Comparison

Brogue vs Void Drifter

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

Head to head
About

Brogue

Embark on a challenging 26-level dungeon crawl to find the Amulet of Yendor. Master strategic gameplay with a focus on a smooth learning curve and intuitive design within a classic ASCII/Unicode aesthetic. Experience high fantasy with a variety of creatures and magical items.

Highlights
  • 26-level dungeon crawl
  • Strategic depth
  • Smooth learning curve
  • ASCII/Unicode display
  • High fantasy theme
  • Permadeath gameplay
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Countless adventurers before you have descended this torch-lit staircase, seeking the promised riches below. As you reach the bottom and step into the wide cavern, the doors behind you seal with a powerful magic... Welcome to the Dungeons of Doom! Brogue is a single-player strategy game set in the halls of a mysterious and randomly-generated dungeon. The objective is simple enough -- retrieve the fabled Amulet of Yendor from the 26th level -- but the dungeon is riddled with danger. Horrifying creatures and devious, trap-ridden terrain await. Yet it is also riddled with weapons, potions, and artifacts of forgotten power. Survival demands strength and cunning in equal measure as you descend, making the most of what the dungeon gives you. You will make sacrifices, narrow escapes, and maybe even some friends along the way -- but will you be one of the lucky few to return alive?" This app offers: Brogue Classic - Brian Walker's original vision and where it all started. Brogue CE - A community effort that fixes bugs and crashes and focuses on QoL. Brogue SE - A new variant by yours truly with original items, monsters, and mechanics "...on the iPad, Brogue is an even more incredible feat than it is on the Mac: there aren’t a lot of roguelikes that can jump from a keyboard to a touch-based interface without coming off worse for wear. It’s every bit as good on the iPad as it is on the Mac." - Cult of Mac "[...] it manages to make use of its ASCII visuals to create some truly impressive-looking environments [...] it’s high fantasy to the core; filled with kobolds, goblins, wands, spell scrolls, and more." - 148Apps "It's a bit weird and clunky, but yeah, it's still Brogue" - Roguelike Radio

About

Void Drifter

Embark on a serene space mining adventure. Pilot a customizable ship through an endless asteroid field, scanning and salvaging resources to upgrade your vessel. Discover hidden treasures and unlock new ships in this exploration-focused experience.

Highlights
  • Procedurally generated universe exploration
  • Asteroid scanning and mining
  • Ship and equipment upgrades
  • Discovery of rare objects
  • Unlockable ships with unique traits
  • Relaxing sci-fi atmosphere
Features
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Drift into the unknown. Mine. Upgrade. Explore. Become the captain of a rugged mining ship and venture into the depths of an endless asteroid field. Scan, mine and salvage valuable resources while steadily improving your ship and equipment. Void Drifter: Prospector is a calm, exploration-focused space mining game that rewards curiosity instead of speed. There are no energy timers, no forced ads and no pay-to-win mechanics—just you, your ship and the unknown. Features • Explore a vast procedurally generated universe • Scan and mine asteroids for valuable resources • Upgrade your ship with powerful modules • Discover rare objects and hidden treasures • Unlock new ships with unique characteristics • Enjoy a relaxing, atmospheric sci-fi experience Free to Try Play the opening part of the game for free. If you enjoy your journey, you can unlock the full game with a single one-time purchase. Your progress is always preserved. Active Development Void Drifter is actively being developed. New content, features and improvements will continue to arrive through future updates. Your feedback helps shape the game’s future. Thank you for supporting an independent solo developer. Every bit of feedback helps make Void Drifter even better.

Screenshots

Brogue4 screens
Void Drifter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Brogue at none against Void Drifter's 1. Brogue also leads on ratings volume (76 vs 2) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Void Drifter's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Void Drifter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Brogue asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Void Drifter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brogue has 76 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Brogue's written reviews are positive against 100% of Void Drifter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brogue ships an update every 4 days, Void Drifter every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Brogue versus Void Drifter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrogueVoid Drifter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (76 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings76 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.618.6
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB86 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperSeth HowardUkando Software

Customer experience

Brogue

All ratings76 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral6.6%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive93.9%
Neutral5.1%
Negative1.0%

Void Drifter

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Brogue

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Void Drifter

One-time1
  • Full Access$3.99

Questions

Is Brogue free?
Brogue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Void Drifter free?
Void Drifter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Brogue or Void Drifter?
Void Drifter is rated higher. Brogue averages 4.6 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while Void Drifter averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Brogue or Void Drifter have ads?
Neither Brogue nor Void Drifter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brogue or Void Drifter?
Brogue ships an update every 4 days, and Void Drifter every 2 weeks. Most recently, Brogue was updated on October 7, 2026 and Void Drifter on October 1, 2026.

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