Commander Pixman vs Dark Meadow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Commander Pixman
Embark on a retro action-platformer adventure with fast-paced combat and hundreds of enemies. Navigate 145 challenging levels filled with traps and obstacles to escape an alien base. Enjoy a premium, ad-free experience with responsive controls and extensive features.
- 145+ levels
- Hundreds of enemies
- Thousands of traps
- Retro action-platformer gameplay
- Responsive controls
- External controller support
- Game Center integration
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Retro action-platformer for the iOS! Fast-paced action, gun in your hands, 145 levels to master, hundreds of enemies to kill and thousands traps to avoid! Everything is packed with retro style and responsive controls! Guide trapped Andrew "Pixman" Blazkowicz to leave the alien base. Destroy every creature, jump over treacherous holes and traps on his way. Find your rocket and get the hell out of there! FEATURED AS "NEW & NOTEWORTHY", "WHAT'S HOT" in USA, Germany, Canada, Australia and other countries! Wonderful reviews on TouchArcade, TouchGen, AppSpy, PocketGamer, 148Apps! So many people can't be wrong. This game is a fully premium experience, you won't be asked about any additional purchases and your game won't be interrupted by any ads. If you want to try it first, check out "Commander Pixman - First Blood", free version of Commander Pixman. WHAT YOU GET: - 145 levels + MORE WITH UPDATES! - Over 20 hazards, monsters and utilities - Complete missions to unlock new levels! - Watch replays of every game after finish! - Universal game - play on your iPad and iPhone! - External controllers support! iOS - Keyboard support! - Game Center support with leaderboards and achievements. - Scoring - get to the leaderboards from the first game! Try also my other games: Colorbs, Matchblocks and Infiniball! www.one-minute-games.com www.twitter.com/oneminutegames
Dark Meadow
Explore a decaying hospital in a dark fairytale mystery. Engage in thrilling combat with gesture-based controls, uncover secrets, and upgrade your gear. This visually stunning adventure offers a gripping story and atmospheric gameplay.
- Visually stunning Unreal 3 engine graphics
- Mature dark fairytale plot
- Gesture-based combat (crossbow and sword)
- Deep exploration and item discovery
- In-world storytelling and acting
- RPG elements for character progression
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FREE VERSION OF THE VISUALLY STUNNING, ENGROSSING STORYTELLING GAME ON YOUR MOBILE DEVICE! Nominated for Mobile Game of the Year from the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences * IGN: "worth playing just to experience the game’s huge amount of eccentric dialogue, and to experience the unfolding mystery.... one of the best to hit the App Store in recent memory." * KOTAKU: "at home in the halls of BioShock's Rapture...disturbingly gorgeous experience." * DESTRUCTOID: "a very atmospheric and engrossing game with a delicious streak of dark humor coursing through its veins.. worth picking up for anybody with an interest in iOS gaming." * JOYSTIQ: "It's a surprisingly funny, gorgeous game that's an easy recommendation... ram home the truth that mobile games are getting surprisingly good at creating big worlds on tiny screens." * TOUCH ARCADE: "The Dark Meadow is a standout in almost every way. From look to setting to the touch-centric gameplay, it shines, and you can tell this title was crafted with much love " * GIZMODO.UK: "a splendid achievement. The bar has been raised, the gauntlet has been thrown down, and the hyperbole has been exhausted. We can’t wait to see the next game that tries to go one better." * MODOJO: "a cross between BioShock and Infinity Blade... a hauntingly beautiful and intriguing game everyone should play, as it offers both a compelling adventure and a glimpse into the future of smart phone gaming. " * GAMEZEBO: "arguably the best title to come to the genre. It's gorgeous, it's creepy, and it's a blast to play. This is the perfect game to play during the Halloween season. " A dark fairytale of intrigue and mystery, where the sins of the past must be paid for… So sets the stage for The Dark Meadow -- a visually stunning world of deep exploration, gripping story, and heart racing combat, created with the unrivaled power of the Unreal Engine 3. You awake in a hospital uncertain of how you arrived there or why. An old man warns of a beautiful witch whose minions roam the halls seeking the living. It is only when the witch is destroyed that you will be released from this unrelenting torment. Using fun and intuitive fully gesture-based controls, you explore the decaying ruins of Montclair Hospital, armed with your crossbow for long-range combat as well as your sword for up close and personal melee battles. The best elements from role-playing games encourage exploration as a wide variety of items are secreted throughout the world – from hidden scraps of paper that reveal the mystery of your imprisonment, to weapons and items, to money which can be used to purchase better equipment and weapons. - Visually stunning, photo-realistic world built with the Unreal 3 engine - A mature plot, stylized as a dark modern fairytale with bizarre twists and turns; - In-world storytelling and quality acting - Gesture-based action: crossbow ranged combat with ‘pull back and fire’ mechanic, slashing melee combat with dodging, blocking, and combos; - Available in English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean , Italian, Simplified Chinese, Russian, and Brazilian Portuguese languages.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Dark Meadow at Free against Commander Pixman's $3.99. Dark Meadow also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (6.6K vs 24). Commander Pixman's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). On review sentiment, 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
Dark Meadow is free to download; Commander Pixman costs $3.99 up front. Dark Meadow sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Commander Pixman asks for nothing beyond the download.
Commander Pixman holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dark Meadow has 6.6K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Commander Pixman's written reviews are positive against 81% of Dark Meadow's.
Commander Pixman ships an update every 3 months, Dark Meadow every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Commander Pixman | Dark Meadow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (24 ratings) — better | 4.4 (6.6K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 89.1% of reviews — better | 81.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 24 | 6.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 547 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | One Minute Games | Phosphor Games, LLC |
Customer experience
Commander Pixman
Dark Meadow
User reviews
Commander Pixman
From 24 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Charming retro pixel art style
- 🎵 Catchy 8-bit chiptune soundtrack
- ⚡ Instant level restart on death
- 📱 Works well on older iOS devices
Room to improve
- 🕹️ Floaty, unintuitive jump mechanics
- ⏱️ Excessive controller lag
- 📱 On-screen controls too small and poorly positioned
- 🎮 Steep learning curve for jumping
- 🐛 Movement controls sometimes stick
Dark Meadow
From 6.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great graphics
- 👍 Engaging story and characters
- 🎮 Unique and immersive gameplay
- 💎 Creepy and atmospheric
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🤑 Aggressive monetization through in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Repetitive combat and gameplay loop
- 🔋 High battery consumption
Bugs and requests
Commander Pixman
Reported bugs
5 issues- Progress reset after app updates despite Game Center points remaining
- Levels locked/reset after completing all levels multiple times
- Controller lag making precision jumps difficult
- Movement controls occasionally get stuck
- No Stratus controller support despite iOS7 approval
Requested features
10 requests- Multiplayer modes (1v1, 2v2, map creation)
- Additional weapons and power-ups (shields, rockets)
- More levels and content updates
- iPad/Universal app support
- Customizable control button positioning
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- Adjustable on-screen control sizes
- Level editor for user-created content
- Ability to record and save gameplay to camera roll
- Better controller support (Stratus compatibility)
- Improved jump physics
Dark Meadow
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes on startup or during gameplay
- Inability to pick up items in certain areas
- Inconsistent controls and camera movement
- Compatibility issues on newer devices
Requested features
4 requests- Update for newer iOS versions
- More varied enemy types and combat mechanics
- Ability to save progress and resume later
- Optimization for larger screens like iPhone 5
In-app purchases
Commander Pixman
No in-app purchases
Dark Meadow
- 35,000 Gold Pieces$0.99
- 100 Sun Coins$0.99
- 100,000 Gold Pieces$1.99
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- 210 Sun Coins$1.99
- Premium Upgrade$1.99
- 300,000 Gold Pieces$4.99
- 550 Sun Coins$4.99
- 800,000 Gold Pieces$9.99
- 1250 Sun Coins$9.99
- 2,000,000 Gold Pieces$19.99









