Comparison

Space Gladiators vs The Detractor

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

Head to head
About

Space Gladiators

Engage in fast-paced roguelite platformer combat as a captive gladiator fighting for freedom. Navigate procedurally generated arenas, defeat alien hordes, and collect powerful items to unlock new abilities and characters.

Highlights
  • Fluid controls for dodging and combat
  • Randomly generated rooms for unique runs
  • 50+ enemies and 10 bosses
  • 300+ items and pets
  • 8 unique playable characters
  • Customizable difficulty paths
Features
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Space Gladiators is a 2D hand-drawn roguelite platformer following a bunch of captives fighting their way out of a planet prison. Defeat hordes of aliens in the gladiatorial arenas and earn your freedom! You've been captured and sent to entertain aliens as a gladiator in a faraway planet called Tartarus. You will have to advance through randomly generated biomes with deadly traps and monsters blocking your path. Choose your opponents in the arenas, beat them for items and coins and you might be able to earn your freedom! · Tight and fluid controls that allow you to dodge and fight enemies without taking hits - the only ceiling is your own skillset! · Hundreds of hand-crafted rooms that are randomly picked to make every new run feel unique. · 50+ enemies and 10 bosses to beat with different movesets and attack patterns. · 300+ items including pets, weapons and trinkets that unlock new abilities for your characters. Pop your heart out to heal yourself, throw meatballs or fire a laser gun. · 8 unique characters that fit different playstyles, including a potato and an alien worm in underpants. · Customize your runs by choosing harder paths if you're feeling confident or easier ones if you're on the brink of death. High risk, high reward. 【Contact Us】 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtaSitbjWjhnlzuX2ZLjtUg Discord:@Erabit or join via https://discord.gg/erabit-950685424261677077 Twitter:@erabit_studios Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@brotato_mobile Facebook:@Brotato(facebook.com/brotatomobile) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brotato_mobile/ Email:support@erabitstudios.com

About

The Detractor

Embark on a rogue-like adventure as an exiled soul seeking vengeance against a tyrannical king. Explore procedurally generated realms, battle formidable foes, and uncover mysteries across three epic chapters. Adapt your strategies and collect powerful items to determine the destiny of a world in turmoil.

Highlights
  • Rogue-like adventure
  • Procedurally generated realms
  • Epic story chapters
  • Formidable foes
  • Item and artifact collection
  • Skill progression
Features
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In a world consumed by darkness and ruled by the malevolent King of Hatred, you are "The Detractor," an exiled soul on a quest for vengeance and redemption. Immerse yourself in this gripping rogue-like adventure spanning three epic chapters as you defy the odds and challenge the tyrant who cast you aside. "The Detractor" invites you to navigate confront formidable foes, and unearth hidden mysteries across procedurally generated realms. With each chapter, the King of Hatred's wickedness is unveiled, revealing the depths of his cruelty and the horrors he's unleashed upon the land. Embrace the role of "The Detractor" and utilize your ever-growing skills. As you progress, amass powerful items and artifacts. Adapt your strategies to tackle the ever-shifting challenges that lie in your path. Prepare to embark on a quest where courage is your most potent weapon, and your actions will determine the destiny of a realm in turmoil. Will you rise from exile to become the hero this world so desperately needs? Find out in "The Detractor: Rise of the Exiled."

Screenshots

Space Gladiators4 screens
The Detractor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Space Gladiators at 90% against The Detractor's 42%. Space Gladiators also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). The Detractor's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

The Detractor is free to download; Space Gladiators costs $4.99 up front. The Detractor sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Space Gladiators asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Space Gladiators holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Space Gladiators's written reviews are positive against 42% of The Detractor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Space Gladiators ships an update weekly, The Detractor every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Space Gladiators versus The Detractor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace GladiatorsThe Detractor
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (10 ratings) — better3.6 (28 ratings)
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews — better41.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1028 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size235 MB549 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperQI YU SG. PTE. LTD.Happii Gamer Studios Inc.

Customer experience

Space Gladiators

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative0.0%

The Detractor

All ratings22 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral9.1%
Negative40.9%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Space Gladiators

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

The Detractor

One-time4
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Gold Bundle$3.99
  • Treasure Trove$7.99
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  • Epic Gold Pull$12.99

Questions

Is Space Gladiators free?
Space Gladiators costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Detractor free?
The Detractor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Space Gladiators or The Detractor?
Space Gladiators is rated higher. Space Gladiators averages 3.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while The Detractor averages 3.6 from 28 ratings.
Do Space Gladiators or The Detractor have ads?
Both Space Gladiators and The Detractor show ads.
Which is updated more often, Space Gladiators or The Detractor?
Space Gladiators ships an update weekly, and The Detractor every 5 months. Most recently, Space Gladiators was updated on October 25, 2026 and The Detractor on October 20, 2026.

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