TMNT Splintered Fate vs Dead Cells+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TMNT Splintered Fate
Engage in fast-paced, roguelike action as one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Battle through randomized levels, upgrade unique abilities, and team up with friends to rescue Splinter from the Foot Clan.
- Roguelike action combat
- Randomized power-ups and layouts
- Playable Turtles with unique abilities
- Up to four-player co-op
- Upgrade Turtle powers
- Battle classic TMNT foes
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Splinter is captured. The Foot Clan are on the attack. New York City is in chaos! Enter the FIGHT, ADAPT, REPEAT portal loop of Splintered Fate to set things straight. When Splinter is kidnapped by Shredder, mysterious portals simultaneously appear across NYC. With April and Metalhead analyzing recovered artifacts for clues, the Turtles battle to recover their father from the clutches of the Foot Clan. However, as the gang gets ever closer to Splinter’s otherworldly location, an even greater threat lingers in the shadows… - Roguelike action game!- Fast, visceral and exciting combat puts you in the middle of Turtle brawls - No two runs are the same- Randomized power-ups, room layouts, and boss modifiers for gnarly fun! - Play your favorite Turtle- Take control of all four Turtles, each with unique powers and abilities - Unite the Brothers- Bodacious co-op gameplay with up to four players - Travel through iconic TMNT NYC locations- Starting in the sewers and ending in an epic rooftop battle! - Upgrade your Turtle powers- Unlock and level-up your powers to become a master ninja - Defeat your enemies- Face off against a host of classic TMNT foes and factions TMNT Splintered Fate collects personal user data as well as non-personal user data (including aggregated data). User data collection is in accordance with applicable law, such as COPPA. User data may be used, for example, to respond to user requests; enable users to take advantage of certain features and services; personalize content; and manage and improve Nickelodeon's services. For more information regarding Nickelodeon’s use of personal user data, please visit the Nickelodeon Group Privacy Policy below. Our Privacy Policy is in addition to any terms, conditions or policies agreed to between you and Apple, Inc., and Nickelodeon and its affiliated entities are not responsible for Apple's collection or use of your personal user data and information. Use of this app is subject to the Nickelodeon Terms of Use Agreement. For users residing in the EU, TMNT Splintered Fate may include the use of persistent identifiers for game management purposes and installation of this app constitutes your permission to such usage of persistent identifiers for all users on your device. Terms of Use Agreement: https://www.nick.com/legal/ussoge/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: http://mobilefiles.nick.com/privacyaa.htm The Terms of Use Agreement for this app includes arbitration for disputes – see FAQs: http://www.nick.com/faqs/
Dead Cells+
Embark on a challenging 2D action platformer adventure as a failed alchemic experiment. Explore a dynamic, interconnected world, master combat, and unlock new paths with each playthrough. This version includes extensive DLC content with new storylines, biomes, enemies, weapons, and bosses.
- Roguevania exploration
- Frantic 2D combat
- Nonlinear progression
- Daily leaderboards
- Return to Castlevania DLC
- The Bad Seed DLC
- Fatal Falls DLC
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Play as a failed alchemic experiment and explore the sprawling, ever-changing castle to find out what happened on this gloomy island…! That is, assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers. Dead Cells+ is a roguevania action platformer that will require you to master frantic 2D combat with a wide variety of weapons and skills against merciless minions and boss. The indie hit Dead Cells+ is now slaying foes on Apple Arcade! Main Features • ONLY ON APPLE ARCADE - New daily leaderboards : Test your skills against players all over the world! • Roguevania: The progressive exploration of an interconnected world, with the replayability of a rogue-lite and the adrenaline pumping threat of permadeath • Frantic and Dynamic 2D Action: Learn your enemies’ patterns to stay alive, or prepare to be sent back to your cell before you can say “baguette” • Nonlinear Progression: Unlock new levels with every death, opt for the path that suits your current build, your playstyle or just your mood. Surely, the ramparts can’t be as bad the sewers, right? • Play at your own pace: Will you explore every nook and cranny of the castle, or rush to the end? [THIS VERSION ALSO INCLUDES ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONTENT] *Latest updates are available: Clean Cut & The End is Near* RETURN TO CASTLEVANIA DLC • New storyline - overcome the Ruler of Darkness alongside Alucard and Richter Belmont, • 2 new biomes - Explore Dracula's Castle and its outskirts • 9 new monsters - Werewolves, haunted armors, and medusas are waiting for you • 14 new weapons - wield the Vampire Killer or the Holy Water to defeat creatures of the night, • 3 new bosses - go fangs to fangs against Death and Dracula himself • 20 new outfits - dress as your favorite Castlevania characters such as Simon and Richter Belmont or Alucard • Alternative soundtracks - play along 51 Castlevania original tracks and 12 tunes reimagined in the style of Dead Cells THE BAD SEED DLC You reap what you sow • New levels to lose your head in: the not-so-peaceful Dilapidated Arboretum and the noxious Morass of the Banished • New monsters to rip to pieces: get to know the locals, such as the Jerkshroom and the Yeeter • New weapons to play with: trim sticking out heads with the Scythe Claw, or make them dance to the sound of the Rhythm n' Bouzouki • New boss to fight against: Mama Tick is dying to meet you FATAL FALLS DLC Ready for a leap of faith? • 3 new biomes - Get some fresh air at the Fractured Shrines, splash around at the Undying Shores and take a picture at the Mausoleum • 8 new monsters - The Cold Blooded Guardians and their friends would love to teach you about their culture. ... Wait, aren't those relatives of yours in the Undying Shores...? • 7 new weapons - lil' Serenade is perfect for breaking the ice with the locals, although the Snake Fangs would make for a perfect souvenir... • 1 new boss - The Scarecrow is very proud of his gardening skills and won't hesitate to show off QUEEN AND THE SEA DLC Take it to the sea! • 2 new biomes - Battle your way through a rotten shipwreck, or scale a burning lighthouse and confront your deadliest foe yet. • 9 new weapons, including a throwable shark, a trident and a pirate hook hand (eyepatch not included). • 2 new bosses - Don't lose your head before you meet the Queen! This DLC also gives you the usual extras: - A not-so-cute pet. - Loads of new outfits. - New enemies to bash. Carefully redesigned for Apple Arcade with a revamped interface • Two game modes available: Original & Auto-Hit • Custom controls & More touch controls options available: Change the buttons’ position and size to your liking, swipe to dodge… • MFi external controller support • Game Center achievements If you run into a problem, please contact us at support@playdigious.mail.helpshift.com u with as much information as possible on the issue.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Dead Cells+ at free against TMNT Splintered Fate's paid. Dead Cells+ also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 66%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). TMNT Splintered Fate's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Dead Cells+ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37K and 14K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of TMNT Splintered Fate's written reviews are positive against 90% of Dead Cells+'s.
TMNT Splintered Fate ships an update monthly, Dead Cells+ every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.
| Parameter | TMNT Splintered Fate | Dead Cells+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (37K ratings) | 4.9 (14K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.4% of reviews | 90.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 37K — better | 14K |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.5 GB | 1.8 GB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Viacom International Inc. | Playdigious |
Customer experience
TMNT Splintered Fate
Dead Cells+
User reviews
TMNT Splintered Fate
From 37K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Smooth and responsive gameplay
- 🎨 Vibrant and faithful TMNT visuals
- 🗣️ Excellent voice acting and dialogue
- 🕹️ Unique playstyles for each turtle
- 🔁 Engaging roguelike progression loop
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes, especially during boss fights
- 🔁 Frustrating to restart from the beginning after each death
- 🔌 Potential save data issues and loss of progress
- 🔍 Lack of checkpoints or ability to resume runs
- 🤝 Limited multiplayer options (only with Game Center friends)
Dead Cells+
From 14K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Excellent controls
- 🎨 Beautiful pixel art
- 🔍 Engaging exploration
- 💡 Helpful accessibility options
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional audio issues
- 🔋 Performance drops on some devices
- 🤔 Lack of cloud save sync across devices
- 🕹️ Touchscreen controls can be finicky
Bugs and requests
TMNT Splintered Fate
Reported bugs
5 issues- Game crashes during boss battles
- Save data corruption or loss of progress
- Connectivity issues with multiplayer
- Unresponsive or inconsistent controls
- Graphical glitches or visual bugs
Requested features
5 requests- Add online multiplayer matchmaking
- Implement save checkpoints or progression system
- Expand the roster of playable characters
- Introduce new game modes or challenges
- Improve accessibility options and controller support
Dead Cells+
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game crashes or freezes during boss battles
- Map not updating properly after teleporting
- Controller buttons not working as expected
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to listen to own music/podcasts while playing
- More customization options for button layout
- Multiplayer or co-op mode
- Improved save/progress sync across devices
In-app purchases
TMNT Splintered Fate
No in-app purchases
Dead Cells+
No in-app purchases
Questions
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