Rogue Invaders vs AVeryRogueXMas
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rogue Invaders
Experience a thrilling 3D shooter with roguelite elements, inspired by classic arcade games. Battle alien swarms, upgrade your fleet, and climb leaderboards to save the galaxy.
- 3D cosmic shooter gameplay
- Roguelite twists and permanent upgrades
- Fleet customization with unlockable ships
- Boss battles
- Leaderboard domination
- Achievement system for stat boosts
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Unleash cosmic carnage in Rogue Invasion, a pulse-pounding 3D shooter that riffs on Space Invaders with a killer roguelite twist! Mow down relentless alien swarms, dodge devious drones, and slug it out with massive bosses in a white-knuckle battle to save the galaxy. Customize your fleet with unlockable ships and stack permanent upgrades to turn the tide. Crush achievements for juicy stat boosts, dominate the leaderboards, and fight your way to the alien homeworld in a brutal, skill-testing showdown. Ready to own the stars?
AVeryRogueXMas
Embark on a festive roguelike adventure in a procedurally generated North Pole. Choose from 12 unique Christmas characters, master turn-based combat inspired by D&D 5e, and explore a world filled with quests and hidden treasures.
- 12 unique Christmas-themed character classes
- D&D 5e-inspired turn-based combat
- Deep character progression with specializations
- Procedurally generated North Pole world
- Engaging quest system
- Classic ASCII graphics
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Embark on a festive roguelike adventure in the North Pole! A Very Rogue XMas combines classic roguelike gameplay with beloved Christmas characters in a turn-based adventure that will keep you coming back for more. Choose from 12 unique character classes including Santa Claus, Rudolph, The Grinch, Frosty the Snowman, and more, each with their own abilities and six-step character missions. Explore a vast procedurally generated North Pole world filled with dangerous enemies, hidden treasures, and challenging quests. Master D&D 5e-inspired turn-based combat as you battle arctic wolves, snow golems, evil elves, and other holiday-themed foes. Collect powerful weapons and armor, level up your character, and unlock specializations that define your playstyle. With classic ASCII graphics, deep character progression, and an engaging quest system featuring combat, collection, and exploration objectives, A Very Rogue XMas delivers a nostalgic yet fresh take on the roguelike genre. Whether you're hunting down quest objectives in Santa's Workshop, exploring the frozen wilderness, or completing your character's personal mission, every playthrough offers new challenges and discoveries. Key Features: • 12 unique Christmas-themed character classes with distinct abilities • D&D 5e-inspired turn-based combat system • Deep character progression with specializations and ability score improvements • Comprehensive quest system with multiple quest types • Procedurally generated world with multiple areas to explore • Classic ASCII graphics with modern performance optimizations • Character-specific six-step missions for each class • Extensive item and equipment system with rarity tiers Experience the magic of Christmas through the lens of classic roguelike gameplay. Will you save the North Pole, or will the darkness consume it?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Rogue Invaders at free against AVeryRogueXMas's paid. AVeryRogueXMas's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Rogue Invaders ships an update fortnightly, AVeryRogueXMas every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rogue Invaders | AVeryRogueXMas |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 338 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Machine Thoughts LLC | Lincoln Consulting LLC |
In-app purchases
Rogue Invaders
No in-app purchases
AVeryRogueXMas
No in-app purchases
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