Super Dark Deception vs Guardian Monkey
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Super Dark Deception
Experience a retro-style horror game where you're trapped in a dark realm filled with nightmarish monsters. Navigate mazes and make split-second decisions to survive. It's a thrilling chase where running is your only option.
- Retro pixel art graphics
- Nightmarish monster encounters
- Maze navigation challenges
- Survival-focused gameplay
- Fast-paced action
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Super Dark Deception is a fun retro take on the hit horror game, Dark Deception! You are trapped in a dark realm full of mazes inhabited by nightmarish monsters and there's nowhere to hide. Run or die - the choice is yours!
Guardian Monkey
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A fearless flying monkey is the last line of defense between a crumbling castle and waves of relentless invaders. Soar through the skies, hurl explosive bananas, and unleash devastating special attacks to protect your fortress! DEFEND YOUR CASTLE Swipe to fly your monkey across the battlefield and tap to throw bananas at incoming enemies. Position yourself strategically to stop waves of attackers before they tear down your castle walls. POWERFUL ATTACKS Collect and deploy 7 unique attack types: - Banana Shot - your trusty rapid-fire projectile - Banana Bomb - explosive area damage - Cluster Bomb - widespread destruction - Ice - freeze enemies in their tracks - Black Hole - pull enemies to their doom - Auto-Shooter - automated turret defense - Protector Monkey - call in backup! FACE DIVERSE ENEMIES Battle 7 enemy types, each with unique speed, health, and behavior — from pesky Paperboys to charging Rhinos and relentless Ice Monkeys. ENDLESS CHALLENGE Fight through unlimited waves of enemies and achieve your highest score. How long can you hold the line? Based on the original game. Ported to iOS in memory of Sean Coxwell.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Guardian Monkey at Free against Super Dark Deception's $5.99. Super Dark Deception's advantage is chart position (#143 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Guardian Monkey is free to download; Super Dark Deception costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Super Dark Deception | Guardian Monkey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (292 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 82.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 292 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #143 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.7 GB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Glowstick Entertainment | Cody Rigney |
Bugs and requests
Super Dark Deception
Reported bugs
5 issues- Difficulty setting resets
- Audio issues
- Teleport not working as expected
- Soft locks in certain levels
- Challenging boss fights
Requested features
4 requests- Chapter 2 release
- More levels
- Language options
- Improved boss fight mechanics
Guardian Monkey
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Super Dark Deception
No in-app purchases
Guardian Monkey
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do Super Dark Deception or Guardian Monkey have ads?
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