Comparison

Flat Machine vs Dunjourney

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

Head to head
About

Flat Machine

Control a limbless robot tasked with defending a settlement in a post-apocalyptic world. Engage in simple, timing-based battles against various threats and make choices that influence the game's multiple endings. Discover the mystery of your own identity.

Highlights
  • Simple, timing-based battles
  • Item combination system
  • Respond to various visitors
  • Multiple endings based on choices
  • Daily events and encounters
Features
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■ Story In the not-so-distant future, a world on the brink of ruin. Awakening in the wasteland is a single robot—with no limbs and no memories. You become the settlement's "gatekeeper," fending off the strange visitors who arrive day after day. Can you protect the settlement through its final days? And what is the true nature of the Flat Machine...? ■ Features [1] Easy, satisfying defense battles—just tap! Tap with the right timing to repel the enemies closing in. Simple to play, yet endlessly strategic through gear and item combinations. Build your own ultimate defense style. [2] Your "choices" change the future—multiple endings Not everyone at the gate is an enemy. Help a struggling mutant, or coldly turn it away? Your decisions steer the story to its ending in this rich sci-fi adventure. [3] Charming pixel art and a wistful apocalyptic world Lovable yet lonely characters brought to life in beautiful retro pixel art. An original atmosphere, deepened by a carefully crafted soundtrack. ■ Perfect for players who love - Pixel-art (retro) games - Dystopian, sci-fi, and apocalyptic worlds - Story-driven indie games - Quick, pick-up-and-play sessions - Tower defense, idle games, and RPGs - Playing free to the end, at your own pace, with no stamina Step into the "everyday apocalypse" woven by an amnesiac gatekeeper robot and the inhabitants of a dying world.

About

Dunjourney

Embark on a time-limited, turn-based dungeon crawl where every decision counts. Explore procedurally generated dungeons, battle bosses, and collect powerful items to climb the global leaderboards. Can you conquer the depths before time runs out?

Highlights
  • Time-limited gameplay
  • Turn-based combat
  • Procedurally generated dungeons
  • Boss battles
  • Item collection
  • Global leaderboards
Features
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● About the Game Dungejourney is a time-limited, turn-based dungeon exploration roguelike. Players must make optimal decisions within a limited time to conquer the dungeon. ● Dungeon The dungeon changes its form each time you enter. Its unpredictable landscapes throw the "Traveler" into chaos. At the deepest point of each area, powerful bosses await. ● Items A wide variety of items found within the dungeon hold the key to survival. Seek out stronger equipment and prepare for the challenges of the deeper floors. ● Ranking Register your score and compete against other players! Aim for the top by setting a new high score!

Screenshots

Flat Machine4 screens
Dunjourney4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Flat Machine at 68 against Dunjourney's 3. Flat Machine also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Flat Machine sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Dunjourney 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 — 4.9 for Flat Machine against 5.0 for Dunjourney. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flat Machine has 68 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flat Machine ships an update every 5 days, Dunjourney every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Flat Machine versus Dunjourney: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlat MachineDunjourney
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (68 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings68 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
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
Size118 MB226 MB
Age rating12+12+
Developerzxima.LLCNISHINO SHUNSUKE

Customer experience

Flat Machine

All ratings68 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive93.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative1.6%

Dunjourney

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Flat Machine

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Ads redirect to app store and prevent item rewards
  • Ad BGM continues playing after ad ends
  • Ad BGM persists even after restarting app
  • Agoda ads prevent continuing the game

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add Chinese translation
  • Add Vietnamese translation
  • Add Spanish translation
  • Option for one-time purchase to remove ads
  • More interactions with certain characters (e.g., training robot)
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  • Consider adding taxi or bakery characters in future works

Dunjourney

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Flat Machine

One-time4
  • AD removal$2.99
  • Donation(S)$3.99
  • Donation(M)$14.99
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  • Donation(L)$34.99
2 purchases

Dunjourney

One-time2
  • AddStorageSlot30$0.99
  • Remove Ads2 variants$1.99

Questions

Is Flat Machine free?
Flat Machine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dunjourney free?
Dunjourney is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flat Machine or Dunjourney?
Dunjourney is rated higher. Flat Machine averages 4.9 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while Dunjourney averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Flat Machine or Dunjourney have ads?
Both Flat Machine and Dunjourney show ads.
Which is updated more often, Flat Machine or Dunjourney?
Flat Machine ships an update every 5 days, and Dunjourney every 2 weeks. Most recently, Flat Machine was updated on September 28, 2026 and Dunjourney on September 16, 2026.

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