Comparison

Spooky Pixel Hero vs Crunchyroll

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

Head to head
About

Spooky Pixel Hero

Embark on a chilling retro platformer adventure as a game developer tasked with repairing a mysterious 1976 game. Navigate 120 challenging levels filled with traps and puzzles, uncovering a dark narrative with pixelated spirits and Lovecraftian horrors. Experience nostalgic 1-bit and 8-bit pixel art with a terrifying twist.

Highlights
  • Retro pixel art graphics
  • 120 challenging platformer levels
  • Mind-bending puzzles and traps
  • Haunting narrative and story
  • Pixelated spirits and horrors
  • Nostalgic 70s/80s gaming aesthetic
Features
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You play the role of a game developer tasked by a secret organization to repair a lost platformer game from 1976 that seems way too advanced for its time. But is it really just a game? A chilling homage to retro gaming – Rediscover the magic of classic games and retro platformers with a terrifying twist. SPOOKY PIXEL HORROR combines the beloved aesthetics of vintage 2D pixel games with a deeply immersive horror narrative that will keep you on edge. Intense gameplay – Navigate through 120 challenging levels filled with traps and mind-bending puzzles that will make some players rage. Every step brings you closer to uncovering the dark origins of the game, but beware – the deeper you go, the more dangerous this nightmare becomes. Atmospheric and nostalgic visuals – Experience a beautifully crafted mix of 1-bit and 8-bit pixel art that captures the eerie aesthetic of the vintage 70s and 80s gaming era. Uncover the hidden story – As you progress, piece together the sinister backstory of the game. Encounter pixelated spirits, ghostly glitches, and Lovecraftian horrors lurking within the code. Can you survive the nightmare and reveal the truth? Key Features: • Retro Pixel Art: Immerse yourself in nostalgic graphics and pixel art that blend nostalgia with spine-tingling nightmares, bringing an eerie world to life. • Challenging Platforming: Test your skills with platformer levels filled with rage-inducing traps and puzzles. • Haunting Narrative: Unravel a compelling story that blends retro charm with modern horror elements. Step into the shoes of a hero battling through a 2D nightmare, where every glitch and ghostly encounter brings you closer to the truth. SPOOKY PIXEL HORROR is a journey into the heart of retro horror.

About

Crunchyroll

Experience the legendary "Ao Oni" horror game with new modes and high-speed challenges. Explore a mysterious mansion, evade blue monsters, and uncover secrets to escape alive. Requires a Crunchyroll Premium membership.

Highlights
  • Legendary "Ao Oni" horror gameplay
  • High Speed Mode (2x and 15x)
  • New "Ao Oni - Ai's Story -" mode
  • Procedurally changing rooms
  • Multiple endings to discover
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Crunchyroll Mega Fan or Ultimate Fan Membership Required ■The legendary horror game "Ao Oni" has evolved and come back to life! [This is the Origin of "Blue Tragedy"] Long ago, there was a mansion on the outskirts of town. There were whispers among the people about such rumors as Blue monsters coming out...... What the four people who visited the mansion saw, were monsters ... Can they escape alive? ■The official "High Speed Mode" has been added! you can freely choose between 2x and 15x speeds to challenge the super fast horror! Screaming is inevitable as the blue demon chases you at high speed! How far can you clear at what speed!? ■New mode "Ao Oni -Ai's Story-" has been added! A girl named "Ai" awakens in a mysterious mansion. Explore the mansion, where the rooms change every time you play, find items, and attempt to escape! Can you see all the endings!? ———— Crunchyroll Premium members enjoy an ad-free experience, with full access to Crunchyroll's library of over 1,300 unique titles and 46,000 episodes, including simulcast series that premiere shortly after premiering in Japan. In addition, membership offers special benefits including offline viewing access, discount code to Crunchyroll Store, Crunchyroll Game Vault access, streaming simultaneously on multiple devices, and more! Privacy Policy: https://www.crunchyroll.com/games/privacy Terms: https://www.crunchyroll.com/games/terms/

Screenshots

Spooky Pixel Hero4 screens
Crunchyroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Spooky Pixel Hero at 4.6 against Crunchyroll's 3.0. Spooky Pixel Hero also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (80% vs 50%). Crunchyroll's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Spooky Pixel Hero sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Crunchyroll sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $13.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spooky Pixel Hero holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spooky Pixel Hero has 171 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Spooky Pixel Hero's written reviews are positive against 50% of Crunchyroll's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spooky Pixel Hero ships an update daily, Crunchyroll every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Spooky Pixel Hero versus Crunchyroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpooky Pixel HeroCrunchyroll
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (171 ratings) — better3.0 (20 ratings)
Positive reviews80.2% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings171 — better20
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB981 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperDarius Immanuel GuerreroCrunchyroll, LLC

Customer experience

Spooky Pixel Hero

All ratings170 ratings
Positive88.8%
Neutral4.1%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive80.2%
Neutral9.9%
Negative9.9%

Crunchyroll

All ratings17 ratings
Positive41.2%
Neutral17.6%
Negative41.2%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Spooky Pixel Hero

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Level 57 reported as broken and unbeatable
  • Occasional glitches and misplaced sprites

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to disable ads or pay for ad-free version
  • Ability to resume from last checkpoint after death
  • Smaller control buttons for better touch accuracy

Crunchyroll

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Spooky Pixel Hero

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
1 purchases

Crunchyroll

Subscriptions1
  • Mega Fan [Monthly]7 Days trial$13.991 Month

Questions

Is Spooky Pixel Hero free?
Spooky Pixel Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Crunchyroll free?
Crunchyroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spooky Pixel Hero or Crunchyroll?
Spooky Pixel Hero is rated higher. Spooky Pixel Hero averages 4.6 out of 5 from 171 ratings, while Crunchyroll averages 3.0 from 20 ratings.
Do Spooky Pixel Hero or Crunchyroll have ads?
Spooky Pixel Hero shows ads; Crunchyroll does not.
Which is updated more often, Spooky Pixel Hero or Crunchyroll?
Spooky Pixel Hero ships an update daily, and Crunchyroll every 2 days. Most recently, Spooky Pixel Hero was updated on October 30, 2026 and Crunchyroll on October 24, 2026.

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