Comparison

Plunder Panic vs sXiX

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

Head to head
About

Plunder Panic

Engage in thrilling pirate battles with up to 12 players, locally or online. Steal treasure, defeat rivals, and sink ships in this retro-inspired arcade action game. Explore islands, unlock items in a solo campaign, and customize your experience with various modifiers.

Highlights
  • Up to 12 player local/online multiplayer
  • Solo campaign mode with unlockables
  • 18 unique islands with dynamic effects
  • Customizable game modes and modifiers
  • Ranked online matches
  • Retro-inspired graphics and arcade action
Features
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Join two rival crews of up to 6 mates as you battle for supremacy on the high seas. Play locally or online, where teams try to steal treasure, defeat enemy captains, or sink ships to win matches. Inspired by classic SNES games and modern couch co-op games, Plunder Panic blends retro graphics, arcade action, team-based strategy, and a boatload of modify-arrs to keep even the crankiest pirates happy. Assemble yer crew, get all hands on deck, and send the scurvy competition to Davy Jones’ Locker in Plunder Panic! Plunderin' for up to 12 players! - Plunder Panic supports flexible team configurations with local, online, and AI-controlled players, making it perfect for casual parties and competitive play. Unlock Items in the Solo Campaign - Explore the treacherous, pirate-infested waters in campaign mode! Complete unique objectives across each island, unlocking new items, levels, and modify-arrs along the way. 18 Islands to Plunder - Featuring 18 unique stages, each with dynamic gameplay-altering effects! Dodge axe-throwing shopkeepers, spear-shooting Vikings, and even a ship-snapping kraken. Boatloads of Modify-arrs! Want to add more panic? We have boatloads of game modes, items, and modify-arrs to play with. There are endless combinations to explore on our high seas! The Most Dangerous Pirate - Aspire to be the top pirate in the world? Swashbuckle the competition in ranked online matches! Or prefer to conquer yer couch? Retro-inspired player awards and stats keep you earning plunder to increase your sharable bounty poster! Our Treasure Chest - Our coffers are starting to grow with indie acclaim! IndieCade Audience Choice Award, PAX Rising Showcase winner, Official selection of the Indie MEGABOOTH, Featured at SXSW, PAX East, PAX West, and PAX Rising Online.

About

sXiX

Features
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sXix is not ordinary runner. Born of shadow, shaped by silence, he moves through realms where each step is a trial — and each trial a lesson. You do not control him with buttons or swipes. You guide him by tilting the world itself. Three elemental gates await: The Gate of Fire – Flames fall from the sky, unending. Weave between them. Each one you avoid strengthens your Echo. The Gate of Water – Ice forms in midair. Seek shelter, time your crossing, and flow without stopping. The Gate of Earth – Climb the mountain through falling stone and shifting sand. Caves will open only for those who endure. Each gate conquered grants a fragment of truth — ancient lessons hidden in the elements themselves. But be warned: If you stand still, the world will leave you behind. Too many strikes, and the gate will close. Time is never on your side. Your journey is not measured in points, but in Echo — the trace you leave behind when you pass through the impossible. Features Unique control – Move by tilting the world, not tapping or swiping. Elemental challenges – Fire, water, and earth each with their own rules and secrets. Mystical rewards – Uncover poetic life lessons after every victory. Atmospheric art & sound – Dark, surreal visuals and immersive audio. Replay for mastery – Grow your Echo and discover hidden depth in every level. Disclaimer: The journey of sXiX exists only in the realm of imagination. All characters, events, and places are fictional, and no part of this quest should be acted out in the waking world. The developer makes no warranties of any kind, express or implied, and accepts no responsibility for any consequence, damage, or loss arising from playing this game. sXiX is provided “as is”, for entertainment purposes only. Play responsibly, take regular breaks, and remember — the true quest is always within.

Screenshots

Plunder Panic4 screens
sXiX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: sXiX at none against Plunder Panic's 1. Plunder Panic's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.4). On price and ads 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. Plunder Panic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. sXiX asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Plunder Panic versus sXiX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlunder PanicsXiX
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size2.4 GB105 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperWill Winn Games Inc.Eyal Vardi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Plunder Panic

One-time1
  • Full Game$3.99
None

sXiX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plunder Panic free?
Plunder Panic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is sXiX free?
sXiX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Plunder Panic or sXiX have ads?
Neither Plunder Panic nor sXiX shows ads.

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