Dune and Dusted vs Upside Down
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dune and Dusted
Explore a vast desert, gather resources with a unique sand-sucking device, and build your empire. Defend against mummies, race rivals, and protect your family from harsh elements in this survival adventure.
- Sand-sucking resource gathering
- Base construction and empire building
- Combat against ancient mummies
- Desert racing challenges
- Family protection mechanics
- Tool and base upgrades
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Step into a vast desert world where survival is key! Use your powerful sand-sucking device to gather resources, construct towering buildings, and protect your family from the dangers of the dunes. Face relentless sandstorms, battle ancient mummies, and race against rivals to claim dominance in this action-packed survival adventure! Features - Suck & Build – Absorb sand, collect resources, and create your own desert empire. Battle Mummies – Defend your land from cursed undead guardians lurking beneath the sands. Race Across the Dunes – Compete in high-speed desert races to prove your skills and earn rare rewards. Protect Your Family – Build a safe haven and keep your loved ones safe from the harsh environment. Upgrade & Conquer – Enhance your tools, strengthen your base, and expand your territory.
Upside Down
Embark on a thrilling adventure to rescue a kidnapped friend from a shadowy dimension. Explore mysterious landscapes, battle terrifying creatures with dynamic gunplay, and upgrade your gear to overcome escalating challenges. Uncover secrets and strategize your way through this action-packed quest.
- Explore a mysterious world
- Engaging storyline
- Dynamic combat with gunplay
- Resource management
- Upgrade and merge equipment
- Challenging enemies
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Journey into a gripping tale of mystery and danger, where a strange gate to a shadowy dimension has disrupted the peaceful life of a small town. When Amy is kidnapped by horrifying creatures, it’s up to Dustin to venture into the unknown, uncover the secrets of the Upside Down world, and bring her back. Inspired by the unsettling charm of dark and mysterious adventures, this game offers a perfect blend of exploration, action, and strategy. Equip Dustin with powerful tools and weapons, break through obstacles, repair the broken map, and fight off enemies with thrilling gunplay. Merge and upgrade your gear to take on greater challenges as you dive deeper into the story. Features: Explore a Mysterious World: Uncover hidden secrets and eerie landscapes. Engaging Storyline: Follow a compelling mystery filled with suspense and danger. Dynamic Combat: Use your gun to fight terrifying creatures and clear your way to the gate. Resource Management: Break objects to gather resources and rebuild the world. Upgrade and Merge Equipment: Strengthen your tools and weapons to face tougher challenges. Challenging Enemies: Face creatures of the Upside Down in strategic battles. Are you ready to fight through the unknown and bring Amy home? The adventure awaits!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Upside Down at 4.6 against Dune and Dusted's 3.0. Upside Down also leads on ratings volume (595 vs 15) and review sentiment (41% vs 27%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Dune and Dusted sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Upside Down sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Upside Down holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Upside Down has 595 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Dune and Dusted's written reviews are positive against 41% of Upside Down's.
Dune and Dusted ships an update monthly, Upside Down every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dune and Dusted | Upside Down |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (15 ratings) | 4.6 (595 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | 40.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 15 | 595 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 465 MB | 851 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | funcell Games Pvt Ltd | Supercent, Inc. |
Customer experience
Dune and Dusted
Upside Down
In-app purchases
Dune and Dusted
- Ad Tickets Pack 1$1.99
- Ad Tickets Pack 2$2.99
- Mini Chain Pack$2.99
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- Coin Bundle$2.99
- Gem Bundle$2.99
- Ad Tickets Pack 3$4.99
- No Ads$4.99
- Starter Pack$7.99
- Premium Pack$9.99
- Unbreakable Building$9.99
Upside Down
- starterbundle_0.99$0.99
- handfulgems_0.99$0.99
- bunchgems_4.99$4.99
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- cpboffer1_9.99$9.99
- pilegems_9.99$9.99
- noads_13.99$13.99
- cpboffer2_19.99$19.99
- pouchgems_19.99$19.99
- vaultgems_49.99$49.99
- treasureboxgems_99.99$99.99









