Comparison

Return to Pixhell vs Rocco Rogue

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

Head to head
About

Return to Pixhell

Embark on a roguelite survival fantasy adventure in a cursed world. Fight endless hordes, manage your fear, and strategically use campfires to survive as long as possible. Compete on leaderboards and explore diverse environments.

Highlights
  • Tactical 4-way movement
  • Explore Forest, Caves, and Hell
  • Fear system
  • Campfire survival mechanics
  • Character selection
  • Item collection and builds
  • Leaderboards
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Are you ready for darkness? Return to Pixhell is a roguelite survival fantasy game where you descend into a cursed, dying world with no goal – only survival. Fight through endless hordes, defeat bosses, and go as far as you can… because death is inevitable. FEATURES: - Tactical 4-way movement – movement precision is your weapon! - Descend through Forest, Caves, and Hell (+ secret level) - Dark, oppressive atmosphere that never lets go - Fear system - stay in the light or be consumed - Ignite campfires for light, power and survival - Compete on Leaderboards – prove you are the ultimate survivor. - Choose your character (Mage, Reaper, Aura, Bard) - Collect gold, buy items, create powerful builds - Original soundtrack - Fully handmade - no AI - No ads. Ever.

About

Rocco Rogue

Embark on a turn-based roguelike adventure through procedurally generated dungeons. Master environmental tactics, item usage, and strategic positioning to overcome monsters and traps. Success hinges on clever gameplay rather than brute force.

Highlights
  • Turn-based gameplay
  • Procedurally generated dungeons
  • Environmental tactics
  • Item and positioning strategy
  • Monster and trap encounters
Features
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Descend into procedurally generated dungeons in a classic turn-based roguelike where every decision matters. Inspired by the timeless traditions of the genre, Rocco Rogue rewards careful planning, creative thinking, and tactical play over grinding or luck. Explore mysterious caverns filled with dangerous monsters, hidden traps, magical treasures, and unpredictable encounters. Every adventure is different, challenging you to adapt your strategy and make the most of the resources you discover. Use terrain, positioning, and item interactions to your advantage. Lure enemies into traps, escape overwhelming battles, and combine the environment with powerful consumables to overcome impossible odds. Success comes from clever decisions rather than raw character strength. Features - Classic turn-based roguelike gameplay - Procedurally generated dungeons for endless replayability - Deep tactical combat with meaningful choices - Emergent gameplay through terrain, traps, and item interactions - Hundreds of monsters, treasures, and mysterious items to discover - Permanent death that makes every decision important - Strategic resource management and exploration - Play completely offline—no internet connection required - Optimized for both iPhone and iPad Whether you're a longtime fan of traditional roguelikes (Brogue by Brian Walker) or discovering the genre for the first time, Rocco Rogue offers a rewarding dungeon-crawling adventure where every expedition tells a unique story. Download Rocco Rogue today and see how far your strategy can take you into the depths.

Screenshots

Return to Pixhell4 screens
Rocco Rogue3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rocco Rogue at 100% against Return to Pixhell's 14%. Rocco Rogue also leads on price (Free vs $3.99) and device support (3 vs 1). Return to Pixhell's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

Rocco Rogue is free to download; Return to Pixhell costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Return to Pixhell ships an update every 5 days, Rocco Rogue fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Return to Pixhell versus Rocco Rogue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReturn to PixhellRocco Rogue
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#120 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB34 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperMartin LepicJianfeng Wu

Customer experience

Return to Pixhell

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral28.6%
Negative57.1%

Rocco Rogue

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Return to Pixhell

No in-app purchases

None

Rocco Rogue

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Return to Pixhell free?
Return to Pixhell costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rocco Rogue free?
Rocco Rogue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Return to Pixhell or Rocco Rogue have ads?
Rocco Rogue shows ads; Return to Pixhell does not.
Which is updated more often, Return to Pixhell or Rocco Rogue?
Return to Pixhell ships an update every 5 days, and Rocco Rogue fortnightly. Most recently, Return to Pixhell was updated on November 9, 2026 and Rocco Rogue on November 7, 2026.

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