# Arcadium vs Return to Pixhell

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Arcadium at 60% against Return to Pixhell's 14%. Arcadium also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Return to Pixhell's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arcadium sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Return to Pixhell sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Arcadium ships an update every 3 months, Return to Pixhell every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arcadium | Return to Pixhell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcadium-space-odyssey/id6473653646/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **20** | — |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 193 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Luciano Bercini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553291661) | [Martin Lepic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803687064) |

## What reviewers say

### Arcadium

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcadium-space-odyssey/id6473653646)

Embark on a survival roguelite adventure across a dynamic universe. Harvest resources, craft powerful builds, and battle relentless alien waves in an ever-changing galaxy. Enjoy endless replayability with unique playthroughs and strategic preparation between combat encounters.

**Highlights:** Dynamic universe generation, Resource harvesting, Craftable builds, Strategic combat preparation, Quick play sessions, Endless replayability

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


### Return to Pixhell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/return-to-pixhell/id6754703971)

Descend into a cursed world in this 2D roguelike action game. Survive endless hordes, defeat bosses, and manage your fear in a dark, oppressive atmosphere. Master strict movement mechanics and build powerful characters to climb the leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Strict 4-way movement combat, Explore Forest, Caves, and Hell, Fear system and light mechanics, Character selection (Mage, Reaper, Aura, Bard), Item collection and build creation, Leaderboards for competition

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full game unlock | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arcadium free?

Arcadium is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Return to Pixhell free?

Return to Pixhell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Arcadium or Return to Pixhell have ads?

Arcadium shows ads; Return to Pixhell does not.

### Which is updated more often, Arcadium or Return to Pixhell?

Arcadium ships an update every 3 months, and Return to Pixhell every 3 days. Most recently, Arcadium was updated on September 18, 2026 and Return to Pixhell on August 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*