Comparison

Elemental Rumble vs Dust Survivors

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

Head to head
About

Elemental Rumble

Engage in an idle tower defense RPG where a lone elemental archer defends against waves of enemies. Strategize by swapping elements, gather loot, and build defenses that progress even when offline. This game combines idle mechanics with tactical RPG elements for continuous growth.

Highlights
  • Idle tower defense gameplay
  • Elemental class swapping
  • Offline progression
  • Epic boss battles
  • Endless upgrades and loot
  • Strategic combat
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Enter an idle tower defense RPG where a single elemental archer holds the line against endless hordes. Swap elements on the fly, collect loot, and build unstoppable defenses — even while you’re away. Idle Meets Strategy Play anytime, anywhere. Whether you’re online or offline, your hero keeps fighting. This idle tower defense game blends action with automation: your archer levels up, earns loot, and grows stronger while you’re away. Perfect for fans of idle games, tower defense, and tactical RPGs. Heroic Battles & Boss Fights Equip your archer with unique abilities tied to elemental RPG classes. Switch between four elements to adapt your strategy, exploit enemy weaknesses, and defeat challenging bosses with unique mechanics. Features • Classic tower defense gameplay with innovative idle mechanics • Four elemental classes with distinct playstyles • Epic boss battles with unique patterns and high stakes • Idle progress — grow stronger even when you’re not playing • Strategic battles that test both your mind and reflexes • Endless upgrades, gear, and loot to build your ultimate hero • Stylized fantasy world full of magic and monsters • Fast-paced combat that brings the rumble to your fingertips A Strategy Game for True Defenders Designed for fans of tower defense games, idle RPGs, and tactical fantasy battles, this game is your call to arms. Whether you love castle defense, archery warfare, or base-building survival, you’ll feel at home here. The battle never stops. The tower is under siege. Only the strong adapt. Will you rise, evolve your defender, and claim victory?The battle is constant. The tower is under siege. Only the strong will survive. Will you rise, adapt, and lead your defender to glory?

About

Dust Survivors

Features
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Start with one survivor. Build a squad. Hold off the horde. Drag to move while your squad attacks automatically. Collect XP gems, recruit fighters, and choose upgrades as you level up. Combine different attacks, dodge incoming threats, and unleash your hero power when the pressure rises. Fight through desert, frozen, and volcanic environments. Take on enemy swarms and bosses, unlock more characters, and spend earned rewards on permanent upgrades for your next run. Choose your leader, grow your squad, and keep moving.

Screenshots

Elemental Rumble4 screens
Dust Survivors4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dust Survivors at none against Elemental Rumble's 7. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Elemental Rumble sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Dust Survivors asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Elemental Rumble ships an update every 10 days, Dust Survivors fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Elemental Rumble versus Dust Survivors: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElemental RumbleDust Survivors
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.0 GB200 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperOleksandr SvysiukRodrigo Laiz

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Elemental Rumble

One-time7
  • Starter Pack$4.99
  • Pile Of Gems$5.99
  • No ADs$14.99
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  • Bag Of Gems$14.99
  • Lucky Pack$14.99
  • Ultimate Pack$24.99
  • Chest Of Gems$49.99
None

Dust Survivors

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Elemental Rumble free?
Elemental Rumble is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dust Survivors free?
Dust Survivors is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Elemental Rumble or Dust Survivors have ads?
Both Elemental Rumble and Dust Survivors show ads.
Which is updated more often, Elemental Rumble or Dust Survivors?
Elemental Rumble ships an update every 10 days, and Dust Survivors fortnightly. Most recently, Elemental Rumble was updated on November 5, 2026 and Dust Survivors on October 31, 2026.

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