Comparison

Spooky Pixel Hero vs Blindmate Chess

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

Blindmate Chess

Features
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It is a chess app designed to be enjoyed with immersive 3D presentation. It supports matches against the CPU as well as local two-player play, with camera effects that make each move easier to follow. You can customize the look with different themes and piece sets, and in Blind Chess mode, games can be played entirely through voice input and spoken feedback. With support for both Japanese and English voice guidance, as well as voice packs, it offers a chess experience that can be enjoyed through both visuals and audio. Voice guidance is also available in regular matches. Follow both sides’ moves and player turns with spoken guidance, or choose CPU Voice to hear your opponent announce its moves and react to checks and results while you view the board. Choose your mode in Settings under Audio.

Screenshots

Spooky Pixel Hero4 screens
Blindmate Chess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Blindmate Chess at none against Spooky Pixel Hero's shown. Spooky Pixel Hero's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 6 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases 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 Blindmate Chess sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spooky Pixel Hero ships an update daily, Blindmate Chess every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Spooky Pixel Hero versus Blindmate Chess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpooky Pixel HeroBlindmate Chess
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (170 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings170 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB567 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperDarius Immanuel GuerreroShigeki Karouji

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

Blindmate Chess

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Spooky Pixel Hero

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
8 purchases

Blindmate Chess

One-time8
  • Gold Slate Theme$0.49
  • Jade Ash Theme$0.49
  • Crimson Bone Theme$0.49
Show 5 more
  • Classic Piece Set$0.99
  • Sera Voice Pack$0.99
  • Noah Voice Pack$0.99
  • Mira Voice Pack$0.99
  • Kai Voice Pack$0.99

Questions

Is Spooky Pixel Hero free?
Spooky Pixel Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blindmate Chess free?
Blindmate Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Spooky Pixel Hero or Blindmate Chess have ads?
Spooky Pixel Hero shows ads; Blindmate Chess does not.
Which is updated more often, Spooky Pixel Hero or Blindmate Chess?
Spooky Pixel Hero ships an update daily, and Blindmate Chess every 6 months. Most recently, Spooky Pixel Hero was updated on October 24, 2026 and Blindmate Chess on October 16, 2026.

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