Comparison

Guidus One vs Dragon Barrage

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

Head to head
About

Guidus One

Embark on a real-time, grid-based roguelike action RPG adventure. Explore ever-changing dungeons, unlock unique heroes, and master strategic tile-based combat. Enjoy charming pixel art and one-handed vertical play.

Highlights
  • Real-time grid-based combat
  • Unique hero roster
  • Randomly generated dungeons
  • Charming pixel art graphics
  • Vertical one-handed play
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Guidus One is a real-time, grid-based pixel roguelike action RPG. Explore ever-changing dungeons, master strategic real-time combat, and lead a diverse roster of heroes on an adventure to reclaim the Royal Palace. ■ Real-Time Grid Action Every tile matters! Move and react to enemies in real time instead of taking turns. Read the battlefield, make quick decisions, and find your way through the dungeon. ■ Create Your Own Build Combine a variety of buffs, level-ups, and classes to create a build that fits your playstyle. Discover new combinations and shape a different build with every adventure. ■ A Roster of Unique Heroes Discover and unlock heroes with distinct combat styles and abilities. Choose the hero that best fits your playstyle and take on the challenges of the dungeon! ■ Ever-Changing Roguelike Dungeons Each adventure brings a new dungeon layout with randomly generated terrain, traps, and monsters. Adapt your strategy and discover a new path with every run. ■ Charming Pixel Art Explore the world of Guidus brought to life through beautifully crafted, high-quality pixel art, filled with unique characters and memorable bosses. ■ Vertical One-Handed Play Designed for mobile with a portrait interface, Guidus One offers smooth and convenient one-handed gameplay anywhere, anytime.

About

Dragon Barrage

Experience a unique blend of brick breaker mechanics and roguelike RPG elements. Control a dragon to unleash chaotic, bouncing shots, clearing waves of enemies and collecting randomized loot. Embark on an adventure filled with fast-paced arcade action and strategic item builds.

Highlights
  • Brick breaker action
  • Roguelike RPG elements
  • Dragon companion control
  • Randomized item effects
  • Fast-paced arcade gameplay
  • Enemy wave destruction
Features
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A unique fusion of brick breaker action and roguelike RPG gameplay! Adventure across the world with your dragon companion in search of treasure! Endless hordes of enemies fill the screen. And then—bouncing shots create pure, screen-filling chaos! Control your dragon and unleash powerful shots that bounce all over the screen. Destroy waves of enemies pouring in from above! Defeated enemies may drop rare treasure chests. Each item has randomly generated effects, making every run unique. Perfect for fans of hack-and-slash and roguelike games! Easy to play, hard to put down! Enjoy fast, satisfying arcade action anytime.

Screenshots

Guidus One4 screens
Dragon Barrage4 screens

Verdict

The call

Guidus One and Dragon Barrage both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 55% of Guidus One's written reviews are positive against 24% of Dragon Barrage's. Guidus One also leads on ratings volume (211 vs 9). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Guidus One sells 19 one-off in-app purchases and Dragon Barrage sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Guidus One against 4.8 for Dragon Barrage. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guidus One has 211 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Guidus One's written reviews are positive against 24% of Dragon Barrage's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Guidus One ships an update weekly, Dragon Barrage every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Guidus One versus Dragon Barrage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuidus OneDragon Barrage
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (211 ratings) — better4.8 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews54.7% of reviews — better23.7% of reviews
Number of ratings211 — better9
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size610 MB310 MB
Age rating12+12+
Developerizzle Inc.Ryogo Oka

Customer experience

Guidus One

All ratings211 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews106 reviews
Positive54.7%
Neutral11.3%
Negative34.0%

Dragon Barrage

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive23.7%
Neutral15.8%
Negative60.5%

In-app purchases

19 purchases

Guidus One

One-time19
  • First Step Thank-You Pack$0.49
  • Key Pack$0.49
  • Satiety Package$0.49
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  • Daily Catalyst Package$0.49
  • Adventure's Beginning Package$0.49
  • Step-Up Pack 1$0.49
  • Step-Up Pack 2$1.99
  • Golden Ghoul Package$3.99
  • Stage Battle Pass$3.99
  • Weekly Summon Package$3.99
  • Hero Selection Package$3.99
  • Starter Catalyst Stone Package$3.99
  • Boost Subscription$3.99
  • Step-Up Pack 3$3.99
  • Dimensional Catalyst$5.99
  • Remove Ads$5.99
  • Weekly Equipment Package$8.99
  • Large Shine Crystal Pile$12.99
  • Deluxe Catalyst Package$19.99
13 purchases

Dragon Barrage

One-time13
  • Almighty Card x25$0.49
  • Game Speed Up$0.99
  • Remove Forced Ads$0.99
Show 10 more
  • Energy Potion x 18$1.49
  • Almighty Card x85$1.49
  • 2x EXP$1.99
  • Adventurer Pack$2.99
  • Energy Potion x 40$2.99
  • Almighty Card x192$2.99
  • Energy Potion x 95$5.99
  • Almighty Card x460$5.99
  • Energy Potion x 300$11.99
  • Almighty Card x1500$11.99

Questions

Is Guidus One free?
Guidus One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dragon Barrage free?
Dragon Barrage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Guidus One or Dragon Barrage?
Guidus One is rated higher. Guidus One averages 4.8 out of 5 from 211 ratings, while Dragon Barrage averages 4.8 from 9 ratings.
Do Guidus One or Dragon Barrage have ads?
Both Guidus One and Dragon Barrage show ads.
Which is updated more often, Guidus One or Dragon Barrage?
Guidus One ships an update weekly, and Dragon Barrage every 3 days. Most recently, Guidus One was updated on October 28, 2026 and Dragon Barrage on October 28, 2026.

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