Comparison

Dead Cells+ vs Dungeon Clawler+

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Roguevania exploration
  • Frantic 2D combat
  • Nonlinear progression
  • Daily leaderboards
  • Return to Castlevania DLC
  • The Bad Seed DLC
  • Fatal Falls DLC
Features
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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.

About

Dungeon Clawler+

Build a unique deck and battle enemies by grabbing weapons and items from a claw machine. Explore procedurally generated dungeons, face epic bosses, and uncover artifacts to reclaim what was lost. Master the claw for strategic dungeon crawling.

Highlights
  • Unique claw machine mechanic for grabbing items
  • Procedurally generated roguelike dungeons
  • Innovative deckbuilding strategy
  • Epic boss battles with special perks
  • Endless mode for infinite replayability
  • Multiple difficulty modes
  • Unique characters with distinct abilities
Features
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Dungeon Clawler is a Roguelike Claw Machine Deckbuilder. Build your unique deck, fight enemies by grabbing weapons and items from a claw machine and find special artefacts that help you on your quest to reclaim something you lost... Aim carefully to claw your way through this dungeon! FEATURES: - Unique Claw Machine Mechanic: Control a real-time claw machine to snatch weapons, shields, and items from the claw machine. Every grab counts, so plan your strategy and defeat enemies with precision. - Roguelike Dungeon Exploration: Traverse procedurally generated dungeons that change with every run, offering new challenges, enemies, and treasures every time you play. - Innovative Deckbuilding Strategy: Collect and upgrade your item pool with powerful weapons, items, and trinkets. With countless combinations, create your ultimate strategy to conquer the dungeons. - Epic Boss Battles: Engage in intense boss battles and unlock special perks aka paws with every victory. - Endless mode: Even after beating the dungeon boss, the run doesn’t end, but can go on forever. How deep into the dungeon can you venture? - 4 Difficulty Modes: Beat the dungeon in normal, hard, harder and nightmare mode. - Unique Characters: Choose from multiple heroes, each with their own unique abilities and playstyles. Discover the best combinations to suit your dungeon-crawling strategy. - Engaging Storyline: The evil dungeon lord has stolen your rabbit paw and you replaced it with a rusty claw. Fight your way through the dungeon to reclaim your lost limb and fortune! - Stunning Art & Sound: Immerse yourself in the colorful, hand-drawn world of Dungeon Clawler with its dynamic soundtrack and beautifully crafted visuals. WHY PLAY DUNGEON CLAWLER? Dungeon Clawler brings together the strategic depth of deckbuilders with the thrilling unpredictability of roguelike dungeon crawlers and the fun of a claw machine mechanic. Each run offers something new, with endless strategies to discover and enemies to defeat. If you're seeking a fresh deck-builder with infinite replayability, this is the game for you. JOIN THE ADVENTURE TODAY! Download Dungeon Clawler now and begin your journey through ever-changing dungeons. Can you master the claw and reclaim your paw? The dungeon awaits! ABOUT STRAY FAWN We are an indie game development studio from Zurich, Switzerland. Dungeon Clawler is our fourth game and highly appreciate your support!

Screenshots

Dead Cells+4 screens
Dungeon Clawler+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dungeon Clawler+ at monthly against Dead Cells+'s every 3 months. Dead Cells+'s advantage is review sentiment (90% vs 79%) and ratings volume (14K vs 2.1K). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Dead Cells+ against 4.9 for Dungeon Clawler+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dead Cells+ has 14K ratings behind it against 2.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Dead Cells+'s written reviews are positive against 79% of Dungeon Clawler+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dead Cells+ ships an update every 3 months, Dungeon Clawler+ monthly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dead Cells+ versus Dungeon Clawler+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDead Cells+Dungeon Clawler+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (14K ratings)4.9 (2.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews — better79.2% of reviews
Number of ratings14K — better2.1K
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.8 GB938 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperPlaydigiousStray Fawn Studio

Customer experience

Dead Cells+

All ratings13,598 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews701 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral4.1%
Negative5.8%

Dungeon Clawler+

All ratings2,108 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive79.2%
Neutral8.8%
Negative12.0%

Bugs and requests

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

Dungeon Clawler+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Dead Cells+

No in-app purchases

None

Dungeon Clawler+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dead Cells+ free?
Dead Cells+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dungeon Clawler+ free?
Dungeon Clawler+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dead Cells+ or Dungeon Clawler+?
Dungeon Clawler+ is rated higher. Dead Cells+ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Dungeon Clawler+ averages 4.9 from 2.1K ratings.
Do Dead Cells+ or Dungeon Clawler+ have ads?
Neither Dead Cells+ nor Dungeon Clawler+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dead Cells+ or Dungeon Clawler+?
Dead Cells+ ships an update every 3 months, and Dungeon Clawler+ monthly. Most recently, Dead Cells+ was updated on October 28, 2026 and Dungeon Clawler+ on October 28, 2026.

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