Comparison

Space Squad Survival vs Pixel Runners

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

Head to head
About

Space Squad Survival

Command your spaceship and crew to survive in the vastness of space. Explore planets, manage resources, hunt alien creatures, and battle ruthless pirates to ensure your squad's survival. Your strategic decisions are key to overcoming the challenges of the cosmos.

Highlights
  • Ship Management
  • Hunting Alien Creatures
  • Planet Exploration
  • Battling Space Pirates
  • Building and Development
Features
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Survive in endless space as the commander of your own spaceship! Take charge of your crew, explore uncharted planets, hunt for food, and defend against ruthless space pirates. Your decisions will determine the fate of your squad! Download now and begin your space adventure! AWESOME FEATURES: ● Ship Management: Expand your ship, optimize resources, and maintain crew morale. ● Hunting Alien Creatures: Gather food and defend against alien threats using a variety of weapons and tactics. ● Planet Exploration: Mine resources, discover mysterious locations, and build up your base. ● Battling Space Pirates: Defend your ship from pirate attacks and board enemy vessels to collect unique resources and gain experience. ● Building and Development: Upgrade technologies, create new modules, and enhance your survival skills in the harsh environment of space. Lead your space squad and prove you can survive in the toughest conditions!

About

Pixel Runners

Experience an endless arcade platformer with a retro pixel art style. Shift between parallel worlds, manipulate time, and face challenging bosses. This game offers quick sessions that can stretch into hours, perfect for both casual players and competitive climbers.

Highlights
  • Shifting parallel worlds
  • Time manipulation (slow down, rewind)
  • Challenging boss encounters
  • Retro pixel art with modern feel
  • Offline play
  • Global leaderboards
Features
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Pixel Runners brings back the spirit of old-school platformers in a modern endless arcade run. With 2D pixel art, shifting dimensions, and relentless pace, every second is a fight to survive. Dive in now and chase your best run! Shift Into Parallel Worlds The pace never lets up. You’re sprinting forward, traps closing in, and the only way to survive is to jump at the right second or shift into a world that looks just as dangerous. Every run pushes harder, every second feels tighter, and one mistake ends it all. How long can you stay in control? Every Run Feels Different Runs rarely play out the same way twice. One attempt might have you gliding through dark forests, the next you’re dodging blades in a desert, or outrunning crumbling walls in a ruined city. The pace keeps pushing forward, and the longer you last, the more chaotic it gets. That “just one more try” feeling hits hard, especially when you know the Shift could save your run if you use it at the perfect moment. Time Is On Your Side On top of running and shifting, time itself bends to your control. Slow things down to squeeze through a narrow trap, rewind a mistake if your jump was off, or hit the gas to power through a dangerous stretch. The time tricks are short and snappy, but they add just enough strategy to make every decision feel important. Face Challenging Bosses Of course, it wouldn’t be a real arcade challenge without bosses. Every so often you’ll slam into something bigger than spikes and saws. Every encounter becomes a rhythm of reflex and timing, where learning the pattern means surviving the run. Retro Look, Modern Feel What keeps it all together is the look and feel. The game leans into retro pixel art, but it doesn’t feel dated. Levels pop with color, animations are smooth, and each environment has its own atmosphere. It feels nostalgic without pretending to be a relic. Easy To Pick Up, Tough To Master Pixel Runners is simple to learn but takes time to master. A few taps get you moving, yet the pace quickly tests your reflexes. Each mistake teaches you something new, and before you know it, you’re trying again to beat your last run. If you’re the type who loves quick sessions that can stretch into hours, this game fits. It works offline, so you can play anywhere, and if you’re competitive, global leaderboards are waiting for you to climb. If you’re more casual, it’s still perfect for killing a few minutes while chasing a personal best. It’s not just for endless runner fans either. Players who love 2D platformers, old-school arcade challenges, or the “die and retry” thrill will feel right at home. The mix of running, jumping, shifting worlds, and bending time makes it stand out from other pixel games, and gives it that hook to keep you coming back. Download Pixel Runners to relive the thrill of old-school platformers with a modern endless twist. Worlds keep shifting, obstacles never repeat, and every second counts toward your best run. Jump back in and chase that perfect score today!

Screenshots

Space Squad Survival4 screens
Pixel Runners4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pixel Runners at none against Space Squad Survival's shown. Pixel Runners also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Space Squad Survival's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, 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. Space Squad Survival sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Pixel Runners sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pixel Runners holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Squad Survival has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Space Squad Survival's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pixel Runners's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Space Squad Survival ships an update every 4 days, Pixel Runners every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Space Squad Survival versus Pixel Runners: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace Squad SurvivalPixel Runners
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.2K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size325 MB110 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCezary RajkowskiColoring Games

Customer experience

Space Squad Survival

All ratings1,138 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral4.0%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews385 reviews
Positive84.7%
Neutral6.2%
Negative9.1%

Pixel Runners

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Space Squad Survival

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Saved game not syncing between devices
  • Camera issues
  • Shooting system needs improvement

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add an endless mode without a timer
  • Allow redesigning the ship at will
  • Implement ship-to-ship battles
  • Add more destructible elements
  • Support gamepad controls

Pixel Runners

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Space Squad Survival

One-time6
  • Pinch of Gems$0.99
  • Starterpaket$3.99
  • Stack of Gems$4.99
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  • Pile of Gems$9.99
  • Premium Offer$9.99
  • Hoard of Gems$49.99
6 purchases

Pixel Runners

One-time6
  • Hard currency 30$0.99
  • Hard currency 80$1.99
  • Hard currency 170$4.99
Show 3 more
  • Hard currency 360$9.99
  • Hard currency 950$19.99
  • Hard currency 2000$49.99

Questions

Is Space Squad Survival free?
Space Squad Survival is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixel Runners free?
Pixel Runners is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Space Squad Survival or Pixel Runners?
Pixel Runners is rated higher. Space Squad Survival averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Pixel Runners averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Space Squad Survival or Pixel Runners have ads?
Space Squad Survival shows ads; Pixel Runners does not.
Which is updated more often, Space Squad Survival or Pixel Runners?
Space Squad Survival ships an update every 4 days, and Pixel Runners every 3 weeks. Most recently, Space Squad Survival was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pixel Runners on October 2, 2026.

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