Comparison

Spooky Pixel Hero vs FloorLava 2

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

FloorLava 2

Features
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FLOORLAVA 2 — The floor is lava! Run, fight and conquer the whole world. The lava rises, the ground crumbles… and this time the whole world competes on the SAME leaderboard. What starts as a survival race becomes a huge adventure: 31 characters, colossal bosses, a living village, a dark dungeon and one single world ranking shared by players everywhere. SURVIVAL • Dodge the lava on terrain that shifts and collapses under your feet • Power-ups: shields, time freeze, stuns and more • Reach the helicopter before the timer runs out • Day and night biomes and random world events 31 CHARACTERS • Ninja, Viking, Super Warrior, Archangel, Phoenix, Witch, Necromancer, Templar, Dragon Rider, Permafrost… and many more • Real active and passive skills: energy waves, shields, revivals • Pick your style and combine skills as a team • 3 Hero Tournament EXCLUSIVES: only podium champions earn them COLOSSAL BOSSES • Magma Golem, Lava Serpent, Volcanic Titan, the Behemoth, Surturi… and the WORLD EATER • Elite mode for the brave: rare hearts, brutal enemies • Mini-bosses stalking every biome THE VILLAGE AND THE DUNGEON • Two living villages: shops, a forge, orchards that grow on their own and a wise sage • Descend into the dungeon: a master key, treasures, a sealed sanctum and a final escape with the lava on your heels • Earn gold and spend it on permanent upgrades THE VOLCANO AND THE HORDE • Tower defense against a real eruption: turrets, walls, firefighters and water trenches • THE HORDE: endless waves from every direction — how long can you last? THE HERO TOURNAMENT • Weekly extreme mode: 2,000 gold entry, bosses that revive and stack, skill drops across the map • Monday podium: gold and 3 EXCLUSIVE CHARACTERS — Odin, Artemitza and the Apocalypse Rider ONE SINGLE WORLD LEADERBOARD • Whatever phone you play on, you all land on the SAME world ranking • 14 leaderboards: solo, duo, trio, 4 players, elite, PvP, hardcore, the daily challenge and BLIND RUN • The same daily map for the whole planet: one shot per day BLIND RUN AND HEROES OF THE DAY • BLIND RUN: one shot a day and you choose nothing — the game draws your character and your teammates • The map and the size of the team are the same for everyone that day; weaker characters score more • HEROES OF THE DAY: two random characters each day hand bonuses to whoever plays them CO-OP AND PVP — EVERYONE IN THE SAME ROOM • True cross-play: play with your friends whatever phone they are on — you all drop into the SAME room, no accounts, no hassle • Co-op for up to 4: shared lives — if one survives, everyone advances • PvP Survival: up to 10 fighters in the arena, real players and bots — be the last one standing • Online rooms hold 2 to 4 real players; smart bots fill the remaining slots • WALKIE-TALKIE: hold to talk — your voice reaches your teammates instantly, without pausing the run • Message your friends straight from the friends list, in a match and out of it • Mute the walkie, turn it down or hide it whenever you like • Smart bots that play real characters with their skills NO ADS • Zero ads and zero subscriptions • Download for free and play EVERYTHING for 30 days; then a single one-time purchase lifts the time limit for good. No ads, no subscription (costumes are earned by playing or bought separately) • IN-APP PURCHASES (optional): 23 individual characters, a pack with all of them, two premium characters — Templar and Elementalist, which can also be earned with in-game gold — and the lifetime unlock. None of it is required to play • Characters are unlocked with the gold you earn as you play, or bought individually if you are in a hurry • Available in 18 languages The floor is lava. The whole world is watching. How far will you go? ---

Screenshots

Spooky Pixel Hero4 screens
FloorLava 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FloorLava 2 at none against Spooky Pixel Hero's shown. Spooky Pixel Hero's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 days) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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. Spooky Pixel Hero sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FloorLava 2 sells 10 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, FloorLava 2 every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Spooky Pixel Hero versus FloorLava 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpooky Pixel HeroFloorLava 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (171 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings171 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB1.0 GB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperDarius Immanuel GuerreroJUAN CARLOS BIVIA MENDOZA

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

FloorLava 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Spooky Pixel Hero

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
10 purchases

FloorLava 2

One-time10
  • Super Warrior Costume$0.99
  • Superhero Costume$0.99
  • Witch Costume$0.99
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  • Viking Costume$0.99
  • Templar$3.99
  • Elementalist$3.99
  • Apocalypse Rider$12.99
  • Artemitza$17.99
  • Odin$22.99
  • Aquilino$24.99

Questions

Is Spooky Pixel Hero free?
Spooky Pixel Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FloorLava 2 free?
FloorLava 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Spooky Pixel Hero or FloorLava 2 have ads?
Spooky Pixel Hero shows ads; FloorLava 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Spooky Pixel Hero or FloorLava 2?
Spooky Pixel Hero ships an update daily, and FloorLava 2 every 2 days. Most recently, Spooky Pixel Hero was updated on October 30, 2026 and FloorLava 2 on October 29, 2026.

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