Comparison

The Shared Path Controller vs Dicebound

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

Head to head
About

The Shared Path Controller

Features
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(iOS Controller App, tvOS App Required to play) Enter a world where teamwork, timing, and tough decisions shape every step of the journey in The Shared Path — a couch co op fantasy RPG designed to bring friends and family together for a truly shared adventure. Built for 1 to 6 players, The Shared Path transforms game night into an interactive experience where every player has a voice. Using the required iPhone companion app as a controller, players vote on decisions, strategize during combat, manage resources, and navigate branching paths filled with mystery, danger, humor, and consequence. Inspired by the golden era of local multiplayer gaming while introducing modern cooperative mechanics, The Shared Path blends classic RPG exploration with turn based combat, team synergy, and dynamic storytelling. FEATURES • 1 to 6 player local couch co op gameplay • Requires iPhone companion app for controller functionality • Turn based combat focused on teamwork and strategy • Shared decision making that changes the journey • Unique character classes, abilities, and playstyles • Fantasy inspired worlds filled with enemies, treasures, and hidden secrets • Accessible pick up and play experience for casual and experienced gamers alike • Designed specifically to revive the spirit of in person multiplayer gaming Whether you are battling powerful bosses, debating risky choices with friends, or celebrating a clutch victory together, every session becomes its own unforgettable story. The Shared Path is more than a game. It is a reason to gather together again.

About

Dicebound

Experience the thrill of tabletop RPG character creation in an addictive idle game. Roll D&D-style stats to determine your class and embark on a journey of passive progression, strategic upgrades, and powerful abilities. Collect gear, complete quests, and prestige to unlock new challenges and permanent perks.

Highlights
  • D&D-style stat rolling
  • Multiple classes with unique upgrade paths
  • Quest system with stacking bonuses
  • Gear collection and Black Market
  • Offline progression
  • Prestige system with permanent perks
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Roll your stats. Find your class. Build your legend. Dicebound brings the thrill of tabletop RPG character creation to an addictive idle game. Roll your D&D-style stats — Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma — and get auto-assigned a class that shapes your entire run. Every roll is a fresh start. Every class plays differently. IDLE YOUR WAY TO POWER Gold flows in whether you're tapping or away. Spend it on upgrades that compound into massive passive income. Come back after a long rest and collect your offline earnings — your hero never stops grinding. MASTER YOUR CLASS TECH TREE Each class unlocks three different upgrade paths. Climb four tiers of class-specific enhancements and unlock devastating capstone abilities. QUESTS, GEAR & THE BLACK MARKET Slot quests for timed challenges and milestone rewards that stack into permanent gold bonuses. Hunt for gear across six equipment slots, collect stat-boosting trinkets, and visit the Black Market for rare finds. Rarities range from Common to Legendary. PRESTIGE. ASCEND. REPEAT. When you've maxed a run, prestige into harder difficulty tiers — each multiplying your gold per second while raising the stakes. Reach Hell or Abyss difficulty and unlock the Perk System: draw powerful perks each run and lock your favorites into permanent Legacy Slots. FEATURES • D&D-style stat rolling (4d6 drop lowest) • Multiple classes, each with 3 unique upgrade paths • Quest system with stacking gold bonuses • Gear, trinkets, and a Black Market • Perk draws and permanent Legacy Slots at high difficulty • Full offline progression

Screenshots

The Shared Path Controller4 screens
Dicebound4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dicebound at every 6 days against The Shared Path Controller's every 3 weeks. Dicebound also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Shared Path Controller ships an update every 3 weeks, Dicebound every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
The Shared Path Controller versus Dicebound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Shared Path ControllerDicebound
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB53 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperRyon Baldwin-WilliamsPastime Foundry, LLC

In-app purchases

None

The Shared Path Controller

No in-app purchases

None

Dicebound

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Shared Path Controller free?
The Shared Path Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dicebound free?
Dicebound is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Shared Path Controller or Dicebound have ads?
Neither The Shared Path Controller nor Dicebound shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Shared Path Controller or Dicebound?
The Shared Path Controller ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dicebound every 6 days. Most recently, The Shared Path Controller was updated on October 6, 2026 and Dicebound on October 5, 2026.

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