Comparison

Death Squared Halfbrick+ vs The Hidden Side

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

Head to head
About

Death Squared Halfbrick+

A mind-bending puzzle game where players must coordinate robots to solve intricate levels. It offers both solo and cooperative play with a humorous story and customizable robots. Enjoy a premium, ad-free experience with a subscription.

Highlights
  • 80+ puzzle levels
  • Co-op and solo play
  • Robot customization with hats
  • Bluetooth controller support
  • Fully voiced story
  • Bonus 'Vault Levels'
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Join the Robot Chaos with Death Squared on Halfbrick+! A puzzle game you can play alone or with your partner who says “I don’t play games”. Now part of the Halfbrick+ subscription library, Death Squared brings its unique blend of coordination, cooperation, and robot explosions to your fingertips. With Halfbrick+, you unlock a curated collection of premium games, all ad-free and without in-app purchases. Dive into this hilarious puzzle adventure and discover why Death Squared is a fan-favorite! Game Features: - 80+ Puzzle Levels: Solve intricate challenges in a fully voiced and laugh-out-loud story. - Vault Levels: Take on bonus stages that push your skills to the limit. - Hats and Customization: Adorn your robots with quirky hats, because even robots need style! - Co-op Chaos: Play solo or team up with a friend for double the strategy and double the explosions. - Robot Explosions: Did we mention the explosions? Expect plenty of them! - Bluetooth Controller Support: Smooth gameplay with optimized controls for every player. - Voice Acting by Ricepirate: Enjoy comedic narration that keeps every puzzle entertaining. - Original Music: Immerse yourself in a score composed by Brad Gentle. Can you and your partner survive the ultimate test of coordination and cooperation? Or will your robots meet their explosive demise? The puzzles are tricky, the stakes are high, and the laughs are guaranteed. Join the puzzle adventure now with Halfbrick+ and let the explosions begin! WHAT'S HALFBRICK+ Halfbrick+ is a mobile games subscription service featuring: - Exclusive access to the highest-rated games, including old games and new hits like Fruit Ninja. - No ads or in-app purchases, enhancing your experience with classic games. - Brought to you by the makers of Award-winning mobile games - Regular updates and new games, ensuring your subscription is always worth it. - Curated by hand - for gamers by gamers! Start your One Month free trial and play all our games without ads, in app purchases, and fully unlocked games! Your subscription will auto-renew after 30 days, or save money with an annual membership! If you have any questions, please contact our support team https://support.halfbrick.com View our privacy policy at https://www.halfbrick.com/halfbrick-plus-privacy-policy View our terms of service at https://www.halfbrick.com/terms-of-service

About

The Hidden Side

Features
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Dare to discover the truth? Dive into The Hidden Side, the ultimate cooperative mystery game on mobile, entirely inspired by true events and shocking real-life stories. Turn your everyday moments into a real crime scene or a historical mystery. Somewhere between a tabletop board game and a party card game (in the tradition of the famous Black Stories), will you be able to ask the right questions to reveal the hidden side of the story before it slips away? A PERFECT GAME FOR EVERY SITUATION: • 2 to 10 players: Ideal as a two-player game for couples, small gatherings, or to liven up a large group game night. • Quick rounds (5 to 30 minutes): Perfect for a fast session or for chaining riddles all night long. • Play anywhere: Designed with no cumbersome material, it's the perfect travel game. Pull it out on public transit (train, plane), during a commute, or as a party game during a game night with friends. • Available in 3 languages: Fully playable in French, English, and Spanish. HOW TO PLAY? A simple and addictive concept: 1. Choose a Keeper of the Secret: They will be the only one who knows the truth. 2. Read the riddle: The Keeper reads the case out loud. 3. Investigate together: Ask closed questions (which can only be answered with YES or NO). 4. Solve the mystery: Reveal the hidden side as soon as your team of detectives thinks they've figured it out. Why you will love The Hidden Side: • Cooperative & strategic gameplay: Collaborate with your loved ones, share your theories, and test your intuition to become a Master Detective. • Inspired by true events: No fiction here, every mystery and true crime story is authentic and terrifyingly realistic. • Simple & accessible: No complex rules to read for hours. Launch a riddle game in just a few seconds. Whether you are a true crime and criminal investigation enthusiast, an escape game lover, a fan of social party board games, or simply looking for an engaging multiplayer game for your travels, The Hidden Side offers you an immersive, intriguing, and addictive experience. Download the app now, gather your players, solve the riddles, and reveal the hidden side… before it's too late! Content Warning: Inspired by real-world events, some cases feature mature themes and may not be suitable for children under 12.

Screenshots

Death Squared Halfbrick+4 screens
The Hidden Side3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Death Squared Halfbrick+ at every 5 days against The Hidden Side's every 2 weeks. On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Death Squared Halfbrick+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and The Hidden Side sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Death Squared Halfbrick+ ships an update every 5 days, The Hidden Side every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Death Squared Halfbrick+ versus The Hidden Side: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeath Squared Halfbrick+The Hidden Side
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size362 MB68 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHalfbrickmarian szczesniak

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Death Squared Halfbrick+

Subscriptions3
  • Halfbrick+1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+2 variants$29.991 Year
1 purchases

The Hidden Side

One-time1
  • The Full Collection$2.99

Questions

Is Death Squared Halfbrick+ free?
Death Squared Halfbrick+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Hidden Side free?
The Hidden Side is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Death Squared Halfbrick+ or The Hidden Side have ads?
Neither Death Squared Halfbrick+ nor The Hidden Side shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Death Squared Halfbrick+ or The Hidden Side?
Death Squared Halfbrick+ ships an update every 5 days, and The Hidden Side every 2 weeks. Most recently, Death Squared Halfbrick+ was updated on October 17, 2026 and The Hidden Side on October 2, 2026.

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