Comparison

Dome Keeper vs Tearscape

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

Head to head
About

Dome Keeper

Dig for resources and relics between waves of alien attacks in this roguelike action mining game. Upgrade your dome, drill, and gadgets to survive increasingly challenging assaults. Strategize your digs and defenses to increase your chances of survival.

Highlights
  • Procedurally generated maps
  • Resource digging and collection
  • Dome defense against alien waves
  • Unlockable upgrades and gadgets
  • Customizable keeper types and domes
  • Multiple difficulty settings
Features
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Defend against waves of alien monsters in this unique roguelike action mining game. Use the time between attacks to dig beneath the surface in search of valuable resources and relics – deliver them back to your dome to unlock powerful upgrades and useful new gadgets. But it won’t be long until the relentless monsters return - do you risk delving deeper into the mine? Or return to base and prepare for imminent attack? The choice is yours, but make it quickly! DIG Use your drill and keeper equipment to quickly dig out tunnels and explore the depths beneath your dome. Each run has its own unique, procedurally generated map filled with resources and caves to discover, along with additional gadgets to obtain. ​ DEFEND Protect your dome by operating its powerful weaponry to defend against waves of monster attacks. Upgrade, repair and repel a variety of enemy types that approach across air and ground, each with their own unique attack methods and movement patterns. DEVELOP Spend resources to unlock useful upgrades. Improve dome defences, enhance the impact of your drill, or increase movement speed – choose carefully and strategise to increase odds of survival. DISCOVER Customise your setup and find a playstyle that works for you by choosing from two unique keeper types, four different domes, and four primary gadgets. Pick a run modifier, adjust difficulty settings and discover dozens of secondary gadgets while you dig through the earth.

About

Tearscape

Embark on a 2D action-adventure in a gothic world, featuring fast-paced combat, exploration, and pixel art. Master precise fighting, unlock new abilities, and delve into challenging dungeons filled with secrets.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced combat
  • Exploration
  • Pixel art style
  • Unlockable abilities
  • Dungeon crawling
  • Boss fights
  • 2-Player Local Co-Op
Features
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FEATURES • Achievements • Cloud Saves • Controller support • 2-Player Local Co-Op (Requires 2 Controllers) Discover a Gothic world in this 2D top-down action-adventure, blending fast-paced combat, exploration, and pixel art inspired by Game Boy Color classics. Fight monstrous foes, unlock new abilities, and explore a non-linear map filled with hidden secrets and dangerous challenges. COMBAT Master precise combat, where every strike and dodge matters. Manage your stamina as you face off against grotesque enemies. You have a limited number of healing flasks so use them wisely. Upgrade your character's stats to remain effective in combat. TOOLS Discover powerful new tools hidden in the dungeons that enhance both combat and exploration. Unlock new abilities to defeat enemies more effectively and access hidden paths, uncovering deeper secrets within the world. DUNGEONS Uncover hidden dungeons throughout Tearscape's dark, interconnected world. Each dungeon holds unique challenges, powerful items, and deadly enemies, pushing your combat and exploration skills to the limit. BOSS FIGHTS Face off against challenging bosses: massive, grotesque creatures born from dark experiments. Each encounter demands precise timing, strategy, and mastery of your abilities to emerge victorious. EXPLORATION Explore the vast, interconnected map filled with branching paths, hidden shortcuts, and secret areas. The non-linear design encourages exploration, rewarding you with powerful items and new abilities. NPCs Encounter a diverse cast of NPCs, some offering guidance, others seeking your help, and a few with their own hidden agendas. Every interaction adds depth to the story.

Screenshots

Dome Keeper4 screens
Tearscape4 screens

Verdict

The call

Dome Keeper and Tearscape both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Tearscape's written reviews are positive against 57% of Dome Keeper's. Dome Keeper's advantage is ratings volume (52 vs 6) and chart position (#50 vs #160). 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

Dome Keeper costs $9.99 and Tearscape $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Dome Keeper against 4.3 for Tearscape. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dome Keeper has 52 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Dome Keeper's written reviews are positive against 91% of Tearscape's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dome Keeper ships an update every 10 days, Tearscape every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Dome Keeper versus Tearscape: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDome KeeperTearscape
Price$9.99$9.99
Rating4.3 (52 ratings)4.3 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.9% of reviews90.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings52 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#50 — better#160
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB194 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperRaw FuryNERDS TAKE OVER

Customer experience

Dome Keeper

All ratings43 ratings
Positive72.1%
Neutral9.3%
Negative18.6%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive56.9%
Neutral19.6%
Negative23.5%

Tearscape

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

In-app purchases

None

Dome Keeper

No in-app purchases

None

Tearscape

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dome Keeper free?
Dome Keeper costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tearscape free?
Tearscape costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dome Keeper or Tearscape?
Tearscape is rated higher. Dome Keeper averages 4.3 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Tearscape averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Dome Keeper or Tearscape have ads?
Neither Dome Keeper nor Tearscape shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dome Keeper or Tearscape?
Dome Keeper ships an update every 10 days, and Tearscape every 5 days. Most recently, Dome Keeper was updated on November 9, 2026 and Tearscape on November 10, 2026.
Which is more popular, Dome Keeper or Tearscape?
Dome Keeper currently peaks at #50 in the App Store charts, and Tearscape at #160. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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