Comparison

Dome Keeper vs Schwartenimperium

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

Schwartenimperium

Build a bizarre empire from a piece of pork rind. Manage production, research, and expeditions to grow your business into an absurd enterprise. Expand your operations with multiple branches and earn accolades for your grand ambitions.

Highlights
  • Build 23 production types
  • Refine pork rind and balance economy
  • Research 24 grand projects
  • Send expeditions for rare items
  • Fulfill orders and choose strategies
  • Open up to 30 branches
  • Collect 22 awards
Features
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Heute ein Schneidebrett. Morgen ein Imperium. Irgendwann ein Problem für die Raumzeit. Willkommen bei Schwartenimperium – dem absurden Aufbauspiel, in dem aus einem Stück Schweinehaut ein Unternehmen mit bedenklich großen Plänen wird. Du beginnst mit ein paar Schnitten, stellst deine erste Fachkraft ein und lässt die Produktion wachsen. Schon bald beschäftigst du dich mit Forschung, Expeditionen und der Frage, ob dein Betrieb wirklich eine Orbital-Schneiderei braucht. Die Antwort lautet selbstverständlich: ja. DEIN IMPERIUM, DEINE ENTSCHEIDUNGEN • Baue 23 Produktionsarten auf – von der Schwarten-Fachkraft bis zu Maschinen, die der Realität Vorschläge machen. • Veredle deine Schwarte und bringe Produktion, Vorräte und Verkaufspreise ins Gleichgewicht. • Erforsche Verbesserungen und verwirkliche 24 zunehmend größenwahnsinnige Großprojekte. • Schicke Expeditionen los und sammle zwölf seltene Schwarten-Spezialitäten mit dauerhaften Boni. • Erfülle Aufträge, wähle deine Betriebsstrategie und entscheide über herrlich absurde Vorlagen für die Geschäftsführung. • Eröffne bis zu 30 Filialen, ohne deinen bisherigen Betrieb zurückzusetzen. • Sammle 22 Auszeichnungen. Irgendjemand muss diesen Größenwahn schließlich würdigen. DEIN BETRIEB MACHT WEITER Auch während deiner Abwesenheit wird weiterproduziert. Laufende Forschungen, Projekte und Expeditionen schreiten offline voran. Abholbereite Belohnungen warten auf dich – ohne Verfallsdatum und ohne Zwang zu täglichen Besuchen. KEINE WERBUNG. KEINE IN-APP-KÄUFE. Keine Werbeunterbrechungen und keine bezahlte Beschleunigung. Dein Imperium wächst durch deine Entscheidungen und mit der Zeit. Die langfristige Kampagne begleitet dich weit über einen kurzen Spieleabend hinaus. Für iPhone und iPad. Spielbar auf Deutsch, Englisch, Französisch und Thai. Keine Eile. Nur Schwarte.

Screenshots

Dome Keeper4 screens
Schwartenimperium4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Schwartenimperium at 100% against Dome Keeper's 58%. Schwartenimperium also leads on price ($0.99 vs $9.99) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). Dome Keeper's advantage is chart position (#20 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Dome Keeper costs $9.99 and Schwartenimperium $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dome Keeper ships an update every 5 weeks, Schwartenimperium every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Dome Keeper versus Schwartenimperium: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDome KeeperSchwartenimperium
Price$9.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.1 (42 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings42 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#20 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB5 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperRaw FuryChristian Hemmling-Arndt

Customer experience

Dome Keeper

All ratings39 ratings
Positive74.4%
Neutral5.1%
Negative20.5%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive57.8%
Neutral15.6%
Negative26.7%

Schwartenimperium

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Dome Keeper

No in-app purchases

None

Schwartenimperium

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dome Keeper free?
Dome Keeper costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Schwartenimperium free?
Schwartenimperium costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dome Keeper or Schwartenimperium have ads?
Neither Dome Keeper nor Schwartenimperium shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dome Keeper or Schwartenimperium?
Dome Keeper ships an update every 5 weeks, and Schwartenimperium every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dome Keeper was updated on October 25, 2026 and Schwartenimperium on October 24, 2026.

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