Comparison

Sweeper Sinclair vs Duskborne

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

Head to head
About

Sweeper Sinclair

Features
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The dungeon is filthy. The monsters are relentless. You have a mop. Sweeper Sinclair is an action roguelike where you play as a janitor fighting through endless waves of skeletons, creatures, and supernatural horrors using weaponized cleaning supplies. Survive, level up, and prove that cleanliness is next to deadliness. *CLEAN HOUSE* Swing your mop through hordes of enemies. Lob bleach bottles that leave corrosive puddles. Launch toilet brushes like piercing javelins. Spray toxic fumes. Every cleaning tool becomes a weapon in the wrong hands. *SURVIVE AND EVOLVE* Each run starts simple but grows chaotic. Collect experience from fallen foes to level up and choose new abilities. Build your perfect loadout from dozens of abilities and items. *DELVE DEEPER* Victory is just the beginning. Complete each level by surviving the timer, then push into harder dungeons where enemies grow stronger and more numerous. Your abilities carry forward. How deep can you go? *COLLECT AND UPGRADE* Discover lunchbox items that permanently boost your stats. Build your collection and grow stronger with every run. *KEY FEATURES* - Fast-paced survivor roguelike gameplay - 24 unique cleaning-themed weapons and abilities - Infinite dungeon progression with escalating difficulty - Collectible item system with permanent upgrades - Quick sessions perfect for mobile play From the first swing of your mop to the deepest delve, Sweeper Sinclair delivers addictive roguelike action with a fresh twist. Time to take out the trash.

About

Duskborne

Engage in skill-based combat within a dark fantasy world. Explore a three-act story with unique characters and face challenging bosses. Test your mettle in an endless mode with global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Skill-based side-scrolling combat
  • 3 playable characters with unique abilities
  • 3-act story with character-specific dialogue
  • Epic boss fights with two phases
  • Endless mode with global leaderboard
  • Roguelite progression with Remnant buffs
Features
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Duskborne is a dark fantasy action roguelite with skill-based combat, a three-act story, and an endless mode with global leaderboards. MASTER THE COMBAT Chain combos, juggle enemies in the air, and time your parries to survive. Button mashing won't save you here - Duskborne rewards precision and skill. THREE KNIGHTS, ONE STORY Play as Sir Aldric the Crusader, Korrath the Berserker, or Velorum the Duskborne. Each knight has unique abilities, a personal connection to the fallen fourth knight, and character-specific dialogue throughout the story. EPIC BOSS FIGHTS Face the Warchief's charge attacks, dodge Varek's projectile spreads, and survive Drakhar's Void shockwaves. Three bosses with two phases each - learn their patterns or fall. ROGUELITE PROGRESSION Collect Remnants that reshape your build each run. Make strategic choices at events. Manage your health across floors. Every run plays different. ENDLESS MODE Think you've mastered the story? Endless mode cycles through all three stages with scaling difficulty, bosses every 10 floors, and one life. No revives. Compete on the global leaderboard and prove your skill. FEATURES • Skill-based side-scrolling combat with parry system • 3 playable characters with unique abilities • 3 story stages with character-specific dialogue • 3 epic boss fights with two phases each • Endless mode with global leaderboard • 10 Remnant buffs for roguelite build variety • Exclusive cosmetics and slash colors • No paywalls - play the full story for free

Screenshots

Sweeper Sinclair4 screens
Duskborne4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Duskborne at every 9 days against Sweeper Sinclair's every 3 weeks. Duskborne also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sweeper Sinclair sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Duskborne sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sweeper Sinclair ships an update every 3 weeks, Duskborne every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sweeper Sinclair versus Duskborne: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSweeper SinclairDuskborne
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB138 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperPixel Lake LimitedBDKM LLC

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Sweeper Sinclair

One-time10
  • Spare Change$0.99
  • Tip Jar$2.99
  • Petty Cash$4.99
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  • Supply Run$4.99
  • Paycheck$9.99
  • Stockpile$14.99
  • VIP Pass$19.99
  • Bonus Pay$19.99
  • Vault Heist$29.99
  • Hazard Pay$49.99
6 purchases

Duskborne

One-time6
  • Unlock Berserker$0.99
  • Unlock Velorum$0.99
  • 100 Void Shards$0.99
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  • Knight's Oath Pack$2.99
  • 350 Void Shards$2.99
  • 1,500 Void Shards$9.99

Questions

Is Sweeper Sinclair free?
Sweeper Sinclair is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Duskborne free?
Duskborne is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sweeper Sinclair or Duskborne have ads?
Both Sweeper Sinclair and Duskborne show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sweeper Sinclair or Duskborne?
Sweeper Sinclair ships an update every 3 weeks, and Duskborne every 9 days. Most recently, Sweeper Sinclair was updated on September 21, 2026 and Duskborne on September 12, 2026.

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