Rogue vs Buriedbornes2
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!
Buriedbornes2
Embark on a turn-based dungeon RPG adventure where strategic choices and character customization are key. Build powerful heroes by combining races, jobs, skills, and equipment to overcome hordes of undead and resist a world-ending threat.
- Turn-based dungeon crawling
- Deep character customization
- Strategic skill and rune system
- Item and equipment collection
- Cooperative survivor communities
- Permadeath adventure
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* Easy to play X Severe adventure Again Buriedbornes2 is the sequel to the easy-to-play turn-based dungeon RPG series. The popular series, which has surpassed 2.5M total users, has evolved in a form that is easier to play and more freely enjoyable. Choose between 2 options for the room you want to progress in, decide which items you want to obtain, choose from up to 5 skills to use next, and more... The simple, non-real-time operation allows you to enjoy a serious adventure where death is the only thing you have to worry about. The best part of the Buriedbornes series is creating a powerful character that surpasses the terrifying army of undead and crushing them! * The battle of the dead and the cooperative "Union" The world is on the brink of ruin due to the invasion of the "Ancient Overlord" and his army of corpses, a threat suggested by the most ancient prophecies. You will repeatedly challenge dangerous dungeons by acquiring corpses, altering them, and using the forbidden "Buriedbornes" art of possessing their souls. It is a hopeless battle with no redemption or end, yet mankind has not given up on everything yet. In various parts of the world, communities of survivors, each with their own goals, continue to resist. By helping each other with them, we may find hope. * Races, jobs, origins, equipments, skills, runes... countless combinations At the start of the adventure, character creation is possible by selecting the race, job, and origin of the corpse to be used. Each legendary equipments that can be found in each dungeon has its own unique abilities. Up to 5 skills can be held, each of which can be set with up to 5 skill runes that can also be obtained in dungeons. These elements allow you to build your tactics freely from a myriad of options. You can build your builds systematically, or you can improvise and discover powerful builds through unexpected coincidences. * End-User license agreements https://nussygame.com/en/bb2/eula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Buriedbornes2 at Free against Rogue's $1.99. Buriedbornes2 also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.9) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 59 months). Rogue's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On 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
Buriedbornes2 is free to download; Rogue costs $1.99 up front. Buriedbornes2 sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Rogue asks for nothing beyond the download.
Buriedbornes2 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buriedbornes2 has 692 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 73% of Buriedbornes2's.
Rogue ships an update every 59 months, Buriedbornes2 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rogue | Buriedbornes2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.9 (22 ratings) | 4.9 (692 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 72.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 22 | 692 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 59 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — 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 | 592 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | gandreas software | yujiro komine |
Customer experience
Rogue
Buriedbornes2
User reviews
Rogue
From 22 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Classic dungeon crawling gameplay
- 👍 Faithful recreation of the original Rogue
- 🎨 Graphical and ASCII modes
- 🤖 Gesture-based controls
- 🆓 Free app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bugs with throwing/using items
- 🤔 Confusing controls and interface
- 🔄 Lack of save/load functionality
- 🤖 Gesture-based controls can be finicky
- 🚫 Crashes and app stability issues
Buriedbornes2
From 692 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple but fun and challenging
- 👍 Great art and design
- 👍 Reasonable monetization
- 👍 Depth and variety of playstyles
- 👍 Addictive and hard to put down
Room to improve
- 🐛 Confusing mechanics and poor explanations
- 🔧 Skill system needs improvement (limited uses, skill stocks)
- 🔧 Difficulty curve can be unbalanced at times
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
Buriedbornes2
Reported bugs
2 issues- Login screen freezes
- Compatibility issues on older devices
Requested features
3 requests- Expanded social features
- More tutorial and onboarding support
- Unlimited or improved skill usage
In-app purchases
Rogue
No in-app purchases
Buriedbornes2
- 160 Gold Shard$0.99
- 500 Gold Shard$2.99
- 1300 Gold Shard$6.99
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- 2700 Gold Shard$14.99
- 4600 Gold Shard$24.99
- 12000 Gold Shard$59.99









