Comparison

Gambonanza vs CloverPit

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

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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

About

CloverPit

Experience a rogue-lite slot machine nightmare where you gamble to pay off debt. Manipulate the odds with prizes and charms to trigger combos and escape a hellish prison. This game features meta-progression, multiple endings, and a sinister tale of addiction.

Highlights
  • Rogue-lite gameplay
  • Slot machine manipulation
  • Meta-progression
  • Multiple endings
  • Endless Mode
  • 150+ items and synergies
Features
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A rogue-lite slot machine nightmare. Gamble for your life in a debt simulator! Clover Pit is a demonic rogue-lite that traps players in a hell of their own creation. Locked in a rusty cell with a slot machine and an ATM, you must pay off your debt at the end of each round, or fall to ruin – literally! Manipulate the slot machine to earn extra coins. Turn the odds in your favor with various prizes and charms that trigger big big combos, snowballing into a dazzling lucky run. Bend the rules, break the game, and pay off your captor long enough to earn a shot at freedom. Features: - A gripping rogue-lite where every round could be your last! - Meta-progression, multiple endings and unlockable power-ups! - Push your score to new heights in Endless Mode! - A hellish escape room atmosphere! - 150 + items and synergies to boost your luck! - A sinister tale of addiction and escape! Note on Save Data: This game currently stores progress locally on your device. Please be aware that uninstalling the app (or clearing app data) will delete your save file. Cloud Save & Cross-Device Sync are in development for a future update. P.S. IS THIS GAMBLING? No! CloverPit is a rogue-lite horror game, and not a slot machine simulator. Our slot machine is designed to be broken and ultimately overcome, and will never ask you for real money!

Screenshots

Gambonanza4 screens
CloverPit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gambonanza at none against CloverPit's 1. Gambonanza also leads on price ($5.99 vs $6.99). CloverPit's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Gambonanza costs $5.99 and CloverPit $6.99 up front. CloverPit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gambonanza asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Gambonanza against 4.9 for CloverPit. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.8K and 5.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Gambonanza's written reviews are positive against 79% of CloverPit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gambonanza ships an update every 3 weeks, CloverPit every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Gambonanza versus CloverPit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGambonanzaCloverPit
Price$5.99 — better$6.99
Rating4.9 (2.8K ratings)4.9 (5.6K ratings)
Positive reviews76.5% of reviews78.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.8K5.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#4#4
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size169 MB419 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperStray Fawn StudioFuture Friends Games

Customer experience

Gambonanza

All ratings2,761 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews200 reviews
Positive76.5%
Neutral11.0%
Negative12.5%

CloverPit

All ratings5,571 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral0.8%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews416 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral7.2%
Negative14.2%

In-app purchases

None

Gambonanza

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CloverPit

One-time1
  • Unholy Fusion$1.99

Questions

Is Gambonanza free?
Gambonanza costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CloverPit free?
CloverPit costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gambonanza or CloverPit?
Gambonanza and CloverPit are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.8K and 5.6K ratings respectively.
Do Gambonanza or CloverPit have ads?
Neither Gambonanza nor CloverPit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gambonanza or CloverPit?
Gambonanza ships an update every 3 weeks, and CloverPit every 2 weeks. Most recently, Gambonanza was updated on September 25, 2026 and CloverPit on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Gambonanza or CloverPit?
Gambonanza currently peaks at #4 in the App Store charts, and CloverPit at #4. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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