Survanoid vs Dungeon Core
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Survanoid
Experience a unique blend of Arkanoid and Space Invaders in this space roguelike. Control an Energy Ball to blast through enemy waves, upgrade your ship and weapons, and survive challenging planets. It offers fast-paced action with deep progression for both quick sessions and extended survival runs.
- Bounce and pull Energy Ball
- Endless enemy waves
- Ship and weapon upgrades
- Unlock new weapons
- Battle bosses
- Explore unique planets
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Survive the ultimate space roguelike! A modern fusion of Arkanoid and Space Invaders, where you control an Energy Ball, blast through enemy waves, and rule the universe! Classic arcade gameplay, reimagined! • Bounce your Energy Ball like Arkanoid, pull it back like Thor’s hammer, and unleash destruction! • Face endless waves of enemies in Space Invaders-inspired battles – but this time, you fight back with upgrades! • Upgrade your ship and unlock new weapons to dominate the battlefield! Survival, roguelike, and non-stop action! • Unlock and upgrade powerful weapons – more damage, faster fire rate, better loot collection! • Battle elite enemies and massive bosses with devastating special attacks! • Explore mysterious planets, each with unique visuals and challenges! Retro arcade spirit, modern roguelike bullethell challenge! • Survanoid brings back the golden age of arcade gaming with fast-paced action, deep progression, and a nostalgic yet fresh experience. Whether for a quick session or a deep survival run, this game is your ultimate mobile arcade fix! Are you ready to rule the universe? Download now!
Dungeon Core
Embark on a roguelite dungeon crawl as a radiation liquidator in a post-apocalyptic setting. Explore procedurally generated levels, battle mutants and bosses, and collect permanent upgrades to enhance your abilities as you descend to destroy the core.
- Procedurally generated levels
- Permanent upgrades
- Item discovery
- Mutant and boss battles
- Diverse underground environments
- Radiation liquidator role
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Dive into the depths of a failed weapons program as a radiation liquidator in Dungeon Core, an intense and rewarding roguelite dungeon crawler. Navigate through procedurally generated levels filled with numerous rooms to explore, powerful items to discover, and formidable enemies to battle. Permanent upgrades will enhance your abilities, staying with you throughout your journey. Venture through diverse environments as you delve deeper underground, facing mutants and epic bosses. Your ultimate mission: to destroy the core from within. Are you ready to conquer the challenge?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dungeon Core at none against Survanoid's 3. Dungeon Core also leads on ratings volume (32 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Survanoid's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 74%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. Survanoid sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Dungeon Core asks for nothing beyond the download.
Survanoid holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dungeon Core has 32 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Survanoid's written reviews are positive against 74% of Dungeon Core's.
Survanoid ships an update every 5 days, Dungeon Core every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Survanoid | Dungeon Core |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | 4.5 (32 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 74.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 32 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 291 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | BeWise s.r.o. | ULF FILIP KARLSSON |
Customer experience
Survanoid
Dungeon Core
Bugs and requests
Survanoid
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Dungeon Core
Reported bugs
7 issues- Random dashing every now and then
- Occasional freezes
- 30-second unskippable ads
- Character keeps dashing in unwanted direction
- Game won't open
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- Title page flashes then force closes
- Too many bugs
Requested features
17 requests- Opportunity to customise the layout of the controls
- Update to expand the game
- Premium option to disable ads
- Add co-op mode
- Make more games like this or a part two
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- Better indicator when hit (sound effect)
- Pixelated text to match art style
- Special suit for beating final boss without damage
- Option to disable ads
- Add co-op
- Customize controls
- Option to move buttons
- Disable jerk on joystick
- Customize controls
- UI customization
- Larger dash button
- More content
In-app purchases
Survanoid
- 25 Crystals$0.99
- 150 Crystals$4.99
- 350 Crystals$9.99
Dungeon Core
No in-app purchases
