Comparison

Guncho vs Underdark

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

Head to head
About

Guncho

Engage in a turn-based tactical Wild West shooter-roguelike. Utilize a unique positional shooting mechanic and environmental hazards to outwit bandits in randomly generated levels. Upgrade skills and bullets to become the ultimate gunslinger.

Highlights
  • Positional shooting mechanic
  • Turn-based Wild West roguelike
  • Hex-based tactics
  • Randomly generated levels
  • Bullet upgrades and skills
  • Environmental interaction
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Guncho is a single player turn based tactical wild west shooter-roguelike. Engage in a unique positional shooting mechanic and fight your way through a series of randomly generated levels. Ride your donkey and use a variety of skills and bullet upgrades to become the ultimate gun slinger. About this game In this single-player tactical Wild West shooter-roguelike, you play as Guncho against a variety of bandits and outlaws. In a series of randomly generated levels, you use your trusty revolver to fight your way through each encounter. At the end of every run, you will face a final boss which you need to defeat in order to become the ultimate gun slinger. Gameplay Guncho's gameplay revolves around a unique positional shooting mechanic. By moving, shooting, and unloading bullets, you influence Guncho's revolver rotation. To outwit your enemies, align your bullets through clever tactical moves. You can also use the environment to overcome the challenges of each level, by targeting explosive barrels or pushing your foes into fire or deadly cacti. After each level, choose from a variety of bullet upgrades and skills to further improve your tactical abilities. In each run, you face a final boss that will test your skills and tactical finesse. Features - Unique positional shooting mechanic. - Turn-based Wild West roguelike shootouts. - Hex-based tactics gameplay. - Randomly generated levels. - A variety of enemy types, with different movement and skill sets. - Easy and Expert game modes. - Daily game challenge. - Unlocks and Achievements. - Cloud saves.

About

Underdark

Defend the Eternal Flame from relentless dark forces in this tactical tower defense game. Strategically place towers, choose powerful buffs, and level up unique heroes to forge an impenetrable defense. Enjoy one-handed gameplay for strategic fun anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Defend the Eternal Flame
  • One-handed gameplay
  • Customize defense strategy
  • Level up heroes
  • Strategic tower placement
  • Choose growth buffs
Features
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Defend the Flame from the dark! Level up, strategically place towers, and choose buffs to grow stronger. Keep the light alive! Defend the Eternal Flame: Experience the thrill of defending the flame from hordes of dark forces that besiege it! Feel the exhilaration as you clear stages, with each victory more satisfying than the last. One-Handed Gameplay: Enjoy easy-to-master controls, designed for one-handed play. Perfect for strategic fun anytime, anywhere. Customize Your Defense Strategy: Select buffs and strategically place towers to forge your path of resistance. As you level up and choose your growth buffs, your defense becomes an impenetrable fortress. Heroic Stand: Choose your guardians to stand against the night. Each hero brings unique abilities to the battlefield. Earn trophies, level up, and enhance your heroes to ensure the flame flickers on through the darkest nights!

Screenshots

Guncho4 screens
Underdark4 screens

Verdict

The call

Guncho and Underdark both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Guncho's written reviews are positive against 72% of Underdark's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Guncho sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Underdark sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Guncho against 4.8 for Underdark. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2K and 4.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Guncho's written reviews are positive against 72% of Underdark's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Guncho ships an update weekly, Underdark every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Guncho versus Underdark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGunchoUnderdark
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2K ratings)4.8 (4.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.0% of reviews — better72.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2K4.1K — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size180 MB521 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperArnold RauersSeungHo Chung

Customer experience

Guncho

All ratings1,983 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews439 reviews
Positive82.0%
Neutral5.5%
Negative12.5%

Underdark

All ratings4,109 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews837 reviews
Positive72.0%
Neutral9.0%
Negative19.0%

User reviews

Guncho

From 2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤠 Wild West theme
  • 🧠 Challenging tactical gameplay
  • 🎨 Charming pixel art style
  • 🎶 Great music and sound design
  • 🔄 Addictive rogue-like elements

Room to improve

  • 🤔 Unclear enemy turn order
  • 🤯 Frustrating difficulty spikes
  • 🧭 Camera view issues
  • 💰 Paid content feels overpriced
  • 🔁 Lack of content variety

Underdark

From 4.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Generous with rewards
  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 👍 No forced ads
  • 👍 Unique tower defense mechanics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Multiplayer issues
  • 🔋 Battery drain
  • 🔒 Paywall for progression
  • 🔒 Excessive microtransactions
  • 🔒 Confusing UI with too many menus

Bugs and requests

Guncho

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inconsistent knockback mechanics
  • Daily challenges not functioning properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • More enemy and environment variety
  • Landscape mode support
  • Ability to customize the gunslinger
  • Expanded progression system
  • Additional boss encounters

Underdark

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Goblin tower factory causing game slowdown
  • Consecutive login rewards reset after updates
  • Invisible towers in multiplayer

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to rotate towers
  • Move towers after placement
  • More enemy variety and animations
  • Improved co-op mode
  • Simplified progression system

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Guncho

One-time1
  • Guncho Full Unlock$4.99
10 purchases

Underdark

One-time10
  • daily_package_01$0.99
  • blade_pakcage$2.99
  • daily_package_02$2.99
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  • exp_2x$3.49
  • Event Package 2$3.99
  • add_speed$7.49
  • season_superpass_1$7.99
  • pack_remove_ads$7.99
  • pack_remove_ads2$10.99
  • season_hyperpass_1$18.99

Questions

Is Guncho free?
Guncho is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Underdark free?
Underdark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Guncho or Underdark?
Underdark is rated higher. Guncho averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Underdark averages 4.8 from 4.1K ratings.
Do Guncho or Underdark have ads?
Both Guncho and Underdark show ads.
Which is updated more often, Guncho or Underdark?
Guncho ships an update weekly, and Underdark every 4 days. Most recently, Guncho was updated on November 7, 2026 and Underdark on November 10, 2026.

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