G.A.T.E.S. vs Brainrot War
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
G.A.T.E.S.
Experience the mobile game ads promised with this retro arcade shooter. Choose paths through gates to boost stats, build an army of ships, and blast through enemy waves and bosses. Unlock upgrades and skins to become stronger with every run.
- Gate path choices for stat boosts
- Build and upgrade a fleet of ships
- Retro arcade shooter gameplay
- Multiple game modes (Arcade, Gambler, Boss Rush, Story)
- Unlockable skins and permanent upgrades
- Pixel art visuals and chiptune soundtrack
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G.A.T.E.S. — Game Ads Teased, Experience Served You know those mobile game ads? The ones showing incredible gate-runner gameplay where you choose paths, multiply your army, and blast through enemies? Then you download the game and it's nothing like the ad? We built the game those ads promised. G.A.T.E.S. is a retro arcade shooter where you drag to move, auto-fire at enemy formations, and pass through gates that boost your stats. Choose your path wisely — every gate decision shapes your run. Fight through waves of enemies with unique behaviors, collect powerups, and face epic boss battles every 5 waves. CHOOSE YOUR PATH Pass through gates to boost damage, fire rate, spread, shields, projectiles, and more. Risk gates offer high reward for the daring. Mystery gates keep you guessing. BUILD YOUR ARMY Collect ships that fight alongside you. Watch your fleet grow from a lone fighter into a full squadron of upgraded warships. 4 GAME MODES - Arcade: Classic wave survival. How far can you go? - Gambler: Risk gates everywhere. High stakes, high rewards. - Boss Rush: Skip straight to the boss fights. - Story: Roguelite progression with credits, upgrades, and unlockable skins. UNLOCK & UPGRADE Earn credits to permanently upgrade your ship. Unlock 11 unique skins. Every run makes you stronger. RETRO VIBES Pixel art visuals inspired by Galaga and Space Invaders. Original chiptune soundtrack. CRT shader for authentic retro feel. FREE TO PLAY, FAIR TO PLAY No paywalls. No pay-to-win. All content is achievable through skill and mastery. Optional ads give you a boost, or remove them with a single purchase. Game Center leaderboards and achievements included.
Brainrot War
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Brainrot War is a cheerful 3D gate-runner shooter. Pick your favorite brainrot character, march down the lane, and shoot the gates to grow a tiny squad into a huge roaring army — then throw the whole crew at a giant boss. SHOOT THE GATES, GROW THE NUMBERS Two gate panels wait ahead: one grows your crowd, the other powers up your weapon. Every bullet you land pumps the number higher. Which side you feed is up to you — read fast and aim smart! FLIP THE RED GATES Watch out for red minus gates… but don't just dodge them. Keep shooting and the number climbs back up until the gate flips green! Turning a trap into a bonus is the smartest play in the game. BLAST THE MONSTER HORDE Brainrot monsters crowd the lane. Your whole army fires together — mow through the horde, tap to land critical hits, and keep the squad marching. BEAT THE BOSS WALL A giant boss waits at the finish line. Slam your full army into it and drain its health bar to clear the stage. The bigger your crowd, the bigger the smash. COLLECT YOUR CHARACTERS The select screen is packed with silly brainrot friends. Earn stars to unlock new characters and build your own favorite army. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT - One-thumb, pick-up-and-play controls - Short runs, perfect for a quick break - Super satisfying growing numbers - Cute, weird 3D brainrot characters - Daily contracts and a commander rank to climb Shoot. Grow. Crush the boss. Build the mightiest brainrot army!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Brainrot War at every 10 days against G.A.T.E.S.'s every 5 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
G.A.T.E.S. ships an update every 5 months, Brainrot War every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | G.A.T.E.S. | Brainrot War |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Kevin Aleman | tatsuki yokomine |
In-app purchases
G.A.T.E.S.
No in-app purchases
Brainrot War
No in-app purchases









