Comparison

D.G.D.G. vs Polygon Arena

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

Head to head
About

D.G.D.G.

Features
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D.G.B.G. Daring Guns, Daring Battles (note: never translate this title) Experience the charm of the 80s with *"Das Große Deutsche Ballerspiel"* – a heartfelt homage to the original title and the golden age of arcade shooters! Featuring authentic pixel graphics and classic levels that perfectly capture the spirit of the era. Here, pure gameplay takes centre stage: direct, challenging, and uncompromisingly fun. You’ll control two characters alternately through maze-like levels, always searching for the exit – but the path is filled with secrets, monsters, and tricky traps. Armed with bombs, blasters, and clever power-ups, it’s all about *shooting, dodging, and surviving!* Yes, the graphics are retro. Yes, the controls are old-school. And that’s exactly the point: a true piece of gaming nostalgia that takes you back to a time when high scores were king and every level was a little adventure.

About

Polygon Arena

Engage in a top-down shooter where you control a polygon warrior battling endless waves of enemies. Earn in-game cash to upgrade weapons and abilities, customizing your arsenal to survive increasingly difficult challenges and dominate the arena.

Highlights
  • Top-down shooter gameplay
  • Polygon-based character
  • Endless enemy waves
  • Weapon upgrades and customization
  • In-game cash collection
  • Fast-paced combat
Features
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Polygon Arena – Survive. Upgrade. Dominate. Step into Polygon Arena, where you're just a simple square with an arsenal of deadly weapons. Face endless waves of enemies, unlock powerful upgrades, and test your skills in this action-packed top-down shooter! BATTLE AS A SQUARE Who needs fancy characters when raw firepower does the job? Take control of your polygon warrior and unleash chaos against relentless enemies in intense, fast-paced combat. UPGRADE & CUSTOMIZE Earn cash after each wave and level up your weapons to deal more damage, shoot faster, or survive longer. Choose from Machine Guns, Cannons, Grenade Launchers, and more—each with unique strengths and strategies. SURVIVE ENDLESS WAVES The further you go, the tougher it gets. Enemies grow stronger and faster, pushing your skills and upgrades to the limit. How long can you last? EARN, UPGRADE, REPEAT Collect in-game cash from fallen enemies, invest in upgrades, and become an unstoppable force. The arena waits—will you dominate or be overrun?

Screenshots

D.G.D.G.3 screens
Polygon Arena4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Polygon Arena at none against D.G.D.G.'s 1. Polygon Arena also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads 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. D.G.D.G. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Polygon Arena asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

D.G.D.G. ships an update every 4 months, Polygon Arena every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
D.G.D.G. versus Polygon Arena: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterD.G.D.G.Polygon Arena
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB121 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperMichael RieckSegment Games

In-app purchases

1 purchases

D.G.D.G.

One-time1
  • Level Pack B$1.99
None

Polygon Arena

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is D.G.D.G. free?
D.G.D.G. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Polygon Arena free?
Polygon Arena is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do D.G.D.G. or Polygon Arena have ads?
Neither D.G.D.G. nor Polygon Arena shows ads.
Which is updated more often, D.G.D.G. or Polygon Arena?
D.G.D.G. ships an update every 4 months, and Polygon Arena every 10 days. Most recently, D.G.D.G. was updated on October 10, 2026 and Polygon Arena on September 30, 2026.

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