Comparison

Exit the Gungeon vs Space Squad Survival

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

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About

Exit the Gungeon

Embark on a frantic bullet hell dungeon climb as a misfit Gungeoneer. Ascend through perilous elevators, battling relentless enemies with ever-changing weapons. Each attempt offers a unique experience with shifting rooms, bosses, and bizarre items.

Highlights
  • Bullet hell combat
  • Dungeon climbing gameplay
  • Ever-changing weapons
  • Randomized rooms and enemies
  • Unique character escape routes
  • Boss battles
  • Collectible hats
Features
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**Try Exit the Gungeon for free! Unlock the full game with a single in app purchase. No gems, hearts or virtual currency required!** Exit the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon climber immediately following the adventures of the misfit ‘Gungeoneers’ and their journey for personal absolution in Enter the Gungeon. The Gungeon has become a paradox and is collapsing! Armed with an ever-changing weapon, an insatiable need to loot, and the trusty dodge roll, each of our heroes must ascend and escape via their own unique route of increasingly perilous elevators. Battle against the last and most bitter of the Gundead at a frantic pace, slowing down just long enough to chat with some familiar faces… and a few new ones. Shifting rooms, enemies, bosses, bizarre weapons and items all combine to ensure that no two attempts to Exit the Gungeon are the same. Also, you can wear hats. Everybody loves hats, and spin-offs, which this game is… of Enter the Gungeon. Exit the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon climber immediately following the adventures of the misfit ‘Gungeoneers’ and their journey for personal absolution in Enter the Gungeon. The Gungeon has become a paradox and is collapsing! Armed with an ever-changing weapon, an insatiable need to loot, and the trusty dodge roll, each of our heroes must ascend and escape via their own unique route of increasingly perilous elevators. Battle against the last and most bitter of the Gundead at a frantic pace, slowing down just long enough to chat with some familiar faces… and a few new ones. Shifting rooms, enemies, bosses, bizarre weapons and items all combine to ensure that no two attempts to Exit the Gungeon are the same. Also, you can wear hats. Everybody loves hats, and spin-offs, which this game is… of Enter the Gungeon. Exit the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon climber immediately following the adventures of the misfit ‘Gungeoneers’ and their journey for personal absolution in Enter the Gungeon. The Gungeon has become a paradox and is collapsing! Armed with an ever-changing weapon, an insatiable need to loot, and the trusty dodge roll, each of our heroes must ascend and escape via their own unique route of increasingly perilous elevators. Battle against the last and most bitter of the Gundead at a frantic pace, slowing down just long enough to chat with some familiar faces… and a few new ones. Shifting rooms, enemies, bosses, bizarre weapons and items all combine to ensure that no two attempts to Exit the Gungeon are the same. Also, you can wear hats. Everybody loves hats, and spin-offs, which this game is… of Enter the Gungeon.

About

Space Squad Survival

Command your spaceship and crew to survive in the vastness of space. Explore planets, manage resources, hunt alien creatures, and battle ruthless pirates to ensure your squad's survival. Your strategic decisions are key to overcoming the challenges of the cosmos.

Highlights
  • Ship Management
  • Hunting Alien Creatures
  • Planet Exploration
  • Battling Space Pirates
  • Building and Development
Features
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Survive in endless space as the commander of your own spaceship! Take charge of your crew, explore uncharted planets, hunt for food, and defend against ruthless space pirates. Your decisions will determine the fate of your squad! Download now and begin your space adventure! AWESOME FEATURES: ● Ship Management: Expand your ship, optimize resources, and maintain crew morale. ● Hunting Alien Creatures: Gather food and defend against alien threats using a variety of weapons and tactics. ● Planet Exploration: Mine resources, discover mysterious locations, and build up your base. ● Battling Space Pirates: Defend your ship from pirate attacks and board enemy vessels to collect unique resources and gain experience. ● Building and Development: Upgrade technologies, create new modules, and enhance your survival skills in the harsh environment of space. Lead your space squad and prove you can survive in the toughest conditions!

Screenshots

Exit the Gungeon4 screens
Space Squad Survival4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Space Squad Survival at 4.7 against Exit the Gungeon's 4.2. Space Squad Survival also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 63%) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 31). Exit the Gungeon's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Exit the Gungeon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Space Squad Survival sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Space Squad Survival holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Squad Survival has 1.2K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Exit the Gungeon's written reviews are positive against 85% of Space Squad Survival's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Exit the Gungeon versus Space Squad Survival: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExit the GungeonSpace Squad Survival
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (31 ratings)4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews84.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings311.2K — better
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size394 MB325 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDevolver Digital, Inc.Cezary Rajkowski

Customer experience

Exit the Gungeon

All ratings29 ratings
Positive69.0%
Neutral13.8%
Negative17.2%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral25.0%
Negative12.5%

Space Squad Survival

All ratings1,138 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral4.0%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews385 reviews
Positive84.7%
Neutral6.2%
Negative9.1%

User reviews

Exit the Gungeon

From 31 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good game
  • 👍 Fun and challenging
  • 👍 Enjoyable experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Progress reset issues
  • 🐛 Offline mode problems
  • 🔍 Not mobile-friendly

Space Squad Survival

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great graphics and gameplay
  • 👍 Fun and creative idea
  • 👍 Surprisingly fun and fast-paced
  • 👍 Progression is good
  • 👍 Crew helps on missions

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Controls are difficult and frustrating
  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • 🐛 Lack of explanations and tutorials
  • 🐛 Enemies attack too frequently
  • 🐛 Difficulty identifying ship damage

Bugs and requests

Exit the Gungeon

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inability to resume mini-game
  • Crashes and freezes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Portrait mode support
  • Ability to suspend runs
  • Sync progress across platforms

Space Squad Survival

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Saved game not syncing between devices
  • Camera issues
  • Shooting system needs improvement

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add an endless mode without a timer
  • Allow redesigning the ship at will
  • Implement ship-to-ship battles
  • Add more destructible elements
  • Support gamepad controls

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Exit the Gungeon

One-time1
  • Full Game Unlock$4.99
6 purchases

Space Squad Survival

One-time6
  • Pinch of Gems$0.99
  • Starterpaket$3.99
  • Stack of Gems$4.99
Show 3 more
  • Pile of Gems$9.99
  • Premium Offer$9.99
  • Hoard of Gems$49.99

Questions

Is Exit the Gungeon free?
Exit the Gungeon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Space Squad Survival free?
Space Squad Survival is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Exit the Gungeon or Space Squad Survival?
Space Squad Survival is rated higher. Exit the Gungeon averages 4.2 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Space Squad Survival averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Exit the Gungeon or Space Squad Survival have ads?
Space Squad Survival shows ads; Exit the Gungeon does not.

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