Comparison

Commander Pixman vs Retro Driving

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 145+ levels
  • Hundreds of enemies
  • Thousands of traps
  • Retro action-platformer gameplay
  • Responsive controls
  • External controller support
  • Game Center integration
Features
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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

About

Retro Driving

Features
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Floor it through neon-soaked highways in the ultimate 80s-style arcade racer! Dodge traffic, manage your battery, and chase high scores in Retro Driving — the retro racing game built for fast reflexes and one-more-run addiction. YOUR BATTERY IS TICKING Every second drains your charge a little faster, and the further you drive, the quicker it runs out. Grab charge pickups to stay alive — or watch your ride shut down mid-highway. How far can you push it? A GARAGE FULL OF PERSONALITY From sleek sports cars to heavy-duty retro trucks, unlock and drive a growing collection of vehicles — each with its own look, feel, and color variant. COLLECT COINS, CHASE HIGH SCORES Snag coin pickups as you drive — Bitcoin (50 pts), Ethereum (25 pts), Ripple (10 pts) — to boost your score and unlock new cars in the garage. (These are cosmetic in-game point labels only — see note below.) UNLOCK ACHIEVEMENTS Track your progress across dozens of achievements, from perfect dodges to marathon drives, and earn rewards as you go. A LIVING, CHANGING ROAD Six full synthwave tracks rotate as you play, so the soundtrack never gets old — and every so often the sky shifts with a passing rain shower or a burst of sunshine, keeping every run a little different. PLAY YOUR WAY • Tilt to steer or tap to dodge — pick your control style • Smooth 60fps neon visuals on iPhone and iPad • Perfect for a quick session or a long high-score run COMPETE ON GAME CENTER Climb the global leaderboard and see how your best run stacks up against the world. WHY PLAYERS KEEP COMING BACK • Addictive "just one more run" arcade gameplay • Gorgeous retro-futuristic visuals and tight controls • Rising difficulty that always keeps you on edge • No ads, no in-app purchases — just get in and drive • Simple, clean, family-friendly fun for all ages COMING SOON New race environments are already in the works — this is just the start of the ride. Note: In-game pickups named "Ripple," "Ethereum," and "Bitcoin" are cosmetic point labels only and do not involve real cryptocurrency. Coins are an in-game virtual currency earned by playing, spendable only on unlocking cars — they have no real-world value, cannot be purchased, and cannot be cashed out.

Screenshots

Commander Pixman4 screens
Retro Driving4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Retro Driving at Free against Commander Pixman's $3.99. Retro Driving also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). Commander Pixman's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Retro Driving is free to download; Commander Pixman costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Commander Pixman ships an update every 3 months, Retro Driving every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Commander Pixman versus Retro Driving: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCommander PixmanRetro Driving
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (24 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB69 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperOne Minute GamesRalf Eisenreich

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

Retro Driving

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Commander Pixman

No in-app purchases

None

Retro Driving

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Commander Pixman free?
Commander Pixman costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Retro Driving free?
Retro Driving is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Commander Pixman or Retro Driving have ads?
Neither Commander Pixman nor Retro Driving shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Commander Pixman or Retro Driving?
Commander Pixman ships an update every 3 months, and Retro Driving every 4 weeks. Most recently, Commander Pixman was updated on September 19, 2026 and Retro Driving on September 18, 2026.

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