Comparison

Runestone Keeper vs Dungeon Tracer

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

Head to head
About

Runestone Keeper

Embark on a challenging roguelike dungeon crawl blending RPG elements and turn-based strategy. Explore randomly generated dungeons, battle diverse monsters, and collect loot with unique prefixes and suffixes. Master strategic combat and permanent death for an addictive puzzle-dungeon experience.

Highlights
  • Randomly generated dungeons
  • Prefix and suffix based equipment
  • Diverse monster encounters
  • Items, traps, and events
  • Hero attribute building
  • Multiple game modes and leaderboards
  • Challenging permanent death mechanic
Features
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Runestone Keeper EDITORS CHOICE - APP OF THE YEAR 2015, Creativity Award, SLIDE DB BEST GAMEPLAY WINNER - 2014 Unity Awards, Greater China Featured by Steam Featured by Mac App Store "A great casual roguelite/puzzle experience for those that love games that you can play in short bursts. All the unlockables will keep dragging you back." - Roguelikes (Steam Curators) "Addictive, smart and punishing puzzle/dungeon crawler. Lots to master and unlock but you're always challenged. Improves upon its inspiration, Dungelot." - Original Curators Group (Steam Curators) "An absolutely addictive puzzler, having that sublime 'one more turn!' feeling. And before you know it, hours has passed by." - Nefer (Gamer) "You can eat pizza with one hand and play this video game with the other. It's good." - Megerz (Gamer) Runestone Keeper is a challenging roguelike to roguelite dungeon crawler that blends classic role playing elements and turn-based combat strategy. Dive into the dungeon roguelite-ness and begin your very own epic adventure! Grab your rucksack, sharpen those dusty swords, step into the dark chamber and fight for glory! == Features == Randomly Generated Dungeon Elements – Almost everything is generated differently each time you start a new 'run' to ensure a unique experience! Prefix and Suffix Based Equipment – Loot comes with random yet rare prefixes and suffixes. Combat, collect and combine for an ultimate killer suit! Diverse Monster Mixes - Tread lightly, or be ganged upon by monsters with complementary abilities that might drive you crazy. Items, Traps, Devices and Events - Opportunities for a favorable turn even at the most desperate moment. Choose wisely and use unwelcoming surroundings to your advantage! Heroes and Goddesses – Create your hero’s attributes build! Sacrifice to receive your mighty God’s blessing (and later betray him to check out his fury)! Modes and Leaderboards - Multiple modes to choose from. Check yourself among all the dungeon adventurers in a global ranking system. A Challenging Experience - Prepare to have a tragic (not to mention permanent) death. Follow us on Twitter @runestonekeeper

About

Dungeon Tracer

Engage in a strategic puzzle RPG where you connect tiles to battle enemies and survive challenging dungeons. Master equipment and abilities to overcome obstacles and climb the global leaderboard. Offers multiple difficulty levels and extensive customization options for endless replayability.

Highlights
  • Tile-connecting puzzle combat
  • Roguelike dungeon exploration
  • Item collection and upgrades
  • Diverse character abilities
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Global leaderboard competition
  • Persistent save system
Features
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Survive in endless dungeons by connecting blocks to attack, defend, and heal. Dungeon Tracer is a roguelike puzzle RPG that combines strategic turn-based combat with dungeon exploration. Connect identical blocks to unleash powerful sword attacks, shield defenses, and life-saving potions. Your decisions each turn shape the outcome of battles and your survival. ■ Recommended for - Players who enjoy puzzle RPGs and roguelikes - Fans of turn-based strategy combat - Those seeking offline dungeon adventures - Gamers who love crafting new builds and strategies through replay ■ Core Gameplay - Connect blocks to attack, defend, and heal - Every turn's choice impacts your strategy - Combo effects grow stronger with longer connections - Embrace the roguelike challenge where death means starting anew - Develop survival strategies in ever-changing scenarios ■ In-Depth Strategic Combat Experience the blend of intuitive block connection puzzles and the tactical depth of roguelike RPGs. Your play style varies with block placements, enemy types, skill selections, and item combinations. ■ 10 Classes and 10 Races Each class features unique skills and traits. Combine these with racial traits for diverse builds. Experiment to find your ideal strategy. ■ Diverse Skills and Builds Mix over 40 active skills and growth elements to create your unique combat style. Each skill and item choice leads to different outcomes. ■ Special Monsters and Block Debuffs Face 43 unique monsters, including liches, avengers, kamikazes, and assassins. Block debuffs like freeze, fire, poison, and lock can turn the tide of battle. Simply connecting blocks won't guarantee victory. ■ Fair Roguelike Challenge A seed-based deterministic random system ensures consistent results in each run. Enjoy a challenge where strategy and judgment outweigh luck. ■ More Fun with Repeated Growth Skill choices evolve with each level-up Builds focus on upgrades and items Dungeons reconfigure with each playthrough A structure where a single mistake heightens the tension ■ Global Leaderboard Compete with players worldwide. Test your skills against global rankings and showcase your best scores. ■ 4 Difficulty Levels Choose from Easy, Normal, Hard, and Very Hard Enjoyable challenges for both newcomers and veterans. ■ Premium Offline RPG - No ads - No in-app purchases - Enjoy offline play Once purchased, access all content fully. ■ Support for Multiple Languages and Cloud Save Supports 22 languages, ensuring you can continue your adventure seamlessly across devices. Endless dungeons await, filled with powerful monsters and strategic choices. How long can you survive? Experience the depth of puzzle roguelike RPGs in Dungeon Tracer today!

Screenshots

Runestone Keeper4 screens
Dungeon Tracer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Runestone Keeper at Free against Dungeon Tracer's $4.99. Runestone Keeper also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Dungeon Tracer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On review sentiment, 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

Runestone Keeper is free to download; Dungeon Tracer costs $4.99 up front. Runestone Keeper sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Dungeon Tracer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dungeon Tracer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dungeon Tracer has 81 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 75% and 76% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Runestone Keeper ships an update every 3 weeks, Dungeon Tracer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Runestone Keeper versus Dungeon Tracer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunestone KeeperDungeon Tracer
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.3 (4 ratings)4.5 (81 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews75.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings481 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size231 MB431 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperINNOTEG LLCsang wook Jang

Customer experience

Runestone Keeper

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

Dungeon Tracer

All ratings77 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral3.9%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive75.6%
Neutral10.0%
Negative14.4%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Runestone Keeper

One-time6
  • 20 coins$1.99
  • 50 coins$4.99
  • 110 coins$9.99
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  • 300 coins$24.99
  • 500 coins$39.99
  • 1000 coins$69.99
1 purchases

Dungeon Tracer

One-time1
  • All Classes Unlocked$9.99

Questions

Is Runestone Keeper free?
Runestone Keeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dungeon Tracer free?
Dungeon Tracer costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Runestone Keeper or Dungeon Tracer?
Dungeon Tracer is rated higher. Runestone Keeper averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Dungeon Tracer averages 4.5 from 81 ratings.
Do Runestone Keeper or Dungeon Tracer have ads?
Neither Runestone Keeper nor Dungeon Tracer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Runestone Keeper or Dungeon Tracer?
Runestone Keeper ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dungeon Tracer every 3 days. Most recently, Runestone Keeper was updated on October 8, 2026 and Dungeon Tracer on October 20, 2026.

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