Comparison

Duke Nukem vs Cursed Castilla

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

Head to head
About

Duke Nukem

Duke Nukem battles Mech Morphix's mutant army in New York City. This action-platformer blends classic Duke Nukem 3D gameplay with 2D sidescrolling elements. Utilize a variety of weapons and Duke's signature wit to save the city.

Highlights
  • 9 brand new weapons
  • 8 huge levels across NYC
  • Over 25 enemy types
  • Blend of 3D and 2D gameplay
  • Classic Duke Nukem action
Features
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toucharcade.com - "Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project is still a kick-ass trip" 148apps.com - "After pulling off around half an hour of playtime, it comfortably becomes one of the most fast-paced enjoyable platforming games I’ve played in a while" appgefahren.de - "Duke Nukem - Manhattan Project will certainly not disappoint fans of the series" Total Mutant Mayhem on iOS! Duke Nukem takes his Mighty Boot to the Big Apple. Using G.L.O.P.P. (Gluon Liquid Omega-Phased Plasma), the maniacal Mech Morphix has transformed the creatures of New York City into an army of bloodthirsty mutants. In Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project, Duke must deploy W.I.N. (Weapons, Insults and Name-Calling) to rid the city of goo-based bad guys, and return peace and tranquility to The City That Never Sleeps. Originally released to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Duke Nukem in 2002, Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project blends together the best elements of Duke Nukem 3D and the best 2D sidescrolling of the first two games in the series, Duke Nukem and Duke Nukem II. From babes, bombs and Battlelords, to goggles, guns and Gargoyles, revisit Duke's dynasty with these re-released classics. Return to a time when the King Of Action didn't need regenerative health or auto-aim - a time when action games were actually about action, an era when heroes had the strength to carry as many guns as they wanted and use as many cheats as they needed. Celebrate Duke Nukem's 20th anniversary in sunshade-wearing, quick-quipping style with a title that - alongside the re-release of Duke's first two adventures - recognizes a series that's had a tremendous impact on an entire industry, and represents the best of Duke in a way that no other game could. *** Key Features: *** A Good Day To Duke: Rip 'em a new one with 9 brand new weapons, including the G.L.O.P.P. Ray, Pipe Bomb, Pulse Cannon and the almighty "press-to-kill-everything" X-3000. New York, New York: 8 huge levels across various regions of New York City: Rooftop Rebellion, Chinatown Chiller, Metro Madness, Unholy Underworld, Fearsome Factory, Tanker Trouble and Deviant Drilling. And the last level is, let's say, a little out of town. Evil Has A Snout: Blast, jump and smart-ass through more than 25 enemies, including Pig Cops, Gator Grunts, and Roachoids. What Are You Waitin' For?: A potent blend of old school gameplay and smooth 3D visuals, Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project brings together the best of both Dukes for the ultimate Duke Nukem experience. Let's rock!

About

Cursed Castilla

Embark on a challenging 2D action-platformer adventure inspired by classic arcade games. Battle mythical creatures from European folklore across 8 stages, using a variety of weapons to achieve one of four possible endings.

Highlights
  • Classic arcade action gameplay
  • 8 explorable game stages
  • Over 48 enemy types
  • 19 unique bosses
  • 4 different endings
  • Illustrated bestiary
  • MFi controller support
Features
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The acclaimed console arcade game created by Locomalito finally arrives to iOS in the most portable and better looking version ever! ► 9 / 10 - Nintendo Life - Cursed Castilla is a punishing but ultimately rewarding love letter to the classic action platformers of the coin-op industry's golden years. ► 9 / 10 - VidaExtra - A necessary experience that you will enjoy as you used to enjoy in the 80s or 90s. ► 8,5 / 10 - Hobby Consolas - It's a video game made with passion, [...] and, also, one of the best current retro video games that we've played. ► 8 / 10 - Brash Games - The game is old school through and through, and makes no apologies for providing an experience on par with the classic Capcom platformers of yesteryear. ► 8 / 10 - GameSpew - Anyone looking for a challenging action-packed 2D adventure won’t go far wrong with Cursed Castilla. The tears of a young witch have been turned into a key by a demon to open a gateway to hell. In Cursed Castilla, one takes the role of Don Ramiro, a knight appointed by King Alphonse VI, to fight and banish the evil invading the lands of Tolomera. Don Ramiro will face mouras, Ojáncanos, Nuberus and Malismos: creatures from the European folklore, as well as from chivalric romances such as Amadís de Gaula. For that, one will use a different range of weapons to defeat the enemies, in a pure classic arcade action style. Features: ● Compatible with MFi controllers. ● Haptic vibration. ● iCloud support. ● Game Center achievements and leaderboards. ● Play in landscape or portrait orientation. ● Explore Tolomera del Rey in depth through 8 game stages. ● Fight against more than 48 types of enemies and 19 final bosses. ● Depending on the mission success, meet 1 of the 4 different possible endings. ● Know all the myths featured in the game with the illustrated bestiary. ● Brag about your combat skills with 15 unlockable achievements. ● Yell your battle cry with the songs of the original soundtrack.

Screenshots

Duke Nukem4 screens
Cursed Castilla4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cursed Castilla at 4.6 against Duke Nukem's 4.1. Cursed Castilla also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months). On review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

Duke Nukem costs $1.99 and Cursed Castilla $0.99 up front. Duke Nukem sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Cursed Castilla asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cursed Castilla holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 82 and 95 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Duke Nukem's written reviews are positive against 50% of Cursed Castilla's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Duke Nukem ships an update every 5 months, Cursed Castilla every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Duke Nukem versus Cursed Castilla: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDuke NukemCursed Castilla
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.1 (82 ratings)4.6 (95 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.9% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8295 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS17.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size236 MB131 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperSpawn Studios, LdaAbylight S.L.

Customer experience

Duke Nukem

All ratings79 ratings
Positive77.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative19.0%
Written reviews164 reviews
Positive43.9%
Neutral12.8%
Negative43.3%

Cursed Castilla

All ratings95 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral19.6%
Negative30.4%

Bugs and requests

Duke Nukem

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • Game crashes on launch or during gameplay
  • Character floats/flies uncontrollably
  • Save files corrupt or fail to load
  • Crashes when loading saves from inside rooms
  • Screen freezes at specific levels (Episode 5, Chinatown, Fearsome Factory)
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  • Touch controls unresponsive or delayed
  • Audio cuts out or doesn't play
  • Incompatibility with iOS 8 and newer versions
  • Screen cutoff on notched iPhones (iPhone X+)
  • Jumping mechanics broken (character gets stuck)
  • Weapon selection changes spontaneously
  • Muzzle flash stays on screen
  • Game incompatible with iPhone 6 and newer models
  • Lag and frame rate drops on older devices
  • Level loading causes crashes
  • Character stuck in walls or unable to grab ledges

Requested features

11 requests
  • MFi controller support
  • Russian language localization
  • German language localization
  • Full screen optimization for notched iPhones
  • Improved save system with manual save button
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  • Look and Zoom feature from original
  • Better button layout customization
  • Performance optimization for older devices
  • Improved graphics quality
  • Duke Nukem 3D port to iOS
  • Additional Duke Nukem sequels (parts 2-4)

Cursed Castilla

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Duke Nukem

One-time10
  • Pack of 50 'Force Field'$0.99
  • Pack of 50 'Jet Pack'$0.99
  • Pack of 50 "Mega Health"$0.99
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  • Pain Killers$0.99
  • Suck it Down$0.99
  • Blow it Up$0.99
  • Who Wants Some$0.99
  • Skip Level$0.99
  • Piece of Cake$1.99
  • Balls of Steel$4.99
None

Cursed Castilla

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Duke Nukem free?
Duke Nukem costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Cursed Castilla free?
Cursed Castilla costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Duke Nukem or Cursed Castilla?
Cursed Castilla is rated higher. Duke Nukem averages 4.1 out of 5 from 82 ratings, while Cursed Castilla averages 4.6 from 95 ratings.
Do Duke Nukem or Cursed Castilla have ads?
Neither Duke Nukem nor Cursed Castilla shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Duke Nukem or Cursed Castilla?
Duke Nukem ships an update every 5 months, and Cursed Castilla every 4 weeks. Most recently, Duke Nukem was updated on October 29, 2026 and Cursed Castilla on October 29, 2026.

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