Comparison

Pixel Gun 2 vs Nitelore

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

Head to head
About

Pixel Gun 2

Experience explosive multiplayer action in this arena shooter with destructible environments and dynamic gameplay. Customize your character and loadouts to adapt to ever-changing battlefields. Enjoy seamless cross-platform play between mobile and PC.

Highlights
  • Destructible arenas
  • Dynamic PvP battles
  • Customizable character builds
  • Cross-platform play (mobile/PC)
  • Ever-evolving world
  • Short match sessions
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Pixel Gun 2 is a multiplayer shooter built on disruption — of old rules, map architecture, traditional loadouts and more! Short matches. Destructible arenas. Wild builds. Non-stop FPS action. Ever-evolving world. A piece of controlled mayhem that fits in your pocket — or takes over your evening. Jump in for a few PvP battles or lose track of time (with no regrets). Experiment with loadouts, improvise in ever-changing environments, embrace the chaos, and make the most out of the reality-bending Pixelstorm! EVERY MATCH HITS DIFFERENT Change is the only constant in Pixel Gun 2. The battle arena starts falling apart with every shot fired. Creative builds clash, throwing surprises at everyone involved. As the PvP match goes on, you evolve too — stacking perks, adapting on the fly, and leaning into whatever the situation demands. Will you end up a life-stealing headshot machine, a melee juggernaut, a speed-running gadgeteer — or something nobody saw coming? Next time it will be different. And that’s the point. WRECK HAVOC. MAKE A MESS Pixel Gun 2 maps are breaking apart — and you’d better take advantage of it. Use the destructible environment for smart tactical moves or just for the sake of pure fun. No cover is built to last. If something’s in your way — blow a hole through it. If someone’s camping — make a few “architectural adjustments” to their hiding spot. You’re not here to build. You’re here to destroy. The battlefield keeps changing — and so do your options. YOUR CHARACTER. YOUR BUILD. YOUR VIBE Pixel Gun 2 is all about playing your way. Mix characters, weapons, gadgets, armor, perks, and abilities into builds that feel powerful, clever, aggressive, weird — or all of the above. Get creative. Break the meta. Find something that just clicks. CROSS DIMENSIONS. MORE PLATFORMS AHEAD. Start your journey on mobile, with Pixel Gun 2 coming to PC in the future. Cross-platform play and shared progression are planned, so your progress and rewards can travel with you between devices. Play now — and stay tuned for PC release news. THE PIXELSTORM IS RISING The world of Pixel Gun 2 isn’t about order or stability — it’s about constant change and adaptation. A strange calamity keeps bending the rules of reality, opening new possibilities (and dangers) over time. New heroes, gear, abilities, seasons, game modes, and even entire worlds appear in this ever-shifting multiverse. Pixel Gun 2 is a mobile first-person shooter that evolves around — and for — you. Expect the unexpected.

About

Nitelore

Experience extreme anti-gravity racing with explosive combat across diverse and spectacular tracks. Conquer Grand Prix seasons, master time trials, survive brutal eliminations, and destroy opponents in high-speed death races. Build and upgrade your fleet of ships to dominate the leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Anti-gravity racing
  • Explosive combat
  • Multiple game modes (Grand Prix, Time Attack, Elimination, Death Race)
  • Spectacular and diverse tracks
  • Ship customization and upgrades
  • Daily challenges
  • Online leaderboards and challenges
Features
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Race at impossible speeds across cities, volcanoes, alien worlds and the depths of space. Nitelore is extreme anti-gravity racing with explosive combat, rival pilots and constantly escalating challenges. Conquer Grand Prix seasons, chase the perfect lap, survive brutal eliminations and destroy your opponents in all-out death races. ENDLESS RACING - Compete across multiple cups, zones and full Grand Prix seasons. - Rise through the leagues and race for the championship. - Master every track, upgrade your ships and keep pushing for faster times. MULTIPLE GAME MODES - Grand Prix - Battle through complete seasons and claim the title. - Time Attack - Race against your personal-best ghost and shave every possible second from your time. - Elimination - Every 20 seconds, the last vehicle explodes. Stay ahead or be destroyed. - Death Race - Anything goes. Attack your rivals and be the last ship standing. ONLINE MULTIPLAYER - Race against friends or strangers online across all your tracks and game modes - Quick race to jump right in to the action - Invite your friends and have a group race - New Time Duel mode to compete for the record - Build your online rating and compete with others for medals & achievements SPECTACULAR TRACKS - Race through futuristic cities, volcanic plains, lunar landscapes, raging oceans and even a colossal star. - Discover alternate routes, dangerous obstacles and unique surprises on every track. - More tracks being added all the time! BUILD YOUR FLEET - Unlock a range of ships, each with its own handling and performance characteristics. - Upgrade and customise your ships to match your racing style or fury DAILY CHALLENGES - Take on a new challenge every day, from precision time trials to explosive combat. - Every attempt earns progress and coins toward new ships and upgrades, even if you don’t win. CHALLENGE OTHER PLAYERS - Compete with friends and rivals through Game Center. - Take part in a different weekly challenge and fight for the top position. - Climb worldwide, weekly and daily leaderboards. PLAY YOUR WAY - Choose tilt, touch or game controller input (+ keyboard on Mac & iPad if you wish). - Chase, tight or cockpit view (plus furry dice if you like) - Unlock achievements and prove yourself across every racing mode. - Pacifist mode for Grand Prix if you just want to race and avoid being blowed up! MORE - Play mini races on your Apple Watch - Cross-play and race on your Apple TV - It's a whole menagerie out there! There is fast and there is ultraspeed. How far are you willing to go?!

Screenshots

Pixel Gun 24 screens
Nitelore4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nitelore at 95% against Pixel Gun 2's 41%. Nitelore also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4). Pixel Gun 2's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 29) and chart position (#90 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Pixel Gun 2 sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Nitelore sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nitelore holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Gun 2 has 1.1K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Pixel Gun 2's written reviews are positive against 95% of Nitelore's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Gun 2 ships an update weekly, Nitelore every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Pixel Gun 2 versus Nitelore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel Gun 2Nitelore
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.1K ratings)4.9 (29 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.3% of reviews94.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better29
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#90 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size694 MB28 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperCubic GamesCrabware

Customer experience

Pixel Gun 2

All ratings1,072 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative11.2%
Written reviews329 reviews
Positive41.3%
Neutral15.5%
Negative43.2%

Nitelore

All ratings29 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive94.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.3%

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Pixel Gun 2

One-time16
  • Great Offer 1$0.99
  • Great Offer 2$1.99
  • Great Offer 3$2.99
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  • Great Offer 4$3.99
  • Great Offer 5$4.99
  • Great Offer 6$5.99
  • Great Offer 7$6.99
  • Great Offer 8$7.99
  • Great Offer 10$9.99
  • Great Offer 15$14.99
  • Great Offer 20$19.99
  • Great Offer 30$29.99
  • Great Offer 40$39.99
  • Great Offer 50$49.99
  • Great Offer 75$74.99
  • Great Offer 100$99.99
6 purchases

Nitelore

One-time6
  • Offworld$1.99
  • Coin Cache - 6,000 Coins$1.99
  • Unlock Nitelore$2.99
Show 3 more
  • Coin Vault - 18,000 Coins$4.99
  • Coin Hoard - 40,000 Coins$9.99
  • Motherlode - 90,000 Coins$19.99

Questions

Is Pixel Gun 2 free?
Pixel Gun 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nitelore free?
Nitelore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pixel Gun 2 or Nitelore?
Nitelore is rated higher. Pixel Gun 2 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Nitelore averages 4.9 from 29 ratings.
Do Pixel Gun 2 or Nitelore have ads?
Neither Pixel Gun 2 nor Nitelore shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Gun 2 or Nitelore?
Pixel Gun 2 ships an update weekly, and Nitelore every 4 days. Most recently, Pixel Gun 2 was updated on October 2, 2026 and Nitelore on September 30, 2026.

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