Comparison

Elderand vs Cosmic Robots

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

Head to head
About

Elderand

Embark on a brutal, skill-based action platformer in a Lovecraftian world. Wield diverse weapons and customize your character with RPG elements to battle terrifying creatures and explore a dark, hand-drawn pixel environment. Collect loot to upgrade your arsenal and uncover the land's secrets.

Highlights
  • Skill-based combat
  • Metroidvania exploration
  • Lovecraftian horror themes
  • RPG character customization
  • Diverse weapon arsenal
  • Hand-drawn pixel art
  • Loot collection and crafting
Features
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Become the hero of an epic quest in Elderand, a metroidvania that will test your will and skill. Heads will literally roll in this gruesome, retro-inspired action platformer, where only the strong will survive in brutal, skill-based combat against terrifying creatures. Through the darkness and madness, promised glory awaits. Wield a variety of killing instruments and abilities to test your metal against towering, bone-chilling bosses. Explore a twisted Lovecraftian world shrouded in darkness and madness. RPG elements allow you to customize your battle experience to your liking, from your character’s appearance to skills, stats, and weapons. Slay or be slain as you collect glory and treasure in this nightmarish 2D world. Glory and riches await those who can spill the required blood and guts to collect it. KEY FEATURES: •Wield an arsenal of killing devices, including whips, swords, daggers, axes, bows, and more. From a magical staff that shoots bursts of energy to a giant sword, different weapons have different stats and capabilities, so find the ones that you enjoy battling beasts with the most! •Satisfying Metroidvania-style exploration meets terrifying Lovecraftian creatures in this detailed hand-drawn pixel world with glorious gothic aesthetics and handcrafted level design. •RPG elements let you customize your experience to best suit your play style, from your character’s appearance to their skills, stats, and weapons. Collect loot from exploration and fallen enemies and then use it to upgrade your weapons via crafting. •Travel to the many corners of this perilous land, such as an inviting village with merchants, a forest, a temple prison, floating islands, a cursed Cathedral, and the hellscape that is Elderand itself. •More than 60 different enemy types and around a dozen bosses for your slaying pleasure. •Collect lost letters and other correspondence from the poor souls who came before you to learn more about the darkness taking hold of this grim land.

About

Cosmic Robots

Features
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Prepare for an epic tower defense showdown as you defend your planet against waves of incoming robot invaders! Strategically place powerful turrets armed with lasers, plasma balls, rockets, and more along the pathway connecting your planet to the enemy's. Lead an army of diverse robots, each with its specialized weaponry and tactics. From sleek drones to hulking tanks and towering walkers, every unit brings a unique edge to the battlefield. Unleash laser-guided rockets, and beware colossal big bosses armed with plasma cannons. The fate of your planet hangs in the balance as you repel the metallic invaders and secure victory.​ Across multiple stages featuring diverse planets and formidable robot races, the challenge intensifies. Quick reflexes and cunning strategy will be your greatest assets as you fend off increasingly formidable waves of invaders and unleash devastating attacks on the enemy world. Enhance your defenses by upgrading turrets, unlocking new and more powerful options to repel the robotic threat. With vibrant graphics, addictive gameplay, and a cast of charming characters, this captivating tower defense game promises hours of entertainment for players of all ages. Get ready to defend your planet and launch an epic counter-offensive against the metallic threat! Features • Place turrets • Deploy robot defenders • Epic battles • Three levels of difficulty • Full controller support • Touch Support

Screenshots

Elderand4 screens
Cosmic Robots4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cosmic Robots at Free against Elderand's $6.99. Elderand's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On update cadence, 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

Cosmic Robots is free to download; Elderand costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Elderand versus Cosmic Robots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElderandCosmic Robots
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (36 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings36 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size818 MB318 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperPlug In DigitalAniode

Bugs and requests

Elderand

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Permanent crashes
  • Character spawning underneath level
  • R button for subweapon not working on Steelseries Nimbus
  • Dash function not working
  • Game freezing for a moment
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  • Bosses getting stuck in attack animations
  • Campfire menu broken (cannot select options)
  • Lost save data after updates
  • D-pad moves on screen and becomes unusable
  • Joystick teleports to random spots
  • Virtual joystick bug with attack key

Requested features

7 requests
  • Full controller remapping for bindings
  • Multiplayer PvP 'Invasions' system
  • Cloud saves (iCloud)
  • Adjustable button layout and size
  • Ability to track materials acquired
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  • New game+ option
  • Boss replayability

Cosmic Robots

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Elderand

No in-app purchases

None

Cosmic Robots

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Elderand free?
Elderand costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cosmic Robots free?
Cosmic Robots is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Elderand or Cosmic Robots have ads?
Cosmic Robots shows ads; Elderand does not.
Which is updated more often, Elderand or Cosmic Robots?
Elderand ships an update weekly, and Cosmic Robots weekly. Most recently, Elderand was updated on October 19, 2026 and Cosmic Robots on October 14, 2026.

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