Roach Race vs Spooky Pixel Hero
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Roach Race
Embark on an endless arcade journey across iconic Witcher locations in a 2D platformer. Dash, jump, and collect points to climb the global leaderboard. Experience a popular mini-game from Night City's arcades on your mobile device.
- Endless scrolling platformer
- Iconic Witcher locations
- Global leaderboard
- Collect points and magical carrots
- Dash and jump mechanics
- Power-up glitches
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Roach Race is a free-to-play arcade platform game from CD PROJEKT RED, developed in collaboration with Crunching Koalas. Embark on a never-ending journey across the Continent with Roach and discover iconic locations from The Witcher series of games — in a never-before-seen 2D version. Collect points and climb the ranks to the very top of the global leaderboard. Always on the go! The biggest hit from Night City’s arcades comes straight to your mobile device. The same mini-game available in Cyberpunk 2077 can now travel with you wherever you go! Gallop through the Continent! Together with Roach, race through an endlessly scrolling loop of the Continent. Dash through incredible landscapes and jump over obstacles in the form of deadly monsters and dangerous traps. You’ll traverse five picturesque regions straight from Geralt of Rivia’s travels: the mysterious fortress of Kaer Morhen, the vibrant Novigrad, the forested Flotsam, the majestic Skellige, and the magically enchanted Isle of Mists. Join the global leaderboard! Utilize Roach’s extraordinary abilities to collect points and compete against others for first place in the global rankings. Collect magical carrots and activate powerful glitches to collect even more points! You’ll need to keep your wits and reflexes about you — the further you travel, the faster you go and the more points you collect.
Spooky Pixel Hero
Embark on a chilling retro platformer adventure as a game developer tasked with repairing a mysterious 1976 game. Navigate 120 challenging levels filled with traps and puzzles, uncovering a dark narrative with pixelated spirits and Lovecraftian horrors. Experience nostalgic 1-bit and 8-bit pixel art with a terrifying twist.
- Retro pixel art graphics
- 120 challenging platformer levels
- Mind-bending puzzles and traps
- Haunting narrative and story
- Pixelated spirits and horrors
- Nostalgic 70s/80s gaming aesthetic
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You play the role of a game developer tasked by a secret organization to repair a lost platformer game from 1976 that seems way too advanced for its time. But is it really just a game? A chilling homage to retro gaming – Rediscover the magic of classic games and retro platformers with a terrifying twist. SPOOKY PIXEL HORROR combines the beloved aesthetics of vintage 2D pixel games with a deeply immersive horror narrative that will keep you on edge. Intense gameplay – Navigate through 120 challenging levels filled with traps and mind-bending puzzles that will make some players rage. Every step brings you closer to uncovering the dark origins of the game, but beware – the deeper you go, the more dangerous this nightmare becomes. Atmospheric and nostalgic visuals – Experience a beautifully crafted mix of 1-bit and 8-bit pixel art that captures the eerie aesthetic of the vintage 70s and 80s gaming era. Uncover the hidden story – As you progress, piece together the sinister backstory of the game. Encounter pixelated spirits, ghostly glitches, and Lovecraftian horrors lurking within the code. Can you survive the nightmare and reveal the truth? Key Features: • Retro Pixel Art: Immerse yourself in nostalgic graphics and pixel art that blend nostalgia with spine-tingling nightmares, bringing an eerie world to life. • Challenging Platforming: Test your skills with platformer levels filled with rage-inducing traps and puzzles. • Haunting Narrative: Unravel a compelling story that blends retro charm with modern horror elements. Step into the shoes of a hero battling through a 2D nightmare, where every glitch and ghostly encounter brings you closer to the truth. SPOOKY PIXEL HORROR is a journey into the heart of retro horror.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Roach Race at none against Spooky Pixel Hero's 1. Roach Race also leads on ads (none vs shown). Spooky Pixel Hero's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 6 days) and ratings volume (170 vs 47). On price, rating, review sentiment 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
Both are free to download. Spooky Pixel Hero sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Roach Race asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Roach Race against 4.6 for Spooky Pixel Hero. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47 and 170 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Roach Race's written reviews are positive against 80% of Spooky Pixel Hero's.
Roach Race ships an update every 6 days, Spooky Pixel Hero daily. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Roach Race | Spooky Pixel Hero |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (47 ratings) — better | 4.6 (170 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 82.4% of reviews — better | 80.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 47 | 170 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | CD PROJEKT RED S.A. | Darius Immanuel Guerrero |
Customer experience
Roach Race
Spooky Pixel Hero
Bugs and requests
Roach Race
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Spooky Pixel Hero
Reported bugs
2 issues- Level 57 reported as broken and unbeatable
- Occasional glitches and misplaced sprites
Requested features
3 requests- Option to disable ads or pay for ad-free version
- Ability to resume from last checkpoint after death
- Smaller control buttons for better touch accuracy
In-app purchases
Roach Race
No in-app purchases
Spooky Pixel Hero
- Remove Ads$1.99
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