Guncho vs TownsFolk
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
TownsFolk
Lead settlers to build and expand a thriving colony in a mysterious and dangerous world. Manage resources, make critical decisions, and overcome challenges to ensure your settlement's survival. Explore the unknown, face disasters, and appease a demanding king.
- Build and expand settlements
- Explore unknown territories
- Survive challenges and disasters
- Roguelite strategy gameplay
- Skirmish and puzzle modes
- Handcrafted pixel art visuals
- Weekly challenge mode
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TownsFolk – Build. Survive. Explore. Lead a group of settlers into the unknown and build a thriving colony in a world full of mystery and danger. Manage scarce resources, make tough choices, and face the unpredictable frontier. Will your town prosper or fall? Lead, Expand, Survive: • Build & Expand – Grow your village by managing Food, Gold, Faith, and Production. • Explore the Unknown – Clear the fog, discover treasures, and uncover dangers. • Survive Challenges – Overcome disasters, wild animals, and moral dilemmas. • Appease the King – Deliver tribute, or risk your colony’s fate. Game Features: ▪ Roguelite Strategy – New challenges every playthrough. ▪ Skirmish Mode – Test survival skills in standalone scenarios. ▪ Puzzle Challenges – Solve strategic puzzles for rewards. ▪ Pixel Art World – Handcrafted visuals & atmospheric music. ▪ Deep, Minimalist Gameplay – Easy to start, challenging to master. ▪ Weekly Challenge Mode – A new scenario every week with leaderboards. ▪ Factions – 5 unique Factions, each with their own strengths, stories, and playstyles. Can you build a settlement that withstands the test of time? Download TownsFolk today! Play for Free – Upgrade Anytime TownsFolk lets you jump in for free! Enjoy the How to Play missions, test your skills in Puzzle Missions, and try out Skirmish Mode with a fixed setup. Want more? A one-time in-app purchase unlocks the full Campaign and lets you customize settings in Skirmish Mode for endless replayability.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: TownsFolk at none against Guncho's shown. TownsFolk also leads on device support (5 vs 3). Guncho's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 73%). 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
Both are free to download. Guncho sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TownsFolk sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Guncho against 4.7 for TownsFolk. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2K and 3.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Guncho's written reviews are positive against 73% of TownsFolk's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Guncho | TownsFolk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2K ratings) | 4.7 (3.2K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.9% of reviews — better | 73.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2K | 3.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 180 MB | 253 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arnold Rauers | Short Circuit Studio |
Customer experience
Guncho
TownsFolk
User reviews
Guncho
From 2K App Store ratingsWhat 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
TownsFolk
From 3.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Solid tutorial
- 👍 Portrait mode
- 👍 Great city sim game
- 👍 Interesting mechanics
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and freezes
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 💰 Requires payment after tutorial
- 🔍 Needs better balancing
- 🔍 Needs deeper gameplay
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
TownsFolk
Reported bugs
3 issues- Tutorial freezes the game
- Can't build anything and days don't progress
- Save data reverts or gets corrupted
Requested features
2 requests- Creative/easy mode to keep progress
- Leaderboards and daily challenges
In-app purchases
Guncho
- Guncho Full Unlock$4.99
TownsFolk
- Shadow of Empires bundle$2.99
- TownsFolk: A new world$5.99








