Comparison

Guncho vs TownsFolk

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Guncho4 screens
TownsFolk4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Guncho versus TownsFolk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGunchoTownsFolk
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2K ratings)4.7 (3.2K ratings)
Positive reviews81.9% of reviews — better73.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2K3.2K — better
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size180 MB253 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperArnold RauersShort Circuit Studio

Customer experience

Guncho

All ratings1,983 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews437 reviews
Positive81.9%
Neutral5.5%
Negative12.6%

TownsFolk

All ratings3,191 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews636 reviews
Positive73.0%
Neutral8.8%
Negative18.2%

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

TownsFolk

From 3.2K App Store ratings

What 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

1 purchases

Guncho

One-time1
  • Guncho Full Unlock$4.99
2 purchases

TownsFolk

One-time2
  • Shadow of Empires bundle$2.99
  • TownsFolk: A new world$5.99

Questions

Is Guncho free?
Guncho is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TownsFolk free?
TownsFolk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Guncho or TownsFolk?
Guncho and TownsFolk are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2K and 3.2K ratings respectively.
Do Guncho or TownsFolk have ads?
Guncho shows ads; TownsFolk does not.
Which is updated more often, Guncho or TownsFolk?
Guncho ships an update weekly, and TownsFolk weekly. Most recently, Guncho was updated on September 23, 2026 and TownsFolk on September 24, 2026.

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