Comparison

Robotek vs Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG

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

Head to head
About

Robotek

Engage in a strategic battle against a robot empire to reclaim the planet. This action-RPG offers over 200 levels, a deep skill system, and customizable combat options. Engage in thrilling duels and online multiplayer battles.

Highlights
  • Strategy, action, and RPG blend
  • Over 200 levels
  • Skill system with 30+ levels
  • 9 upgradable slot symbols
  • 4 special abilities
  • Online multiplayer battles
  • Duel friends
Features
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The humanity had fallen. In the great robot uprising machines took the planet over. Empire of Machine is the new world order. It's time to take it back! One node at a time. ◉ Unique blend of strategy, action and RPG. ◉ More than 200 levels spread all around the world. ◉ Rewarding skill system with more than 30 levels. ◉ 9 upgradable slot symbols to fit your own style of play. ◉ 4 special abilities including the devastating Nuke. ◉ Play thrilling duels with your friends! ◉ Play online battles in free multiplayer! Rip through your enemies with lasers, electrocute them or fry them with microwaves. Deploy your own robots to fight for you or steal them from your enemy. Protect and upgrade your forces or throw them away in a ruthless wave of destruction. Get experience from every battle, level up, gain power and crush the Empire of Machine! Check out the Strategy Guide for additional tips and tricks: http://blog.hexage.net/2011/05/27/strategy-guide-to-robotek/ IN-APP PURCHASES Robotek is free to play supported only by optional in-app purchases. You can finish the entire game without re-charging your energy. Play it safe: Learn all of the symbols in tutorial. Do not challenge nodes tougher than you. Master the gameplay, level up and go against weaker nodes first! You can always reset the campaign in Options and start from scratch. However with any in-app purchase you get: • Power & Coins • gain access to RECHARGE NODE • better Power gains for every victory • unlock the DUEL mode to play with friends

About

Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG

Command an assault squad of mercenaries against monstrous creatures on a remote, abandoned planet. Explore procedurally generated dungeons, utilize a vast arsenal of weapons, and level up your elite team to survive the infernal abyss. This challenging pixelart RPG blends dark sci-fi with roguelike elements for an intense combat experience.

Highlights
  • Procedurally generated dungeons
  • Diverse bestiary of enemies
  • Full range of lethal weapons
  • Elite mercenary squads
  • Squad leveling system
Features
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“9 \ 10 If you enjoy dark sci-fi themes and like a challenging RPG with some roguelike elements, then look no further than Dead Shell. ” Christine Chan, appadvice.com Blaster-wielding mercenaries vs beasts from the labyrinth: who will win? You're commanding a die-hard assault squad. Destination: Plutonia, a settlement on a Doom-4 class planet. Shuttle cargo: a range of lethal weapons, from axes and chainsaws to blasters and BFGs. Anything might come in handy in Plutonia, the Federation's most remote colony. Scientists, miners, guards – all sorts of civilian personnel worked there until recently. A week ago, the Center received a mayday signal from the settlement. Demonic roars and screams of terror filled the comm channel, and then it fell dead silent. It's time to descend into the infernal abyss and show the demons who's the boss here. Fight your way through all the circles of hell to reach the very bottom. Look cosmic evil in the face and emerge victorious. Game Features - A new dungeon every time - Hellish bestiary - Full range of weapons - Elite mercenaries - Level up your squad -------------------------------- Subscription terms Premium Medpacks offers two subscription options: - 7 days ($6.99) - 30 days ($24.99) A 3-day free trial is available. The prices are set for US customers. Pricing in other countries may vary, and actual charges may be converted to your local currency. Upon purchase of either subscription, you will receive: - Enhanced medkits that restore 50% HP instead of the standard 30% - 10 free enhanced medkits every 24 hours Additionally, the 30-day subscription grants: - +25% experience for mercenaries after each battle All subscriptions are auto-renewable. We charge your iTunes account right after a purchase confirmation. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user, and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings on the device. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. See the links below for more details. Cancelling the subscription https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Our Privacy Policy https://hcglobaldistribution.com/privacy.html Our Terms of Service https://hcglobaldistribution.com/terms.html Support: https://hcglobaldistribution.com/#contacts

Screenshots

Robotek4 screens
Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Robotek at none against Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG's shown. Robotek also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 443). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Robotek sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 443 and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 56% and 55% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Robotek ships an update every 3 months, Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Robotek versus Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRobotekDead Shell・Roguelike RPG
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (443 ratings)4.6 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews — better55.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4431.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB306 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDavid PeroutkaHC GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION LIMITED

Customer experience

Robotek

All ratings443 ratings
Positive80.1%
Neutral6.5%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews338 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral13.9%
Negative30.5%

Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG

All ratings1,508 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews160 reviews
Positive55.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative30.0%

Bugs and requests

Robotek

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Soft-locking issues when levels don't reveal the exit
  • Achievements not tracking properly
  • Audio cutting out or being too low
  • Disconnection from headphones during gameplay

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to replay previous levels
  • More enemy and level variety
  • Improved character progression system
  • Option to disable ads for a one-time fee

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Robotek

One-time8
  • Power Dosage$0.99
  • Captain Jones Costume$0.99
  • Lord Outfit$0.99
Show 5 more
  • Apocalypse Armor$0.99
  • XP Doubler$0.99
  • Recharger Node$0.99
  • Power Package$1.99
  • Power Hexage$2.99
18 purchases

Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG

One-time18
  • Galactic Supply Cargo Set #2$1.99
  • 50 DNA$2.59
  • Hero Value Pack #2$2.59
Show 15 more
  • 100 DNA$4.49
  • Galactic Gunsmith Set #6$5.99
  • Hero Value Pack #5$7.79
  • 5 cases$7.79
  • Starter Pack - scout$7.99
  • Starter Pack - medic$7.99
  • Hero Value Pack #7$9.79
  • No Ads + DNA$9.99
  • 10 cases$11.49
  • Starter Pack - trooper$11.49
  • Starter Pack - commandos$11.49
  • Hero Value Pack #9$12.49
  • No Ads + DNA$14.49
  • 15 cases$14.49
  • 25 cases$20.99

Questions

Is Robotek free?
Robotek is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG free?
Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Robotek or Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG?
Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG is rated higher. Robotek averages 4.3 out of 5 from 443 ratings, while Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG averages 4.6 from 1.5K ratings.
Do Robotek or Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG have ads?
Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG shows ads; Robotek does not.
Which is updated more often, Robotek or Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG?
Robotek ships an update every 3 months, and Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG every 2 months. Most recently, Robotek was updated on October 12, 2026 and Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG on October 15, 2026.

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