Comparison

Guidus One vs Dunwich Digging Chronicles

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 an adventure in a real-time, grid-based roguelike RPG. Explore procedurally generated dungeons, master strategic combat, and customize unique heroes to reclaim the Royal Palace. Enjoy charming pixel art and convenient one-handed play.

Highlights
  • Real-time grid-based combat
  • Procedurally generated dungeons
  • Hero customization and builds
  • Unlockable unique heroes
  • Charming pixel art style
  • Vertical one-handed gameplay
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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

Dunwich Digging Chronicles

Merge workers and upgrade production lines to dig deeper and expand your tycoon empire. Earn money automatically, even offline, and recruit iconic characters to compete in weekly events for exclusive rewards. This idle merging game offers a strategic and rewarding Lovecraftian experience.

Highlights
  • Merge workers and upgrade production lines
  • Automatic earnings, online or offline
  • Boost production with arcane bombs
  • Recruit iconic Lovecraftian characters
  • Compete in weekly events and leaderboards
  • Unlock exclusive VIP characters and bonuses
Features
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Dive into madness with Dunwich Digging Chronicles: a Lovecraftian-inspired idle merging game! Guided by the Living Monolith, you'll merge, dig, and automate your operations while unlocking iconic characters from Lovecraftian mythology and competing in live events. Whether you've succumbed to madness or still cling to the illusion of free will, you'll keep digging. KEY GAME FEATURES Merge as you dig deeper - Merge workers and upgrade your production lines with each merge. - Gather forgotten relics to increase your power and income. - Reach greater depths and crypts to expand your tycoon empire. Automatic earnings, online or offline - Earn money automatically, even when you're idle or away. - Watch your operation passively thrive, as befits a tycoon. Boost Production with Merges and Arcane Bombs - Accelerate digging with powerful arcane bombs. - Merge workers one by one for a strategic advantage. - Upgrade high-value workstations for huge profits for your operation. Recruit Iconic Characters and Compete Weekly - Unlock exclusive VIP characters with perks for your tycoon empire. - Complete VIP character missions and earn legendary bonuses. - Join weekly. Participate in events and climb the leaderboards to win exclusive rewards! Why Play Dunwich Digging Chronicles? - A fresh take on investment, tycoon, empire, and merger games. - A frantic, strategic, and rewarding investment, merger, and investment gaming experience. - Ideal for fans of investment, merger, and Lovecraftian-themed games. Download Dunwich Digging Chronicles now and become the craziest tycoon! "No one, not even those who know the facts about the recent horror, can say what is happening to Dunwich." - H.P. Lovecraft (The Dunwich Horror)

Screenshots

Guidus One4 screens
Dunwich Digging Chronicles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Guidus One at 53% against Dunwich Digging Chronicles's 0%. Guidus One also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 10 one-off in-app purchases and Dunwich Digging Chronicles sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Guidus One holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guidus One has 233 ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Guidus One's written reviews are positive against 0% of Dunwich Digging Chronicles's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Guidus One ships an update every 6 days, Dunwich Digging Chronicles fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Guidus One versus Dunwich Digging Chronicles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuidus OneDunwich Digging Chronicles
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (233 ratings) — better4.2 (42 ratings)
Positive reviews52.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings233 — better42
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterFortnightly
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
Size640 MB229 MB
Age rating12+12+
Developerizzle Inc.Bigfoot Gaming

Customer experience

Guidus One

All ratings233 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews110 reviews
Positive52.7%
Neutral12.7%
Negative34.5%

Dunwich Digging Chronicles

All ratings42 ratings
Positive76.2%
Neutral9.5%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative80.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Guidus One

One-time10
  • Key Pack$0.49
  • Satiety Package$0.49
  • Daily Catalyst Package$0.49
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  • Adventure's Beginning Package$0.49
  • Step-Up Pack 1$0.49
  • Step-Up Pack 2$1.99
  • Starter Catalyst Stone Package$3.99
  • Step-Up Pack 3$3.99
  • Dim. Catalyst Refill Pack$5.99
  • Remove Ads$5.99
9 purchases

Dunwich Digging Chronicles

One-time9
  • Yellow Starter Pack$1.99
  • Small Crystals Pack$1.99
  • INSTANT CULTIST$3.99
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  • Medium Crystals Pack$4.99
  • RITE OF PROFIT2 variants$4.99
  • CULTIST'S ESSENTIALS$4.99
  • ELDRITCH EXCAVATION$4.99
  • TWIN ELDER KINGS PACK$7.99
  • Large Crystals Pack$9.99

Questions

Is Guidus One free?
Guidus One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dunwich Digging Chronicles free?
Dunwich Digging Chronicles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Guidus One or Dunwich Digging Chronicles?
Guidus One is rated higher. Guidus One averages 4.8 out of 5 from 233 ratings, while Dunwich Digging Chronicles averages 4.2 from 42 ratings.
Do Guidus One or Dunwich Digging Chronicles have ads?
Both Guidus One and Dunwich Digging Chronicles show ads.
Which is updated more often, Guidus One or Dunwich Digging Chronicles?
Guidus One ships an update every 6 days, and Dunwich Digging Chronicles fortnightly. Most recently, Guidus One was updated on November 11, 2026 and Dunwich Digging Chronicles on November 11, 2026.

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