# VR Mission EXT vs Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG

The clearest difference is rating: Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG at 4.6 against VR Mission EXT's 4.1. Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 13). VR Mission EXT's advantage is review sentiment (92% vs 55%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VR Mission EXT sells 9 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.

Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG has 1.5K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 92% of VR Mission EXT's written reviews are positive against 55% of Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

VR Mission EXT ships an update every 4 months, Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | VR Mission EXT | Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vr-mission-ext/id517906040/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-shellroguelike-rpg/id1198990999/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.6% of reviews** | 55.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 219 MB | 306 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dalian Sphinx Entertainment Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/446707785) | [HC GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/482544510) |

## What reviewers say

### VR Mission EXT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vr-mission-ext/id517906040)

Engage in a top-secret stealth mission as a team of three agents infiltrating enemy territory. Utilize your stealth, intelligence, and combat skills to gather intel and complete objectives without leaving a trace. This real-time strategy game challenges you to become a master of espionage.

**Highlights:** Stealth action gameplay, Replayable levels for high scores, Real-time strategy elements, Infiltration and intel gathering, Multiple agent characters, Challenging missions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Instant Revive | $0.99 | one-time |
| 60,000 + 20,000 Cash | $1.99 | one-time |
| 90,000 + 30,000 Cash | $2.99 | one-time |
| 150,000 + 40,000 Cash | $4.99 | one-time |
| 300,000 + 50,000 Cash | $9.99 | one-time |
| 450,000 + 50,000 Cash | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1,000,000 cash + 500,000 cash | $29.99 | one-time |
| 2,000,000 + 1,000,000 Cash | $49.99 | one-time |
| 5,000,000 + 2,000,000 Cash | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth controls
- 💡 Interesting Metal Gear-inspired characters
- 🔒 Solid stealth mechanics
- 👍 Great for Metal Gear fans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Clunky controls at times
- 🕰️ Repetitive gameplay
- 📚 Poor translation and writing

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices
- Progression issues after unlocking new characters
- Inconsistent performance on older devices
- Difficulty balancing problems

**Requested features**

- More playable characters
- Expanded story and levels
- Ability to customize controls
- Offline mode
- Co-op or multiplayer support


### Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-shellroguelike-rpg/id1198990999)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Galactic Supply Cargo Set #2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 DNA | $2.59 | one-time |
| Hero Value Pack #2 | $2.59 | one-time |
| 100 DNA | $4.49 | one-time |
| Galactic Gunsmith Set #6 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Hero Value Pack #5 | $7.79 | one-time |
| 5 cases | $7.79 | one-time |
| Starter Pack - scout | $7.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack - medic | $7.99 | one-time |
| Hero Value Pack #7 | $9.79 | one-time |
| No Ads + DNA | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10 cases | $11.49 | one-time |
| Starter Pack - trooper | $11.49 | one-time |
| Starter Pack - commandos | $11.49 | one-time |
| Hero Value Pack #9 | $12.49 | one-time |
| No Ads + DNA | $14.49 | one-time |
| 15 cases | $14.49 | one-time |
| 25 cases | $20.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Great pixel art and synthwave music
- 👍 Easy to pick up and play
- 🕹️ Fun dungeon crawler experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔫 Scarce ammo and resource management issues
- 💰 Excessive monetization and pay-to-win elements
- 🐛 Bugs, crashes, and audio issues
- 🕰️ Repetitive and grindy gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VR Mission EXT free?

VR Mission EXT 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, VR Mission EXT or Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG?

Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG is rated higher. VR Mission EXT averages 4.1 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG averages 4.6 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do VR Mission EXT or Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG have ads?

Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG shows ads; VR Mission EXT does not.

### Which is updated more often, VR Mission EXT or Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG?

VR Mission EXT ships an update every 4 months, and Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG every 2 months. Most recently, VR Mission EXT was updated on October 23, 2026 and Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG on October 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*