Squaring vs Gambonanza
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Squaring
A turn-based multiplayer game where players compete to fill the four corners of a square before their opponent. The game board size can be adjusted, adding a strategic layer to the competition.
- 1v1 turn-based gameplay
- Fill 4 corners of a square
- Adjustable square size
- Strategic competition
- Multiplayer mode
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In this Multiplayer 1v1 turn based game, your goal is to fill the 4 corners of a square before your opponent does. The square can be any size, so it can be as small as a 2 by 2 square, or as large as the game board 10 by 10 square! The key is to create your square before your opponent can create their square. The screenshots will help you understand.
Gambonanza
Experience a unique turn-based chess roguelike with a twist. Master tactical combos, invest winnings, and discover rule-bending abilities on a dynamic board. Face challenging bosses and explore endless strategic possibilities.
- Snackable, high-impact runs
- 150+ rule-bending Gambits
- Dynamic reserve system
- Strategic board upgrades
- Epic boss battles
- Retro aesthetic and quirky ambiance
- Mini-games for power boosts
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Gambonanza is a turn-based chess roguelike set on a tiny board with huge stakes. Master tactical twists, invest your winnings, and discover rule-bending Gambits plus wild tile and piece combinations. Face off against challenging bosses and get lost in all the ways you can break traditional chess! But be careful, if you waste too many moves the board will crumble around you… FEATURES • Snackable, high-impact runs Play fast, punchy chess battles on smaller starting boards where every decision counts. • 150+ rule-bending Gambits Combine your chess pieces with Gambits to unlock devastating combos and strategic surprises. • Dynamic reserve system Store extra pieces off-board and deploy them at the perfect moment to swing the game. • Strategic board upgrades Enhance your chessboard with golden squares, blessing tiles, protective surfaces, and more! • Fight epic boss battles Take on big encounters that reward smart builds and punish strategic mistakes. • Retro aesthetic and quirky ambiance Immerse yourself in vibrant pixel art and the playful excitement of a fairground. • Mini-games for power boosts Test your luck and skill in challenges inspired by pachinko, slot machines, and Gachapon. WHY PLAY GAMBONANZA? Gambonanza takes the tactical clarity of chess and turns it into a roguelike playground: stack Gambits, sculpt the board, manage your reserves, and discover ridiculous combos that “shouldn’t work”… until they do. If you love smart strategy, replayable runs, and the thrill of breaking the rules (legally), this one’s for you. JOIN THE CHESS REVOLUTION! Download Gambonanza and start rewriting chess. ABOUT THE TEAM Gambonanza is developed by Blukulélé and published by Sidekick Publishing and Stray Fawn Publishing. Mobile Port by Ateo
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Squaring at Free against Gambonanza's $5.99. Squaring also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 77%). Gambonanza's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 19 months) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 1). On rating, ads, 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
Squaring is free to download; Gambonanza costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Squaring against 4.9 for Gambonanza. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gambonanza has 2.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Squaring's written reviews are positive against 77% of Gambonanza's.
Squaring ships an update every 19 months, Gambonanza every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Squaring | Gambonanza |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $5.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.9 (2.8K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 76.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #8 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 169 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Boris Piker | Stray Fawn Studio |
Customer experience
Squaring
Gambonanza
In-app purchases
Squaring
No in-app purchases
Gambonanza
No in-app purchases
