Comparison

Super Mega Worm vs Shattered Pixel Dungeon

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

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About

Super Mega Worm

Control a giant worm on a revenge mission against humanity and their robots. Crawl, eat, and evolve to become the ultimate weapon of destruction. Save the world from extinction in this action-packed game.

Highlights
  • Fast and furious gameplay
  • Retro art style
  • 24 action-packed levels
  • Multiple game modes
  • Destructive super abilities
  • Various control schemes
  • Game Center support
Features
Currently charting
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iPhone App of the Week - 09/23/10 - App Store Top #5 App App Store Top #3 Game __________________________________________ Mother Earth is on the brink of extinction and has released her last defense, the Great Death Worm, Wojira. Wojira is on a revenge mission to destroy all the Human parasites. Crawl and eat your way through waves of humans and their robots of destruction. Grow and evolve into the ultimate weapon of destruction. You are the last line of defense, can you save the world? Features - Super fun, fast and furious Gameplay - Awesome Retro Art Style - 24 Action Packed Levels - 2 Different Game Modes - 3 Destructive Super Abilities - 3 Different Control Schemes - 20 Delicious Items to Eat - Game Center Support (Leaderboards and Achievements) - Universal App __________________________________________ Mecha Worm (DLC) - No Dying From Hunger! - Infinite Death Beam! - Homing Missiles! - Instant Space Jump! __________________________________________ Accessories / Support: - Mifi Controller Support - Fling Compatible __________________________________________ Videos: IGN's Must-Grab Apps For You Commuters: http://www.ign.com/videos/2010/09/10/igns-appshow-91010 AppSpy.com Review: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ibpcY3XuvA Game Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNhxQ0SElwE __________________________________________ Reviews: "Super Mega Worm is a gas. It’s absolutely bizarre – the humor and WTF scenarios are truly funny – but unlike so many other weird games, Super Mega Worm is actually fun to play for more than five minutes." 8/10 -IGN.com "I have to admit that for nearly the entire time I played Super Mega Worm I had a smile on my face, and that’s the best recommendation this reviewer can give." 4-1/2/5 -GamePro.com "This game is hard to put down once you have started playing." 10/10 -ReviewStrong.com "Super Mega Worm is pure kitschy fun!" Must Have - 4/4 -SlideToPlay.com "Super Mega Worm is basic mindless fun and an easy game to jump in to, so casual and hardcore action fans will both get a kick out of this title." 4/5 -AppSpy.com "This is one game I am sure you will download to your iPhone and keep for a long time." 4/5 -GamerFront.net "Super Mega Worm is an action packed slaughter house of worm mayhem that is fun and challenging." Worth It -AppAdvice.com

About

Shattered Pixel Dungeon

Embark on a challenging roguelike dungeon crawl with six unique heroes. Explore procedurally generated levels, collect hundreds of items, and battle diverse enemies and bosses. Master unique hero mechanics and unlock powerful abilities to survive the depths.

Highlights
  • Six unique heroes with distinct playstyles
  • Procedurally generated dungeons and randomized enemies
  • Hundreds of items to collect, upgrade, and craft
  • Talent trees and subclass progression for heroes
  • Challenging bosses and optional achievements
  • Regular content updates
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Shattered Pixel Dungeon is a traditional roguelike dungeon crawler RPG that's simple to get into but hard to master! Every game is a unique challenge, with six different heroes, randomized levels and enemies, and hundreds of items to collect and use. ShatteredPD is also updated with new content roughly every three months, so there's always something new. ◀ Choose Your Hero ▶ Each of ShatteredPD's six playable heroes has their own unique mechanics and gameplay style. Cut down foes as the durable Warrior or deadly Duelist, fry your enemies as the arcane Mage or divine Cleric, or use terrain to your advantage as the stealthy Rogue or the markswoman Huntress! As you progress through the dungeon you'll earn points to spend on talents, choose a subclass, and gain powerful lategame abilities. You can turn the Duelist into a dual-wielding Champion, the Cleric into a righteous Paladin, the Huntress into a precise Sniper, or explore loads of other possibilities! ◀ Explore the Dungeon ▶ ShatteredPD's dungeon is procedurally generated with random layouts, room types, items, traps, and enemies. In each game you'll find equipment and collect or craft consumable items to power you up or help you out in a pinch. There is a huge variety to what you might see from run to run and region to region. As you progress through the dungeon you'll find equipment that can be enchanted, upgraded, and augmented as you outfit your hero. Set foes ablaze with an enchanted weapon, wade through enemies with upgraded armor, or gain powerful damage, defensive, or utility benefits from one of the many magical wands, rings, artifacts, or trinkets. ◀ Succeed or Die Trying ▶ The Dungeon is filled with enemies, traps, hazards, and bosses intent on ending your run! Battle hostile wildlife in the sewers and caves, mad thieves and guards in the prison, occult servants in the fallen dwarven city, and maybe something even worse further down... All these hazards can make the game quite tough, but don't be discouraged! You probably won't win on your first try, but there are many tricks and strategies to discover and learn on the path to getting your first win. Afterward, there are optional challenges and achivements if you want to put your skills to the test! ◀ Over A Decade in the Making ▶ Shattered Pixel Dungeon is an open source game based on the source code of Pixel Dungeon by Watabou (first released in late 2012). It started in 2014 as a project to rebalance Pixel Dungeon but has steadily grown into its own game over the last 10 years! Features Include: • 6 Heroes, each with 2 subclasses, 3 endgame abilities, and over 25 talents. • Over 300 items including equipment, consumables, and items crafted via alchemy. • 5 dungeon regions, 26 floors, over 100 room types, and trillions of possible floor layouts. • Over 60 regular enemy types, 30 traps, and 10 bosses to test your skills. • An in-game catalog to fill in, with just over 500 entries. • 9 stackable challenges and over 100 achievements for completionists. • Interface modes for large and small screens, and support for multiple input types. • Updates roughly every 3 months with new content, fixes, and improvements. • Support for many languages thanks to the game's dedicated communities.

Screenshots

Super Mega Worm4 screens
Shattered Pixel Dungeon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shattered Pixel Dungeon at none against Super Mega Worm's 1. Shattered Pixel Dungeon also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (4.2K vs 149). Super Mega Worm's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Super Mega Worm costs $1.99 and Shattered Pixel Dungeon $4.99 up front. Super Mega Worm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shattered Pixel Dungeon asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shattered Pixel Dungeon holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shattered Pixel Dungeon has 4.2K ratings behind it against 149, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Super Mega Worm's written reviews are positive against 93% of Shattered Pixel Dungeon's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Super Mega Worm ships an update every 3 weeks, Shattered Pixel Dungeon fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Super Mega Worm versus Shattered Pixel Dungeon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSuper Mega WormShattered Pixel Dungeon
Price$1.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.5 (149 ratings)4.9 (4.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.2% of reviews93.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1494.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#139#10 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB134 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperDeceased Pixel LLCEvan Debenham

Customer experience

Super Mega Worm

All ratings147 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral7.5%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews755 reviews
Positive77.2%
Neutral8.2%
Negative14.6%

Shattered Pixel Dungeon

All ratings4,210 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews967 reviews
Positive93.0%
Neutral1.6%
Negative5.5%

User reviews

Super Mega Worm

From 149 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Retro pixel art style
  • 🎮 Satisfying controls
  • 💰 Good value for money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🕰️ Short game length
  • 🔍 Lack of content variety
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly

Shattered Pixel Dungeon

From 4.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Endless replayability
  • 👍 Polished and well-designed
  • 🎨 Excellent pixel art and aesthetics
  • 💡 Innovative mechanics and depth
  • 🕹️ Challenging yet rewarding gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🤯 Extremely challenging and punishing
  • 🕰️ Runs can feel too long
  • 🤖 Overpowered enemy mechanics (e.g. evasion)

Bugs and requests

Super Mega Worm

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on startup after updates
  • Inability to restart the game after completion
  • Disappearing enemies and food sources

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and environments
  • Customization options for the worm
  • Multiplayer and co-op modes
  • Difficulty settings and challenges
  • Save progress and checkpoints

Shattered Pixel Dungeon

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Sound effects not working on iOS
  • Occasional crashes or freezes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Permadeath optional mode
  • Ability to continue progress across devices
  • More character classes and customization options

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Super Mega Worm

One-time1
  • Mecha Wojira$0.99
None

Shattered Pixel Dungeon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Super Mega Worm free?
Super Mega Worm costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Shattered Pixel Dungeon free?
Shattered Pixel Dungeon costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Super Mega Worm or Shattered Pixel Dungeon?
Shattered Pixel Dungeon is rated higher. Super Mega Worm averages 4.5 out of 5 from 149 ratings, while Shattered Pixel Dungeon averages 4.9 from 4.2K ratings.
Do Super Mega Worm or Shattered Pixel Dungeon have ads?
Neither Super Mega Worm nor Shattered Pixel Dungeon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Super Mega Worm or Shattered Pixel Dungeon?
Super Mega Worm ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shattered Pixel Dungeon fortnightly. Most recently, Super Mega Worm was updated on October 26, 2026 and Shattered Pixel Dungeon on October 26, 2026.
Which is more popular, Super Mega Worm or Shattered Pixel Dungeon?
Super Mega Worm currently peaks at #139 in the App Store charts, and Shattered Pixel Dungeon at #10. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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