Comparison

GnollHack vs Celestial Xll

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

Head to head
About

GnollHack

Embark on a perilous quest in a remastered classic roguelike. Explore procedurally generated dungeons, battle monsters, and uncover powerful artifacts. With deep strategy, a rich class and race system, and challenging permadeath, every playthrough offers endless replayability.

Highlights
  • Turn-based roguelike gameplay
  • Modern user interface
  • Procedurally generated dungeons
  • 13 classes and 5 races
  • Hundreds of items and spells
  • Challenging permadeath mode
Features
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ABOUT GnollHack is a remastered and enhanced version of the classic roguelike game NetHack, one of the most iconic games developed in 1980s and 1990s. With GnollHack, you get: - Traditional roguelike with turn-based gameplay - Modern user interface - Legendary strategic depth of NetHack - Endless replayability - Several new features, enhancing your gameplay experience STORY In GnollHack, you are a hero sent by your deity into the perilous Dungeons of Doom, tasked with recovering the stolen Amulet of Yendor from the clutches of the malevolent god Moloch, who has hidden it in the fiery depths of the underworld. Along your journey, you will encounter formidable enemies, discover great magical artifacts, and strive for glory. You must either triumph or perish in the attempt. ROGUELIKE GAMEPLAY Explore procedurally generated dungeons filled with monsters, traps, and treasures. RICH CLASS AND RACE SYSTEM - 13 classes: wizard, barbarian, rogue, etc. - 5 races: human, elf, gnoll, etc. DEEP ITEM AND MAGIC SYSTEM Hundreds of items, spells, and artifacts with diverse effects. CHALLENGING PERMADEATH (Classic Mode Only) Death is permanent, requiring players to adapt, plan, and learn from mistakes to progress further. TUTORIALS AND GAMEPLAY INFORMATION - GnollHack wiki: https://wiki.gnollhack.com SUPPORT - Discord: https://discord.gg/cQuExnzUQy

About

Celestial Xll

Engage in strategic, turn-based battles within a mystical, zodiac-inspired universe. Choose celestial guardians, build a powerful team, and conquer opponents in this fantasy combat game.

Highlights
  • Zodiac-inspired fantasy universe
  • Turn-based battles
  • Choose celestial guardians
  • Team building and strategy
  • Cosmic combat
Features
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Celestial XII is a zodiac-inspired fantasy battle game where players choose celestial guardians, enter turn-based battles, and use strategy to defeat opponents. Explore a mystical universe inspired by the zodiac, strengthen your team, and experience immersive cosmic combat designed for players of all ages.

Screenshots

GnollHack4 screens
Celestial Xll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GnollHack at none against Celestial Xll's 13. GnollHack also leads on ratings volume (111 vs 3) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ads 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

Both are free to download. Celestial Xll sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. GnollHack asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for GnollHack against 4.7 for Celestial Xll. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GnollHack has 111 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GnollHack ships an update every 4 days, Celestial Xll every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
GnollHack versus Celestial Xll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGnollHackCelestial Xll
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (111 ratings) — better4.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews85.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings111 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size774 MB71 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperHyvän mielen pelit ryMarcel White

Customer experience

GnollHack

All ratings111 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive85.2%
Neutral3.7%
Negative11.1%

Celestial Xll

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

In-app purchases

None

GnollHack

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

Celestial Xll

One-time12
  • Starfire Ring$1.99
  • Nebula Halo$2.99
  • Starfire Ring$3.99
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  • Nebula Halo$3.99
  • Aurora Crown$3.99
  • Celestial Mandate$3.99
  • Void Edge2 variants$3.99
  • Supernova Burst$3.99
  • Celestial Hydrogen Water$3.99
  • Aurora Crown$4.99
  • Arena Pass$9.99
  • Arena Pass$12.00

Questions

Is GnollHack free?
GnollHack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Celestial Xll free?
Celestial Xll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GnollHack or Celestial Xll?
GnollHack is rated higher. GnollHack averages 4.7 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while Celestial Xll averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do GnollHack or Celestial Xll have ads?
Neither GnollHack nor Celestial Xll shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GnollHack or Celestial Xll?
GnollHack ships an update every 4 days, and Celestial Xll every 2 weeks. Most recently, GnollHack was updated on October 25, 2026 and Celestial Xll on October 24, 2026.

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