue Keys monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Beyond the Chiron Gate versus Rogue Keys: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeyond the Chiron GateRogue Keys
Price$9.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.7 (68 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings68 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#188 — better#194
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB139 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperSpace Goblin GamesKIERAN HARTNETT

Customer experience

Beyond the Chiron Gate

All ratings66 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral1.5%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral5.7%
Negative8.6%

Rogue Keys

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Beyond the Chiron Gate

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • VoiceOver clicks on links, ending the game
  • Music turns off when app is put in background
  • Bug where actions are chosen without consent after picking 'continue'
  • Music volume adjustment control is good, but background play is desired

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add more event types or variations
  • Improve interface and touch controls
  • Add a back button
  • Allow music to play in the background
  • Increase effectiveness of medic crew members
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  • More unique endings
  • More options throughout the game
  • Font pitch and script type selection

Rogue Keys

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Beyond the Chiron Gate

No in-app purchases

None

Rogue Keys

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Beyond the Chiron Gate free?
Beyond the Chiron Gate costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rogue Keys free?
Rogue Keys costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Beyond the Chiron Gate or Rogue Keys?
Rogue Keys is rated higher. Beyond the Chiron Gate averages 4.7 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while Rogue Keys averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Beyond the Chiron Gate or Rogue Keys have ads?
Neither Beyond the Chiron Gate nor Rogue Keys shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Beyond the Chiron Gate or Rogue Keys?
Beyond the Chiron Gate ships an update every 5 months, and Rogue Keys monthly. Most recently, Beyond the Chiron Gate was updated on November 7, 2026 and Rogue Keys on October 30, 2026.
Which is more popular, Beyond the Chiron Gate or Rogue Keys?
Beyond the Chiron Gate currently peaks at #188 in the App Store charts, and Rogue Keys at #194. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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