Return to Pixhell vs Squad explode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Return to Pixhell
Descend into a cursed world in this 2D roguelike action game. Survive endless hordes, defeat bosses, and manage your fear in a dark, oppressive atmosphere. Master strict movement mechanics and build powerful characters to climb the leaderboards.
- Strict 4-way movement combat
- Explore Forest, Caves, and Hell
- Fear system and light mechanics
- Character selection (Mage, Reaper, Aura, Bard)
- Item collection and build creation
- Leaderboards for competition
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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 โ only survival. Fight through endless hordes, defeat bosses, and go as far as you canโฆ because death is inevitable. FEATURES: - Tactical 4-way movement โ 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 Season and All-time Leaderboards โ 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 - Enjoy as endless demo with all heroes and first map - No ads. Ever.
Squad explode
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Lead your squad through fast arena battles built for quick mobile sessions. Dodge enemy fire, collect coins, unlock new heroes, and upgrade weapons as each room pushes more enemies into the fight. Movement stays simple, shots stay readable, and every run gives you a clear path to stronger gear. Clear rooms, survive tougher waves, and keep pushing toward the next boss encounter. Squad explode includes ads and optional rewarded ads. Real-money in-app purchases are not enabled in this build.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Squad explode at none against Return to Pixhell's 1. Squad explode also leads on iOS requirement (13.3 vs 16.0). Return to Pixhell's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Return to Pixhell sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Squad explode asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Return to Pixhell | Squad explode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | โ |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | โ |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.3 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 140 MB | 125 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Martin Lepic | Mohammed Handa |
In-app purchases
Return to Pixhell
- Full game unlock$4.99
Squad explode
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do Return to Pixhell or Squad explode have ads?
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