80s Overrun vs Lava Hopper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
80s Overrun
Embark on a platformer adventure with a vibrant 80s aesthetic. Conquer over 160 levels, defeat challenging bosses, and customize your character with unique outfits and abilities. Craft powerful items to gain an edge in this nostalgic gaming experience.
- Over 160 meticulously designed levels
- More than 100 challenging achievements
- Five formidable boss fights
- Character outfit customization
- Back items with special abilities
- In-game crafting system for rare artifacts
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Embark on an exhilarating journey through a platformer with a nostalgic 80s twist! over 160 meticulously designed levels that will transport you back to the vibrant era of neon lights and synthwave music and more. Immerse yourself in the thrilling gameplay and relive the excitement of classic platformers while having that modern feel. Unleash your skills and aim for greatness as you conquer over 100 challenging achievements. Show off your mastery of each level and become a true legend of the 80s gaming scene. With over 160 levels in vast mini games and more! Prove Yourself as the Ultimate Boss Fighter in Town Face off against five formidable bosses and prove who is the best in town. Defeat each boss and claim their turf as your own. Can you emerge victorious and claim the title of the best in town? Customize Your Look, Define Your Style Modify your character's outfit to reflect your personal style, and go beyond with an array of back items that provide special abilities to aid you in your quest. Whether you prefer a sleek futuristic appearance or a nod to the iconic 80s fashion, the choice is yours! Craft and Collect Special Items Collect valuable items throughout your journey and utilize an in-game crafting system to forge powerful and rare artifacts. Unleash the true potential of these special items and gain a competitive edge in the levels.
Lava Hopper
Embark on a surreal journey through a world consumed by lava, from a chaotic circus to a futuristic ghetto and a rainbow realm. Uncover ancient truths and embrace the unknown to adapt and unlock mysteries.
- Surreal journey through diverse realms
- Uncover ancient truths
- Embrace the unknown
- Adapt to changing realities
- Unlock mysteries
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In a quiet medieval village, a young adventurer wakes to rivers of molten lava consuming their world. Determined to uncover the truth, they embark on a surreal journey beyond the familiar, starting with a chaotic circus and a gritty, futuristic ghetto. The path twists further into a rainbow realm of warped reality, where perception is challenged, and finally leads to an expanse of endless doors and scattered keys. Each step reveals fragments of an ancient truth: the lava is not just destruction but a transformative test. Through resilience and curiosity, the adventurer learns that the world, much like themselves, is ever-changing. To uncover the truth, they must embrace the unknown, adapt to the surreal, and unlock the mysteries ahead.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lava Hopper at none against 80s Overrun's 10. Lava Hopper also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. 80s Overrun sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Lava Hopper asks for nothing beyond the download.
80s Overrun ships an update every 5 weeks, Lava Hopper every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 80s Overrun | Lava Hopper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 559 MB | 167 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Thomas Marchionda | Magmat |
Customer experience
80s Overrun
Lava Hopper
In-app purchases
80s Overrun
- Small Tokens Pack$0.99
- Sports Bundle$3.99
- Medium Tokens Pack$4.99
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- Premium Pass$4.99
- Retro Bundle$6.99
- Big Tokens Pack$9.99
- Spooky Bundle$9.99
- 5100 Sunset Tickets$9.99
- Deep Sea Pack$12.99
- Large Tokens Pack$19.99
Lava Hopper
No in-app purchases









