Comparison

Squid Game vs Die Again

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

Head to head
About

Squid Game

Experience thrilling multiplayer survival games inspired by a popular series. Compete in deadly challenges, form crews, and customize your character to outlast opponents. No subscription required to play.

Highlights
  • Multiplayer battle royale
  • Iconic game challenges
  • Crew formation and chat
  • Character customization
  • Unlockable games and features
  • Special items for competitive edge
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NO NETFLIX MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED. Everyone is welcome to try Red Light, Green Light, Dalgona and more. You win some, you die some. Use skill and killer instinct to survive twisted competitions in this multiplayer action game inspired by the hit series. Prepare for fast, heart-pounding action and brutal competition in this multiplayer battle royale game. Play Red Light, Green Light or Glass Bridge — and more iconic games from the series — with friends (or enemies) online. See if you have what it takes to outlast and defeat all the other players in each twisted contest. With deadly challenges you'll recognize from all three seasons of "Squid Game" and more new games inspired by classic childhood activities, each round is a dark trip down memory lane. Can you make it through playtime alive? NEW UPDATES FOR SEASON 3: • Try out three completely new game types, from a deadly Hide & Seek labyrinth to a sky-high version of Squid Game — plus new characters and weapons. • Frenemies forever: Form a regular Crew of players to collaborate and compete together. Use new chat features to hang out and talk strategy with other players. • Netflix members can unlock new content and earn unique Play-Along rewards in the game by watching episodes of "Squid Game" Season 3. BRING "SQUID GAME" TO LIFE • Find out how long you'd survive as a "Squid Game" contestant by playing Red Light, Green Light, Glass Bridge, Dalgona and more lethal games. • Use special items to gain a competitive edge. Get a boost from dalgona candy or stun someone with a well-aimed dodgeball. • Are you a natural Front Man, or more of a Geum-ja? Choose the perfect character and express yourself in this online battle royale with a huge range of outfits, animations and emoji reactions. NO-MERCY MULTIPLAYER MAYHEM • Play with up to 32 of your friends in Party mode and team up against online opponents in each multiplayer tournament — but always be prepared for betrayal. • Fast online multiplayer matchmaking brings you into each round of the battle royale in seconds. • Die early, but want to see who survives? Spectator mode lets your ghostly presence stay and watch the next round of Red Light, Green Light unfold. THE ONLY WAY OUT IS UP • Climb the Squid Ladder as you compete in multiplayer contests and complete challenges, unlocking new games and features as your rank rises. • Spend hard-won (virtual) cash and tokens to collect new characters, outfits and more rewards that will let you strut your stuff in the arena. • Keep your survival skills sharp with special events inspired by whatever's new in the "Squid Game" universe. - Created by Boss Fight, a Netflix Game Studio.

About

Die Again

This 2D pixel platformer challenges your patience and reflexes with unpredictable troll levels. Master simple controls to navigate treacherous traps and moving platforms, with every death counted for fun. Unlock new character skins as you progress.

Highlights
  • Simple left, right, and jump controls
  • Unpredictable troll platformer levels
  • Death counter for fun
  • Unlockable character skins
  • 2D pixel art visuals
Features
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Test your patience and reflexes in Die Again - a troll platformer with 2D pixel visuals. Every level is built to mess with you. Unexpected traps, moving platforms, and sudden surprises will make you doubt every steps. Why you’ll Die Again (a lot): Simple controls Move left, move right, and jump. That’s all you need to know. But don’t let the simplicity fool you. Surviving each level will be another story. Unpredictable troll levels Traps you don't see coming, platforms that move when you least expect them, all messing with your mind. You'll never know what will hit you next. Hall of Death... Every death is counted, just for fun. Take your time, stay calm, and see how that number turns out. Will you master the levels, or earn a spot among the “most dedicated” players? Unlockable skins Keep playing to unlock new outfits for your character. Just make sure you don’t throw your phone before you get there. Privacy policy: https://jacat.games/privacy-policy Term of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Squid Game4 screens
Die Again4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Squid Game at none against Die Again's shown. Squid Game also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 33%). Die Again's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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. Squid Game sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month and Die Again sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. 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 — 4.8 for Squid Game against 4.8 for Die Again. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40K and 37K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Squid Game's written reviews are positive against 33% of Die Again's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Squid Game versus Die Again: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquid GameDie Again
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (40K ratings)4.8 (37K ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.4% of reviews — better33.2% of reviews
Number of ratings40K — better37K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2.1 GB356 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNetflix, Inc.Luong Vuong

Customer experience

Squid Game

All ratings40,005 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral1.6%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews2,944 reviews
Positive45.4%
Neutral12.9%
Negative41.7%

Die Again

All ratings36,595 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.3%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews1,775 reviews
Positive33.2%
Neutral7.9%
Negative58.9%

User reviews

Squid Game

From 40K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Captures the essence of Squid Game
  • 🎨 Great visuals and character customization
  • 🤝 Enjoyable multiplayer experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connection issues and server problems
  • 🕹️ Unresponsive and glitchy controls
  • 🔍 Lack of controller support
  • 💰 Unfair ranking system and trophy loss

Die Again

From 37K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤡 Fun and entertaining
  • 👍 Challenging and engaging gameplay
  • 🧠 Requires strategic thinking
  • 🎮 Unique and creative levels

Room to improve

  • 🤬 Excessive ads
  • 🕰️ Frequent ad interruptions
  • 🤯 Extremely difficult and frustrating
  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay

Bugs and requests

Squid Game

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Freezing and crashing during gameplay
  • Inconsistent game mechanics (e.g., Red Light, Green Light)
  • Inability to progress past certain levels due to glitches
  • Incorrect tracking of weekly objectives

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more original games from the Squid Game series
  • Implement a friends list and party system
  • Introduce a leaderboard and competitive modes
  • Improve the difficulty and variety of the games

Die Again

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes and black screens
  • Sound issues and loss of audio

Requested features

4 requests
  • More level variety
  • Ability to skip ads or purchase ad-free version
  • Level select or progress saving
  • Improved controls and responsiveness

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Squid Game

Subscriptions1
  • Netflix Standard Plan$19.991 Month
5 purchases

Die Again

Subscriptions2
  • MINI PASS$1.497 Days
  • VIP PASS$4.991 Month
One-time3
  • VIP PACK SALE 50%$0.99
  • Remove ads$1.99
  • VIP PACK$1.99

Questions

Is Squid Game free?
Squid Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Die Again free?
Die Again is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Squid Game or Die Again?
Die Again is rated higher. Squid Game averages 4.8 out of 5 from 40K ratings, while Die Again averages 4.8 from 37K ratings.
Do Squid Game or Die Again have ads?
Die Again shows ads; Squid Game does not.
Which is updated more often, Squid Game or Die Again?
Squid Game ships an update every 3 weeks, and Die Again every 3 weeks. Most recently, Squid Game was updated on October 26, 2026 and Die Again on October 26, 2026.

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