Rogue vs GnollHack
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rogue
Experience the classic dungeon crawling game that defined a genre. Explore procedurally generated levels, battle monsters, and collect loot. Choose between ASCII, simple, or full graphic tile modes for a retro adventure.
- ASCII, simple, or full graphic tile modes
- Menu-based commands
- BlueTooth keyboard support
- Pinch-to-zoom graphics
- Faithful classic experience
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A favorite on college Unix systems in the early to mid-1980s, Rogue popularized the dungeon crawling computer game dating back from 1980 (and spawned entire class of derivatives known collectively as "roguelikes"). gandreas software now presents the classic for all your iOS devices (10.0 or newer required): - Playable in either "ASCII" mode, simple graphic characters or fully graphic tile mode - Designed for simple "menu" based commands, or can be driven entirely via a BlueTooth keyboard for full retro mode. - Graphics can be zoomed in/out via pinch - Completely faithful Rogue experience (all the levels, monsters, potions, scrolls, etc...) Explore the Dungeons of Doom and retrieve the Amulet of Yendor, or die trying!
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.
- Turn-based roguelike gameplay
- Modern user interface
- Procedurally generated dungeons
- 13 classes and 5 races
- Hundreds of items and spells
- Challenging permadeath mode
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: GnollHack at Free against Rogue's $1.99. GnollHack also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.9) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 59 months). Rogue's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). 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
GnollHack is free to download; Rogue costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GnollHack holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GnollHack has 111 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Rogue's written reviews are positive against 85% of GnollHack's.
Rogue ships an update every 59 months, GnollHack every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rogue | GnollHack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.9 (22 ratings) | 4.7 (111 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 85.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 22 | 111 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 59 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 772 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | gandreas software | Hyvan mielen pelit ry |
Customer experience
Rogue
GnollHack
Bugs and requests
Rogue
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes when using wands/staves
- Throwing items selects wrong item
- Getting stuck in rooms with no exits
- Losing progress after crashes
Requested features
5 requests- Difficulty settings
- Character class selection
- Expanded item/monster variety
- Improved map navigation
- Save/load functionality
GnollHack
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Rogue
No in-app purchases
GnollHack
No in-app purchases
