Comparison

Squid Game vs BreakFX Arcade

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

BreakFX Arcade

Features
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BreakFX is a fast-paced arcade adventure where every bounce can change the game. Break blocks, collect keys, activate powerful effects, and complete increasingly challenging objectives across 478 levels and 51 worlds. Master each board, defeat bosses, earn stars, and improve your best scores.

Screenshots

Squid Game4 screens
BreakFX Arcade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Squid Game at none against BreakFX Arcade's shown. BreakFX Arcade's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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

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 BreakFX Arcade sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Squid Game ships an update every 3 weeks, BreakFX Arcade every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Squid Game versus BreakFX Arcade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquid GameBreakFX Arcade
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (40K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings40K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2.1 GB91 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNetflix, Inc.Para Informaticos Administrativos, S.C.

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

BreakFX Arcade

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Squid Game

Subscriptions1
  • Netflix Standard Plan$19.991 Month
6 purchases

BreakFX Arcade

One-time6
  • 500 Coins$0.99
  • 1,500 Coins$1.99
  • Removes Ads$2.99
Show 3 more
  • 4,0000 Coins$2.99
  • Founder Starter Pack$4.99
  • 10,000 Coins$4.99

Questions

Is Squid Game free?
Squid Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BreakFX Arcade free?
BreakFX Arcade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Squid Game or BreakFX Arcade have ads?
BreakFX Arcade shows ads; Squid Game does not.
Which is updated more often, Squid Game or BreakFX Arcade?
Squid Game ships an update every 3 weeks, and BreakFX Arcade every 6 days. Most recently, Squid Game was updated on October 24, 2026 and BreakFX Arcade on October 13, 2026.

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