Comparison

Astral Hunter vs AVeryRogueXMas

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

Head to head
About

Astral Hunter

Engage in thrilling flight shooting battles with a roguelike twist. Customize your combat experience with unique aircraft and over 120 combinable chips. Face diverse bosses for a constantly fresh challenge.

Highlights
  • 6 unique aircraft
  • 120+ combinable chips
  • Diverse boss battles
  • Roguelike gameplay
  • Customizable playstyle
Features
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"Astral Hunter" is an exciting flight shooting Roguelike game! - 6 unique aircraft, each designed to meet different combat needs. - 120+ chips, freely combinable to create your own playstyle. - Various Bosses, each challenge brings a fresh experience.

About

AVeryRogueXMas

Embark on a festive roguelike adventure in a procedurally generated North Pole. Choose from 12 unique Christmas characters, master turn-based combat inspired by D&D 5e, and explore a world filled with quests and hidden treasures.

Highlights
  • 12 unique Christmas-themed character classes
  • D&D 5e-inspired turn-based combat
  • Deep character progression with specializations
  • Procedurally generated North Pole world
  • Engaging quest system
  • Classic ASCII graphics
Features
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Embark on a festive roguelike adventure in the North Pole! A Very Rogue XMas combines classic roguelike gameplay with beloved Christmas characters in a turn-based adventure that will keep you coming back for more. Choose from 12 unique character classes including Santa Claus, Rudolph, The Grinch, Frosty the Snowman, and more, each with their own abilities and six-step character missions. Explore a vast procedurally generated North Pole world filled with dangerous enemies, hidden treasures, and challenging quests. Master D&D 5e-inspired turn-based combat as you battle arctic wolves, snow golems, evil elves, and other holiday-themed foes. Collect powerful weapons and armor, level up your character, and unlock specializations that define your playstyle. With classic ASCII graphics, deep character progression, and an engaging quest system featuring combat, collection, and exploration objectives, A Very Rogue XMas delivers a nostalgic yet fresh take on the roguelike genre. Whether you're hunting down quest objectives in Santa's Workshop, exploring the frozen wilderness, or completing your character's personal mission, every playthrough offers new challenges and discoveries. Key Features: • 12 unique Christmas-themed character classes with distinct abilities • D&D 5e-inspired turn-based combat system • Deep character progression with specializations and ability score improvements • Comprehensive quest system with multiple quest types • Procedurally generated world with multiple areas to explore • Classic ASCII graphics with modern performance optimizations • Character-specific six-step missions for each class • Extensive item and equipment system with rarity tiers Experience the magic of Christmas through the lens of classic roguelike gameplay. Will you save the North Pole, or will the darkness consume it?

Screenshots

Astral Hunter4 screens
AVeryRogueXMas4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AVeryRogueXMas at 100% against Astral Hunter's 50%. AVeryRogueXMas also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days). Astral Hunter's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). On price and ads 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. Astral Hunter sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. AVeryRogueXMas asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Astral Hunter ships an update every 10 days, AVeryRogueXMas every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Astral Hunter versus AVeryRogueXMas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAstral HunterAVeryRogueXMas
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer开心 李Lincoln Consulting LLC

Customer experience

Astral Hunter

All ratings16 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

AVeryRogueXMas

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Astral Hunter

One-time8
  • Full Access$0.99
  • Beginner Pack$0.99
  • Have Fun$1.99
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  • Hard Pack$1.99
  • Buy Few Cores$1.99
  • Insane Pack$2.99
  • Super Pack$9.99
  • Buy Lots Cores$9.99
None

AVeryRogueXMas

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Astral Hunter free?
Astral Hunter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AVeryRogueXMas free?
AVeryRogueXMas is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Astral Hunter or AVeryRogueXMas have ads?
Neither Astral Hunter nor AVeryRogueXMas shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Astral Hunter or AVeryRogueXMas?
Astral Hunter ships an update every 10 days, and AVeryRogueXMas every 2 days. Most recently, Astral Hunter was updated on October 24, 2026 and AVeryRogueXMas on October 24, 2026.

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