Comparison

Hellfighters vs Pixel Expedition

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

Head to head
About

Hellfighters

Engage in intense roguelike shooter battles against alien bugs and massive bosses. Mobilize your squad, upgrade weapons, and strategize with unique skills to survive hordes of enemies and reach extraction.

Highlights
  • Frenzied action battles
  • Squad mobilization
  • Hordes of enemies and bosses
  • Squad and weapon upgrades
  • Customizable squad leader
  • Strategic skills and ultimates
Features
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Blast alien bugs and save the world in the most action packed roguelike survivor shooter on mobile! Dive into frenzied action battles and mobilize your squad against hordes of relentless enemies and gigantic bosses. Can you make it to the extraction? Will you be the survivor? Upgrade your squad, Power up your weaponry, and squash some bugs... Juicy! Awesome loadout: 6 troopers to fight by your side and activate turrets 5 arenas to squash bugs, battle bosses, and survive 27 gear items to customise your squad leader 25 skills and 11 ultimates to power up and strategize Drop in and give 'em hell!

About

Pixel Expedition

Embark on a pixelated survival adventure as a unique mercenary seeking a legendary artifact. Engage in skill-based roguelike combat against hordes of monsters, experiencing satisfying, over-the-top abilities. Enjoy casual yet addictive gameplay with a retro arcade aesthetic.

Highlights
  • Pixel art world
  • Skill-based roguelike action
  • Satisfying over-the-top skills
  • Casual and addictive gameplay
  • Unique mercenary characters
  • Quest for the Lost Cube
Features
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[Pixel Expedition - Quest for the Lost Cube] A pixel survival roguelike RPG! Join unique mercenaries and embark on a journey to find the Lost Cube. SYNOPSIS In a tiny pixel kingdom stands the legendary tavern — Dot Pub. A place where mercenaries gather to share drinks, stories, and new quests. One day, a mysterious notice appears on the board: “Find the Lost Cube of Eternity.” A mythical artifact said to grant unimaginable power. Its rumor spreads like wildfire, drawing warriors, mages, thieves, and monster hunters— Each chasing glory, greed, or destiny in an epic expedition. Game Features ▶ A World Made of Pixels Retro characters, pixel landscapes, and nostalgic arcade vibes! Step into a world that feels like the good old days. ▶ Roguelike Action with Real Skill It’s not about grinding—it's about control! Defeat hordes of monsters with your pure skill and reflexes. ▶ The Ultimate “Boom” Satisfaction From invincibility to steel legs— Experience thrilling, over-the-top skills that hit just right! ▶ Casual Yet Addictive Fun No more complicated games. One quick run, total stress relief! [Recommended For] Players who love pixel-style games Old-school arcade fans Those who crave satisfying roguelike action

Screenshots

Hellfighters4 screens
Pixel Expedition4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hellfighters at every 10 days against Pixel Expedition's every 3 months. Hellfighters also leads on ratings volume (21 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Pixel Expedition's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Hellfighters sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Pixel Expedition sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pixel Expedition holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hellfighters has 21 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Hellfighters's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pixel Expedition's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hellfighters ships an update every 10 days, Pixel Expedition every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Hellfighters versus Pixel Expedition: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHellfightersPixel Expedition
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (21 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size178 MB647 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperOutplay Entertainment LtdRawhand

Customer experience

Hellfighters

All ratings21 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

Pixel Expedition

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Hellfighters

One-time11
  • A Few Gems$0.99
  • Chapter 2 Pack$2.99
  • Chapter 3 Pack$2.99
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  • Newbie Pack$2.99
  • Chapter 4 Pack$4.99
  • Chapter 5 Pack$4.99
  • Pile of Gems$4.99
  • Heap of Gems$9.99
  • Loads of Gems$19.99
  • Bucket of Gems$49.99
  • Chest of Gems$99.99
10 purchases

Pixel Expedition

One-time10
  • Dokrein Awakening Package 2$6.99
  • Oldwin Awakening Package 2$6.99
  • Mirena Awakening Package 2$6.99
Show 7 more
  • Volcrum Awakening Package 2$6.99
  • Veloa Awakening Package 2$6.99
  • Jotunbram Awakening Package 2$6.99
  • Brokenfang Awakening Package 2$6.99
  • Grok Awakening Package 2$6.99
  • Eleanor Awakening Package 2$6.99
  • Rosella Awakening Package 2$6.99

Questions

Is Hellfighters free?
Hellfighters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixel Expedition free?
Pixel Expedition is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hellfighters or Pixel Expedition?
Pixel Expedition is rated higher. Hellfighters averages 4.7 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Pixel Expedition averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Hellfighters or Pixel Expedition have ads?
Both Hellfighters and Pixel Expedition show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hellfighters or Pixel Expedition?
Hellfighters ships an update every 10 days, and Pixel Expedition every 3 months. Most recently, Hellfighters was updated on October 18, 2026 and Pixel Expedition on October 9, 2026.

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