Comparison

Dicefolk vs Gambonanza

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

Head to head
About

Dicefolk

Assemble a team of mythical beasts and lead them to victory using a unique dice-based combat system. Recruit and evolve your creatures to create the ultimate Chimera Summoner.

Highlights
  • Recruit mythical beasts
  • Create custom teams
  • Unique dice mechanics
  • Command creatures to victory
  • Evolve your team
Features
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As a Chimera Summoner, recruit and create your perfect team of mythical beasts and command them to victory using unique dice mechanics.

About

Gambonanza

Experience a unique turn-based chess roguelike with a twist. Master tactical combos, invest winnings, and discover rule-bending abilities on a dynamic board. Face challenging bosses and explore endless strategic possibilities.

Highlights
  • Snackable, high-impact runs
  • 150+ rule-bending Gambits
  • Dynamic reserve system
  • Strategic board upgrades
  • Epic boss battles
  • Retro aesthetic and quirky ambiance
  • Mini-games for power boosts
Features
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Gambonanza is a turn-based chess roguelike set on a tiny board with huge stakes. Master tactical twists, invest your winnings, and discover rule-bending Gambits plus wild tile and piece combinations. Face off against challenging bosses and get lost in all the ways you can break traditional chess! But be careful, if you waste too many moves the board will crumble around you… FEATURES • Snackable, high-impact runs Play fast, punchy chess battles on smaller starting boards where every decision counts. • 150+ rule-bending Gambits Combine your chess pieces with Gambits to unlock devastating combos and strategic surprises. • Dynamic reserve system Store extra pieces off-board and deploy them at the perfect moment to swing the game. • Strategic board upgrades Enhance your chessboard with golden squares, blessing tiles, protective surfaces, and more! • Fight epic boss battles Take on big encounters that reward smart builds and punish strategic mistakes. • Retro aesthetic and quirky ambiance Immerse yourself in vibrant pixel art and the playful excitement of a fairground. • Mini-games for power boosts Test your luck and skill in challenges inspired by pachinko, slot machines, and Gachapon. WHY PLAY GAMBONANZA? Gambonanza takes the tactical clarity of chess and turns it into a roguelike playground: stack Gambits, sculpt the board, manage your reserves, and discover ridiculous combos that “shouldn’t work”… until they do. If you love smart strategy, replayable runs, and the thrill of breaking the rules (legally), this one’s for you. JOIN THE CHESS REVOLUTION! Download Gambonanza and start rewriting chess. ABOUT THE TEAM Gambonanza is developed by Blukulélé and published by Sidekick Publishing and Stray Fawn Publishing. Mobile Port by Ateo

Screenshots

Dicefolk4 screens
Gambonanza4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dicefolk at Free against Gambonanza's $5.99. Dicefolk also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Gambonanza's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On review sentiment, update cadence, 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

Dicefolk is free to download; Gambonanza costs $5.99 up front. Dicefolk sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Gambonanza asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gambonanza holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gambonanza has 2.9K ratings behind it against 53, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 77% and 77% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dicefolk ships an update fortnightly, Gambonanza every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Dicefolk versus Gambonanza: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDicefolkGambonanza
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating4.2 (53 ratings)4.9 (2.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.1% of reviews77.1% of reviews
Number of ratings532.9K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#7 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size400 MB155 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperGood Shepherd EntertainmentStray Fawn Studio

Customer experience

Dicefolk

All ratings47 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive77.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative20.0%

Gambonanza

All ratings2,865 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews205 reviews
Positive77.1%
Neutral10.7%
Negative12.2%

Bugs and requests

Dicefolk

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Crashes on launch after update

Requested features

1 request
  • Dark mode option

Gambonanza

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dicefolk

One-time2
  • Full Game Unlock$4.99
  • Full Game$4.99
None

Gambonanza

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dicefolk free?
Dicefolk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gambonanza free?
Gambonanza costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dicefolk or Gambonanza?
Gambonanza is rated higher. Dicefolk averages 4.2 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Gambonanza averages 4.9 from 2.9K ratings.
Do Dicefolk or Gambonanza have ads?
Neither Dicefolk nor Gambonanza shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dicefolk or Gambonanza?
Dicefolk ships an update fortnightly, and Gambonanza every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dicefolk was updated on October 23, 2026 and Gambonanza on October 28, 2026.

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